Near Ripley Castle, The Inn South Stainley offers a cozy lobby fireplace, free WiFi, and outdoor seating. Enjoy made-to-order breakfasts at the restaurant and evening drinks at the bar. Staff are praised for their helpfulness.
Located in Harrogate, The Inn South Stainley is in a rural area. Ripley Castle and Gardens and Turkish Baths and Health Spa are notable landmarks and Lightwater Valley Theme Park is a popular area attraction. Ripon Cathedral and Harrogate Convention Centre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Harrogate travel guide
Ripon Rd, Harrogate, England, HG3 3ND
What's nearby
Ripley Castle and Gardens
4 min drive - 5.2 km
Ripon Cathedral
8 min drive - 9.5 km
Harrogate Convention Centre
11 min drive - 11.3 km
Log Heights
3 min drive - 4.9 km
Ripon Racecourse
8 min drive - 10.1 km
Getting around
Harrogate Station
13 min drive
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
42 min drive
Restaurants
The Gardeners Arms
10 min drive
Pink Door
9 min drive
McDonald's
6 min drive
The Curious Cow (formerly Old Spring Well)
7 min drive
Studley tearoom
10 min drive
About this property
The Inn South Stainley
Upscale hotel near Ripley Castle and Gardens
Located close to Fountains Abbey and Newby Hall and Gardens, The Inn South Stainley provides a terrace, a firepit, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
Meeting rooms, outdoor furniture, and wedding services
Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Inn South Stainley have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Hair dryers and shampoo
40-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18.95 for adults and GBP 12.95 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Couples/private dining
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
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Fireplace in lobby
Reception hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Entertainment
40-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
Food and drink
Champagne service
Free bottled water
Limited room service
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Desk
Desk chair
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 12.5 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 18.95 for adults and GBP 12.95 for children
Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 12.5 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
The Inn South Stainley Hotel
The Inn South Stainley Harrogate
The Inn South Stainley Hotel Harrogate
Frequently asked questions
Is The Inn South Stainley pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Inn South Stainley?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at The Inn South Stainley?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Inn South Stainley located?
Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ripley Castle and Gardens, Ripon Cathedral, and Turkish Baths and Health Spa. Harrogate Convention Centre and Harlow Carr Botanical Gardens are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
The Inn South Stainley Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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This is a great value hotel that is ideally situated amongst some great places to visit. Clean, well decorated, comfortable and very friendly. We are sure to visit again and recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area.
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
8 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was spot on. The room, the staff were extremely helpful and the food was beautiful
We have stayed here now many times , we enjoy the location close to Harrogate .
Food is excellent, the bedrooms are spacious and comfortable, all set in nice grounds .
Lovely cosy hotel. Excellent food. Just what we were looking for. Only thing could have improved was heating in the room but it was an especially cold evening
Liz
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Garry
31 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in, changing rooms per night.
Spotlessly clean, bith rooms, beds are so comfy, food is good, staffcaee very attentive but not overpowering
We have stayed here quite a few times now and it is outstanding every time. You always feel welcome. The staff are always friendly and helpful ! The rooms are spot on. The food is local and homemade and you can tell but the quality is next level !
We had an amazing stay here . Lovely room and amenities in our room. Booked a table to eat here too. Excellent service , lovely food. Superb breakfast with great service too.
A lovely pub with fab rooms. Stayed in one of the lodge rooms which were gorgeous! All mod cons, clean, well-presented and a great bonus of a balcony. Had our evening meal in the pub which was delicious! Highly recommend the bbq platter.
Stayed for two nights. All the staff were wonderful. Excellent Sunday roast and breakfast buffet. Room was a little small but had everything we needed and was very clean. I’d recommend trips to nearby Brimham Rocks, Fountains Abbey and Ripon.
Fantastic place to stay, was perfect for us when visiting Harrogate and North Yorkshire. Staff were excellent, super polite and helpful, showed us to our room and nothing was too much trouble during breakfast. Was nice to see staff take so much pride in their hospitality. Room was clean and stylish, extra points for a modern bathroom, with the balcony area being great for sitting out in the stars and chatting. Would happily go back here. Place was 10/10, and in a great location for transport too
We stayed here whilst we visited the Great Yorkshire Show. Ideal for travelling to and from the show. Staff were at the Inn were not only friendly but very helpful. We had a toddler with us and having an outside space was ideal for us all
Staff are a credit to the owners and we would definately stay again
Location was good in between Knaresborough and Ripon . Quiet even though on main road . Double room was good, staff polite , friendly and professional . Parking free when staying at inn.
Had evening meal and breakfast both good standard.
Great location lovely stay nice decor food was amazing we eat evening meal and had the breakfast both really good we went with our Cockapoo the superior rooms works well if you have a fury friend. Staff we really friendly great service
Highly recommend would definitely stay again
The hotel staff were all friendly, welcoming and happy to help. We mentioned it was our 50th wedding anniversary and we were surprised by a lovely complimentary desert.