THE SAWLEY ARMS

Testimonials

Testimonials

Our En-suite Room Reviews:

 

Warm and Welcoming

My partner booked this hotel and I'm really glad he did. From the second we arrived we knew we were in great hands. The day we arrived we had travelled from a far and wasn't expecting snow. We were shown to our room, a little cottage that has been converted into en suits and family rooms. The room looked stunning and had been finished to a high standard, so warm and welcoming. The cottage perfectly situated at the side of the The Sawley Arms itself, with its own little sitting area in warmer weather we would have definitely made use of this. Nothing was to much trouble and the little personal touches in the room made time here feel special. The Sawley Arms is a lovely friendly place to spend your evening, choice of main rooms or a few little nooks where you can feel alone. The log burner was amazing. The food quality and service were outstanding. The staff checking on everything and making sure you had all you could want or need. Slept very well in a super comfy bed. The underfloor heating was a blessing when using the bathroom, top marks for whoever thought of putting it in. Breakfast is not included with the room but is worth having, with all you could want on offer. The chief cooked the breakfast with locally sourced products and our different eggs to perfection. When leaving we were wished a safe journey home and advised on the best route to take. If we are ever in the area again I would definitely see if a room was available here first. Thankyou one and all.

 

A gem in North Yorkshire

Booked in for one night to celebrate my wife's birthday and was immediately taken by the friendly reception we received. There are only 4 luxury en-suite rooms and I'm sure that they are all as well appointed as ours was. We chose to have dinner on the Sunday evening and the roast beef and pork was extremely good, served with fresh vegetables.

No surprise then that we were welcomed in the restaurant in the morning to a proper home cooked full english breakfast!!

Wonderful venue with friendly staff in a beautiful location in North Yorkshire. What more could one ask for..............!!

 

First Visit but not the Last

We found this hotel purely by accident and were very surprised by the place to say the least. We have stayed in "posh" hotels that have not come anywhere near this standard. The accommodation was first class in comfort and décor and every little thing was catered for. The food and service were also exemplary and the staff extremely friendly and helpful. We haven't enjoyed a hotel stay so much in the UK before. We will certainly go again when the opportunity arises.

 

Lovely Cottage Room

We stayed here for 1 night on a Saturday - the room was gorgeous and very comfortable - can tell it had been recently renovated with good quality furnishings. Easy check in at the bar in the pub, and very quiet surroundings too. About 5min drive to Fountains Abbey (definitely a must see!)
We ate in the pub on the evening- food and drinks were very good too.
Would recommend!

 

Very Comfortable

Extremely comfortable room, warm and cosy, pristine new bathroom and nice products. Our daughter loved her special bed in the family room. Breakfast was generous and tasty. The garden outside is beautifully kept. Definitely recommend.

 

Our Pub & Restaurant Reviews:

 

Called in by chance, en route

Called in by chance, en route to Grassington. What a lovely find. There was a lovely warm atmosphere with the real fires, and for an old building the decor was very nice - clean and up to date. We ordered a sandwich which came with salad and chips and was most tasty. The gentleman behind the bar was talkative and gave us some useful information on the waterfalls in Grassington and how to get there. We enjoyed our visit and would highly recommend it to anyone who was in the area.


Lovely food - welcoming hospitality

Went here for early dinner as we were staying at Fountains Abbey. Lovely, welcoming staff who were very attentive. Food was delicious- skinny fries are wonderful! Large portion but all freshly prepared and very tasty.

 

Excellent Sunday Lunch

Visited The Sawley Arms for Sunday lunch having pre booked a table which l would recommend you do. The welcome and atmosphere were friendly and relaxing. We were served with a first class starter and main course both of which were well cooked and presented. Good sized portions left no room for a sweet but those served to fellow diners near us all looked tempting. There was a good selection of beers and wines, the wines by the glass were somewhat pricy but to be fair were good quality. Overall a very positive experience, and l would recommend eating here.

 

Best Roast By Far

After a mooch round Ripon most places fully booked due to remembrance Sunday, then a good walk round Fountains Abbey we were ready for food. This gem came recommended by a lady at the Abbey. The roast was by far the best roast dinner we have had in a long long time. Beautifully cooked with the crispiest crackling. The sticky toffee pudding was something else!!!!!! Absolutely delicious. The restaurant was spotless and so cosy. The staff very accommodating and friendly. We shall definitely be coming back.

 

Good Food in lovely location

"We ate here twice whilst staying at nearby Fountains Abbey and found the food and service very good on both occasions. The staff were friendly and helpful; the menu was varied; the atmosphere relaxing - all in all, one of the best pubs we have eaten in."

Tripadvisor

 

WOW!!

"We enjoyed our experience very much as soon as we stepped out the car. As the setting was lovely & your landscape was so well maintained & laid out. From the well trimmed & pruned garden to the disabled symbol embedded in to the concrete floor tile. Such a big & welcoming area too. 

Then we were greeted with a friendly hello & offered a drink before promptly being seated. My only complaint was the headache the menu gave us, as choosing what to have was tough - made even tougher after seeing what was coming out of the kitchen. 

We were very happy with our choices though, as the food was AMAZING! Cooked to perfection! The wives pastry & blue cheese sauce were incredible (even let me try some it was SO good). My meat was very tender & juicy & well presented on a bed of rice & chorizo. Even the side order of salad was unexpectedly easy to eat & made getting one of my 5 a day a doddle. 

Anyway I just wanted to say a huge thank you for having us & congratulations on a job well done! From my initial email enquiry to leaving your establishment it was a first class service from beginning to end. 

So keep up the great work everyone & thanks again for all your hard work & hospitality."

Tripadvisor

 

Perfect location, lovely staff, great local meat, relaxing hotel, feel like home

"What a nice find that absolutely exceeded our expectations. We chose this place for its great location at Yorshire dales and just 25 minutes walk (5 min drive) from Fountains Abbey – what an amazing place on earth! The Sawley Arms became our home for several days and they truly make you feel like at home from the first moment you walk in. It all starts with an amazing breakfast in the morning and ends with a wonderful dinner from local ingredients. The 8oz Rib-Eye Steak steak was just perfect, the duck had a very tasty sauce, and in general – the meat from local producers is the top quality, fresh and the chef respected our preferences when ordering the food. He also walked out from the kitchen once in a while to talk to us and to make sure that everything is OK. Combine the delicious food, the lovely staff and the great location with such a comfortable bed and magical rooms and I don’t have to think twice about my next trip to Yorkshire."

Tripadvisor

 

Very Helpful staff and lovely meal.

"Following the recommendation by staff at fountains abbey, we had a last minute early evening meal at the sawley arms. Staff more than happy to accomodate a party of 9, with prompt service and excellent drink recommendations. Good choice of adult and kids meals."

Tripadvisor

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THE SAWLEY ARMS

THE SAWLEY ARMS

Contact
The Sawley Arms, Sawley
Fountains Abbey
Ripon,North Yorkshire, HG4 3EQ, UK
Telephone 01765 620642 +44(0)1765 620 642
Email info@sawleyarms.co.uk info@sawleyarms.co.uk