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Craven Heifer Inn, Grassington Road,
Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 3LA
Telephone: 01756 792521
Fax: 01756 794442

The Craven Heifer is situated at the Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales and for over 200 years has served the needs of travellers.
Its very first customers were the drovers bringing their livestock down the dale to market in Skipton and through to the present day it has retained its reputation for a warm welcome and exceptional hospitality.
It retains its Country Inn traditions offering Cask Ales, superb home cooking and full en suite accommodation among others:

History...
The Craven Heifer was bred by the Rev. W.Carr in 1807 on the Duke of Devonshire's estate. She weighed 312 Stone 8 lbs and measured from the tip of her nose to her rump 11 feet 4 inches.
During her five-year existence (1807-1812), she was the wonder and admiration of farmers from all parts of England.
She was purchased by Mr. John Watkinson of Halton East for £200. Being such a fine animal, she was taken to Smithfield by a Mr G. Pickop and a Mr J. Kitchen.
The journey from Wakefield to London took 73 days from the 19th November to 30th January 1812, during which time she was shown at numerous towns and cities en route to London.
Sadly, the Craven Heifer met an ignominious end when she was allowed to be competed for in a cockfight.

Accomodation... The Craven Heifer offers high quality accommodation in a beautiful environment. We are able to offer 19 rooms, 14 of which are on the ground floor. 16 of our rooms are en suite. Family rooms are also available. All the rooms feature Remote Control TVs, Tea & Coffee Making Facilities, Hairdryers, Radio Alarms and Shaver Sockets. We are assessed as suitable for Category 3 Disabled by the Yorkshire Tourist Board.

Double Rooms:
Please note that during peak periods due to excessive demand we do not take Saturday only bookings in advance. Our normal terms are Friday and Saturday nights or Saturday and Sunday nights. We will always consider one-night only weekend bookings at quieter times of year.
Our tariff is £49.95 per room (maximum 2 persons per room) which includes a breakfast buffet comprising of the following:
Fruit Juice Grapefruit Cereals Toast & Preserves Croissants Tea & Coffee with free refills

Location.....
Set on the outskirts of Skipton only 5 minutes drive from the town centre, on the main B6265 road to Grassington, The Craven Heifer is set amongst fields and meadows enjoying superb panoramic views of the local hills including Sharphaw and Crookrise.

From Bradford & Keighley
At the Roundabout on the outskirts of Skipton, take the Ring Road following the signs for Harrogate and Leeds. Continue to follow these signs across one roundabout and at the next take the first exit. The Craven Heifer can be seen on the right in approximately 300 yards.

From Colne & Clitheroe
Coming towards Skipton, follow the signs for Harrogate and Leeds across the first roundabout and take the first exit at the next. The Craven Heifer can be seen on the right in approximately 300 yards.

From Harrogate, Leeds & Otley
At the roundabout on the outskirts of Skipton, follow the signs for Bradford, Keighley and Colne. Drive past Skipton Golf Club on your right and at the next roundabout turn right. The Craven Heifer is on the right hand side in approximately 300 yards.

From Settle & Gargrave
At the roundabout on the outskirts of Skipton, take the first exit for Harrogate and Leeds. At the next roundabout turn left and the Craven Heifer is approximately 300 yard ahead on the right.

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