Walton View Hotel
✓ Grade 2 listed Georgian-inspired country house with history dating to 1643
Bradford
The Racehorses
Skipton
📍 Skipton, BD23 5QZ
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.0 mi (Open Charge Map)
Photo: Philip Barker (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Historic hotel established in 1870 in the Yorkshire Dales
- Panoramic views from the beer garden
- Homemade food and drink served in dining room and bar
- Set in the picturesque village of Kettlewell
- Rooms include tea and coffee making facilities
The Racehorses Hotel is a country hotel in the picturesque village of Kettlewell, near Skipton, Yorkshire, established in 1870. Guests can enjoy homemade food and drink served in the dining room and bar, alongside panoramic views from the beer garden. Rooms come with private bathrooms, flat-screen televisions, free Wi-Fi, and tea- and coffee-making facilities, with views of the surrounding countryside. Complimentary Wi-Fi and on-site parking are available throughout your stay, and pets are welcome upon request, though extra charges may apply. The area also offers local attractions such as the Folk Museum, around 5.6 miles away, making it a convenient base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales.
How far to…
- Skipton
- short drive
Practical details
- Pets
- Welcome upon request, extra charges may apply
Accommodation on site
- Double Room or Twin Rooms
Details taken from the operator's own website on 26 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ WiFi
- ✓ Parking
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
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