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The Black Swan

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A large stone building with multiple chimneys, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and picnic tables. - The Black Swan (Kirkby Stephen)
A cozy interior with a piano, books, and a dining area with red chairs and a table. - The Black Swan (Kirkby Stephen)
A cozy room with a sofa, chairs, and a table. There is a door leading to another room with shelves. - The Black Swan (Kirkby Stephen)
A bar area with wooden stools, a bar counter, and a stone wall. - The Black Swan (Kirkby Stephen)
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a door. - The Black Swan (Kirkby Stephen)
Consider a stay at The Black Swan and take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden, and a playground. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, The Black Swan, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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Room options

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Suite

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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Ground Floor Annex

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room with Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Annex Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Annex Building

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room

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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, Annex Building

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kirkby Stephen is home to The Black Swan. Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. and Lesley Rowe are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Brough Castle and Farfield Mill. Kennedys Fine Chocolates and Eden Valley Railway are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Kirkby Stephen travel guide
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Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, England, CA17 4NG

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by large boulders.
    Yorkshire Dales National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A wooden house with a balcony on a lakeside, surrounded by snow-covered mountains.
    Ullswater
    39 min drive - 37.9 miles
  • A coastal town with a marina, green fields, and a river.
    Lake Windermere
    43 min drive - 33.5 miles
  • A duckling in a nest surrounded by straw and branches.
    World of Beatrix Potter
    46 min drive - 33.4 miles
  • Riverside Public Golf Course
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bay Horse Inn
    9 min drive
  • The Old Forge
    7 min drive
  • The Taggy Man
    7 min drive
  • The Black Swan
    1 min walk
  • The King's Head
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Black Swan

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • 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 accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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
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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Swan pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay. A cleaning fee of GBP 10 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Black Swan?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Black Swan?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Black Swan located?

Situated in Kirkby Stephen, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Eden Valley and Riverside Public Golf Course. Cross Bank Nature Reserve and Smardale Gill National Nature Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Black Swan Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful polite,helpful and jovial staff. Food was excellent too
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

ian

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.
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Relaxation

Great place to relax. Food terrific. Staff awesome. Location magnificent.
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8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay while visiting family on holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Bob

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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.
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8/10 Good

Leanne

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Pete

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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!
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Great weekend

Great staff, great food, lovely relaxing stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Len

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Location and facilities Fantastic

Overall the Hotel was Excellent, Food and Staff Superb, and the Location of the Hotel was a plus being close to walks and sites to be visited If you are not on EE or ORANGE, then at present you do not have a phone connection. The Internet was fine downstairs but not good in bedrooms, however, no phones or internet - A BONUS..... This is throughout the village and not just the Hotel - sadly, soon it will be all upgraded, just waiting on permissions
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

BLACK SWAN HOTEL

A beautiful Hotel in a lovely village in Cumbria I would recommend this hotel.
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10/10 Excellent

C A

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Fabulous mini break

We had a very warm welcome from staff who showed us to a wonderful room, with its own external door, so we could take our dogs out without disturbing the other guests. The dogs were welcome in the bar and spoiled by friendly staff and residents. The menu had a good selection of traditional and al a carte choices,with half portions available for the smaller eater. There was plenty of scope for special diets and personal preferences. Breakfast had plenty of choice and flexibility, the full breakfast was delicious and set us up for a days walking. Staff where very friendly and helpful without being intrusive, and had a good knowledge of the local area. Great area for walking from The Black Swan for all levels.