The Woolly Sheep Inn - Skipton
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Historic dog-friendly inn in Skipton with award-winning Timothy Taylor ales and homemade meals
Dining & Drinks
The Woolly Sheep Inn serves award-winning Timothy Taylor cask ales, including the renowned Landlord bitter. Homemade meals are prepared using fresh, high-quality local ingredients, with dinner options such as pan-fried duck breast and steak and ale pie. A hearty Yorkshire breakfast, featuring a full English with local bacon and sausages, is included with each stay.
Rooms & Amenities
Guests can choose from superior double rooms in a quiet annex or single and double rooms in the main building, all with en-suite bathrooms. Each room provides a flat-screen Smart TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a flask of fresh milk replenished daily. Free Wi-Fi and secure off-street parking are available for all guests.
Pet-Friendly & Outdoor
The Woolly Sheep Inn Skipton is a dog-friendly establishment, offering specialized amenities such as pet bowls and a warm welcome for well-behaved dogs. An outdoor covered beer garden with heaters allows guests to enjoy drinks and meals with their pets year-round. Dogs are allowed in the bar and garden areas, making it a convenient stop for pet owners exploring the Yorkshire Dales.
Location & Parking
The inn sits in the center of Skipton, less than a 10-minute walk from Skipton Castle and the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. Secure off-street parking is provided free of charge, a rare bonus in a town center location. The Yorkshire Dales National Park is just 2 km away, offering immediate access to scenic walks and cycling routes.
Guest Services & Comfort
Check-in is handled at the bar, where staff provide a warm welcome and a token for the secure car park. Guests receive a complimentary half-pint voucher for Timothy Taylor ale upon arrival. The inn provides free Wi-Fi throughout, and rooms are equipped with heating controls and a fan in each superior double room.
- Location: Skipton town center, 10-min walk from Skipton Castle
- Dining: Homemade meals with fresh local ingredients & Timothy Taylor award-winning ales
- Rooms: Stylish en-suite bedrooms with Smart TVs
- Pet policy: Dog-friendly with specialized amenities and pet bowls
- Parking: Free secure on-site parking included
- Highlights: Award-winning Timothy Taylor cask ales, hearty Yorkshire breakfast
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
No pets allowed
Pet amenities available
Services
- Pet amenities available
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Woolly Sheep Inn
| 💵 Lowest room price | 83 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 300 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 32.8 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Leeds Bradford, LBA |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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