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Black Swan Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Ripon with a restaurant and a bar

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Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Superior Double Room, Park View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar at Black Swan Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

Standard Double Room, Hill View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Park View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Park View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 3 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room, Park View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room, Park View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 35 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ripon is home to Black Swan Inn. Jervaulx Abbey and Middleham Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Theakston Brewery and Black Sheep Brewery. Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park and Thorp Perrow Arboretum are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Fearby, Masham, Ripon, England, HG4 4NF

What's nearby

  • Theakston Brewery - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Black Sheep Brewery - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Jervaulx Abbey - 11 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park - 13 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Lightwater Valley Theme Park - 15 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

  • Thirsk Station - 23 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Bear Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Richard The III - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Black Sheep Brewery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Black Swan Hotel - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Bay Horse - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Black Swan Inn

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Black Swan Inn and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Black Swan Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • Plasma TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 8.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay (maximum GBP 30 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 8.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay (maximum GBP 30 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

Black Swan Inn Ripon
Black Swan Ripon
Black Swan Inn Inn
Black Swan Inn Ripon
Black Swan Inn Inn Ripon

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Swan Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Black Swan Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Swan Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Black Swan Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Black Swan Inn located?

Situated in Ripon, this inn is within 3 mi (5 km) of Nidderdale, Swinton Druids Temple, and Theakston Brewery. Black Sheep Brewery is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Black Swan Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff really accommodating and understanding around check in. Great property with perfect features for an overnight stay and good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The country setting and the veiws out the back from the çomfortable garden are outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous recent 2 nights stay at the Black Swan Inn . Food was excellent and the staff were friendly and very efficient . Our room was a lovely large space and a very big king sized bed which was extremely comfortable . We will definitely return .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Two nights at Black Swan Inn

Hotels.com advertises that this hotel has air conditioning - it does not. However, the staff are very helpful and it was a pleasant if somewhat warm stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Expected better.

Water thin walls, could hear tv in next room and all conversation. There is also caravan park here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

Very helpful after my booking error

I booked the wednesday to thursday but unfortunately the wrong week, after i explained the staff were exemplary and agreed to change my booking at the last minute. The room was clean warm and tidy and the food was really good. No complaints at all and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

ANDY

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
dated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Great place to stay

Great pub in a lovely location with fantastic views from the garden. The rooms were very large, as were the beds (which were really comfy). The room had everything you’d need. The staff were great and friendly, and helped out getting a taxi. The food at the pub is great, and the beer is kept exceptionally well. A great place to stay and only a 2 mile walk into Masham. The owners old WW2 vehicles in the car park are very interesting too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terry , Japan

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

Hotel was a construction site with no access prior

Arrive a little before 3.00pm , 2.15pm, no parking in front due to Construction activity. No access into building prior to 3.00pm -door locked and sign hanging on door saying "Gone to Pub" . Place was a building site and about 15miles from Ripon !!

10/10 Excellent

James, Hull

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern rooms, with a lovely country pub with great home cooked food... Would definitely stay again

10/10 Excellent

Kirsteen, Inverness

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

Definitely be back again!!

Stayed one night in the luxury room. It was a lovely room and the the jetted bath was amazing! Plenty of tea, coffee and milk. Staff were lovely, friendly and polite. We'll be back again for sure.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

excellent value for money

double superior room was very spacious, very clean, with a lovely modern bathroom.

8/10 Good

Denise, Derbyshire

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

Excellent location for visits out and a great walk

Great stay lovely welcome, comfy bed and excellent breakfast.Considering they had had a fire in the kitchen and were serving breakfast from a mobile kitchen it was piping jot when it arrived - well done to carry on the service

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very good

Difficult to find even with a sat nav system. Otherwise very good.. Food excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Macclesfield

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

Great hotel, fabulous location

We stayed for just one night in the Luxury Double with Jacuzzi Bathroom. The room was very big and comfortable. The Jacuzzi bath was a bit snug. The food was very good and the breakfast was excellent. Be warned that the "internet price" doesn't include breakfast. The views from the room were stunning, if you ignored the small caravan site. Some of the reviews I have seen have said that the caravan site, which is part of the hotel, was noisy. We were there mid week out of school holidays, so hardly noticed it.

6/10 Okay

Paul, Skipton

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not bad value

All in all ok, a bit tired but reasonable value for money.

8/10 Good

Mandy, Staffordshire

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

Great room!

One night stay on business. Easy to find even though it is a rural location - well signposted. Pleasant staff and friendly locals. As a lone female traveller I felt perfectly safe at this hotel. Would definitely stay again.

8/10 Good

raymond, Bridgend

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

Comfortable stay

Stayed one night, a bit noisy in the bar with all the kids from the caravan site

8/10 Good

Jamie, West Auckland

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

Masham Visit

Room was really nice, location was about 2 miles from Masham so we got a Taxi back on the night, only £7. Nice location for walking and visiting the countryside. Did not eat in the pub but called in for a pint which was ok.

10/10 Excellent

Nick, Leeds

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

Great little hotel with quality food

Nice stay, got a last minute deal for a great price. Clean room which seemed to be part of a new build, well finished with great amenities. Food in the Black Swan is very good and there are some great walks around the area - with details available on the hotels website

10/10 Excellent

mrs. mahen, UK

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

Room with a view

Really lovely room with a great view. So nice my husband and I were very happy not to leave the room.

10/10 Excellent

Becky, Beverley

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

Fab Stay

Me and my fiance came here for one night and had a lovely time. The room was great. Nice and cosy, clean and comfortable. People were very pleasant. Food in pub was great. Wish we could have stayed longer. Would recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Mick & Georgina, West Yorkshire, UK

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

Excellent hotel & restaurant, highly recommended

Following a nice warm welcome when we arrived, including a couple of pints of Black Sheep, we were shown to our room (room 5) and I have to say that we were very impressed with the size of the room, the size of the bed, the excellent decor and extremely nice en-suite. We put the footy on the large flat screen TV (FA Cup Man Utd v West Ham) and chilled for a couple hours with a bottle of Lanson. Then it was time for our evening meal in the intimate restaurant. Crayfish tails as a starter for me and pate for my wife. Followed by Zebra steak and chips for me (very nice) and steak n ale pie for the wife. All washed down with an excellent bottle of Australian Black Shiraz. To finish I had cheese and biscuits (massive portions) and an ice cream / chocolate tart for the wife. Time for bed after an Irish coffee and a single malt. After a great nights sleep, we finished our stay next morning with a very good Full English breakfast, served with cold orange juice and fresh coffee. All in all, we had a fantastic stay at this hotel, we will definitely be back and I have already started telling friends and family how good it was.

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