The Tempest Arms
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 15:00 |
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Check out before: | 11:00 |
Pets | Pets not allowed |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking
Bar
First aid kit
More about The Tempest Arms
The Tempest Arms
Situated 7.7 km from Skipton Castle, The Tempest Arms offers 4-star accommodation in Skipton and has a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 23 km from Clitheroe Castle, the inn with free WiFi is also 2.1 km away from Broughton Hall.
Reviews from 
Couple
Comment: 30 May 2026
Stayed in: May 2026
Fabulous Food
We went last night for my wife’s birthday and we arrived early , but no problem shown to our seat in a super dining room.
Drinks were soon prepared and we were given time to choose our food.
All three courses were exceptional served hot and perfectly presented.
This was our first visit to the Tempest but will not be our last.
Thanks everyone there for great food and super service .
Drinks were soon prepared and we were given time to choose our food.
All three courses were exceptional served hot and perfectly presented.
This was our first visit to the Tempest but will not be our last.
Thanks everyone there for great food and super service .
Hotel response
Comment: 11 Jun 2026
Thank you, Geoffrey T, for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you chose to celebrate your wife's birthday with us and that you enjoyed your experience from start to finish. It's great to know that our team made you feel welcome and that you found the food exceptional. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic meal soon!
Couple
Comment: 17 Jun 2026
Stayed in: Jun 2026
Mixed experience
Nice location and the Tempest arms looks lovely as you drive up to it and the carpark is good with plenty of parking.
It wasn't a great atmosphere in the bar in the late afternoon, it wasn't a Cosy country pub feel which is what we were after. That said the atmosphere was fabulous later on. They had an offer on (fish and chips Tuesday) the bar and restaurant was very lively. Thankfully we had booked a table. Dogs are welcome in some parts of the restaurant. Some tables were served but we had to order at the bar. The food was brought over to us in good time , we had to ask for knives and forks. The food was delicious though! Highly recommend the steak and ale pie.
Our room (pickhill 4) was quite small and dark and the window looked out on a courtyard with nice planting and seating .
It was nicely decorated and furnished, with plenty of storage space . There was tea and coffee in the room and water in a small fridge.
The bathroom wasn't great at all. Shower needed a good clean around the edges, the shampoo/body wash was watery, the cold tap was warm and the flush on the loo was fitted in such a weird way. It broke on the morning we were leaving. My husband managed to fix it. We were a bit disappointed with our room for the above reasons.
All the staff were lovely from reception to bar staff. The young man serving behind the bar was very friendly and helpful with great customer service.
It wasn't a great atmosphere in the bar in the late afternoon, it wasn't a Cosy country pub feel which is what we were after. That said the atmosphere was fabulous later on. They had an offer on (fish and chips Tuesday) the bar and restaurant was very lively. Thankfully we had booked a table. Dogs are welcome in some parts of the restaurant. Some tables were served but we had to order at the bar. The food was brought over to us in good time , we had to ask for knives and forks. The food was delicious though! Highly recommend the steak and ale pie.
Our room (pickhill 4) was quite small and dark and the window looked out on a courtyard with nice planting and seating .
It was nicely decorated and furnished, with plenty of storage space . There was tea and coffee in the room and water in a small fridge.
The bathroom wasn't great at all. Shower needed a good clean around the edges, the shampoo/body wash was watery, the cold tap was warm and the flush on the loo was fitted in such a weird way. It broke on the morning we were leaving. My husband managed to fix it. We were a bit disappointed with our room for the above reasons.
All the staff were lovely from reception to bar staff. The young man serving behind the bar was very friendly and helpful with great customer service.
Hotel response
Comment: 19 Jun 2026
Thank you for your detailed feedback, lynwhi. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the lovely location and found the food delicious, especially the steak and ale pie. We appreciate your comments about the atmosphere, and it's good to know that it improved later in the day.
I'm sorry to hear that your room did not meet your expectations and that you faced issues with the bathroom amenities. We'll certainly look into these matters to ensure a better experience for future guests.
It's wonderful to know that our staff made a positive impression on you. Thank you for highlighting their customer service. We hope to welcome you back for a more enjoyable stay in the future.
I'm sorry to hear that your room did not meet your expectations and that you faced issues with the bathroom amenities. We'll certainly look into these matters to ensure a better experience for future guests.
It's wonderful to know that our staff made a positive impression on you. Thank you for highlighting their customer service. We hope to welcome you back for a more enjoyable stay in the future.
Couple
UK
Comment: 4 Jun 2026
Stayed in: Jun 2026
A slick operation, but not for me.
We visited on a dreary rainy day and just wanted an old fashioned pub with a fire and simple good food to break the day.
It’s in a lovely location, but sadly (for me) all the charm has been taken away by modernisation. I understand, it’s been made into a slick venue with rooms, but not what I was looking for. The food tasted bland, and I’m not sure how much of it was actually made in the kitchen. Apparently what I want is difficult to find: locally sourced food, made from scratch and served with style. Am I the only one?
It’s in a lovely location, but sadly (for me) all the charm has been taken away by modernisation. I understand, it’s been made into a slick venue with rooms, but not what I was looking for. The food tasted bland, and I’m not sure how much of it was actually made in the kitchen. Apparently what I want is difficult to find: locally sourced food, made from scratch and served with style. Am I the only one?
Hotel response
Comment: 11 Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, Janearch. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn’t quite meet your expectations. While we aim to provide a modern atmosphere, we understand the desire for traditional charm and quality home-cooked meals. Your feedback about the food is invaluable, and we will certainly take it into consideration as we strive to improve. We hope you might give us another chance in the future.
Family traveller
UK
Comment: 29 May 2026
Stayed in: May 2026
A lovely family get-together!!!!
Lovely hotel very friendly staff, lovely rooms, food was good when we had tapas for lunch,evening meal good,
breakfast let it down!!!! I had avocado bacon & poach egg on a muffin very disappointed the avocado was not mashed on the muffin it was cut up & putting on the plate, bacon was heated up & very hard, poached eggs were solid & not runney!!!!
breakfast let it down!!!! I had avocado bacon & poach egg on a muffin very disappointed the avocado was not mashed on the muffin it was cut up & putting on the plate, bacon was heated up & very hard, poached eggs were solid & not runney!!!!
Hotel response
Comment: 11 Jun 2026
Thank you for your feedback, Sue. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the hotel and found our staff friendly. However, we're sorry to learn that your breakfast experience did not meet your expectations. Your comments about the avocado, bacon, and poached eggs have been noted, and we will address this with our kitchen team to ensure improvements are made. We appreciate your insights and hope to welcome you back for a better experience in the future.
Couple
UK
Comment: 24 May 2026
Stayed in: May 2026
Our first time here and it won’t be our last
We were recommended to eat at The Tempest by a colleague, so we booked a dog friendly table to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The establishment is nestled away in the hills and we were pleased to see a generous car park as we were told it’s a popular destination.
The food was delicious. My husband had the Unicorn Pie (steak and ale) with mozzarella and bbq sauce fries and I had the Tempest burger. We rarely have dessert but we ordered and enjoyed the chocolate torte and lemon meringue pie (we halved each dessert and swapped - it’s the rule!).
We couldn’t fault the service - we were made to feel so welcome and even Oscar, our golden retriever was fussed over and patted by the staff.
Thank you! We will be back.
The food was delicious. My husband had the Unicorn Pie (steak and ale) with mozzarella and bbq sauce fries and I had the Tempest burger. We rarely have dessert but we ordered and enjoyed the chocolate torte and lemon meringue pie (we halved each dessert and swapped - it’s the rule!).
We couldn’t fault the service - we were made to feel so welcome and even Oscar, our golden retriever was fussed over and patted by the staff.
Thank you! We will be back.
Hotel response
Comment: 11 Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Caz! We’re delighted to hear you chose The Tempest to celebrate your wedding anniversary and that you enjoyed your time with us. It’s fantastic that you both loved your meals, especially the Unicorn Pie and Tempest burger. We're glad to know Oscar received some love from our staff too! We look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious food and great service.
Excellent location
the tempest arms, Elslack, BD23 3AY, United Kingdom|0.74 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
15:00
Check out before:
11:00
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Pets not allowed
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