Combining two great venues....
Red Lion Accommodation
Originally a 16th century Ferryman's inn, the RED LION at BURNSALL is open for accommodation and meals throughout the year; we offer superb food, fine wines and real ale. Each bedroom is finished with its own individual character and decor.
Successfully combining ancient and modern, the rooms have gleaming bathrooms, Victorian brass beds, beamed ceilings and antique furnishings helping to make your stay a very comfortable experience.
Manor House Accommodation
Our new bed and breakfast annexe that perfectly complements the Red Lion. Modern rooms in this beautiful Victorian building dating back to 1889. Completley refurbished in April 2007, all ensuite and all having lovely views of the River or Burnsall Village.
All of the Red Lion facilities available to our Manor House guests.
Imaginative, seasonally changing menus, using only the finest of ingredients have given The Red Lion a 'dining room with a difference'. Our Head Chef and son-in-law Jim deserves a special mention. Along with a talented and enthusiastic kitchen brigade his combination of individuality and skill has ensured retention of our 2AA Rosette.An outstanding wine list with a wide choice from both the Old and New Worlds complements the excellent food.
The History of Burnsall and the Red Lion
The Doomsday Book states "in Brineshale, Dringlet had two carucates and two oxgangs to be taxed", and records state that it was all laid waste during the rebellion of the Anglians, and after conquest by the Normans. Little history is recorded beyond the 11th century when Robert de Romille took possession of Skipton yet the many relics from this time - some of which are to be seen in the church of St Wilfrid - prove both the antiquity and importance of Burnsall. The oldest part of St Wilfrids date from the 12th century and later portions from the 14th. The base of the front represents Norman ornamentation which would not be later that 1150. The list of records dates from the 13th century and a stone tablet records that this church was repaired and 'butified' by Sir William Craven who was Lord Mayor of London and on whom the tale of 'Dick Whittington' was based.
Burnsall (or in ancient times Brinshall or Brineshale) is claimed to mean either 'the hall by the burn' or, more probably, the hall of some headman of chieftain named Burn (meaning ruler). The affix Sal in Danish means the Chief room or hall.
He became a founder of a noble house (the Earls of Craven) giving his name to the Craven district i