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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and a glass-enclosed shower area. - The Black Bull Inn (Sedbergh)
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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Luxury hotel near Yorkshire Dales National Park

A terrace, a garden, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Black Bull Inn. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white bathtub, and a vanity with a mirror. There is a blue sofa with cushions in the adjacent living area.

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a headboard, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Sedbergh, The Black Bull Inn is in a rural area and in a national park. Farfield Mill and Brigflatts Meeting House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Riverside Public Golf Course and Lakeland Climbing Centre. Kendal Museum and The Enchanted Chocolate Mine are also worth visiting. Visit our Sedbergh travel guide
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44 Main St, Sedbergh, England, LA10 5BL

What's nearby

  • A historic church with a large arch, a river with people stepping on stepping stones, and a park with trees and people in the background.
    Yorkshire Dales National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A coastal town with a marina, green fields, and a river.
    Lake Windermere
    35 min drive - 24.2 miles
  • A garden scene with rabbit figurines dressed in clothes, surrounded by plants and rocks.
    World of Beatrix Potter
    38 min drive - 24.1 miles
  • A wooden house with a balcony on a lakeside, surrounded by snow-covered mountains.
    Ullswater
    44 min drive - 41.3 miles
  • Lancaster University
    44 min drive - 37.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station
    15 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    91 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • The Thirsty Rambler
    2 min walk
  • Mug Story
    1 min walk
  • The Black Bull
    1 min walk
  • Meadowside Cafe
    8 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Bull Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, The Black Bull Inn allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Black Bull Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Black Bull Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Black Bull Inn located?

Situated in a national park, this luxury hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Farfield Mill and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Brigflatts Meeting House. Yorkshire Dales National Park and Dent Heritage Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Black Bull Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 97 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A well located hotel, with very comfortable rooms and friendly helpful staff. Meals were very good as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful - room was delightful and.located right in the middle of town. The food! The pies were to die for!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was pet friendly but up several flights of stairs. Great location. Price a little high
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were super friendly and helpful and the room was lovely too!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Exceptional food! - Loved the home-made biscuits in the room! Stunning room - big, beautiful and quiet. Gorgeous bathroom. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful in every way…friendly staff ( Lizzie gets special creds!) clean..comfortable..great breakfast…wonderful dinner!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

A real gem

Absolute 5 star hotel and team of staff. Service, food and room all top notch and cant wait to come back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Black Bull. Our room was warm and comfortable with a lovely little balcony overlooking the car park and the hills in the distance. Our dinner in the restaurant was excellent and the service throughout our stay, consistently warm and helpful. A good base for exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside, close to the lakes and dales.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great as always

We are becoming quite the regulars. Lovely inn with warm and friendly staff in beautiful little Sedbergh. Beautiful rooms and fantastic food.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think the customer service could be improved, cleanliness and food. We visited a few years ago and it seems to have gone down hill
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, lovely staff, everyone from front of house, food and beverage and housekeeping were polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely return - make sure you have a balcony room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Very difficult access for parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay at Sedbergh!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant atmosphere Excellent dining
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable stay with great service

Comfortable stay with great service. Food excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, very clean, food was excellent. Staff were very friendly especially "Lizzy" she went above an beyond!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greatly located, fantastic food and breakfast. Very clean and tidy room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Book it’s beautiful

Lovely place great food and service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Perfect ! Perfect room , perfect location, fantastic food!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in a beautiful corner of the world! The interiors are stunning, bedding very comfortable, everything was immaculate. The attention to detail was just lovely! We loved exploring the area and eould love to return again soon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious beautifully furnished bedroom and bathroom. Room was cold. Brekkie was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

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

Comfy room, very dog friendly but at a cost

Entrance to hotel car park very restrictive and would be good to know about that before you arrive. Dog charge expensive compared to most (£25). Dinner menu innovative but may not suite all Breakfast selection bit disappointing. All in all would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

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

Sleepless night!

Great shame about the bin collection at 4.30 which woke us up
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would have been more comfortable camping ! Cold room . Bathroom very cold , window lock broken so could not be closed , no heating except towel rail in massive bathroom with 2 showers !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024