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The Castle Inn

3.5 star property
Guests enjoy delicious meals in a beautiful garden setting at this welcoming inn, where attentive staff ensure a comfortable stay near historic attractions

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Located near Spofforth Castle, The Castle Inn offers British cuisine at its Restaurant & Bar and free in-room WiFi. Visitors can relax in the garden or terrace and use self parking. Previous guests particularly appreciate the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Design Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Design Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Harrogate is home to The Castle Inn. Spofforth Castle and Knaresborough Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at RHS Garden Harlow Carr and Harewood House. Rudding Park Golf Course and Wetherby Racecourse are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Harrogate travel guide
Map
35 High Street, Spofforth, Harrogate, England, HG3 1BQ

What's nearby

  • Harrogate Convention Centre
    Harrogate Convention Centre
    10 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Spofforth Castle
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Spofforth Golf Club
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Rudding Park Golf Course
    7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • RHS Garden Harlow Carr
    14 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

  • Starbeck Station
    7 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Upper Crust
    8 min drive
  • Kofi&Co
    5 min drive
  • The Kestrel
    3 min drive
  • Scotts Arms
    7 min drive

About this property

The Castle Inn

Hotel near Spofforth Castle
Located close to Rudding Park Golf Course, The Castle Inn provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and 2 meeting rooms
  • A banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Castle Inn feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 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 20.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Castle Inn Harrogate
Castle Harrogate
The Castle Inn Hotel
The Castle Inn Harrogate
The Castle Inn Hotel Harrogate

Frequently asked questions

Is The Castle Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, The Castle Inn allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Castle Inn?

As of Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Castle Inn on Mar 15, 2026 start from $101, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Castle Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Castle Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Castle Inn located?

Situated in Harrogate, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Spofforth Castle and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rudding Park Golf Course and Knaresborough Castle. Wetherby Racecourse and Harrogate Convention Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Castle Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 205 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were superb, room was lovely, very clean and tidy. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming hotel, lovely staff

Lovely place to stay, handy for meeting at nearby golf course. Comfortable and clean rooms, friendly staff. WiFi a bit weak.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms. Nice menu and the food was great and of good quality. Nice village location with a beer garden with plenty of seating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My second visit to this property now, great pub, great staff and the food is cracking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay - extremely friendly customer service - highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, very friendly and helpful staff and a very clean, comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay and the rooms were great. Had a lovely pub garden too to sit out in the evening sunshine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice pub/hotel. Room was clean and warm. Breakfast was good on both days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb One Night Stay

Great staff, good food and clean spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience, quiet room and polite staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here often as it’s nice, clean and cosy!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay with gorgeous rooms and restaurant

Lovely restaurant and pub with rooms, very individual, friendly and nice food, albeit bit over priced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely and cozy stay

Stayed for the night with my partner, lovely and very warm room and a very nice restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Enjoyable evening meal and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Nice room and lovely meal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business stay

Comfortable room with good level of interior furnishings. Friendly staff with great pub food and excellent breakfast. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Janice

Comfortable and friendly Inn. Good food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little place to stay.

This hotel had great character, the rooms are decorated nicely, very quirky. The hotel has a nice little bar and the food was great. One of the nights had a Live singer and they were awesome. Overall it was a great experience and all the staff were great too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Local Hotel

Had a lovely stay, large bed, tea n coffee and water in room, great tv, hot shower and fab smelling toiletries. Ate in the resraurant Food very good and the best cheesboard ever
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

upma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Homely inn

All good Paid for a superior double Room a bit smaller than I thought it would be Think a bit expensive for what’s on offer However the service was very good The food at the restaurant was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Berenice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay

Staff were very professional, polite and efficient. First trip to this part of Yorkshire and will definitely stay here again when I return. Had dinner and breakfast here. Sunday roast was delicious, and the continental breakfast was sufficient and tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place

I loved this place. Room was great, everything worked and included an ironing board. Bar was very relaxing and at the same time sometimes lively. Food I also found very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff who were amazingly helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Little Gem

What a great place to stay, room was fab and the food was amazing….. and of course the breakfast was a 10/10 for me. Look forward to staying again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

The room was decorated really well and decent size. Very clean and bed comfortable. Shower had good pressure, so not like the normal ones where it just drips out. Plenty of parking spaces.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024