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The Black Swan

4.0 star property
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Terrace/patio
Egyptian cotton sheets, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Bar (on property)
Interior
Egyptian cotton sheets, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, England, CA17 4NG
  • Cross Bank Nature Reserve
    4 min drive
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park
    5 min drive
  • Lake Windermere
    35 min drive

Room options

Superior Double or Twin Room, Annex Building

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Double Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Ground Floor Annex

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Annex Building

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

Luxury Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Annex Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Kirkby Stephen

With a stay at The Black Swan in Kirkby Stephen, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Riverside Public Golf Course. .This inn is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Cross Bank Nature Reserve and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Smardale Gill National Nature Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Wensleydale - 31 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Ullswater - 34 min drive - 49.0 km
  • Lake Windermere - 35 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Wensleydale Creamery - 36 min drive - 48.2 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taggy Man - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Mulberry Bush - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The La’l Nook - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bay Horse Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Mango Tree - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Black Swan

Inn in Kirkby Stephen with free breakfast and a restaurant
The Black Swan offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this inn include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
You can enjoy a meal at The Black Swan serving the guests of The Black Swan, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Black Swan - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Black Swan

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • In-room accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of GBP 10
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay plus GBP 10 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Black Swan Hotel Kirkby Stephen
Black Swan Kirkby Stephen
Black Swan Inn Kirkby Stephen
The Black Swan Inn
The Black Swan Kirkby Stephen
The Black Swan Inn Kirkby Stephen

The Black Swan Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This gorgeous hotel in a beautiful part of the country. The staff were amazing and could not have been more helpful or friendly. Food was outstanding and the rooms were very comfortable. There are no negatives this property we will definately be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 'traditional' style and the querkyness of the place The Black Sheep was absolutely excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They changed our room on arrival since we have difficulty using stairs
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the rooms in the annexe. Nice touch was bottled water and mints in a jar. Nice comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
2 night stay.
Excellent restaurant. Room small but pleasant, but let down by a tatty, pokey bathroom. Only a bath because shower attachment did not work. Issues also with heating; could not turn the radiator off. Staff personable and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place. The service was amazing bit personal. The food was incredible and the bed was HUGE!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful polite,helpful and jovial staff. Food was excellent too
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquility on the way North
This is a real find. Superb food, friendly and helpful staff. Great location. We would stay again, but we had the least good room, no 8, (no shower, and the over bath spray was broken). Our bed was very comfortable and the linen excellent. What a place to break your journey north, or have a foodie DBB. It’s under 10 miles from the motorway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Black Swan Ravenstonedale.
We had an excellent stay, the food and beers are of a high quality. The hotel is an old building which has been carefully restored/renovated. The bed was comfortable and the room was furnished with old styled quality furnishings. The area is very quiet Car park behind the hotel. Due to BT not rolling out super fast broadband to all premises in Ravenstonedale, The Black Swan has limited Broadband but enough to keep in touch. We will be staying at the Balck Swan again many times as it is a good stop off while travelling North and South on the M6.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

ian, london ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay at the Black Swan all of the hotel staff very friendly and helpful. The food was exceptional. We ate dinner there in the evening and the breakfast had a lot of choice and were delicious. I would definitely recommend this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Rae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable Rural Stopover
Just a quick stopover. Friendly and comfortable with cosy feel to the bar area. Decor in room a bit TOWIE and at odds with the rural feel of the country pub and certainly not to my taste but room clean, comfortable ,and functional. V good quality food. 4 real ales on tap but all a bit similar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxation
Great place to relax. Food terrific. Staff awesome. Location magnificent.

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay while visiting family on holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
all excellent except shower (no thermostat)

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unfortunately it never stopped raining during the two days we stayed there. However my wife and I enjoyed our stay. The staff are very friendly and have been there a number of years. Always a good sign. A good choice of cask conditioned beers. Above average food.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place with great service
A great stay, with excellent food drink and service.

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Country Inn is a home from home
Great hospitality, lovely food, comfortable room and friendly helpful staff all added up to a delightful stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Bob, leeds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Epitamy of Country Village hotels
Parked in or adjacent to car park but finding hotel reception was difficult. 3 or 4 entrances, all but one of which means carrying O/N bag through busy bars. Reception OK, shown to room, expected to be single but had double bed, a little tight. Food excellent but there is a need to book in advance if restaurant food required although as a lone traveller a space was found for me in the bar, plus good draught real ales. Room had outside street light on until very late and thin curtains. Bedside lights could not be turned off when in bed. Bed nice and comfortable. Towels excellent size and soft! Shower worked OK but could not use due to base of bath being like glass and dangerously slippy when wet, needs a bath mat. Does not mention the room has a 'Saniflow' drainage system that jumps into life occasionally without water usage. Limited residents car parking, 12 spaces for all then it is out on the country road. Generally an hotel worth another visit with a different room and experience behind me. The publicity photo shows a grass garden etc. it is across the main village road from the hotel.

8/10 Good

Leanne, Birmingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overnight stay on way up to Scotland
We spent one night here as a stopover on the way up to Scotland. Food at the hotel was delicious, however portions are a little on the small side for some of the dishes so either order an extra side or plan a 3-course feast there. We had room 12 which was lovely and homely. Lots of nice little touches throughout hotel like complimentary mints and sweets in jars. We'd stay again if we were in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Pete, Wigan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect hotels don't exi....
I loved this hotel! So nice, right in the middle of a tiny village. It was perfect. Room was excellent, food was fantastic, staff were very friendly, locals were really good to chat to. The only thing that went against it (and it didn't stay a bad point for long) was the lack of signal. The only mobile provider around here is EE and even that is flaky. WiFi wasn't great either. Then I thought about how I'd disconnected and realised it didn't even matter. Felt even more relaxed!

10/10 Excellent

Elaine, Paisley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A refreshing break.
We had a wonderful 2 nights with great food in the evenings and first class breakfast each morning. It was perfectly situated for envigorating walks despite the wild weather.