The Devonshire Country Arms Inn in Craven

We are from the north east of England newcastle We came here on Saturday afternoon our group was was family and friends the service was ok not friendly enough really for new customers . We sat in the beer garden which was lovely but left two of our girls in the bar we all brought drinks a couple actually .... they weren't rude or loud but they decided to charge their phones for a little while as we were staying at a near by campsite .... WiFi is important to our younger lot this generation especially . we were going to book for Sunday lunch but unfortunately the manager was a bit rude to our two younger people asked them to unplug there phones 📱 not a please at first . but what harm were they doing when we must of spent at least a £100 pound between us sorry but the young man served us polity but the older guy behind the reception of the hotel wasn't that welcoming and rude we would love to come back but hey what's a bit of polite service ...... at the end of the day

Clean and well presented. Not loads of atmosphere in the bar area , friendly bar man. Evening meal excellent, had a duo of Lamb husband had battered fish. Good wine. Slept well. Disappointing breakfast for myself eggs Benedict, ran out of ham. Alternative was bacon which I found fatty.Eggs had a vinegar taste and sauce very sweet and one egg was under cooked. Husband enjoyed his cooked breakfast. Ideally situated for walking and would return .

From the minute we arrived at The Devonshire Arms we were made to feel welcome as was our ‘tricky’ dachshund, who was given some chicken to make friends with Phil. We had some drinks and snacks (bread, oils, hummus etc) and then were told our room was ready. We had the twin room but set up as a superking bed. The room was perfect for us with the added bonus of a fridge on the landing for guests to use. The food was the best I have ever had personally. Smoked salmon and trout ballotine to start was beautiful and then to follow I had duo of lamb which was equally amazing. My husband had tomato soup to start and steak. The attention to detail of each dish was second to none. We will definitely be returning to try something different from the breakfast menu next time. The only negative, if I’m being picky, was that usually there are biscuits on the hospitality tray but there were none. Although, this absolutely did not detract from our stay at all. Keep up the good work!!!

Very good lunch experience. 4 of us visited for Sunday lunch today. Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding was nicely served and I was really happy that the restaurant served mine not too pink as by my request. Vegetables were nicely cooked. We had a well placed table and the service was prompt and helpful. There were vegetarian options that suited our friends too.

Our 4th stay at The Devonshire Arms and a fabulous 2 nights as away. Sam and Phil welcome you like old friends and make you feel at home as soon as you walk through the door. Our bedroom and bathroom was spotlessly clean and breakfast each morning was perfect to set us up for the day. The inn is ideal for walking and the walk up to Rylestone Church and then up onto the fell to Rylestone Cross is one of our favourite walks. If you are looking for a comfortable weekend away, that is truly a home from home, then make sure you visit The Devonshire Arms. The food is all local produce and home cooked and everything we have tried has been delicious. Highly recommended.

Ended up having 2 delicious evening meals here instead of just the one we’d originally booked it was so good. Super friendly & welcoming from the moment we walked in the door. Very clean pub and certainly well maintained. Definitely worth a visit!

We were staying in the area so booked Sunday lunch. On a rainy and windy day the pub was so cosy with its 2 fires blazing. Received a very warm welcome from staff in this family run pub. We both had the roast beef which was delicious. It is cooked medium rare but you can ask for it to be cooked more if you prefer. The whole dinner was lovely. We enjoyed it so much we booked again for the following week. This time I had roast pork and my husband had roast chicken. Again both delicious. Seems very popular for Sunday lunch and so worth booking in advance. Will definitely return.

We met up with a group of old friends for a meal which we all thoroughly enjoyed. The food was excellent and we were well looked after by Phil and Sam. Can highly recommend.

Great food, great service and although we had a dog we were made very welcome. The food was locally produced and cooked to a very high standard. Would thoroughly recommend.

We’ve definitely had warmer welcomes. We also thought that drinks were very expensive which was a shame as we might have gone back another time. Decided not to bother.

Friendly and helpful staff, who offered us advice on local walks, dog friendly with a cosy atmosphere.

Yes we had a nice meal, hubby had the steak and ale pie and it was amazing! ....we thought it was quite pricey for pub grub so we just had a main meal

Popped in for lunch after a walk in the hills, although near fully booked the bar staff indicated a suitable table, brought treats for my dog and then took my order. Beer and food were both very good, with quick service

Friendly welcome by the host,recommending real ales,busy with dinners,we had 6 pints of real ale ,trying various strengths,in our 70,s and enjoying real pubs,this is an unspoilt,tidy historic INN,well worth a stop here.

Went for lunch today. It was delicious food. Very tasty and well presented, staff lovely, helpful and polite. Atmosphere very cosy, highly recommended. Lovely little pub, ploughman’s platter and fish platter

Poor service , an not overly friendly staff. Only stopped for a couple drinks. Ended up staying for one due to service and cost. Compared to local villages and skipton very steep prices.

Frankly rude and combative, food was overpriced and underwhelming. Phil in particular seemed to be in a foul mood and refused service to three diferent parties on the evening we visited and got into an argument with my son because he asked to charge his phone. Holiday makers beware

Staying locally we enjoyed a drink in the beer garden and started to read a few reviews, most seemed positive, so we decided to book in for a late Sunday lunch the following day. After a good walk we were welcomed with a friendly greeting, with the host remembering our booking and offering to show us to our table, given the great weather we decided to have a drink in the garden. When we settled inside the service was excellent and the Roast Lamb was equally good, I’m not normally a fan of Sunday pub lunches, however i would recommend the Devonshire Arms and would happily return.

We finished off my 70th Birthday weekend with lunch for 16 at this lovely pub. Phil and staff were very helpful and the service and food were brilliant. Nice choices on menu and super for kids too. Thank you for making everything so nice.

Phil, Sam, Vicky and Martin hosted us for a birthday function and as always it was fab. Everyone had a fantastic time, food was great. We'll be back!

Booked for 6 people for NYE, some more friends landed so we had a table for 8 and Phil was happy to accommodate us….what can I say.. the food was amazing. Chefs Handmade Beef Wellington was the best I’ve ever had then to finish assiette of homemade desserts….absolutely delicious.. Phil, Sam, Vicky and Martin, Thank you. We really enjoyed it and will be back.. Happy New Year

Such delicious food and attentive service in a welcoming, beautiful inn. Amazing atmosphere, family and dog friendly with the most divine sticky toffee pud! A wonderful meal out- we would have paid more- what a treat, we’ll definitely be back!

Greeted by the owner after booking a table. So friendly and accommodating. We had the charcuterie sharing platter for starter which was wonderful and just the right amount. The main courses were disappointing. We had the the fish and chips and the lamb and couscous. The lamb lacked any flavour especially Moroccan flavours. Needed paprika, cumin etc but had none of these, the vegetables in the couscous needed roasting to bring out their flavours and the bread was not thin and crispy. Fish and chips were good value and had a crispy batter. Such a shame the flavours did not match the excellent service, some tweaks to the main meals would of made all the difference. However we felt comfortable and at home and enjoyed chilling with our drinks.

Myself and my partner stopped by this place today and honestly can’t thank the family enough for their service and their food, we had a starter and a main meal, both amazing to the point I can say I’ve not had a nicer meal out, we would happily travel the two hours journey to go again and hopefully stay over next time. Thank you guys!

After doing one of our favourite walks, we were all hungry and have been here a couple of times. The food is great and the burgers all home made and there is a nice selection of real ales. A special mention has to go the...

What a wonderful find! We came for a bite to eat, as it was Sunday, the owner came out to the beer garden and gave our very appreciative dog some roast beef as a treat! 😋 Run by a family, it has a very friendly,...

We were staying in Cracoe and decided to have dinner at the Devonshire arms. Granted may have been better to book however we’re told that no tables until 8.30 so came away. As it was 7.30 thought ok let’s go have a drink and wait,...

We have just called in for food on our way back from Grassington. After ringing round a few places that wouldn’t allow us to eat as we had the dogs with us or places that were fully booked we stumbled across the Devonshire on our...

We had stayed at the Devonshire Arms at the start of May for the weekend and I returned this Wednesday 15th June 2022 for a meal after walking around Cracoe and Rylstone, I was delighted to feel welcomed and for the owner to remember me...

Not only is this a beautiful pub with wonderfully friendly staff but the food was amazing. Not one of our family left a crumb on our plates. Anyone stopping or passing this lovely place should call in and sample the delights. PS - Penny would...

Our journey brought us to Cracoe for 5 weeks and The Devonshire Country Arms Inn quickly became our "local". We may have moved on to our next interim home but we shall miss the delicious Sunday roasts and such a great British pub within walking...

A lovely stay in a super friendly family run pub/hotel. Delicious home cooked dinner - enormous “Yorkshire” portions! - topped off a comfortable night. We will be back!

Visited a couple of times during a glamping break. Cracking pub with real fires and great beer. Didn't eat here but the food looked great.

My husband and I came for a meal here recently and absolutely loved it! Really cosy and warm inside and the food was outstanding :) highly recommend!

Really lovely pub with extremely friendly owners . Had a lovely family meal , spoilt for choice and the Rhubarb panna cotta was outstanding !

Warm and welcoming hotel with cosy fireplaces and comfy beds! The owners and team really went out of their way to make us feel welcome and we really appreciated it. Super meal in the restaurant and excellent value too. Would definitely recommend and will hopefully...

We were staying in Cracoe, and so visited the Devonshire for two evening meals during our weeks stay. The family-run pub is warm and welcoming and could not have been more accommodating of our young Irish Setter. We tried the sausage/mash, ratatouille wellington, hake and...

The building itself has lots of character. Inside is very clean and cosy. Staff are friendly and helpful. Food was just divine. It is definitely a place I would recommend and will most definitely re-visit. Great base location for local walks, as well as short...

The Inn is in a beautiful place, convenient for the Yorkshire Dales. It is clean and tastefully decorated. The staff are professional but friendly & will accommodate your every need. The menu is extensive and the food is delicious. Every effort is made to be...

This pub is a real find. The owners were so welcoming and the room and dining and bar areas were immaculate. Our dog appreciated a sausage at breakfast time and we thoroughly enjoyed ours. The walk from there over to Linton was lovely. There is...

Great food, very dog friendly both inside and outside (give ours some biscuits!). Would definitely recommend but may need to book.

Excellent food and service in the Resturant.Good selection of ales and Gins in the Bar quite busy most of the time we were there, Would I recommend it ...YES Would I visit again ....YES.

Called in today for lunch place was clean all covid regulations adhered to nibbles very nice steak and ale pie very good the young lady was very helpful I will go again

Great staff ... lovely food + drink - family run! Beer garden was great to enjoy the lovely weather! On road to Grassington = traffic at am + on rush hours but otherwise just fab! Buses stop right outside the door if you want to...

The weather today was terrible but the welcome we received at the Devonshire Arms Inn was wonderful. Due to restrictions still being in place we were anly able to sit outside but this was in a covered area that was protected from the wind and...

Great staff, fabulous food and cozy atmosphere. Really enjoyed it. Not just a roast dinner but other lovely options too, I had a gorgeous stone bass dish with butternut squash purée 😋

The website and sample menu were nothing like the very mediocre meal we had here. We were very disappointed with the pie, burger, fish & chip style menu when the website sample menu had pigeon breast, arancini, venison, sea bream and gnocchi! With technology today,...

Just spent a really lovely evening out eating some pub grub!! Attentive staff, good social distancing. Felt very safe. We had fish and chips, which were very tasty with fab chips and a gammon steak which tasted excellent with chilli pineapple relish. Definitely be back...

Amazing pub, better than expected! Welcoming and relaxed atmosphere with attentive staff. The menu was beyond the pub grub which we had, which happened to be a really good standard. Would definitely recommend if you’re passing or close.

The room was sparkling clean, warm, cozy and very comfortable. Lots of thoughtful touches made this a really pleasant stay.

What a warm, welcome inn, log fires, quiz, great food, staff couldn’t do enough for you. My room was cozy, warm and looked newly decorated, everything you’d need. You collect your fresh milk (in the cute milk bottle) from the fridge, different Taylor tea’s and...

What a beautiful, cozy, friendly pub... very reasonably priced and amazing ambiance. The landlord (Phil) was really chatty and happy to take time out to chat with us .... lovely choice of wines.... will defiantly eat next time ... there’s lots of interesting history here...

We have driven past this place a few times and always wanted to visit... And we were not disappointed. The food was delicious and service was really attentive. Thought the price was very reasonable. Extremely impressed and will be back soon!

Just returned home after a fantastic Sunday lunch here. There were 14 of us , the service was excellent and the food delicious. Generous amounts of meat on the main courses and the sticky toffee pudding was to die for. Would definitely highly recommend.

Having driven past the Devonshire several hundred times thus far, I won’t be making the same mistake again. It is a beautiful example of what a country inn needs to be: cosy without being claustrophobic, friendly but not overbearing, offering delicious food to suit all tastes at a reasonable price. All this and the best pint of Wainwright I’ve ever had.We called in because we couldn’t get in at a café further up the dale and we were curious as my great-great-grandmother had lived and worked here in her youth. We were warmly welcomed , found a table and were immediately impressed by the menu (quite literally - it’s lovely to look at). As befits the best of Yorkshire hospitality, the portions did not allow you to wish for more. My mother managed about half of her deliciously succulent gammon before conceding defeat, but was kindly offered to have it boxed up to take home.Sadly, we were too full to manage dessert, but will definitely be more prepared next time we visit (maybe fast for a couple of days beforehand), and we certainly will be back.Absolutely recommended.

We have just spent a couple of nights at this very friendly, welcoming country inn. Arriving on Sunday afternoon, we were shown to a lovely en suite room, with a huge, comfortable bed. There was tea, coffee, hot chocolate and delicious flap jack in the room, plus fresh milk in a nearby fridge. Breakfast was excellent, lovely local Cracoe sausages, a good start to the day, nothing was too much trouble, before we explored the local area. Lots of good information available in the hotel. Whilst hav ing a delicious dinner, a lone cyclist arrived, Chris was biking from the West to East coast, on a 300 mile sponsored ride in aid of Cancer Research. He was exhausted, his legs were gone and he still had to get to Masham!!!! Windy, heavy rain and winding, hilly roads to navigate, our hosts, Phil and his wife offered him free bed and breakfast for the night, to allow him to recover to finish the rest of his journey today, safely. How kind they were, Chris was very appreciative. Can't recommend this enough, we had a lovely relaxing couple of days. Thank you Phil.

Our first trip to Yorkshire and we found a gem of a place. We passed a couple of inns/pubs so by the time we spotted the Devonshire we were beyond hungry. When we arrived just before 6pm on a Friday there were plenty of tables which isn't always a good sign. Obviously the locals know service starts at 6pm and within 10 minutes there wasn't a table to be had. The menu is very good, everything is fresh. I had the seafood platter which was absolutely gorgeous, My partner had the seasonal pie which he devoured.Service was excellent all the staff were very pleasant.Price wise I would say it is reasonable.I would definitely recommend.

If you are looking for a good quality meal, excellently cooked using locally sourced ingredients then this restaurant is for you.The ambience is welcoming as soon as you enter, lovely decor.The service was attentive without being intrusive but most of all the food my wife and I had was outstanding. The presentation was professional and the flavors amazing. A delight.From a cost point of view, the prices were very reasonable and in line with restaurants serving lower quality fare.It’s on our list for another visit when we visit Yorkshire next year.

Quiet, friendly pub with excellent food - recommend the Trout for dinner.The double room is small so just take up one small bag. Nice touch is the fridge in the hall upstairs with real milk and water. Phil was a great host and has some interesting stories.

We have passed by on our trips to Yorkshire for many years and we finally made it through doors.. what a treat in an area of strong competition in the country inn market this is special. The decor is elegant and some simple touches add to the experience... but it’s the food with zero miles (meat comes from farm shop across the road) and a menu that gives all the favorites you would expect just to a 5⭐️plus level.. I had the seasonal pie which was chicken and leek for this evening but topped with a lid of The creamiest mash potato and served with perfectly cooked vegetables..no it wasn’t complicated.. but it was simply delicious. The whole evening was complemented by lovely service and brief chat with Phil whose philosophy for hospitality and good food is refreshing in a world of complicated mediocrity. Make the journey you will not be disappointed.

After winning a competition me and my partner stayed a night here. All staff were brilliant and friendly but one of the owners Phil was perticulaly attentive and nothing was to much bother! We stayed in the Grassington room which was beautifully decorated and had lovely views of the country side, It was a hot day so we were provided with a fan which they had left on in the room so the room was lovely and cool. We also had an evening meal in the restaurant which was delicious, well presented and service was speedy. Breakfast in the morning was also delicious, all ingredients were fresh and locally sourced and this was reflected in the taste. An all round great place to stay.

Stopped by for a swift half whilst on a lovely summer's walk, got chatting with the barman and ended up having a great lunch in the garden over a couple of pints, what summer walks are all about...

Well what a gem of a find from start to finish it was faultless we were taken to our room it was lovely, lovely crisp white bed sheets it was spotlessly clean we had our evening meal and it was delicious the best fish and chips my husband had tasted we had a great night sleep and then the breakfast it was delicious everything you could ever want and the service was first class Vicki looked after us so well it was amazing cannot wait to return

I agree with Kirsty in a previous review. This place makes you feel so unwelcome. We live further up the Dale from this establishment and are always looking for new places to eat. On two occasions now on a Monday night we have called in on our way home looking for a quick meal. Arriving around 7pm on both occasions and checking that they are serving food( despite saying on their website food served daily 6pm until 8.30pm ) we have been made to feel they would be doing us a favour providing us with a meal! On the first occasion after checking with the chef we were told “ok then if you order now” Today it was “well you can have food only if you eat in the restaurant.” We had no problems with that except when we were shown in to the restaurant it was so cold. No radiators on and no fire despite the rest of the bar area being very cosy with two roaring fires we were told they didn’t want us to eat in there as there was going to be a quiz at 8pm. In the end it was agreed we could eat in the bar where it was was warm as long as we left by 8pm. This wasn’t a problem as we had already ordered drinks and were quite honestly glad to be leaving this unwelcoming establishment for the last time. The young lady who served us was very nice and despite her instructions from elsewhere did apologise. Other staff including the man behind the bar just didn’t make us feel welcome. When we left at 7.55pm we paid the bill and not a single smile, thank you, did you enjoy your meal? Nothing from the guy who took payment. As I say we live in the Dale and see pubs open shut, change ownership so frequently it’s a hard business and we have seen far friendlier places struggle so why this atitiude to people I cannot understand. On a plus note the food wasn’t bad at all but we would not visit again.

Popped in as passing, warm friendly welcome lots of choice on the menu with gluten free options clearly labelled. Food quality of a high standard, relaxed experience. Would return to try more choices from the menu.

Called after a long day visiting elderly family , no welcome on entering the inn and had to wait for someone to appear ,, when she did it was as if we were being a newcence . We didn’t even have a drink we left and found a warm friendly pub in the next village ,

We came here for New Years Eve ,having stuck a pin in the internet for somewhere to go!What a fabulous evening .The New Years Eve dinner was amazing and congrats must go to the Chef. There was live music in the bar all evening and the family, friends and locals were all extremely welcoming .There was a firework display at midnight accompanied by mulled wine and Slow gin (Free!).A superb evening all round .Thank you to the team for a New Years Eve to remember for all the right reasons.They have a small campsite at the back of the pub that we stayed on overnight in our campervan .We then had breakfast in the pub in the morning which again was superb x 5 + stars from us !We will definitely return.

This weekend, the Devonshire Arms Country Inn hosted our family Ruby wedding anniversary celebrations and we had a fantastic time. We requested a bespoke menu, which was amazing and they were able to accommodate the whole family overnight in their beautifully decorated rooms. Thank you so much for an unforgettable time, which we will treasure forever. 5 *'s.

what a lovely place to stay, with the most gorgeous atmosphere and food. phil the host, was warm and engaging, and the wonderful courtney looked after us from our check. recommended to family and friends!

Popped in after a long walk in Grassington with our dog.

Popped in for a drink whilst staying in the locality. Excellent hospitality including instruction on how to make Sloe Gin! Asked for a business card as we wouldn't hesitate to stay here on our next visit to this beautiful location! Enjoyed our short visit very much - Thank you!

Three choices are available for the Sunday roast. Pork loin £9.95, roast beef £10.95 and, pork and beef £12.95. We chose the mixed roast. The pork loin had a nice strip of crunchy crackling though I would have chosen pork shoulder given how difficult it is to avoid loin drying out. The beef was a large slice, well cooked but still moist and tender. Veggies included 2 delicious baked potatoes, a nice creamy potato mash, some cauliflower and broccoli and carrot. We especially loved the large, crispy Yorkshire pudding and the delicious, real gravy. The staff were extremely friendly and efficient and the low-beamed atmospheric pub was just the tonic for a drizzly Sunday afternoon. Oh, and the plunger coffee is inexpensive, fresh and a generous size.

Its one year today since Phil and family took over the pub/restaurant which had been closed for quite awhile. They have done a great job rebuilding the business and we wish them continued success. You always get a warm welcome on arrival with friendly service throughout your visit, lunchtime or evening.

Had a lovely meal here. Sitting in front of the log fire after a windy and wet walk. The dog was more than welcome and even had some treats from barman Phil. Great food and friendly staff. Nothing too much trouble.

The Devonshire Arms has recently changed hands ( back last year) and is undergoing a face lift . A warm welcome- owners friendly and accommodating , could have done with more staff in the evening but saying that the one bar staff managed very well, even though run ragged! The two newly refurbished rooms were decorated very tastefully and were comfy ( a bit noisy as we were on the front and would ask for a room at the back next time), however I managed to sleep ok, fantastic complimentary items in the room, best I’ve seen in the UK and even a spa bath! Breakfast was very good and plentiful, would recommend the sweet porridge!

We called in for a 'pub tea', as we were camping down the road. The staff were very friendly and polite. The food was delicious, we all agreed and my 9yr old son would give 6 stars if he could!! Will definitely visit again

Are at the Devonshire last night. We had the steak burger and chicken burger respectively. Both meat in the burgers were cooked within an inch of their lives, very dry. I was unable to finish the chicken as it was hard!. We thought it to be expensive for what we had. The above included a glass of wine and a ginger beer £32! Sadly we won't be returning to eat. We feel the standards need to be improved!

My husband and I have just got back from an overnight stay at this stunning Yorkshire Dales pub.

I love this pub - great beers in top condition, lovely interior with a pleasant sunny garden area, with friendly and helpful service. We ate here for the first time today. We ordered a vegetable risotto and a vegetable Thai curry, both of which were labelled as vegetarian. I requested a small salad instead of the naan bread (naan bread with a Thai curry? Hmmm..) and that as no problem. When the food came, it was all very nicely cooked. But.....the risotto was swimming in cream and as I thought anyone who knew anything about Italian food should know, a risotto should not be made with cream. And, if it is, make sure it is mentioned on the menu! The Thai curry tasted very much as though it had been made with cream rather than coconut cream, which again, shouldn't happen. There was also a small amount of Thai curry paste that hadn't been fully amalgamated, and I'm 99% sure it included fish sauce as an ingredient, which means the dish should not have been labelled as suitable for vegetarians. I did give gentle feedback, so I hope this will have been taken into account. The reason I haven't marked them down, is that it is a super pub and I have heard nothing but good things about the food, so I hope this was just a blip.

Called in last week the pub was empty and very very cold , we were greeted by a young man who then disappeared but did return quite soon, the food was well presented but took a long time to come ,we were the only ones . All in all a very medioca meal in a cold pub