A former coaching inn in the 17th century, now an independent family-run hotel with some of the best views in the country.
Book direct with us for the best available rates
ABOUT
A former coaching inn in the 17th century, The Tennants Arms Hotel is now a boutique hotel offering stunning views of rolling hills and local wildlife. We boast a full bar with cask ales, a games room, a darts room, and a snug with an open log fireplace.
Just a stone's throw away from Kilnsey Park and Kilnsey Crag, this is an ideal location for walkers, cyclists, and those just wanting to view beautiful rolling hills.
Refurbished and refreshed in 2026, the hotel is returning to its former glory and once again welcoming visitors from all over the UK and further afield!
Book direct using the link at top of the page, or send in your enquiry to our reception team using the form at the bottom of the page.
Pictured Right:
A 19th century advert poster
The area has a long-standing history with sheep farming, dating back centuries, which has shaped both the local economy and culture. The iconic Kilnsey Crag serves as a backdrop to this agricultural community, where traditional practices are still used today.
Mastiles Lane, where we are located, is a historic Roman road, originally built strategically to battle local tribes. On the site of Fountain Abbey, monks would take their flocks along this road as one of the main avenues of sheep driving in the country.
We honour the guardians of the countryside in our crest, and still today herds of sheep are all around our gardens!
Once a year in August, the historic Kilnsey Show still takes place on the field across from us as it has done since 1897, where the prestigious sheep contest still attracts over 10,000 visitors every year!
Pictured Left:
our Herdwick neighbours
OUR ROOMS
Our rooms have been recently upgraded and restored.
We have a range of themed suites based on some of the UK's literary giants, a family room, some cosy snug rooms, and some pet friendly rooms!
Book online direct for the best available rates. If unsure which room is most suitable for you, please contact the reception team at thetennantsarmskilnsey@gmail.com
**Please note all of our rooms are on the first floor with no lift access, so will not be suitable for those with mobility issues.
AMENITIES
Free Light Breakfast
Picturesque Garden
Seasonal Petting Zoo
Free Wifi
Free Parking
On-Site Bistro
Looking to make a party booking? Coverdale Function Room Hire: £200 for 4 hours, +£50 add hour Buffet Packages: Minimum 10 people, £8/10/12 per person to add on to room hire. Whole Of Pub Package: £500 for venue hire until 11pm Tennants’Private Stay: suitable for up to 20 guests - all 10 of our rooms, premium buffet & hire of a private bar (either the main bar, Coverdale Room or the library) £1,500 *conditions apply, all subject to availability We are happy to reserve you a table in our bar or adjoining bistro, but for larger groups our David Coverdale Suite is available to hire. Suitable for groups of 10-30 people, we can offer private use of the room with or without a buffet. Rates start from £200 for room hire only, depending on time. Our buffet packages are priced as below: Cold £10pp Hot £12pp Custom £15pp (for those with special diets and requests) For larger groups, we offer a whole of pub hire from £500 for the evening. For overnight stays, we can offer a private stay package which includes all of our rooms and suites, plus a 20-person buffet, for £1,500. Email thetennantsarmskilnsey@gmail.com to book
We are located in the lovely village of Kilnsey - a picturesque spot in the heart of the Dales. Local amenities are scarce due to our idyllic location!
For food, we over a free light breakfast with toast, cereals and hot drinks served in our Common Room. For hot breakfast and lunch, we have our friends at Cafe By The Lake next door open until 4pm. For the evenings, have our on-site bistro The Holt serving evening meals offering a mix of local produce and pub classic dishes, as well as a unique pan-Asian fusion menu. (opening times vary off-season) plus our own pub which serves hot bar snacks all year round.
There is a SPAR for essentials a 5 minute drive away in Threshfield but we would not recommend walking after dark!
GALLERY
THINGS TO DO
Explore Kilnsey Park
Hiking and Nature Trails
Local Attractions and Landmarks
ROCK CLIMBING
Fishing and Angling
Cycling and Mountain Biking
How To Find Us
By Car
From the east, leave the a1 to the a59
from the west, leave the M6 to the A65
Our postcode for your sat nav is BD23 5PS
Public Transport
the closest main train and bus stations are in skipton, which is a short hop from leeds station. buses from skipton run 3 times a day, numbers 72, 72B, and 874 on sundays
By Plane
The closest airports are leeds/bradford and manchester. Leeds/Bradford is a 40 minute drive direct, or shuttle buses to skipton are available. manchester airport has a direct train to leeds.
