Nestled near the heart of Yorkshire, The Punch Bowl Inn offers a warm welcome with a delightful restaurant and cozy bar. Connect to WiFi in public areas, unwind with a newspaper, and enjoy full breakfast options. Previous guests have praised the charming atmosphere.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Wensleydale - 15 min drive - 16.8 km
Aysgarth Falls - 24 min drive - 28.0 km
The Forbidden Corner - 26 min drive - 29.8 km
Barnard Castle - 37 min drive - 27.7 km
Getting around
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 68 min drive
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 108 min drive
Garsdale Station - 23 min drive
Kirkby Stephen Station - 24 min drive
Dent Station - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Charles Bathurst Inn - 10 min drive
The Kings Arms Inn - 5 min drive
The Kings Head - 4 min drive
The Farmers Arms - 8 min drive
Wheatsheaf Inn - 16 min drive
About this property
The Punch Bowl Inn
The Punch Bowl Inn puts you within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
At a glance
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Hotel size
11 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Free newspapers in lobby
Facilities
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: GBP 25.00 per night
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.95 per person
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 5.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 17.5 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Punch Bowl Inn Richmond
Punch Bowl Richmond
The Punch Bowl Inn Inn
The Punch Bowl Inn Richmond
The Punch Bowl Inn Inn Richmond
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Punch Bowl Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Punch Bowl Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Punch Bowl Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near The Punch Bowl Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local cuisine.
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Reviews
The Punch Bowl Inn Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2026
Excellent food and very welcoming staff, the building is a very old Inn so has plenty of charm
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2024
Pleasant stay; clean room, helpful staff and lovely location
Miles
Miles, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2023
Exactly what a country inn should be. Comfortable and great food and drink.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2025
What a stunning location! The rooms and service are excellent and we had a great stay. The food was generous and tasty. I'd certainly recommend The Punch Bowl as an ideal location to explore Swaledale.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2024
Great Inn with fantastic food.
Great Hotel and loved the stay there. Fantastic food and a great location.
Room 1 in which we stayed was however directly above the bar. It was possible to hear everything, and it was only possible to sleep once the bar closed.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 29, 2024
punch bowl
really good service, very clean.fantastic location
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2023
Hope to return soon.
Superb food; attentive and polite staff; fabulous scenery; spotless bedroom and bathroom- it was a thoroughly enjoyable stay. Thank you.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2025
The Punch Bowl Inn
The Punchbowl Inn was a lovely pub to stay at, the staff were very friendly, the food was amazing. The room was lovely and had a fantastic view of the dales. If I had to be picky it would have been nice to have a shower curtain or screen over the bath as using the shower head I tended to flood the floor, but the water was lovely and hot. and I would return again.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 25, 2024
Amazing location. Clean and friendly.
Amazing location. Clean and comfy room. Fridge on landing where we could keep fresh dog food and milk, they can be noisy in the room so great idea. Needs to update to a decent coffee machine if the sign outside says ‘coffee house’. Only filter served and not very nice. Some really lovely, friendly staff. Would definitely come back. 9/10
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 24, 2024
Amazing location. Clean and friendly.
Amazing location. Clean and comfy room. Fridge on landing where we could keep fresh dog food and milk, they can be noisy in the room so great idea. Needs to update to a decent coffee machine if the sign outside says ‘coffee house’. Only filter served and not very nice. Some really lovely, friendly staff. Would definitely come back. 9/10.
Abbe
Abbe, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 24, 2025
Quality Inn and hotel towards the top end of picturesque Swaledale.
Charles
Charles, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2023
Great place and great food
Antony
Antony, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2023
Dinner was fantastic! Beautiful views.
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2023
A great place to stay!
We had a great time. The staff were welcoming, friendly and efficient throughout our stay. The room was warm and comfortable with a really great shower and the food was excellent.
This was our second visit and it won't be the last!
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2023
Excellent place to stay for a walking break
My wife and I found the Punch Bowl a great place to stay for our walking break. Very well located for our planned walks. Food for each of our 3 nights was first class and breakfasts set us up for the day, Staff were all good and we found Lesley in particular charming with nothing too much trouble.
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2022
A real find.
Amazing location. Very clean rooms. Quiet location but perfect for exploring Swaledale. Food is hearty and very tasty. Would recommend.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jun 16, 2025
I personally wouldn’t rate it as 4* accommodation. Food average, room clean but sparse and tired. Lounge area in bar very small and basically non existent and uninviting.
Yvonne
Yvonne, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2022
Welcoming Inn
Every member of staff we met was professional and friendly. The room was lovely, powerful shower with plenty of hot water. The bed was comfortable and the room was warm despite not having double glazing. The food was top class, we had the fish pie which was full of chunks of fish and served with mussels, king prawns and samphire on the side and the smoked loin of bacon was also delicious and served with home made chips and home made chutney. Breakfast was well cooked and served on hot plates with local ingredients. All in all thoroughly recommended and will stay again.
Lindsey
Lindsey, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2022
Perfect
A last-minute to stay after a tiring day and ahead of a long journey, so we just wanted comfort, and an old fashioned pie and a pint. And we got it. A very friendly welcome, a relaxed atmosphere, a great range of local beers in good condition and a spot on menu of traditional and modern food. The pie was baked to order and was exceptional. Add in a great breakfast including locally produced sausage etc and the freshest Yorkshire Dale air. We left properly refreshed, which is exactly what an Inn should provide.
Iain
Iain, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2022
Great hotel
A really great hotel in a stunning location. Very comfortable, great food and with very friendly and helpful staff.
We had a great night there and would gladly stay again.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2021
Enjoyable break
Lovely food excellent facilities and close enough to all the North Yorkshire market towns.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2021
Perfect stay in a stunning location!
Amazing location, the staff went above and beyond. They made such a fuss of our little dog, everything was perfect. Would definitely stay again and 100% would recommend.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2021
Very good hotel, clean and friendly with a good breakfast.
ROBERT
ROBERT, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2021
Very helpful staff
Barry
Barry, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2021
The views from the Inn are outstanding. The food and service were excellent