Places to stay in Thornton Steward, North Yorkshire

Thornton Steward is a small village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, near Wensleydale, with a population of 100–200, measured at 199 in the 2011 Census. The name derives from Old English relating to a hawthorn tree on a farm (or settlement) and Steward. The village was formerly owned by Wymar, who was the steward of the Earls of Richmond. The village is very similar to the others that dot Wensleydale, but Thornton Steward has a reservoir owned by Yorkshire Water. Local restaurants include Brymor Ice Cream, Stable Door, Middleham Fish Bar, and Stable Door Restaurant.

The center of Thornton Steward ( which is at is longitude -1°43'40.259 and latitude 54°16'45.227 ) is located 2 miles away from Ellingstring, 4 miles away from Harmby, 5 miles away from Arrathorne and 5 miles away from Leyburn.

Available Thornton Steward lodging

We currently have 6 accommodations in and around Thornton Steward.

Thornton Steward Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Photograph of Elmfield House, Arrathorne

Listing updated 2026

Bed & Breakfasts

Elmfield House

Approx 5 miles away in Arrathorne:

Is your idea to be in a great location for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire Moors as well as plenty more of North Yorkshire's finest attractions? We have that. If you see yourself in a friendly, family run bed and breakfast in a .....

Arrathorne, North Yorkshire

Bed & Breakfasts

Grove House

Approx 4 miles away in Leyburn:

Grove House is a Grade II listed building, built in 1757, and is reputedly one of Leyburn's oldest buildings. Enjoy your breakfast in the oak-panelled and beamed Breakfast Room, relax in the Guest Lounge with its seasonal open fire or sit outside .....

8 Grove Square

Leyburn, North Yorkshire

Hotels

Swinton Park

Approx 5 miles away in Masham:

With 4 Red Stars (Inspector's Choice) and 3 Rosettes awarded by the AA for excellent facilities, high levels of service and quality of cuisine, this is one of the highest rated hotels in Yorkshire and Cumbria. Swinton Park is the ancestral home .....

Masham, North Yorkshire

Thornton Steward Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Campsites

Lower Wensleydale Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite

Approx 4 miles away in Harmby:

Lower Wensleydale Club Site is set within the sheltered hollow of a disused quarry that is now overrun with a vast array of wild flowers, mosses and mature trees. This caravan park is based in North Yorkshire, which is managed by The Club on .....

Harmby, North Yorkshire

Campsites

Howgill Lodge

Approx 5 miles away in Barden:

Located in Wharfedale, the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Howgill Lodge is the ideal place for a holiday to remember.

Barden, North Yorkshire

Campsites

Old Station Caravan & Camping Park

Approx 5 miles away in Low Burton:

Old Station Caravan & Camping Park, Masham , Near Ripon North Yorkshire. Beautiful Yorkshire Dales Market Town - Masham only a short walk away. Many attractions to visit in Masham and surrounding areas.

Low Burton, North Yorkshire

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