The Marton Arms Hotel - Ingleton (North Yorkshire)

1679 inn at the foot of Ingleborough in the Yorkshire Dales National Park

Historic Character & Setting

The Marton Arms has stood at the foot of Ingleborough since 1679, offering a location inside the Yorkshire Dales National Park boundary. The inn sits opposite St Oswald's Church, where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle married, in the quiet hamlet of Thornton-in-Lonsdale. Guests have the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail a 10-minute walk away and the village of Ingleton 15 minutes on foot.

Seasonal Dining Experience

The on-site restaurant serves a seasonally changing menu built from locally sourced ingredients, with a chef who brings experience from Michelin-starred kitchens. Breakfast offers a full English with local honey and homemade granola, plus a packed breakfast for early walkers. The bar stocks local ales from Yorkshire breweries alongside a wine list that includes options from the region.

Accommodations & In-Room Comforts

Each room at the Marton Arms Hotel provides an en suite shower room with free toiletries, a flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. Some bedrooms offer a four-poster bed, and the rooms are heated with radiators in the bathroom ideal for drying walking gear. All rooms are non-smoking and include allergy-free options upon request.

Outdoor Adventures & Local Partnerships

The Marton Arms Ingleton offers direct access to the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, with Ingleborough rising behind the inn. Walking tours, hiking routes, and cycling trails are available through local partnerships, and the hotel provides packed lunches for day trips. Live music and performance events are hosted regularly in the bar, and board games and puzzles are available for guests.

Pet-Friendly Policies

Dogs are welcome throughout the Marton Arms, including in dining areas, and each receives a welcome pack with treats and a named bowl. The hotel provides pet bowls, and the outdoor seating area and picnic space are open to dogs. Families traveling with pets can enjoy the same high-quality dining without leaving their dog behind.

• Location: Inside Yorkshire Dales National Park boundary, at foot of Ingleborough
• Dining: Seasonally changing menu with locally sourced ingredients, full English breakfast
• Rooms: En suite shower, flat-screen TV, four-poster beds in select rooms
• Activities: Walking tours, hiking, cycling, live music, board games
• Pet-Friendly: Dogs welcome in dining areas with welcome pack and treats
• Historic: Building dating from 1679 opposite St Oswald's Church