Craven Arms Pub & Cruck Barn

Tucked into the hamlet of Appletreewick, above the winding Wharfe, the Craven Arms is everything a Dales pub should be: low beams, open fires and the murmur of walkers swapping tales. Beyond the bar stands its showpiece — a beautifully restored cruck barn crowned with heather thatch, a genuine rarity that feels lifted from another century. Whether you've come off the fells or simply chased a Sunday drive up the dale, there's honest food, local ale and a welcome that lingers. A pub that rewards the detour and gives you a story to carry home.

With its extraordinary heather-thatched cruck barn and a warm, unmistakably Dales atmosphere, this is a country pub worth the journey and one you'll happily tell friends about.

• Weekend Escape
• Food Lovers
• Dog Friendly
• History Lovers