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title: "The Craven Heifer, Skipton: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Craven Heifer in Skipton: rated 8.8 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Inn · ★★★★
# The Craven Heifer

Raikes, Skipton, United Kingdom

8.8 ·  Excellent 286 reviews ·  #4 #4 of 6 in Skipton ·  3.9 Location score
## About The Craven Heifer

The Craven Heifer is an inn in Raikes, Skipton, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 286 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.1 km from the centre of Skipton. The nearest airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), is 26 km away.

- **Type:** Inn

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 16

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

Grassington Road

## How The Craven Heifer scores

Compared with the average hotel in Skipton.

-   Guest rating **8.8**
-   Location **3.9**
-   Beach access **2.2**
-   Public transport **4.9**

Skipton average

## Amenities

BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **3.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **21**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **1**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **3**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Skipton railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">26 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">60 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Skipton</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Skipton Castle780 m
-   Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire850 m
-   Craven Museum & Gallery860 m

## The Craven Heifer: in detail

The Craven Heifer provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at inn. The inn offers reception amenities including concierge service and luggage storage to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire inn. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the inn come fitted with linen service for a more pleasant stay. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Rest assured, quenching your thirst is not a concern with a coffee or tea maker available in select accommodations. You'll be pleased to know that select guest bathrooms offer bathroom amenities such as a hair dryer, ensuring a comfortable stay. Various excellent meal offerings at inn ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment.

### Compare

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## Questions about The Craven Heifer

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Craven Heifer?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Is there parking at The Craven Heifer?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Craven Heifer from the airport?

The nearest airport, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), is 26 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Craven Heifer close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.4 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Craven Heifer have?

The Craven Heifer has 16 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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