About this property
Located in the picturesque village of Arkendale, North Yorkshire, Blue Bell Country Inn offers a restaurant, free WiFi access, free parking and a bar. From the property, Fountains Abbey is a 26-minute drive away and Ripon is 10 miles away. Each room has a TV, an iPod dock and tea and coffee making facilities. Room 3 has a roll top bath and separate shower, while all the other rooms have showers. Shared facilities include the bar area with an outside terrace, a seating area and also a restaurant where breakfast is also served. Using fresh Yorkshire produce, the restaurant serves a great range of dishes including pub classics, light bites and sandwiches. The Blue Bell is 8 miles from the spa town of Harrogate and Knaresborough, the location of Mother Shipman's Cave, is 4 miles away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tim
United Kingdom“Lovely country pub with comfortable and well appointed bedrooms with a large sleigh bed and en-suite shower room All staff we encountered were very friendly and welcoming. Lovely breakfast with a mix of continental and full cooked breakfast...” - B United Kingdom“Couldn’t have been more helpful Breakfast excellent”
- Colin United Kingdom“Spotlessly clean, very well decorated. Many small little special touches, down to the welcome drink on arrival which wasn’t mentioned on booking, and even a named, reserved parking spot. Staff exceptionally friendly, polite and efficient. Much...”
- Keay United Kingdom“Where do I start?? Room was stunning, staff exceptional, food amazing, literally couldn't ask for more”
- Janet United Kingdom“Lovely large room with a very large comfortable bed. We ate in the restaurant at night with friends and once again it was delicious. It was good to have a reserved parking space but we've never had a problem parking here before anyway. The...”
- Anne United Kingdom“The staff were extremely helpful, friendly and efficient. Our room was immaculate. We had an evening meal in the restaurant,which was superb. We would certainly recommend this country inn and hope to visit again soon.”
- Guy United Kingdom“Everything about our stay was wonderful. The staff are warm, friendly and responsive and are always happy to help. The room itself was beautiful and restful and we thoroughly enjoyed a delicious evening meal and fabulous breakfast. We will be...”
- Ronald United Kingdom“Location. Very friendly staff. Room immaculate. Nothing was too much trouble.”
- John United Kingdom“From beginning to end the stay was, first rate and what you always hope for but seldom get!”
- Maureen United Kingdom“Very welcoming lovely room and extremely friendly staff”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
