The Craven Heifer Inn in Pendle

Always enjoy visiting the Craven Heifer. Lovely food, attentive staff and enjoy the environment. We often call for a meal and end up staying a while, catching up with old friends. Never feel rushed. Highly recommend this lovely place.

Our second stay here and, just like our first stay, it did not disappoint. The staff are all very professional and friendly and the room was clean and very well presented. It will definitely not be our last stay. Thanks

A warm welcome awaits at the Craven Heifer. Great location for visiting the Dales or shopping in Skipton, Clitheroe and Leeds. Lovely rooms. Fabulous food and the best staff.

relaxed environment, only went in for drinks but ended up eating the sunday roast which was delicious. I have a few food allergies and feel that staff were fantastic at dealing with that.

Excellent warm friendly staff. Lovely food. Nicely fitted out bedroom with all the facilities necessary.

Very attentive service, and delicious food. Duck spring rolls and pork belly, and halloumi chips, beef brisket. Dog friendly too. Lovely coffee and thoughtful complimentary anniversary hand written chocolate and ice cream dessert.

Attentive staff, good service, good food.

Had an excellent two night stay , my room was comfortable and had everything i required. Staff were extremely accommodating and I would particularly like to thank Olly(sp) for all his help with no fuss whatsoever. I would stay here any time I am in the area

Comfortable rooms, good food, excellent service.

Nothing was too much trouble for the team. They responded to everything i asked for without any fuss at all. Breakfast was superb and i had two lovely meals in the restaurant.

We visited this The Craven Heifer Inn on Saturday 19th Oct. it was paid for by our daughter for my husband’s birthday because our other daughter bought tickets to go on Embsay and Bolton Abbey railway. The hotel was a pretty good location for the railway only 15mins away. We had a nice welcome. The room was outstanding, comfortable and immaculate, very clean. We had evening meal which again was outstanding. The bed was very comfortable. The next morning we had a lovely breakfast, restaurant staff were very helpful for breakfast and evening meal and very pleasant one of the bar staff unfortunately I didn’t get his name, he was very helpful and pleasant chatting while serving our drinks. Thank you for a lovely stay Craven Inn and keep up the good work

We would like to recommend this hotel. The accommodation - we stayed in the Lodge.The Room was large , exceptional clean.Twin aspect. Large Hospitality tray ,well stocked and plenty of choice. The bar & restaurant area was exceptionally clean-( toilets immaculate). Staff of all ages courteous and friendly and all smartly dressed.Waiting staff we're trained. The Food is delicious and best quality ingredients.Thank You your an amazing Chef.

Immaculate rooms and hotel. Food out of this world. Staff really friendly and helpful. Will stay here again.

Great accomodation and super food.

A brilliant place to eat the sevice and staff are exceptional good thankyou all

I had a fantastic experience at the Craven Heifer, thanks to Ginny, who was working behind the bar. We were visiting the area and decided to call for some drinks after a lovely walk in the country. Her welcoming personality made me feel right at home as soon as I walked in. She was not only efficient in preparing drinks but also took the time to recommend a few of the signature serve cocktails, which were absolutely delicious. I’ll definitely be coming back, thanks Ginny!

The food was amazing. I had steak and Guinness pie and it was the best. The service was second to none. The waiting on staff (Amelia) was really attentive and helpful. Would definitely recommend.

Called in just by chance today for lunch time meal , the food was excellent and the staff very attentive throughout Many thanks will be making a return visit

Enjoyable early evening meal great service ,lovely Sunday Roast dinner melt in the mouth slow cooked beef good sized portions. Definitely recommend.

Was made to feel welcome as soon as we booked in. The room light, airy and clean. Beds very comfortable. The food was excellent. Rates are very competitive. Highly recommended and would definitely stay again.

It was our 10th wedding anniversary, the food was amazing, the staff were polite and helpful. We felt really welcomed. We brought our dog with us and it is the first time he has ever been in a pub. The staff did not give us the feeling that they were judging us. I would certainly say that this is the best pub I have ever eaten in

My review is only for the restaurant, we didn't stay at the hotel. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Food was excellent. The restaurant was spotlessly clean and the layout pleasant.

Had a meal a couple of weeks ago to celebrate a birthday. The manager Millie was very attentive and made sure the experience was perfect from the second we was seated. We even received a birthday plate when we got our dessert. Thankyou for a wonderful evening. 100% recommend!

A Two night stay , which was comfortable, clean and welcoming. Breakfasts were delicious. Our stay was to meet old friends and a wedding in Barnoldswick.

Just stopped for lunch on the way to Skipton. Wife had the Tue fish and chips offer and I had the steak and unicorn (ale) pie. Both delicious, good service and very nice clean and well decorated pub.

We took visitors here for a meal, really good and the service was spot on.

Stayed for a couple of nights in the loft suite. The room is huge with a huge bathroom. Comfortable seating area with large tv. Breakfast was fantastic with a good selection. Also evening meals were excellent. We would certainly stay again.

Stayed here recently. Was not impressed. The photos show the lodges behind with a lovely garden in front. In reality it is on a main road with no front garden. And the whole bedroom shakes when a lorry passes by!! Also strong smell of cooking oil in corridors which is overwhelming. The staff are not particularly friendly or helpful. You have to ask for coffee. Tea etc if you want a top up. Not once do they come and ask if everything is ok with your meals. I have to say I will not return and would not recommend!! 1/10

Excellent service as always .. remembered me from 2 years which was impressive thankyou Layla for great service. Great food and wine . Great place to stay .

Excellent food and brilliant customer service as always. Whatever day or time all staff are friendly. Food always delicious

The hotel offered a very high standard of room our evening meal was excellent and all staff were very friendly

Fabulous, the bed was super comfortable, the shower room was huge. Breakfast was delicious. Our only complaint was that room service misunderstood that we wanted the room sorted and the milk and water weren't replenished. No real complaint, we could have asked for more. I would thoroughly recommend this great hotel.

excellent service and good food, staff friendly

Great quality food with the family this evening

A beautiful location and every element of our stay exceeded expectations. From the warm and welcoming staff, to the delicious food and drinks. Would stay there again anytime and really enjoyed the experience.

Rooms are nice and clean and always well-serviced. Dinner menu has changed recently and, for my taste, not for the better. Staff are generally helpful. Good breakfast menu.

Highly recommend this pub/restaurant, the accommodation is top class, as is the service from all of the staff, lovely walks nearby, we stayed for one night, we ate in the restaurant, the food was top class, the truffle ravioli was amazing, my favourite drink is a pink Prosecco, which they have, not many places have it, no idea why that is..our room was in a building behind the pub and was immaculate, we have many weekends away in the U.K. and we put this in our top 5! Gorgeous beer garden with beautiful cane furniture. Breakfast was 10 out of 10.

They really messed up in the kitchen but I would give them another chance.

Excellent staff both attentive & pleasant, lovely breakfast & very clean rooms

We really enjoyed our stay here over the bank holiday weekend. The room was clean, warm and comfortable and the staff were lovely and helpful. Our stay was good value for money and we’d come back if in the area in the future. We dined in on Friday and the food was really good - delicious brisket and brownie dessert. The service was a bit too quick - the mains arrived as soon as we’d finished the starter. The first breakfast on the Saturday wasn’t great - think they were understaffed, and I think our cooked breakfast order was forgotten too, so it took nearly an hour to get our hot food ordered and delivered, and it was just about cooked. There were a couple of small groups in the same position who I think had to leave before they got their cooked breakfasts. These things happen, especially if staff call in at the last minute. It’s difficult for small businesses to catch up quickly when that happens. The problem was resolved by the 2nd breakfast which was really good and timely.

We didn't stay, so no room rating. The restaurant food was lovely. Super fast service, and really tasty. Menu gave impression it was limited compared to some places but minor detail.

Outstanding stay in every respect. Room was lovely, meal was superb and the staff so attentive and friendly. Would definitely come again. Highly recommend.

Had a meal with friends at 6.30 Saturday. Food and service was excellent!

Beautiful hotel with lovely grounds

Great place for stopping off during our walk

We have stayed at the Craven Heifer several times now and never been disappointed. The food is excellent and also the staff are fantastic.

Friendly helpful staff, good food, great room and completely enjoyed our stay.

My brother and father and I walked through 2 minutes from my father's house to the Heifer for a well deserved pint after some heavy gardening. Loved the atmosphere and friendly staff.

Very welcoming atmosphere, dog friendly as we had two dogs, lovely interior, great menu, we all enjoyed our food, my steak & ale pie was the best I’ve ever had, highly recommend. Wasn’t staying overnight so couldn’t rate the rooms .

Slightly disappointing, this was our fourth visit, would have to think long and hard if we were to make it five

Excellent service, friendly staff, lovely large room and excellent food

Everything was brilliant from check in to departure. Room very comfortable with plentiful facilities, everything you could possibly need. All staff friendly, efficient and professional. Breakfast was superb! Would definitely recommend.

Quite pricey considering that there are better options close by. Portion size is very small on sausage and mash. Left feeling hungry......won't be going back.

Much relieved that things are back to normal again after the take over

A place to come back to time and time again. Great location, rooms perfect comfortable and clean, great food and drinks and the team are so welcoming and friendly.

Fabulous accommodation. Great rooms very comfy spacious and clean. Great breakfast in the morning. Will definitely be back.

Good service. Friendly staff. The food was really excellent. Very busy must book. Excellent restaurant.

called today for lunch really enjoyed the experience new menu was really nice plenty of new dishes the service was perfect and the food we had was top notch 👍

Lovely place to stay, really enjoyed our break, cannot fault any aspect at the Craven Heifer.

Very efficient staff & nice & comfortable atmosphere throughout the hotel

Lovely food, great service and brilliant company

Fantastic food in a clean contemporary country environment. Highly recommended and will be visiting again soon

Stayed nearby for two nights and this place was in walking distance - so we ate here both nights and we were really pleased we did. Modern decor, friendly attentive staff, and wonderful food! Couldn’t fault it. The menu was varied and the food presentation was great.

We have just spent the weekend here for my daughter's wedding at Thornton Hall. The service, rooms and food were above and beyond expectations. 16 of our wedding party had a meal there on the Friday night. We had pre booked meals from the menu and everything was spot on and served promptly. More guests arrived on the Saturday so, there were about 30 for breakfast on Sunday morning. The breakfast orders were very varied and everything came out correctly and hot. Delicious breakfast. Cannot praise this hotel and restaurant enough. A special mention to Gemma and her staff you are amazing 👏 🤩 ❤️

Beautiful surroundings and a real warm Lancashire welcome Thank you David

Our overnight stay was more than we expected. The inn is warm, cozy and the staff are very friendly. Would definitely recommend a stay here and will certainly be booking again

Food excellent, one of the best breakfasts I have had in a long time. Staff very polite and helpful. Room very spacious and had everything you needed.

Good food. Good service. Good selection of drinks. Well worth a visit if you’re passing. Only fault for me was my poached egg on top of my special was not runny…… Overall though we enjoyed. Good value for money😎

Excellent meal and courteous service at a very reasonable 20% midweek lunchtime discount. Couldn’t fault the whole experience.

Fantastic 3rd Visit/Stay. The room we had was perfect. Modern and cosy. Our evening meal was absolutely superb. Great service too. Staff very attentive. Breakfast the next morning was Wow!

The staff at the Craven Heifer are attentive and focussed on ensuring guests have a great experience.

Leyla and staff were very pleasant and helpful. The Steak and Guinness Pie was awesome

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Incredible service! Our waitress Lucy was friendly, and went above and beyond to make our dining experience unforgettable. The friendliness and helpfulness made us feel right at home. Highly recommend!

I recently dined at the Craven and Heifer and was thoroughly impressed by the exceptional service provided by our waitress, Lucy. From the moment we were seated, she was attentive, friendly, and professional. She had an excellent knowledge of the menu, offering thoughtful recommendations and accommodating our dietary preferences with ease. Throughout the meal, Lucy ensured that our drinks were always refilled and that we had everything we needed without being intrusive. Her warm and genuine demeanor made our dining experience truly memorable. It’s clear she takes great pride in her work, and it reflects in the quality of service she provides. If you’re looking for a place with great food and outstanding service, I highly recommend the Craven and Heifer. Be sure to ask for Lucy; she will undoubtedly enhance your dining experience!

Was served by Amy who was professional and polite. The service I received was excellent as is the surroundings and decor. The bar has a wide range of beers, wines and spirits and the food is excellent. The service from all staff is attentive and polite and nothing is too much trouble. Overall an enjoyable experience.

Absolutely our favourite pub/restaurant. Staff are friendly and very attentive. A special mention to Flav who greeted us on arrival and promptly served our drinks. The food is excellent. What more could we want.

Popped in to take advantage of the 20% off midweek offer. Excellent service from Oliver and the food was spot on too. Beef was lovely and lean.

Food excellent, rooms excellent, staff cannot be faulted, Layla is a fabulous duty manager, nothing is to much trouble for her and she is so polite and friendly as are the rest of the staff.

Been coming here for a while now. Layla has always been lovely to me and the mrs. Would definitely recommend coming here for a stay or for food

Return visit to The Craven Heifer. What a great place and reasonably priced food. Times move on a people sell businesses and obviously this has worked for the better here! Great Food, Great Selection of Beer what's not to love. Going to book a weekend away here and try out the rooms.

We went for a family celebration lunch. Our waiter Oliver was an attentive host but not intrusive which was just perfect. Our drinks and food requirements were taken and we had a short wait before they were presented Three of the party had Prawn pil pil which was just perfect! Having spent ten(10) residing in Spain we previously had many Prawn pil pils and I can honestly say that this one was the best I have had 10 out 10 . Our other member had the creamed mushrooms which was equally as good.For mains three of us had Prawn Linguine which was excellent and our othe person had Homity pie which she thoroughly enjoyed. Our overall experience was of the highest order and possibly the finest lunch I have had ! We will certainly return and the Craven Heifer at Kelbrooke will always be top of my go to list. Many thanks for a lovely experience! Thank you Jim Paton

If you’re a foodie like me, you’ll love this place! The menu has a fantastic selection of quality meals, and we loved everything we ordered. All the staff are friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. A special mention has to go out to one of the staff called Flav who initially served us with drinks when we arrived. Flav was so polite, friendly and welcoming with a big beaming smile, ensuring every aspect of our experience at the Craven Heifer was perfect. A lovely lady and the service was impeccable. We would come back just for the service alone!

Great hotel and great food in Pub! Gemma is a star 🌟

Recently completely refurbished. In a very attractive village in beautiful countryside. One bus stop outside, another perhaps a quarter of a mile away, so a choice of routes. Staff friendly & efficient. Menu varied, good quality & reasonably priced.

quality food good service definitely be back for more

always very good food and service

On arrival we were warmly greeted booked In quickly, I had booked a superior ground floor room and we were very pleased with our room very spacious well equipped with a large bathroom with a walk in shower as I have mobility issues the room was brilliant. Large comfy bed two arm chairs excellent refreshment tray. Please note that to get to the bar/restaurant you can go down some steps but you can also walk around to the from entrance to avoid steps. The pub/restaurant was very busy on the Saturday evening we visited it this did not cause any issues as the staff were quick to serve and made you feel very welcome. Our meal was very good value for money and very tasty and large portions. Breakfast was also very tasty again with excellent customer service, I am just looking forward to a return visit.

We stopped off for lunch on our way to Thirsk food was good lovely setting

Fabulous quality food and the rooms are to a very high standard

We came here after leaving another hotel in Skipton. Craven Heifer Inn is perfect, the room is lovely, the staff are amazing & the food, well it’s the best meal I’ve had in a very long time. Honestly so pleased we came here, we wil definitely return and would recommend you choose this over any other hotels in the area.

Fantastic team, fabulous food and drinks , good place to stay fot day trips out

Sad to report not helpful staff. Lewis was rude with attitude.

I stayed for 1 night with 3 friends after walking in the Yorkshire Dale's. The accommodation, staff, evening meal and breakfast were all excellent. This was the 3rd time we have stayed here over the years and I would definitely stay here again when walking in Yorkshire.

We stayed Saturday till Sunday all staff were great as was the food and drinks ,

Called for the 7th or 8th time with a friend who had never been. She will be calling again without doubt. My wife and I had the large steak and ale pie with all the trims. our friend had the standard steak pie, again with all the trimmings. All were absolutely delicious from first bite to last. The under manager was a delight to talk to, very informative about all aspects of the hotel and catering options. Made for a very relaxed and enjoyable afternoon.Thank you again.

Great food, great service! We had a family meal and all cleaned their plates, 2nd choice Blade of Beef as mussels were all gone 😢 but can’t fault the food, highly recommend for couples or family’s, nice sun trap in beer garden/patio area outside. Will visit again

Superb stay , rooms just anazing gorgeous bedding , fab decor and very tasteful with lots of personal touches. Restaurant food outstanding . Gemma and her team are so efficient and friendly . A faultless stay our piece of paradise when we stay tovescape iur busy lives

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 this place had 5 stars and more the food and drinks are amazing the chefs are superb . The hospitality section Gemma and her team boast superb service and so friendly . The accommodation classy and breathtaking rooms very spacious and very comfortable. It’s hard to leave her Superb in every aspect .

Just had meal here with wifey. We Both had blade of beef brilliant. Well cooked and presented. Service by .?? Young man excellent. Will return to try pies . Good parking entry slow beware.

It was my first time eating here in over 10 years! Four of us booked a table for 6pm on a Saturday evening. The service and food were excellent, and we will definitely return. We just had mains, Homity Pie (pastry was amazing), Pork chop, Seafood pasta and Sea Bass and all were declared delicious. We had no room for dessert! Would recommend you visit here.