Craven Heifer Hotel

Visited for breakfast this morning, Amazing food, best breakfast we’ve had in a long time! The lady who served us was lovely, we walked up with the dog and didn’t realise they aren’t aloud in the pub but we was able to sit in the beer garden with him ☺️

I stayed for one night at the Craven Heifer at the end of May, prior to running in a nearby trail race. I quite often stay in rural pubs with my running and the Craven Heifer is one of the nicest I`ve stayed in to date. It`s an absolute bargain for what I paid, as I`ve stayed in many places that were much more expensive and nowhere near as nice. It`s a proper country pub, full of character, with really friendly staff, all set in a picture post card village. My room was, modern, spotless, comfy, quiet and I slept log. I had fish and chips for my evening meal, which were cooked the old fashioned way and were perfect, washed down with a couple of pints of perfectly kept Tetley`s Cask. My only regret, is that I didn`t get to sink a few more on the lovely little terrace area, that runs alongside the river at the side of the pub !!!! In in all all, a perfect stay and I wouldn`t hesitate to go back.

Stainforth village is great location for Dales walks. Craven Heifer a good value choice for B&B. The room we had was warm/spacious/comfy/en-suite. Staff very friendly. Food was basic but generous portions. (Excellent homemade steak pie!) The bar was a bit noisy on Saturday night, but it didn’t bother us. After all, it is a traditional pub - it was good to see it thriving!

We called last minute to book a table and visited for the first time yesterday with my family and everyone ate everything on their plate! (A rarity in my family) all the staff are really lovely and friendly. Lovely atmosphere & location of course too! Staff clearly had a lot on their plate but they always remained smiley. This pub is my idea of a perfect cosy Yorkshire pub 😊 - ps. The chunky chips are a must!

Called last Summer 2021 with a group of friends and the meals were excellent. Gluten free catered for and the service great. On the basis of this we had a trip out on 19th March this year and what a disappointment. Very pricey food for what we got. No gluten free bread bun to go with the burger and the burgers had to go back as not cooked enough. Benefit of the doubt for it is the start of the season and so we'll probably try them again in the summer and hopefully better.