The White Swan offers a peaceful escape with a lovely garden and terrace. Travelers enjoy complimentary WiFi, dining at the on-site restaurant, and drinks at two bars. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff for exceptional service.
Gainsborough is home to The White Swan. Ashby Ville Nature Reserve and Green Howe reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Race Kart Centre and Donkey Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Blyton Park Driving Center or Blyton Park Driving Centre. Visit our Gainsborough travel guide
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and 2 bars at The White Swan. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
Smoke-free premises
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The White Swan offer comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
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Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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, debit cards, and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
The White Swan Inn
The White Swan Gainsborough
The White Swan Inn Gainsborough
Frequently asked questions
Is The White Swan pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The White Swan?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at The White Swan?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The White Swan located?
Situated in Gainsborough, this inn is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Green Howe and within 6 mi (10 km) of Blyton Park Driving Center and Ashby Ville Nature Reserve. Race Kart Centre and North Lincolnshire Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Reviews
The White Swan Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
10
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 307 reviews
10 - Excellent
215
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 307 reviews
8 - Good
56
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 307 reviews
6 - Okay
24
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 307 reviews
4 - Poor
8
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 307 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Dawn
Feb 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was very clean but it was so hot. You could not turn the radiator down so the room was boiling. Asked a nember of staff but she didnt think it could be turned down.
Asked manager for extra tea and milk, said he would bring it to our room. He never came.
Food was very good in restaurant and staff were very attentive.
This was our second visit. Unfortunately would not stay again.
Dawn
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Colin
Dec 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Needs:
In-room fridge - cupboard space appears to be there for it;
Noise insulation - can hear snoring between floors and can't sleep in with early cleaners;
Ergonomic chair to enable prolonged use for work;
More attentive serving staff - busy talking or doing other things without looking over;
Consistent customer service between staff.
Rooms are nice and clean.
Afternoon tea is generous.
All the staff were brilliant, the food was lovely and the restaurant was nice. The area around the swan was quiet nice woodland walks near by overall a lovely place to stay
Stayed for one night. Very friendly staff. Room spotless, comfotable and well decorated. Huge bathroom with an excellant shower. Had dinner and cocktsils in the restaurant which was outstanding. Breakfast really good too. Will definately stay again if doing another multiple university visit
What a little gem of a place. So friendly and welcoming staff. Modern clean very comfy rooms. We stayed 3 nights and ate in the restaurant every night, food was soo good. If we are ever back this way will definitely stay again.
The rooms were comfortable and extremely clean.
. There was adequate parking, the restaurant was excellent and the Staff were very pleasant and helpful.
As always food was good bed comfy
Room was clean showee was perfect
Needed more bar staff only problem not enough to run 2 bars
John
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brian
Jul 4, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Superb hotel, very comfortable clean rooms.
Excellent food, the garlic/pepper prawns were wonderful.
Good choice of beer and wine.
Staff were very friendly and attentive.
Highly recommended.
Amazing food and very comfortable bed. The staff were excellent and very helpful when we added extra nights to our stay. Would of liked AC and maybe a small fridge but that’s my only criticism.
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
IAN
Apr 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient property in a quiet country setting with extremely helpful & pleasant staff who made every effort to ensure my stay was comfortable & enjoyable.
Stayed before. Easy check in. Room very nice. Ate in restaurant first night. Very good meal however service was a little slow. Near to where we wanted to visit so will use again. Pleasent location in centre of nice village by the pond. There is an outdoor seating area but we didn't use it during our stay.
Staff at hotel most pleasant & friendly that help make the stay enjoyable. The hotel is clean and rooms are spacious. The food is lovely and freshly cooked. If anything you need just ask and the staff will accommodate if they can. 1 of the best hotels I have stayed in that this was my 2nd stay. A nice quiet location not far by car to main towns.
Nice clean comfy room, well specced with nice decor, however I booked a room with bed and seperate sofa bed but the room I was given was not this. It just had 1 king size bed. The whole stay was let down by a dripping toilet in the bathroom which went on all night and kept me awake. Very annoying.