Reviews

Love this place I have been stopping here for years the food is lovely the rooms are comfy not much else to say and for business the WiFi is a lot better now and I am able to work from there easy. There is a great walk on your doorstep about a 2.5 mile big loop good former cycling too.

A very warm welcome, very friendly bar, great food and a clean, comfortable and quiet room - we will be back……

The team never fail to give a warm welcome. The room was spotlessly clean and comfortable. Good food and drink too.

Great place, lovely hosts good food and ambiance. Very friendly bar even had music on the Sunday night.

Back again, still great hosts, great comfy rooms, great location easy reach for other locations and ultimately great food and plan on coming again soon...!!!! Definitely recommend...!!

This is our fourth stay at The Black Swan (which speaks for itself}. We had a very comfortable room, the food was superb, and as always Jackie and Steve could not have been more hospitable. One of our most favourite places to stay and we would certainly hope to stay again in 2024.

We loved it. Jack and Steve were very friendly and welcoming, as were their staff, great atmosphere, superb food, lovely room, couldn't have asked for more.

Our room was spacious, warm and extremely comfortable with everything we needed. Jacky and Steve could not be more friendly and welcoming, and there is a very nice bar and sitting area.Food is tasty and very well cooked but we struggled with the enormous quantities and the fact that all the dishes are very rich - one or two plainer dishes on the menu would have been welcome. Still highly recommend it though.

Another lovely comfortable stay at the Black Swan with great food. As always Jacky and Steve very friendly.

We've used the Black Swan for one night stopovers several times now. It's great - always a warm welcome, comfortable, good rooms, a decent pint, and good food. It's a quiet and peaceful setting and we've always had a good night's sleep. We like the way meals are pre-ordered on arrival - it makes mealtimes simpler and (for breakfast particularly) quicker. For a stopover we prefer the rooms with a shower rather than just a bath in the ensuite - worth requesting. We wouldn't mind if the quantities served at dinner time were reduced a bit - the food is excellent but perhaps a little copious! We will no doubt be back here in the future and we recommend the Black Swan highly.

Booked on the spur of the moment and it certainly did not let us down.It was very comfortable and the food was excellentCompliments to all the staff.

We stopped off on our way home very welcoming and the food was fantastic furniture and decoration a bit tired.

A friendly welcome, good food and a comfortable room. Just what we wanted.

Fantastic owners Jackie and Steve great staff. Beautiful comfortable room and the food was delicious. Bar prices reasonable great place has everything you need. Thanks again see you next year.

Really enjoyed our one night stay. Room comfortable food was amazing. Customer service excellent and whole feel of place lovely.

great location, friendly helpful staff and a relaxed atmosphere in the pub in the evening, many fishermen to chat too and excellent food, will stay again

Had a great stay.Food excellent room too. Atmosphere really nice. Chefcstayed in later to help us.Highly recommended!😁

It’s always first class food and accommodation. We love staying here. Food amazing and Jackie and Steve always make us so welcome. Loved the room as well. Perfect!!

We arrived at this fantastic old Inn, a place I last stayed at in the 1960's, when I was a serving member of the RAF.The inside had changed, with the passing of the years to include a much larger dining area but, theInn's fundamental character had not changed. Mine Hosts were of the top drawer and the sea bass, cooked in the chef's own sauce was the best bass I have ever eaten: and sea food is one of my favourite dishes.My wife had a pork dish which she also endorsed as of the highest quality. (The chef and his wife, also happen to be the owners). I cannot recommend strongly enough, to place this Inn on your list of places to stay and to enjoy fine dining.Rob James

Very comfortable room, and excellent evening meal in the lovely bar. Thank you.

This is a lovely pub and have stayed here a few times on our way up to Scotland.The food and drink is excellent and accommodation is clean and comfortable.A friendly run pub and would highly recommend a stay here.

Rooms were clean food was more than you could eat it was very comfortable we were made to feel very welcome would go back health permitting we were sorry we could not stay longer

Lovely stay, superb welcome. Rooms clean and well maintained. A great place to stay, eat and drink within a friendly local environment.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with Jackie and Steve their hospitality is excellent,food,comfy bed warm everything we needed. Thankyou

Well we had a lovely night at your place food excellent to bigger portion friendly staff and Jackieand ste very hard working rooms cosy will be back soon

Stayed before. Landlady great plus wonderful chef always a pleasure to stay

Wonderful pub and hosts absolutly no complaints.

I was due to arrive after last orders for dinner. The owners and staff went out of their way to ensure I didn’t go hungry.The local real ale was excellent. The room was on the small side which I had been told about but it was clean, well appointed and comfortable. There was even a bowl of mints.Breakfast was simply excellent.

Nice room, quiet, seemed clean. Comfortable with own parking. Evening meal was huge, but my pork strips in Stroganov were rather tough. My wife was not too keen on the bacon laid over her chicken. Breakfast was very good so, overall, quite a nice place for an overnight stay

This B&B is the best I have ever stayed in.Jacky and Steve looked after us like we were family.

Room 6 clean and cosy. If older would need to be aware of steps down to bath room but also had a joining single room so woul think this was a family room normally. Hosts welcoming. Breakfast was full english for us and very tasty. Nice to get a caffetaire for coffee.Had evening meal which was also good could have feasted on veg alone.

Friendly welcome and early room access appreciated.Good sized room and bathroom. Comfortable bed.Restaurant menu superb and probably best food we’ve had all week.Very good breakfast choice. Tea and coffee fresh and hot!

The Black Swan is a brilliant place to stay.The accomodation is great, Jacky and Steve are very welcoming and take great care of their guests.

We were late and a gorgeous supper was kept warm. Very special touch after a long drive thank you

We've stayed at the Black Swan many times now and it is always excellent in every way. Clean, friendly and Steve's scrambled eggs are just the best 😊. Can't fault a thing. We will be back. Janet and John x

Hosts and staff were excellent and very friendly and helpful. Old world feel to the pub and rooms. Good choice for breakfast and evening meal and beer garden to the rear of the pub.

Once again my overnight stay is made memorable by the professional but homely service one always receives at the Black Swan. From the moment you book in to the receipt of your bill customer service looks after everything while you relax and enjoy superb hospitality.

Wonderful place to stay in beautiful countryside. Food is excellent and owners are so helpful and friendly

What a gem! Excellent from start to finish. Dinner was beautifully presented and tasted amazing.Breakfast was a treat. Lovely efficient staff.

Superb stay as usual been there many times the three of us on the way to Scotland. Can't do enoughfor you.Food to die for.

Stayed here for one night while travelling to Scotland , was a great choice .Had wonderful big room number 1 , all great but shower was only really a hair shower , not much power but bath was lovely .Had dinner in restaurant my sea bass was amazing huge portions , half of it would have been enough , my husband had the pork but was a bit tough , the lovely owner Jackie removed it from the bill . Breakfast in morning was good my eggs Benedict were very good .Lovely clean pub with happy smiling staff .

Thank you for a amazing stay, accommodation was very clean and tidy and the food was outstanding, would highly recommend to family and friends. Owner's were lovely and very helpful.

We couldn't have been made to feel more welcome.The attention to detail was amazing, food was incredible and everyone made us feel so welcome - staff and guests alike.Thoroughly recommend staying here and we will be back!

As always, a lovely experience. Lovely room, amazing food and the friendliest place we have ever stayed at.

We have stayed and eaten dinner at The Black Swan on many occasions. Jacky is great front of house and Steve is an excellent chef. The rooms are spotlessly clean and well equipped.There is always a friendly, relaxed feel there.

This was a stopover on the way to Scotland and a very restful one it turned out to be.

We booked an overnight stop as we were travelling from The Highlands to Liverpool. We did not want to stop in a basic hotel and when we found this place it ticked all the boxes and it did not disappoint. The welcome from Jacky was lovely and the room was perfect. We settled in to the room and went down to the bar for a pre dinner drink and the atmosphere was very warm. We booked a dinner in the restaurant and it was absolutely delicious. The best mushroom stroganoff I've ever tasted. All food is cooked to order. The breakfast was also great value. We are highly likely to book again when we travel to Liverpool again. Thank you!

Fantastic as always, atmosphere, company and food always superb.

Very comfortable place to stay with a really nice atmosphere. Excellent food and great hosts.

After a warm welcome we were shown to our Room 1 which was nicely furnished and and presented. We were asked to select our dinner menu and preferred time of eating. The meal, of local prduce, was very well cooked,tasty and of generous proportion. We left after a well cooked breakfast thinking why had we not found the Black Swan earlier for our frequent return journeys from Scotland.

This is the second year we have stayed at the Black Swan and we are booked in again next year.Steve and Jacky are absolutely fantastic hosts, Steve is an amazing chef and Jacky can't do enough for you.Can't recommend it highly enough :-)

Hi 3rd time here & never disappointed Jackie & Steve are great hosts & our Sunday beef dinner was amazing, beef was beautiful & Steve is an excellent chef, & never burns the toast 😂, rooms are clean & comfortable, couldn’t want for anything more.

We stayed one night on the way home from a Northern Ireland & Scottish trip, received a very friendly welcome, had a great room, excellent dinner and breakfast, thank you for a relaxing stay.

Stayed for the second time at The Black Swan, this time we brought our son and his wife. Wow! The food is awesome and the welcome very friendly. Would highly recommend! If eating evening meal at the hotel, choose an early start time or you won't be hungry enough for breakfast the next morning - which is a shame as the breakfasts are excellent! Looking forward to a return visit, when we've worked up an appetite!

Really great stay at the black swan. Clean and comfortable room. Great food. Brilliant location. Will definitely stay here again.

Excellent stay ,very warm welcome on arrival, very comfortable room,super breakfast.l would certainly recommend and look forward to staying again.

Stayed at Black Swan on way to The Highlands. Accommodation was first class, very comfortable room, bathroom had a powerful shower. Food was excellent, both evening meal and breakfast. Staff were very friendly. Would not hesitate to recommend and would definitely stay there again.

Whilst we were last minute bookers our room was spotless, comfortable and with everything you’d need in the toiletries department too.The food was excellent, only exceeded by service.Excellent value for money….I only wish they were open for Christmas.

Superb accommodation with a welcoming atmosphere. The couple who run their pub, with their team, are a delight. Nothing is too much trouble and consequently we have stayed at the Black Swan many times. Fantastic food and service which cannot be bettered.

Our party - six adults and one two-year-old - were making for a 70th birthday celebration nearby. After lengthy journeys by road and air, we arrived at The Black Swan. We were delighted by the friendly, warm, treatment we received on what was a wet and cold evening. The atmosphere, food and accommodation were all excellent and the proprietors and staff lovely. We'll be back even if it has to wait for the 71st!This made a perfect start to a weekend that was just special.Thanks very much to The Black Swan.

A lovely room, really nice food and very friendly hosts and staff. There is such a relaxed and friendly atmosphere,

Regularly stop there on our way to Scotland. The room is comfortable dinner and breakfast tasty and you always get a warm welcome

excellnt stay lovey staff beautifull food and room will definately stay again compliments to steve brilliant chef

It’s always amazing here! The bedroom was brilliant and the food as always amazing. Steve and Jacky always make us so welcome. We love it here!

Very enjoyable stop-over. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Culgaith and especially to the Black Swan. We received a warm welcome, were shown to a good sized and nice room. The bar and restaurant were great providing good beer, an excellent dinner and, on the following morning, a fullsome breakfast. The staff were terrific - friendly, helpful and very hard-working. Would use this hotel again and certainly recommend it to others.

Friendly hosts terrific food and comfortable very well maintained old hotel accommodation

Very enjoyable overnight stay. Evening meal and breakfast were excellent.Would definitely stay again

We only stayed one night but were delighted in all respects withe the hotel and staff. welcoming, comfortable and clean. Both dinner and breakfast were excellent as was the presentation and service. We'd definitely recommend and will return if we're travelling inthe area again.

We stopped one night at the Black Swan and on arrival we were greeted by the owners Steve and Jacky in a very friendly manner. The bar is nice and cosy and the food some of the best we have had on our travels. For dinner I had the medallions of pork and it was delicious as was my wife’s roast chicken. The breakfasts were up to the same standard. The Black Swan was a real find and we intend to stay again some time in the future.

A great place to stay, a real home from home and the food was excellent. Really felt welcome. A lovely location too. Will definitely stay again

Cant fault the place tbh ,Steve and Jacky were the perfect hosts ,Chloe came in later on ,served behind the bar ,helped show us to our table for dinner ,then between her and Jacky served the meals to all the guests while Steve grafted away in the kitchen ,the food was excellent 100% ,the service 100% ,the room exactly as it said on the tin 100% ,definitely worth goin backdefinitely will be back probably for more than 1 night nxt time ,friendly warm and hospitable,sums up the black Swan, Steve ,Jacky and Chloe ,thank you for a lovely stay ,👍

Welcoming and friendly. Rooms are clean and spacious and the food is really goodThis is our second visit and we’ll definitely be back

Warm and welcoming hosts, lovely room, excellent meals.Will definitely return.

Wonderful hosts with super friendly staff who went the extra mile. Very comfy bed. Good breakfast. Missed the full dinner service but starter was delicious. Recommended for a stay in this beautiful area with walks on the door step.

Great hospitality, comfy room, ideal location for us to stay. To top it off fantastic food!! Definitely recommend it!! 😃😃

Great place to stay lovely welcome from Steve and jacky and the staff cosy 17th century inn all rooms en-suite the restaurant had a good choice of food well cooked and generous portions egg Benedict for breakfast one of the best i have had would definitely recommend staying here

What a fantastic place and brilliant food me and my wifehave stayed here a good few times we love it 💯 and jacky. And Steve and the staff are so lovely Can’t wait to go back

Steve and Jackie excellent hosts. Comfortable rooms and great food.

We met up with friends and stayed one night.Staff were brilliant made everyone feel welcome.Food was the best all four of us have had on any of our overnight stays in hotels.Have recommended to family already. Would definitely stay again.

Clean and comfortableJacky and all the staff were friendly and welcoming and couldn't do enough to ensure your comfort.Didn't actually see Steve as he was always busy behind the scene preparing and cooking all the excellent and fresh food.Breakfast more than set you up for the day and spoilt for choiceon the evening menu.Downstairs bars and Restaurant were spotlessly clean and light, as was our bedroom and en suite.Shall certainly return.

We chose the Black Swan as an ideal stopover when travelling between north Scotland and the South East. It’s in a lovely peaceful village just a short drive from the A66. My room was spacious and comfortable and everything you could want was provided. I appreciated the mugs for morning tea rather than pokey little cups! We ate in the dining room and were served a delicious hearty meal with lots of vegetable side dishes. Steve and Jacky and their other staff were very friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be back!

Steve and Jacky were fantastic hosts. This is a fantastic place central to all areas. Can not recommend staying here highly enough.

We stayed bed and breakfast for one night on our way home from Scotland to Solihull. Could not fault it the dinner was superb the breakfast Wonderfull the company of the owners, staff and the other clientele was fantastic and the room very comfortable. This was our third stay and will not be the last

Great to stay in a lovely Cumbrian village away from the main tourist places. The Black Swan is homely. Food is very good and the welcome was excellent.

Booked in at the last minute as a suprise for the Mrs .!! What can I say wow , the evening meal was amazing , the best we’ve eaten in years .!!The bedroom was lovely , really comfy bed , about the only one I’ve liked other than sleeping at home .!!Bar and restaurant were lovely , would 100% return if we were in the area , can’t recommend highly enough 👍

First time we've stayed here. Large comfortable rooms, great food, fantastic hosts. Nothing was too much trouble and everything ran like clockwork. Could not find fault with it. Would highly recommend.

Very comfortable, welcoming and good food

We have stayed at the Black Swan 4 or 5 times now, can't fault it, always a lovely welcome from Jackie and she goes beyond what you would expect to make you feel at home. Very clean and comfortable rooms. Lovely fresh cooked food (Breakfast/DinnerCooked by Steve Great location we will return again. Thanks Jackie and Steve.

Lovely stay . Excellent room , food and hosts . Would definitely stay again .

This was a very short but pleasant stopover. The owners of the hotel were kind and helpful; the room really comfortable and clean. This is a really good, traditional inn, without any pretensions.

We stayed at the black swan for 3 nights and used it as a base to travel out around the Lake District.Steve and Jacky were very welcoming and there was always laughing and joy in the air. It has a really homely feel to it throughout our stay. The rooms are lovely and have everything you would need, the bed was very comfortable after long walks and activities.The breakfast was amazing and a perfect start to an active day.A superb place to stay, relax and enjoy everything the Lake District has to offer. Thank you Jacky & Steve

We've stayed at the Black Swan a number of times now. Service is impeccable, the rooms are well appointed and the evening/breakfast meal first class. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend but would advise booking directly with their reception for the best price. The Lake District is also on their doorstep.

Extremely happy with our choice of accommodation. Rooms were very smart, well appointed and comfortable. Food was excellent throughout. Staff could not be more friendly and helpful. Would certainly stay again.

Very nice family owned pubhotel with really good food.

Very welcoming, room comfy and mealy tasty.Only problem was in room one with no shower, just a bath and a hand held shower for hair.Water was either scolding hot or cold.Gave up and skipped the morning splash down.

Great Inn for a couple of nights stay.Very friendly and helpful staff.Made to feel comfortable and at ease in nice surroundings.Rooms very well equipped, food good.

Lovely stay made to feel very welcome.Nice comfortable clean room. Good food. Look forward to visiting again.

Excellent b&b, very nice room, with all amenities expected, lovely pub, and excellent breakfast, Jacky thelandlady could not do enough, to make sure your stay was as nice as possible, will definitely be returning.

Steven and Jackie make you very welcome, nice village.The rooms are nice and clean and very computable.The food is very good, they made our group packed lunches which went down very well.This is the second time I have stayed with them,Our group will be booking again for next year.Thank you both.

Once again we had our third an amazing stay at The Black Swan. Steve and Jacky are great hosts and make you feel so welcome. Our twin en-suite was super comfortable with great decor. The evening dinner was so delicious, 5 stars for presentation and gourmet meal! Breakfast was equally a great start to the day. Thank you, looking forward to returning!

Jackie and staff made us feel very welcome at their lovely pub. We were just stopping off on our way North. The room was great and the food lovely too. Would definitely use it again if we were that way.

Very comfortable stay, lovely friendly staff

Although our room was a little small it was comfortable with everything we could need for our stay of one night.The welcomewe received on arrival by our hosts was lovely,We had our evening meal there it was excellent.A very nice stay thank you.

Everyone was very friendly and welcoming.Appreciated the call before we arrived to check if we were eating that evening.Room was spotless as was the rest of the accommodation.Lovely breakfast.Overall a great place to stay

The Black Swan was very, very comfortable and our evening meal and breakfast were absolutely excellent.

As always the food and accommodation was excellent and the staff friendly and always made us very welcome. Can't wait until the next time

Lovely place very welcoming. Rooms are clean and decorated beautifully. Good selection of evening meals all beautifully presented and tasty, as is also breakfastPub is cosy and has a good choice of drinks on offer.Everyone so helpful always smiling it’s a credit to you all

We really enjoyed our stay at The Black Swan. Staff were very friendly, helpful and professional. The atmosphere in the place was great & The Black Swan is obviously very popular with locals, for good reason.Our room was clean, comfortable and well equipped- the bed was very comfy & the shower great! Sunday Lunch and breakfast were delicious and filling. We enjoyed sitting in the sunshine in the beer garden with a few local ales.Thank you for making us so welcome. We would highly recommend The Black Swan & hope to revisit with other family members soon.

Lovely comfortable room. Great breakfast and evening meal. Cheerful friendly staff. Definitely recommend.

Cannot fault anything....food, rooms,friendliness of staff...

What a fabulous place to stay. We had a great stay at the Black Swan, the host was very friendly although she was busy, we settled in to our cosy room and then had the best dinner we have ever had, the food was perfect, innovative, fresh, perfectly cooked and tasted wonderful.After a good nights sleep, we had a perfectly cooked breakfast. We would highly recommend this inn and hope to come back, Well done for keeping the standard so high during such challenging times …

Walked 85km of the Eden Valley Walk, starting Warwick Br finishing Kirkby Stephen.Black Swan at centre of things, 3 day walk, 2 night stop over. We were looked after very well, food great, we will be back for more 😀

From start to finish they where very accommodating and friendly, chatty and seemed genuinely interested in chatting. The food was very nice, portion sizes are more than enough. Room had a very nice view over. One thing I would say is that if your over 6ft you might be ducking quite a bit but other than that was a fantastic stay.

Warm welcome, quiet comfortable room, bathroom with bath for herself, good draught beer,decent menu and good food, excellent breakfast, service with a smile - what more could you ask for?A proper country pub.

Could not ask for a more welcoming reception the pub was busy but the staff had time for you the establishment was nice rooms were nice great Little find would stay again

Jacky was the perfect host,warm and friendly welcome. Good food and plenty of it.

Dear Jacky & Steve,It was a wonderful trip to Cumbria for us.... Certainly the stay with you was more than excellent. We would like to thank you again for the good and fine care.You really are people with a soul for this business.....Thanks again, and see you soon....Regards, Marleen, Greta, Paula, Florence, Annelies, Marc, Leo, Dirk, Patrick and André

We stayed one night and loved every minute. Beautiful rural setting, comfortable rooms, lovely bar and a restaurant with amazing home cooked food. The best bit however was the wonderful hospitality, every member of staff were simply wonderful and couldn't do enough for you.

We enjoyed our evening and overnight at the Black Swan. Always a warm welcome! Food and drink excellent . Very comfortable. Will be back again!

We had had a very enjoyable lunch at The Black Swan many years ago and decided to make an overnight stop. We were not disappointed! The room was very comfortable, the hospitality very friendly and the food superb. The presentation of the menu did not do justice to the food which suggested 'pub grub'. Stephen is a great chef and the food is fine dining but with huge portions. The cooked breakfast was A1. We hope to stay again.

This was our 2nd stay and once again friendly clean comfortable accommodation! We ate in the evening and the food was delicious and well presented would definitely recommend

Very welcoming hosts, immaculate room and good food.

Fantastic food! Fantastic hosts! Lovely staff! Amazing food and gorgeous bedroom. It always is! That's why we stay here as often as possible!

We stayed over on route to the Highlands,It was very welcoming after a longSlow drive up from the south.Very clean, warm and food was delicious.

Hotel is lovely and food very good. Shower in room 1 was very feeble

Thanks for looking after us so well.

Such a lovely couple, really enjoyed our stay! Food was delicious and room was so comfy and cosy!! Cannot wait to return and would highly recommend.

We enjoyed a warm welcome and comfortable night at the Black Swan. The bar was cosily lit by a log fire and the evening meal plentiful and of high quality as was our breafast.

We had a great time, we only stayed one evening, meeting friends who live locally. The staff were very welcoming, food was good and room was clean, warm and exactly what we hoped for in a country guest pub.We will be back!

Lovely to be back. Warm welcome. Comfortable room. Excellent food. Thank you Jackie & Steve.

We got a warm welcome at the Black Swan. It is a pleasant country pub with seven rooms. The bar and restaurant are comfortable and well designed. The menu is traditional pub food but the quality is excellent. The bedroom was very comfortable, although slightly small for two. Next time we will book a king rather than a double.

We have stayed at the Black Swan before. The room was very comfortable and the food exceptional. Jackie and Steve could not have been more helpful and welcoming. We would certainly hope to return next year for our Autumn break

Always brilliant food, room and service and what a welcome from Jacky. Love this place.

Wonderful hospitality and good food.

Cannot fault anything, friendly owner and staff, clean comfortable room, great food and ambience!

Comfortable room, excellent evening meal and breakfast. The hosts couldn't have been more welcoming.

So glad we found The Black Swan to stay overnight on our way to Scotland. A gem of a place. Everything is beautifully presented, and we were made to feel very welcome. The food was also excellent. We will definitely stay here again.

Very comfortableHosts could not be more helpful and pleasantFood was excellentWe would stay againHighly recommended

Beautiful inn, maintained well and thoughtfully. Bedroom 1 was lovely. Food was excellent, portion sizes very generous... but do try to make room for pudding. Best of all, Stephen and Jacqueline and their team are wonderful hosts. I hope to return.

We had a lovely stay at the black swan . The food is excellent . Some of the best we have eaten and we eat out all over the country . Would highly recommend .

Arrived early evening and enjoyed a glass of wine and a well cooked and presented meal. We stayed 2 nights as usual and would come back any time.The most friendly place (From Leeds)

Booked to split journey from Scotland to South West , arrived just after Eight, very warm welcome , but Restaurant had just closed , Chef offered to make something to keep me going , said a sandwich would do , he produced Lemon Sole in about 8 mins , with a great selection of Veg , absolutley Superb . rest of stay on a par , lovely Staff, great Beer and atmosphere in Bar , Hotel Room Brilliant , What a find of a Place !!!

My wife and I seen the Black Swan on line while booking an anniversary trip of the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District, it was our last place to stay at before travelling home and we had such a pleasant stay.We found the Black Swan to be really cosy and clean with excellent food and to top it off I got a couple of hours fishing the beautiful river Eden

Clean & cosy. The hosts were friendly & really helpful when my car wouldn't start! Food was amazing.

As always, enjoyed a fantastic stay. Clean, friendy and full of great food!Jacky and Steve (plus their little helpers) are the best!

Our room & on-suite bathroom was very spacious and immaculate.The staff and owners of the Black Swan were fabulous. Nothing was too much trouble.A couple own the pub and restaurant and everything is kept beautiful. The food is excellent and the variety of dishes are great! We’d have liked to taste them all but we weren’t there long enough!We will return to the Black Swan in 2023. We would recommend this pub/bed & breakfast as it was faultless!Teresa & Derek

Been before lovely people always made welcome. And the food absolutely spot on will be visiting again

An overnight stay on the way to Aberdeenshire and I am very pleased with my choice. A very friendly and cheerful welcome and a clean quiet room. The evening meal and breakfast were excellent and all I could wish for. I shall be returning.

Friendly, clean, and great food as ever.

Stopped the night while traveling with my daughter. Food was great, bar was nice, room was lovely and comfortable, staff were super friendly.

Great welcome, hearty meals, real fire, real people, very comfortable, Perfect.

Many thanks once again for a perfect weekend.Food is another level , faultless.Very welcoming and nothing is too much trouble.We will be back in the spring if not before !!

Areturn visit after six years, hosts where first class, accommodation and atmosphere excellent.Our meal was just the best having stayed in various hotels over the previous week, and could not be faulted. We will be back to visit in the future.

We stayed here for one night with our little boy who is 2. We were welcomed straight away & taken to our lovely room which was a double with a separate single room down a few stairs. We had breakfast in the morning and were asked to make our choices the night before. This meant that as soon as we came down we had a table set and our breakfast was brought out for us. I thought this was an excellent idea & the food was superb. If we ever travel up to the Lakes again we would definitely stay here.

Stay at the Black Swan was 1st class ,room and property was all we could hope for. Food was outstanding, definately reccommend the chicken breast stuffed with haggis . Will certainly reccommend staying there to anyone and will most certainly be returning .

Our stay at the Black Swan was amazing.The food was fantastic and you felt very comfortable and cosy.The staff were exceptionally friendly and made us feel very welcome.Would definitely stay at the ack Swan again.Thank you.

Lovely surroundings;clean, comfortable, sitting areas, friendly approachable staff, good menu choices.Large bedroom with comfortable bed and lots of attention to detail. Only issue was with the over-bath, shower attachment which was difficult to use.

Second stay at this establishment.Welcoming friendly host.Charming pub , efficient service from staff .Clean environment. Good food too .

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay with you.Room was clean and well prepared.Beer and wines were well served and tasted great.Meals….Simply the best!!…if a little too much.Thanks for a lovely time with you.“We shall return “

Congratulations! What a wonderful stay. Very friendly, welcoming, and courteous. We both thoroughly enjoyed our short visit, and the food was simply terrific. Not sure when we might be up your way again, but will definitely be asking to stay when we are, and we will be passing on your address to our friends. Truly excellent! Thank you.

It’s always a delight to stay in this gem of a place where the staff are friendly, the food outstanding and the owners, Jacky and Steve, treat everyone like family. The bed was very comfortable and the rooms spotlessly clean with many extra little unexpected touches. The reception rooms are comfortable with plenty of seating and a wonderful fire.The food is good. Produce is locally sourced, beautifully cooked and piping hot. I have to add that the whole group loved all the vegetables, especially the cabbage and the mashed potatoes.Thanks again Jacky and Steve for a rather special weekend.

Comfortable accommodation, friendly, helpful staff, and great food made this a thoroughly enjoyable stay.

Excellent accommodation. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food especially cooked breakfast. Will go back next time we visit the area

Fantastic room , good and staff. A perfect place to escape; I shall be back.

Highly recommended, great food and friendly staff. Very comfortable rooms.Would definitely stay again.

Stayed here for one night as a group of four couples as part of our group were fishing the river Eden.Really lovely Inn , very friendly and helpful owners . Rooms were very comfortable and light. Breakfast excellent as was the evening meal . Would definitely stay here again and would recommend to others also. Thank you to the staff for looking after us so well !! We will return !

Very friendly hosts super accommodation really clean room with lots of facilitiesFood excellent Well cooked and presented but portionswere a little large asmaller option would be a good ideaGreat atmosphere in bar will definitely stay again

We have been staying at the Black Swan, spring , summer and autumn for a number of years and the comfort, hospitality and value offered by Steve and Jackie keeps bringing us back.A warm welcome together with a comfy bed awaits the traveler and holiday maker alike. Steve’s catering will set you up for your day ahead and if, like us, you wish to go hunting for a wild Trout, the Black Swan offers residents free access to the River Eden which is just a stones throw away. We will be back!

Really welcoming. We felt at home. Room was comfortable andbreakfast set us up for the day.

We stayed for 1 night at the black swan as a stopover on the way to Scotland I would highly recommend it the food was excellent the rooms were cosy but very clean and had everything you needed and the staff were lovely would definitely stay again.

This is our third visit and never disappointed, lovely warm welcome , very friendly pub, and the food is excellent . Room has all things you need plus tea and coffee facilities. Nice little village , and Penrith is also a lovely town for a visit.We will be back

When one arrives, one could be forgiven for thinking it doesn't look like much. However, once inside your mind will be changed.Received and welcomed by the hostess Jacky and shown to my room. Very fiendly lady who makes her guests feel wanted.The dinner in the evening is very good - I had the half a chicken with bacon and Tarragon I believe it was. Absolutely delicious!!Breakfast was also prepared to order and piping hot and the bacon and sausage was super quality meat.The rooms were large, airy, bright and tastfully decorated and most importantly the bed was nice and comfortable and the bathroom was clean and bright with a bath and shower with a very good water pressure.The only draw back of this hotel is the wi-fi in the rooms. It's a bit hit and miss and in fact my colleague who joined me on this trip couldn't get wi-fi at all in room 1.Overall, a lovely trip and a nice place to stay and eat.

Our second and certainly not our last stay with this lovely couple and their great hotel There is of course the added bonus that the food is second to none

Lovely people, nice rooms, excellent food and nothing too much trouble will definitely stay there again.

Quiet village location, only 15 mins from Ullswater. Scenic setting, comfy bed, tasty food abd friendly service. Our sleep was ruined by selfish, noisy guests laughing and talking loudly in the reception area until after 1am - despite requests from the landlady. Sadly they won't see this review.

Jacky and steve are great hosts. Beautifulfood. Lovely rooms. Nice quiet location. Will certainly be back.

Very welcoming couple. Lovely location and friendly locals. Beautiful breakfast. Would stay again.

Everything perfect as always. Gorgeous room. Food was to die for! Jackie and Steve as welcoming as always. Fantastic stay! Thank you so much.

Jacky and Steve gave us a warm welcome and the whole stay was comfortable and relaxed. Food tasted divine, and would highly recommend a visit overnight/break stay in one of the clean, fresh and tastefully decorated rooms.Will stay here again when we next visit this stunning part of our country.

Thank you for your kind attitude and hospitality.

Very nice stay, comfortable and very good food.

Great hosts ,great breakfast and a fabulous evening meal.nearly forgot good real ale. ❤️❤️❤️

As we don’t really like staying in large towns we always look for smaller hotels in a quiet village. The black swan was perfect for us in every way. I really hope I get a chance to go back again.

Once again Steven and Jacki hosted a wonderful stay at the Black Swan. This is the seventh year that we have visited, and every year gets better. They even bought me a chocolate cake for my birthday and presented it to me on the evening. I highly recommend a stay at the 'Swan'.

We have stayed here twice now and would be happy to do so again. Family run, friendly people, great beer, delicious food and comfy rooms.

This lovely pub in a small village was a wonderful find, and we will definitely be visiting again! The couple in charge were so welcoming and friendly, and all the staff were helpful and efficient. We had an evening meal there, and the food was nothing short of awesome - beautifully cooked meals in good portions - and breakfast was great too. The rooms, in fact the whole place, were clean and tidy and well looked-after, and the bed was comfortable. The surroundings were delightful, rolling hills with the odd sheep dotted around here and there, with larger peaks looming in the background - perfect for a walk just before dinner! I cannot recommend the Black Swan more highly.

Very clean,friendly and great crack with the locals.Food was great.

This was our second visit to the Black Swan.Jackie and staff very friendly and could not do enough to make sure your stay was enjoyable.The food is excellent with a good choice of drinks also.A great pub and location.We will be back.Allan Grant

Very cleanExcellent food & sevice

Our daughter booked us in The Black Swan for a treat and we decided to add on an extra night,thank goodness we did.From the moment we arrived and were met by Jacky we knew we would have great couple of days.Our room was comfortable, beautifully clean.The bar areas are smart and local customers and guests relax in a cosy atmosphere.Food prepared by chef Steve is of a high standard,cooked to order,large portions (mains on hot plates 10/10),gorgeous selection of fresh vegetables,range of mains and yummy desserts.Food is beautifully presented,it is unpretentious and the focus is on quality not dressing food up with unnecessary frills.Would we recommend,YES.If you want a warm welcome,cosy environment,excellent food and hosts that are genuinely interested in you you could not find a better place.We don’t live nearer as this would be our local and we could work our way through the menu.Look forward to to another treat in the autumn.

Very comfortable and excellent food and service. Would highly recommend

Accommodation was excellent, very clean and well kept . Good breakfast and dinner were lovely, the hotel was very comfortable and the excellent. Parking was right out front so no long walks after parking. Hotel was easy to get too from the A66 and the hotel within easy reach of Penrith and the lakes. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Each time we stay at The Black Swan from the wonderful friendly welcome, the very fine evening meal, the overnight rest, first class freshly prepared breakfast (always HOT) and our departure is always a very enjoyable experience. Always our first choice to break our journey to and from the Highlands.

Very nice and comfortable room. All areas clean and fully stocked. Customer service, by all staff, excellent. Food very good, well presented, and with good choice - both evening and breakfast menus.Would recommend the Black Swan (Culgaith) and happy to stay again in the future.

Lovely stay, warm and friendly feel, great food, room was spacious and comfortable.Happily book again and would recommend to anybody wanting to stay in the lakes area.

Very comfortable stay. The Black Swan is run by Very professional owners with the added bonus of excellent food. Would highly recommend.

Our overnight stay at The Black Swan was very enjoyable. The pub itself is rustic with very thoughtful modern touches. Our room was quiet and comfortable although a bit on the small side, as was the en suite bathroom. The main highlight is the excellent restaurant and also the freshly-cooked breakfasts. There is plenty of parking at the front and some at the rear in the private car park. Jackie our lovely host was friendly and very helpful.

Lovely room, very nice food and we were look after by friendly staff.

We have stayed here several times and it never disappoints. Jackie and Steve are so welcoming and friendly. The rooms are always immaculate with everything you need and the food is excellent.

We had a lovely time, food was lovely,the room was clean, comfortable and staff were excellent.All were friendly and helpful. We will recommend to friends and family.

Comfortable, clean, well appointed and calm place to escape from the M6 motorway.The owner is delightful and made us feel at home.Dinner and breakfast were both very good.We also enjoyed a drink at the bar which is obviously a favorite with locals.Charming.

Third time we have stayed at the Black Swan on our journey from France to Scotland. Lovely stay as usual.. nice comfortable room, delicious food and last but not least great staff. We’ll definitely be back...

Jackie and Stephen were very good hosts - my room was extremely comfortable and well appointed; the evening meal was delicious and the breakfast included in room price was the best. Good value for money

Very pleased to have found you for our stopover on the way north.Perfect breakfast!

All excellent. Food room service and hospitalityWill certainly return

We really enjoyed our stay. There is a real sense of community in the bar and that is something which is hugely important. The staff are always friendly and brilliant at their jobs, and they also seem like a close knit little unit, which is lovely to see.Our room was lovely and had everything we needed.Then there’s the food: it’s always amazing. I had the mushroom casserole in place of a main (to have room for dessert), and it was perfect. I had the best strawberry and raspberry tart I’ve ever eaten for dessert.

We had a great stay at the Black Swan. Close to Penrith but felt nicely secluded. Our hosts were great, making us feel completely at home with good advice for fly fishing on their stretch of the river Eden. Food was excellent and rooms, whilst in a historic building were really well equipped. Shall definitely revisit.

Lovely position in a quiet village the black swan, very welcoming with clean fresh smelling rooms and comfy beds the stay didn’t disappoint, great food and ale made it a enjoyable stay.Many thanks.

Traveling home from a short visit to relatives in Fife,Scotland. The Black Swan was a very enjoyable stop. Great food, super bedroom and really friendly hosts and fellow guests . We could fault it in anyway

Great hotel accommodation in this delightful, country Inn. Lovely, welcoming hosts. Fantastic meal in restaurant and good breakfast. All very efficient. Room and beds were comfortable. Great value

Stayed at the Black Swan for 1 night on the drive up to Scotland with my son who was back in the UK from Australia. Nice and quiet, nice room, great evening meal and breakfast and a good selection of beers. Staff very attentive. Thanks for your hospitality and if I'm up that way again, will definitely stay with you again thanks.

As always the greetings were very friendly and were made most welcome. Nice room and great food and look forward to staying there againSimon

Convenient location in idyllic village. Jackie snd Steve are superb hosts who are welcoming and friendly. The food was beautifully served and cooked to order. Thoroughly enjoyable stay.

I will write my review in Dutch.Dit is echt een authentiek gezellig Engels hotel. Rustig landelijk gelegen. Positief: heel nette schone hotelkamers, leuke gastvrouw en bedienend personeel. Het eten (ontbijt en diner) was voortreffelijk. Nadeel: geen lift en de vloeren in de hotelkamers lopen wat schuin weg. Wat ons betreft toch een aanrader.

The host was very nice and pleasant.The food was excellent, both the evening meal and breakfast.Nice quiet location.

Much enjoyed our one night at the Black Swan and lovely part of the world. Hope we can return one day. Excellent service and food throughout.

Nice room, outstanding food (although such generous portions we never got past a main course), friendly staff.

We loved the Black Swan. Very comfortable bed with everything you could want in the room. Excellent dinner and very good breakfast. This husband (chef) and wife (the rest) team have got it just right. We will be back.

Great hospitalityand friendliness . Very comfortable room and facilities.Nothing too much trouble for the hosts .Delicious food , well presented.

Made to feel at home straight away with a warm welcome.Room was very comfortable and beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean.Food was excellent.This was the perfect place to stay after a horrendous journey on the M6 from London.We want to come back and spend longer exploring the area.

Really welcoming and food is outstanding

The service, accommodation and food were all brilliant. We would definitely stay again and would recommend the Black Swan to anyone else needing a good quality, friendly place to stay.

Quiet location, ample parking, clean spacious room with all facilities.Good bar & restaurant, food was very good. Staff are wonderful, personable, friendly & helpful.

Really friendly staff,meals were great.Very clean rooms. Enjoyed our stay would recommend this hotel 👍👍🤘

We had a nice night away very friendly owners beautiful setting

As weary travellers, we arrived when the bar wasn’t open, but were greeted with the warmest of welcomes none the less. We were quickly shown to our large, light, airy room and were given details about dinner reservations (if needed) and also breakfast details.We had travelled a long way and crashed out in our room, so didn’t make use of the dining in the evening unfortunately. The breakfast was excellent and cooked to order and served by our very friendly host, who chatted to us with real interest, it all felt very easy and genuine.The only gripe was that we had been given a very warm room, which had been adjusted for a previous elderly couple, but due to our tiredness we didn’t raise with the host the night before. We did however mention it in the morning and she was very apologetic. The issue could have been easily rectified if we had not been so tired and had said something the night before. No fault of the establishment at all.A great pleasure to stay and we would gladly stay again.

Food five star- room four star.

Once again we loved our stay at The Black Swan! Our room was so comfortable with lovely decor. The garden is a delight to sit in, with a drink in the sunshine. Fabulous dinner and breakfast was delicious! We are already looking forward to returning next year! Thank you so much to hosts Jackie and Steve

A warm welcome from Jackie, who was friendly and approachable. The location is very good, very peaceful with little traffic. The views are wonderful when going for an evening stroll. It was also convenient for my visit to Potfest. The breakfast and dinner were excellent, well cooked, with good produce and lovely vegetable accompaniments. I would certainly use The Black Swan Inn again.

Did not know what to expect but was not disappointed.Food excellent, clean tidy and Jacky and Steve couldn’t be any more helpful. Would definitely go back.

Lovely good value for money accommodation, proprietors Jacky&Steve,staff & locals all amazing sharing there local knowledge made our trip more enjoyable.

Really great stay. Made to feel welcome by Jackie and Steve. Room was nice and comfortable with tea making facilities and tv. Breakfast was great and good value. Under no pressure to pack off to bed when the bar closed we were able to sit and chat about our day. Cars were nice and safe. Packed lunch was provided when requested so thuat was also nice.

5 Stars isnt enough for this place, food was awesome and the hospitality even better.

Overnight stay on our way back from Scotland. Nice comfortable room. Jackie very friendly and welcoming. A lovely breakfast & excellent evening meal and good beer!! Nice atmosphere.

Overnight stay. Made to feel very welcome. Meals excellent and a good room. Plenty of parking

We enjoyed a very pleasant three day break, with very pleasing hosts,good food and nice room, with good service.

Very friendly hosts. Good food comfy bed what more do you want,will stay again when we are in that area

Only stayed the one night, room was spacious and clean, beer was good, the bar had a nice buzz about it, the food delicious, and plentiful, staff friendly. so can't think of anything negative to write, we'll done Black Swan,

This is an excellent place to stay. Comfortable accommodation, fantastic food and very welcoming hosts. Family run and very efficient.

We had a very enjoyable overnight stay here. We were travelling home from a spa day in center parcs. The room was spacious and bright. Bed was very comfortable. Complimentary toiletries were handy. We ate in the Black Swan that evening. Food was excellent. Had a couple of drinks in the comfy bar before going to our room. Breakfast was included and was delicious 😋. Hosts were very friendly but not intrusive. Would highly recommend.

We received a warm welcome on arrival and were made to feel at home throughout our stay. Rooms were perfect. The food was as good as I have eaten in a long while. Highly recommended wouldn't hesitate to return next time I am in the area.

On arrival we was welcomed by Jackie who was very helpful & very polite she showed us the room which we was very happy. It was clean with shower also had an air dryer which made my wife happy.We booked the restaurant for 7:15 and it’s the best thing we did The food was absolutely outstanding warm plates and the staff went above & beyond to make aredining experience pleasurable. Also It as a really nice bar area. Going back to the foodI had the lamb which was a big portion my wife add the trout. Worth the trip just for the food. So I would highly recommend The black swan.

The booking procedure was easy. We were given a warm welcome and enjoyed our stay immensely. Our room was clean and had all the facilities we required. We only dined in the evening once during our stay, and really enjoyed the experience. The menu was extensive and tempting enough to dine over several nights without the need to repeat our menu choices. We enjoyed our breakfast times, with efficient and friendly service. We would not hesitate to book a stay again when we next visit the area.

Excellent hosts, facilities and superb cuisine as usual. Returning in July as always guaranteed a great stay,

What a wonderful hotel! From a warm welcome to a drink by a cosy fire followed by a most gorgeous comfy bed in a very pretty room. Really good breakfast choices for the morning too! Absolutely nothing negative tosay other than I wish I could've stayed longer.

As always made very welcome.Excellent food and caring proprietors.

A lovely country pub; comfortable with good beer and food and lovely staff.

Fab warm clean , tidy and cozy room.Meals we had were superb could not fault (excellent).Hosts were very good highly recommend.We will be back , for sure .

we only stayed for the one night but what a lovly place jackque the landlady was so warm and freindy and couldnt do enough to help the room was lovely and cosy and the food brilliant cannot wait to go back there

Friendly hosts and staff, spotlessly clean room, excellent food, beer and wine. And all very good value

Had a one night stopover, the Black Swan we found to be friendly and the staff welcoming. Accommodation was clean and tidy, bar had a good atmosphere and food and drink excellent, would recommend

Welcoming hosts, lovely atmosphere, comfortable rooms and excellent food.Thank you

I would just like to say how much I enjoyed staying at the black swan. The place was spotless and the food was excellent. Very comfortable bed credit to all the staff

Fantastic stay at the Black Swan. Jackie was a great hostess. Food was amazing, the rooms, clean & comfortable. Thanks for a lovely stay.

Lovely reception upon our arrival,room was lovely and comfortable,excellent quality of food and service.

I travelled with two other fly fisherman to fish the River Eden. We had a four night stay at the Black Swan (as we have done previously) - The hospitality was exceptional, the food great, the room comfortable and the whole atmosphere relaxing. I would definitely recommend the Black Swan to anyone wishing for a great place to stay in this area and be assured, you will receive a warm welcome from your hosts Steve and Jackie.Paul Haynes

We stayed there for a get together with old friends and had a lovely time. The food is incredible.The rooms are very niceclean and very comfortable. The breakfast is lovely and keeps you going for the day. Will definitely stay again.

We enjoyed our brief stay at Black Swan, a warm welcome, very comfortable and with excellent food.

We stayed here to break our long journey to fish in Scotland, Jackie and staff were very welcoming.The pub is obviously popular with the locals who were also very friendly.Steve, the owner and chef, provided excellent food from a comprehensive menu.The Black Swan is now a fixture on our fishing calendar

Set in the beautiful Westmoreland countryside the Black Swan provides excellent food and service. The atmosphere is great and largely down to brilliant management.

This was just a 1 night stay on a Saturday night while in the area. Room was pleasant and both evening meal and breakfast where absolutely brilliant. Staff were very welcoming and friendly.

Really enjoyable stay once again. Food excellent.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Black Swan. We were made very welcome by the owners and their staff. The accommodation was clean and comfortable and the food was excellent. We'd highly recommend it.

Fantastic place excellent food will return

Hi Jackie stay was very enjoyable nice to see you again food spot on some chef you’ve got there and other staff very helpful lovely room see you again soon kind regards ian and Patricia

Room spotlessly clean and comfortable. Our evening meal was as always a delight and breakfast was excellent too. The high standards of hospitality and cuisine havebeen maintained in what must be difficult times. Just a suggestion; would it be possible to offer smaller portions as an option for older diners?

Stayed for one night as a stopover on a longer journey. Located in a lovely area. Easy check in and clean, spacious room. Dinner and breakfast were delicious and huge portions! Nothing was too much trouble.

Very clean great food and first class service by friendly staff

Wonderful stay. Room was spotless, with lovely view of the garden.Host was welcoming, very friendly and helpful.We had dinner at the restaurant and the food was to die for.Will definitely stay again next time we’re in the area

Second stay at this excellent pub.Warm welcome, comfy bedroom and delicious food.Will be back.

Excellent in every respect. Steve and Jacky are great hosts, room was clean and well serviced. Food excellent and immaculately presented. From our point of view, The Black Swan needs no improvements.

We had a lovely overnight stay at the Black Swan where the hosts were kind, friendly and helpful. Everything was clean and tidy and very well organised.

This little family run Hotel is an absolute find. The food is amazing, the chef is the owner so is very particular abut where he sources his vegetables and his meat so, this is all grown within the surrounding farming community. Jackie his wife is such a wonderful hostess, friendly caring and trusting.We will be back to this hidden gem for sure.

Good staff, good food, clean and friendly. Value for money.

Thank you Jacky & Steve you run a fantastic business. Friendly hosts, great comfort, fantastic food. Good value.

Absolutely loved this place,It’s the second time we’ve been here and it didn’t disappoint the second time.Brought my sister and brother in law and they fell in love with the place, We all said what a lovely welcoming couple Steve and Jacky are, the food was excellent again, Rooms clean and tidy had everything you needed.We will be back sometime in September guaranteed.

We very much enjoyed our overnight stay at this friendly pub. Everything was excellent but the food deserves a particular mention.

We stayed here for convenience after a day in Penrith and prior to a day spa at Aqua Sana in Center Parcs.The Black Bull was a delightful surprise.Jackie was a great host.The place itself and the bedrooms were of a good spec.The evening meal was delicious and plentiful.(As was breakfast). There was a lively atmosphere in the bar which was welcoming.We would recommend this place.

What a lovely place ! friendly , warm , clean and very accommodating.Food and drinks were fantastic and great value for money !Will definitely be back :-)

What a brilliant 4 nights stay. Jackie and Steve's hospitality once again was first class. Again absolutely delicious food and we were made to feel so welcome. We are counting down the days until our next stay!

Another fabulous stay.This establishment continues to maintain high standards in all areas;food,comfort,cleanliness and most importantly a genuinely friendly and caring welcome. Thanx again Jacky and Steve xx

The Black Swan is an absolute gem!From the moment we entered we felt as though this was "home from home". We couldn't have felt more welcome from the owners, staff, other guests and local customers.

Back at the Black Swan again. Tremendous welcome great beer, cosy sitting area and restaurantLovely warm bedroom and great bed. Good hearty fareLooking forward to a return visit

My wife and I had a fantastic weekend break at The Black Swan. Jackie and Steve went out of their way to make us welcome. Steve adjusted the menu to accommodate my wife's dietary requirements.The room was comfortable and the food is restaurant quality in cosy pub surroundings.Jim & Shiron

Thoroughly enjoyable and very comfortable. The food was very good, some of the best we've had. Both the wine and beer was very good. We would highly recommend the Black Swan.

Had a super stay at the Black Swan to meet up with (9 adult family members) we wanted a pub with good accommodation and food.We got all we wanted and more, this is a cosy pub with a real fire, spotlessly clean.The bedrooms are good with great beds (and we are particular about our beds), the food is really good, not 'run of the mill' pub grub, they presented an amazing cheese board (that was not on the menu) for us all to share.Service was outstanding they wanted to please and they did.Thank you Steve and Jacky

We spent 2 nights at The Black Swan with other family members . It was a very warm and friendly Inn . Exceptionalfood and accommodation. Our hosts were extremely attentive and great company . We would definitely stay again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend The Black Swan Inn to others .

I stayed two nights on a walking trip and chose this hotel primarily for location close to Cross Fell. It provided comfortable, clean and friendly accommodation as well as a good breakfast and evening meals. I would happily stay again and bring my wife.

Our stay was made more than brilliant thanks to the lovely staff and owners. Rooms was clean, comfy and the photos definitely don’t do it just justice. 100% recommended. Will definitely be staying again!

We had a very nice meal followed by a good nights sleep in a comfortable in a lovely room and the next morning "a breakfast fit for a king" all delivered by lovely people. Couldn't have asked for more.One small criticism; I hope they can stop using the single use plastic butter and marmalade portions soon. There must be a better alternative.

A very warm welcome from the owners. I had a fantastic meal on the Sunday evening with a couple of lovely Wainwrights. My room was very comfortable and a nice hot bath in the morning before a great breakfast. I would definitely put this in the "gastro pub" category of excellent food and great company.Thank you and I look forward to the next time I can visit.

We had a great weekend at the Black Swan this weekend. The accommodation was of a very high standard, immaculately clean, with a real cosy and welcoming feel.Jackie was the perfect host and what can we say about husband Stephen’s cooking but amazing.All in all a great weekend in a lovely country pub. Thanks Jackie and Stephen for making my parents wedding anniversary celebrations very memorable.

Decided on the Saturday morning we would book a night away and we ended up at Penrith at the Black Swan in culgaith .what a lovely warm welcome we received, room, food was lovely , so pleased we did it on a spur of the moment worth every penny.

Stayed for 1 night after travelling from the Highlands. Friendly and welcoming hosts, lovely dinner and breakfast. Cosy pub and great for an overnight stay. Comfy and warm beds

Perfectly placed for stop off to Scotland, trip to Dales or Cumbria . Warm welcome, good bar and restaurant food with good choice for breakfast. Overall very good value for us and all we needed. Thanks for a lovely stay.Jennie

The room was clean, well maintained and warm. Our hosts couldnt be more obliging and welcoming. The evening meal choices weremany and varied. My wife had the lamb shank. Well pleased. I had pork stack, delightful. After a full and hearty breakfast we travelled on up to Scotland. Highly recommended and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. Thank you both.

We have stayed here numerous times.Jackie is a brilliant host and Steve's food is always very good. There is a friendly atmosphere in the bar.

Our 4th stay here and most definitely not our last. Rooms immaculately clean and food fantastic. Staff really friendly and efficient. Looking forward to visit number 5.

On a cold evening arrival the warm welcome and the warm bedroom were both appreciated. The room was comfortable, the shower excellent and the WiFi more than adequate for our needs. Breakfast choices were made the night before and served promptly and pleasantly

Really nice place to stay breakfasts excellent so we're the evening meals very friendly atmosphere had a lovely break.

From arrival to departure our stay was perfect. We were meeting family for dinner that evening & the food was 5* The bedroom was beautifully decorated & furnished & the beds very comfortable. The personal service was second to none so thank you Black Swan for a very very enjoyable stay.

A very comfortable stay with delicious food in this extremely friendly village pub.

A wonderful place to stay, a hidden gem.Friendly and welcoming owners and staff.Clean and comfortable room.Lovely food and such a peaceful place.We would love to return again.

Excellent stay at the Black Swan on Friday 19th. The hosts Steve and Jacky very accommodating, great food, beer and good selection of whisky, now somewhat depleted.

Second time at the Black Swan Inn and never disappointed food is terrific I had the duck, amazing, the owners go all out for your comfort, the room is beautiful and clean, Thankyou Jackie & Steve once againThe Coomber’s

We enjoyed a four night break at the Black Swan. The room was very comfortable, the food superb, and Jackie and Steve the owners could not have been more welcoming and helpful. We will certainly return in 2022.

Good place to stop on our way to Scotland. Lovely village not far from the main road - easy to find. Parking at the front of the building. Very welcoming on arrival and lovely comfortable room. Nice food - very generous portions!!!

We had a lovely warm welcome at the Black Swan, in a very quiet area but easy to find. The rooms were comfortable and spotless but best if all were dinner and breakfast, the food was superb! We would definitely recommend a stay here

Warm welcome. Jackie was lovely .Room lovely, tea and coffee and bottled water.Toiletries in the bathroomThe food was excellent !

Our stay at the Black Swan was very enjoyable, it was a two night break for our wedding anniversary,the hotel is nice and warm, the staff were very friendly and efficient, and the food was excellent.It was a shame regarding the weather, rained all the time we were there, not a great deal you can do about that.Thanks to everyone at the Black Swan.

We have just returned from an overnight stay and delighted to report the Hotel is still up to standard for welcome, comfort, hospitality and food. The Black Swan is a small country hotel with a genuine welcome from Steve and Jacky. The food (served piping hot - a definite plus) was tasty and very well prepared and cooked. Room clean and comfortable. Would echo other comments though - book direct with the hotel for the best deals!We will be back - soon I hope.

We were made welcome on arrival and accompanied to our room by the proprietor who went over safety and operational matters.We had a cuppa in our room and went down to the bar, with the menu choices for dinner and breakfast, for pre dinner drinks.Enjoyed a wonderful meal, a good nights sleep in a comfortable bed and a lovely well cooked breakfast.

Welcoming,very clean and cosy. Lovely evening meal and breakfast.Would certainly stay again.

Fantastic as always, friendly and welcoming and excellent food

It was our second visit and just like the first we were made to feel very welcome and the meals were excellent

We were made very welcome indeed. The standard of everything here is high, not least the manner of all staff. Food is top notch, we love the beef bourguignon. Nothing at all was too much trouble. Lovely comfortable rooms and beds. Will most definitely be visiting here again.

Excellent throughout our stay, warm welcome, lovely selection of great dishes on the menu, fast & efficient service. The room was very comfortable & clean. Overall The Black Swan offers excellent value for money

Stopped over night on our way to Scotland. Easy parking, friendly staff, nice clean room, excellent food. All in all could not fault it.

This is our second stay this year - what a treat. The stay was memorable for the comfort, friendly atmosphere and wonderful food. Steve and Jacqui made us welcome as usual. A gem worthy of many visits to a lovely part of the country. Thank you both again and see you soon.

We stayed for 2 nights and were very happy with our stay. The room was clean and comfortable, the food was fantastic and the staff helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend

This was our fourth stay here in the last twelve months, and yet again, marvellous.Both Steve and Jackie are friendly, the atmosphere lovely.I wholly recommend this place for a relaxing, quiet break.

Arrived by bike with a friend, warm welcome and bikes taken care of. Very clean comfortable room. Superb evening meal and breakfast. Lovely friendly atmosphere throughout

Our third stay at The Black Swan was equally as good as the previous ones. Steve and Jacky are wonderful hosts. The food is excellent! Well done we aim to return next year.

Thank you for a brief, but enjoyable stay.We had a very comfortable room and enjoyed our meals.In spite of being short-staffed, the proprietors had time to welcome us and chat to us while we were there.

I’ve stayed before with a friend and wanted to take my husband there as I knew he’d love it. Such a great atmosphere in the bar, open fire and low beamed ceilings and such friendly owners and staff. Comfortable rooms and good food, we felt welcomed and looked after

Booked for a overnight stop on our way up to highlands.The inn was perfect comfortable rooms serving top notched food it was that good we booked a room on our return from the Highlands.Jacky & Steve a big thank youRat & Magge

Good food, superb breakfast and delicious dinner. Staff friendly and hosts very welcoming. Very relaxed atmosphere and would certainly return.

Nice hotel, we used it to split our journey from the Midlands to Edinburgh. From our point of view it worked really well and we had a relaxing overnight stay with good food in a very hospitable environment.

Very friendly. Great food.

Really excellent stay.Great customer focus and we were very well looked after.Really enjoyed dinner and breakfast.Would not hesitate to come again.

Our stay at the Black Swan was great. The hosts and their staff were very friendly and made out stay pleasurable.The rooms were clean, tidy, warm and comfortable.We will definitely consider staying there again.

Good value

From the time of arrival, to our departure the next day, nothing was too much trouble for Jackie and Steve.We enjoyed an evening meal, and a delicious breakfast after a comfortable night’s sleep.Friendly, attentive staff, and nothing was too much trouble.Hope to return again to stay at The Black Swan and explore the beautiful area

We had a wonderful weekend at the Black Swan and everything was perfect.We were well looked after and nothing was too much trouble.The food in the restaurant was fantastic and we were glad we ate there on both nights.

Great Country Pub, very comfortable room but the star surprise was the food-make sure you are hungry.Lovely host-very welcoming and a lively bar area full of atmosphere and accents.

Comfortable, welcoming and with tremendous food!Chef Steve & front of house Jacqui provide first class service & accommodation.Our ideal stopover between Gloucestershire and Scotland, but also a great spot for exploring the Northern Lakes & Yorkshire Dales.We will continue to make return visits!

Jackie & Steve great Hosts.

Lovely characterful and welcoming stay. Just wish we could have made it a bit longer.

Just spent three days at the Swan to celebrate our Golden Wedding.We could not have made a better choice.Everything from the clean, comfortable rooms, bar area and absolutely wonderful food was perfect.Would highly recommend to anyone wanting good quality accommodation situated in an area that gives easy access to both the Lakes and the Howgill Fells. Many thanks to Jacky, Steve and their team for helping to make our weekend so memorable.

Couldn't fault this accommodation - great food, clean room and peaceful location.

The hosts hospitality great - room extremely clean - brilliant food - a very pleasurable stay - highly recommend

We stayed for two nights at the Black Swan. Our hosts were extremely helpful offering to put meals back if we arrived late on the first night. The accommodation was excellent very comfortable and we had everything we required. The breakfasts and evening meals were very good, all freshly cooked and had non meat options. All the staff were very helpful a great stay. We would highly recommend The Black Swan.

Stayed on a cycling trip. Very good welcome, good atmosphere, good room and good food (in hefty portions)Would return.

Steve and Jacky made us very welcolm in their clean and comfortable hotel in a delightful area, not full of tourists and some fantastic walks to the north east as visiting the lake district.The highlights of the day was the breakfasts and large evening dinners cooked by Steve and served by Jacky and the family.We highly recommend this hotel which we found excellent.

Great food, comfortable beds, lovely atmosphere, couldn’t fault it.Really enjoyed our break.

Our family group of 3 adults spent a very happy 3 days at the Black Swan.The food was excellent.The staff were welcoming and friendly, without being intrusive.We found the accommodation very good indeed.The Inn is set in a beautiful area with views of the Eden Valley and the Pennines.

We stayed overnight on our way from the Hebrides to home in Devon. It was one of the best places on our journey.

lovely accommodation and food to die for will definitely return

We have stayed before. As usual, it was welcoming , squeaky clean, quiet, and a very nice place to break a journey, and relax, draw breath.If we have one adverse comment, it would be that the food portions are a bit on the large side, at dinner. Two starters would suffice.

The Black Swan is a gem. The owners Jackie and Steve are excellent hosts and nothing is too much trouble. The accommodation is 1st Class and the food is absolutely delicious. It has a very friendly and happy atmosphere.

The room was very good bed very comfortable.Breakfast was tasty, hot and very filling.Will definitely stay there again, owner very friendly and chatty.All in all an enjoyable stopover on our return home from a holiday in Scotland.Village location, very quiet and picturesque

Excellent stay, clean and very polite and helpful staff

Very friendly staff, Service was first rate , food excellent , and served at the right times , would recommend this "little gem " to anyone .

A wonderful place to stay and one we shall certainly return to. Jackie and Steve are fabulous hosts....funny, friendly, hard working and attentive. The food is good.....in fact very, very good, and the choice, although thankfully not enormous, ticked every box for our party. It’s a 6 out of 5 from us!All the very best for your future business Jackie and Steve.

From arrival to departure made very welcome from managementto staff. Excellentfood spotless surroundings. Comfortable bed. Well worth 5 stars gem in a perfect area.

Had a great time, the welcome as always was warm and friendly. The rooms clean and comfortable and the food excellent and plan togo back again soon

This is a great place to stay, just off the motorway. Steve and Jackie are great hosts, nothing is too much trouble for them. We have stayed here a few times whilst travelling as a group on our motorcycles. Comfy rooms, great food, we will definitely be staying here again.

Lovely place to stay. Will definitely return when in area again

A most welcoming pub with excellent food , ambience , good car parking and comfortable beds- what more could you want?

I cannot imagine our wonderful hosts could have done more for us while we stayed for five nights with them. Steve and Jackie are friendly and easy to talk with, yet still work hard to serve delicious food and ensure that everything is clean. The wifi (free) signal is good and the bar is well stocked, especially if you're looking to try local ales. Culgaith is ideally situated between the Lake District and the northern Pennines, which makes it ideal for walking. Both are easy to get to on the fast A66. The next time we take a break in this part of Cumbria, we will definitely return here.

Our room was very nice indeed. Everything was clean and well set out. The food, both at breakfast and dinner, was really delicious. The hosts could not have more welcoming and friendly, creating a lovely atmosphere. We are already looking forward to our next visit

Absolutely great owners and staff everything spotless and clean food excellent will be staying again definitely thank you.

What a find! Fabulous Inn in a gorgeous location. Stephen and Jacky were the perfect hosts. Great communication answering all my questions on parking for motorbikes. The food is amazing and worth visiting just for that! We shall definitely book again.

If carlsberg did b & b this is what it would like cheers John roberts

Lovely place to stay, great staff and food beyond expectations. Some nice little touches to make this hotel memorable, would return

What a wonderful little hotel. Used as a stop off to break up the return journey from Scotland.Welcoming hosts. Clean and comfortable room.Tasty food…. Huge portions!Couldn’t fit in dessert! Mussels were Devine and roast beef Sunday dinner was delicious as was breakfast. Added to our list of hotels to return to. Thank you.

Lovely restful breakSpotlessly clean and excellent food

Spent a night on our way back from the highlands at the Black Swan it is somewhere I would recommend.If you want no frill traditional hotel thi is the place for you.The rooms are comfy and have all the facilities you need.Most impressive was the standard of cleanliness, it was spotless throughout.Everything was well organised and the food truly delicious. A big tick for evening meals and breakfast quality food and ample portions

Made to feel welcome as soon as you enter. Great homely atmosphere. Good food and comfortable room. Could not want anything more. Would certainly visit again.

We stayed here en route to Scotland. As a pit stop, it was a great choice: the room had all we needed and was clean and quiet. The food in the restaurant was wonderful (we had the sea bass) and the breakfasts were excellent too. Staff were friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble for them. We enjoyed visiting the nearby house, gardens and watermill at Acorn Bank National Trust property too. Steam trains also pass through the village on the Settle to Carlisle railway line.

The food was superb, the room was lovely and clean & the staff were a delight.The lady owner was warm and down to earth......lovey.

A really lovely place to stay, very clean, great room comfy bed and everything you neededFood was really good and plenty of itAnd the hosts were really nice and made you very welcome,would stay again and recommend to anyone.????????

In a lovely quiet village location in Culgaith, just off the A66 near Penrith, the Black Swan is a great place to stay with friendly, helpful hosts, clean & well-equipped rooms and the added bonus of amazing & delicious food !It's well placed for lots of different walking or cycling routes, day trips into the NW Lakes, Penrith, Center Parcs, plenty of other places and there's a lovely National Trust property nearby (Acorn Bank). I loved my stay & will definitely be back !!

Another great time at The Black Swan. Rooms clean and comfortable with lots of little extras. Breakfast are delicious ????. Day out in Lowther Castle worth a visit back to the restaurant for our evening meal food once again of great standard and delicious. A very child friendly environment from all staff and locals. We will be returning ????????????

Our first review of the Black Swan was 'Lovely place, lovely food, lovely people and we have no reason to change that. What a little gem of a place!

The Black Swan was very relaxed but very professionally run.We was attended to on every requestThe hotel was full but the team still managed to run to perfectionWe would like to come back next year please.

Another great, comfortable, stay with the most hospitable team who couldn’t have made us more welcome. The rooms were comfortable, nicely decorated and immaculately clean. The food and service were outstanding, while the barman at the beer garden would deserve a commendation! Thanks guys!

Very good. Great food and comfortable room.

The food was superb. The rooms very comfortable, and the owners and staff made our 25th wedding anniversary very special !

This is a fantastic find to rest and recuperate,rooms lovely clean and comfortable..The food was excellent..

This is our sixth visit to The Black Swan, and as every other visit we were delighted to spend time in such a lovely inn. The rooms are clean and tidy, the food is glorious, and the hosts Jacky and Steve so attentive.We would recommend The Black Swan to everyone travelling or staying in this beautiful part of the country.

5 stars from us. The room/food/staff. We will be back.

We stayed for 2 nights over the weekend, this a family run business and you can tell they love what do, from the moment we arrived we where fully welcomed, the rooms are lovely and spacious, the bar area is lovely and all that you would want from a country pub, the food just one word Amazing! - I would do the 2 hour drive just to have dinner here. I can highly recommended staying here you will want to come back again and again.

As above

Highly recommend. Staff very friendly, food delicious. Breakfast plentiful. Clean and comfortable.

Just back from another excellent stay at The Black Swan. As always, Jackie and Steve made us very welcome and our room, the dining area and bar very comfortable and clean. Breakfast and dinner first class. We will be back again before the end of the year.Thanks again for making our stay so enjoyable!!????????

We thoroughly enjoyed our one night stay and wish it could have been longer. Our room was lovely and both the evening meals and breakfast were excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We will be back for sure.

Cannot praise Jackie & Steve enough,great hospitality and superb food, staff were lovely aswell.Thanks for making our stay a joy ,again.

Our stay was as good as always, enhanced by the excellent service from Jacky and Stephen.

Yet another very fine stay at the Black Swan.Jacky and Steven are wonderful hosts. Meals, as always, freshly prepared to perfection.Always the first choice when travelling from and to Scotland.

We’ve stopped here a couple of times before but since then new owners have stepped in plus COVID.We felt welcome, comfortable, safe and well fed.We wish the new owners every success. Thanks

Forget the rest ! Black Swan is the best!!!Staff, food are more than good! Jackie and Steve create the mood!!

The Black Swan is a family run hotel where one feels like a personal guest of the family. Very nice location, lovely view, nice and clean rooms and totally amazing food! I would drive another 7 hours for those dinners and breakfasts any time!

Had a lovely pieceful stay, amazing food and helpful staff to chat to.

Despite being later than I had stated on the booking, the landlady was able to arrange a delicious evening meal! Homely and friendly atmosphere.

Beautiful clean and friendly the food was of a very high standard the rooms were lovely would recommend highly the Black Swan

Lovely stay in a beautiful location

We had a lovely stay at the Black Swan, from the minute we arrived we were made to feel welcome, nothing was too much trouble and the food, both dinner and breakfast, was excellent. I would definitely recommend the Black Swan.

Warm welcome, excellent food a really comfortable room with lots of well thought out small details, extremely quiet spot in the heart of a Cumbrian village very good value we loved it

Cannot fault anything : accommodation, food, staff, location...

Everything was brilliant. Very friendly greeting, showed us to our large and beautiful room. Efficient and happy bar staff served our drinks in the sunny garden. Dinner was delicious. The duck in orange sauce, the best I've ever tasted! Good sleep in very comfy bed. Breakfast was delicious. Everything was served piping hot. Only stayed for 1 night, as halfway stop for our holiday to Scotland. Would have loved to stay longer. A BIG THANK YOU to you all. Worth more than 5 ??

We had a great 3 night stay at he Black Swan, the room was large comfortable and spotlessly clean, food (breakfast & dinner) was very good and large portions. Jacky and her staff were always very attentive for every need, will definitely return again.

The visit started well with the Kerb appeal of the hotelA warm and friendly greeting followed from the co-owner/chef who escorted us to our roomThe room was lovely - especially the huge comfortable bedThe other co=owner/restaurant manager/bar manager/ socialising officer and all the staff were fantasticWe ate in the restaurant both nights of our stay and the food was spectacular both in the evening and for breakfastWe will be staying here again

Cannot fault anything, Jackie and Steve the owners could not do enough for us.The food was amazing and a good selection.All staff very friendly and helpful.Will return.We felt like part of the family.

Stayed here for 2 days wished I would have booked longer this pub is fabulous and the food is so so good overall an excellent stay xx will definitely come back x

Our second visit and we were again very happy with everything. Our room was clean and well appointed. Highlight however is the food. It's well cooked, tasty and plentiful. The vegetables presented with the main course were innovative and very delicious.Highly recommended.

Should have sent this ages ago but better late than never. We were made welcome by Stephen and Jackie who manage to maintain a warm welcoming mood, which coupled with the wonderful food makes for a relaxing pleasant stay at The Black Swan. We will have to fix up a visit to Scotland, so we can have an excuse to stay here again!

We had a great stay at the Black Swan me and my 2 sons after a hard day cycling. We were welcomed with a hit meal well after they had stopped serving food which was very kind. Clean and satisfactory rooms and a very peaceful setting.Many thanks!

From the moment we walked through the door to the end of our stay we were made to feel welcome. The staff were friendly polite and always willing and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble.

Steve & Jacky made us so welcome Breakfast & Dinner we’re excellent hotel was spotlessly clean highly recommend a visit

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cosy countryside Inn. Immaculately clean. Comfy bed. Great food and lovely hosts. First class service. Many thanks.

What a great pub and hotel to find - good location and very helpful and kind staff. Jackie couldn't help enough to accommodate our needs. Early departure on the Saturday meant a pack up for breakfast, which was excellent. Set us up for the tough day ahead! That evening the pub was set up for the Euro's and what a great atmosphere. We were a family of 6 staying and we were all made to feel very welcome - if you are visiting the Lake District and you want that extra attention then I can recommend the The Black Swan Inn - Thanks Jackie and Steve!! Hope to see you in the future!

We received a warm welcome, the accomodation was very comfortable and the evening meal and breakfast were delicious. Would definitely stay again and recommend to relatives and friends

Our hosts were very welcoming and helpful, and the Black Swan is a lovely, relaxed, well run establishment. Rooms very comfortable and clean and very good food too. Will definitely stay there again.

We love coming to this hotel. Hosts are great. Room and food excellent. Nothing too much trouble. Thank you x

Lovely place to stay. A little hidden gem with good accommodation, not too far off motorway.Shame about booking problems through Secure Hotels via Booking.com. You are best booking direct with Steve and Jackie. Two Black Swan pubs in same area. Book this one on my recommendation. I enjoyed it.

A short trip to play some golf courses, we stayed at the Black Swan to play at nearby Penrith which was a lovely course.This hotel was simply fantastic, the room was very comfortable and clean, the service couldn’t have been better, the dinner was sublime! Breakfast set us up nicely for the day.I would recommend this hotel without a doubt.

Stayed here for 3 nights, from the moment we arrived, Jackie looked after us. Our room was lovely, spotlessly clean and nice comfy bed, lovely soft fluffy towels. There is tea, coffee and kettle in the room, tea and coffee refilled everyday. Also in the room is menus for breakfast and evening meals. Definitely recommend breakfast and evening meals, lots of choice and generous portions. This hotel is in a lovely quiet village setting, in an excellent location for getting out and exploring. Would definitely recommend staying here, and we will definitely be back.

First chosen by us as a convenient stop-off on the route to Scotland, now a firm favourite!First class hospitality by Jacki, superb dinners and breakfast by Steve.Clean, comfortable, welcoming - and a very good spot for both the northern Lakes and the Dales.

Great time as always. Food excellent. Will be returning soon.

Stayed a few times now and it has always been a pleasure. Jacky and Steve are great hosts. Rooms clean and comfortable. Food excellent. My only negative is that I can't stay longer, but see you in September xxx

Really looked after here. Rooms clean and comfortable.Food and service exemplary.

We’ve stopped here before and commented on the excellent service, food and accommodation. Nothing as changed. We’ve stayed in a number of the finest hotels in the Lake District, but my personal view is that the food and service here is on a par with the best.

Really nice pub, stayed before a charity hike with my son, very friendly staff, excellent breakfast, highly recommended.

Well what can I say lovely rooms and fabulous food. Very clean and Steve and Jackie were so welcoming,Then when you realise two of our group knew Jackie from being young (100 mile away) just sealed the visit. What a small world we live in!Would definitely recommend and will be back in the future ????????

Excellent location, great food and a inn with a great atmosphere. We shall return.

I discovered the Black Swan when I was travelling for my job, and stayed there a couple of times. I really liked it so when my wife & I decided to have a staycation around Cumbria/Lancs it was an opportunity to show her some of the places I've stayed at and really liked.The Black Swan is rural, not much around but you don't need much else. The building is beautiful and quirky. The rooms are not huge (the ones I have stayed in anyway) but certainly not too small. The only (tiny) issue for me is that the shower cubibles are pretty tight - but then again my wife says that's my fault because I am not small by any means - she is and had no problem so that's me put in my place.The bar area is lovely, but the real jewel in the crown is the food. The restaurant always seems pretty popular - and the menu is fabulous. Nearly as good as the food itself which is beautifully presented and generous in quantity. Absolutely lovely meals.The food element continues to breakfast, with perfect coffee & a brilliant Full English - and I have great experience in judging these ;-)Thanks again, glad you are back, glad to be back and will be again...Keith

A lovely find, one for the repeat list. A friendly pub with outstanding food in a quiet, scenic village only minutes away from through routes and the congestion of The Lakes.Welcoming and friendly hosts who, unsurprisingly, have many repeat guests.

We stayed for 3 nights - had a meal first night - absolutely excellent food - good sized portions and well cooked by Steve! Room was extremely clean and comfortable. Would love to know what Jackie uses on the glass! So sparkly ????. Such friendly people nothing too much trouble. Would definitely stay here again.

This was our third visit in 12 months and yet again another fantastic visit. Steve and Jackie have an excellent place, still keeping people safe under the current guidelines for covid 19. The atmosphere was wonderful, the food excellent. A beautiful village, with a fantastically run pub/hotel. Fully recommended and will be back for more.

Lovely old pub with accommodation & restaurant in a quiet village a few miles from Penrith. Very pleasant relaxing beer garden at the rear of the property. Good quality food & drink . Clean & tidy bedroom with a very comfortable bed. Outstanding level of service from very friendly owner & staff.

Stopped at the Black Swan on route to Scotland. Everything about our stay was very relaxing. Food was excellent. Hope to stay again one day

We just love staying at the BlackSwan. Clean, very friendly and the food is great. Also well organized at moment to deal with COVID!

Lovely as always! We have regularly stayed here as it’s local to family so the ideal place to stay when visiting from the north east - friendly and modern very clean and so welcoming we wouldn’t go anywhere else! Many thanks????

We were recommended the Black Swan by friends of ours. They are still friends.We were delighted with the service we received throughout our stay.Every one so friendly and helpful.The food was superb. We will certainly be staying again.

Many thanks for giving us such a pleasurable stay.The whole experience was delightful.Our rooms were clean, comfortable and nice, the food was delicious and Jacky and Steve were extremely pleasant.I would be very happy to recommend The Black Swan and stay there again.

Our third visit to the Black Swan. Lovely friendly atmosphere and accommodation. Super hosts Jacky and Steve. Excellent food as well.

We needed a stopover on our way to The Highlands and were so happy to have found the Black Swan. We were made to feel so welcomed, the room was beautiful and the food and drink was delicious. We didn't venture out locally but the setting is stunnng,

Comfortable room. Great food. Great staff and service.

This is the 2nd time I have stayed there and the welcome is fantastic with friendly owners and staff and the food is outstanding. I have changed a booking in August so I can stay at the Black Swan again

As always, accommodation was excellent, food was brilliant, lovely all round friendly atmosphere.

Lovely staff really made us welcomethe food was brilliant breakfast was quite an eventten out of ten all roundthanks again for having us kind regards ian and Patricia

Traditional cosy pub with clean comfortable rooms. Very friendly hosts who make you feel very welcome. Food portions are massive so you’ll never go hungry but you may have to diet after you stay !!

We had a great stay at The Black Swan. Lovely hosts. Our room beautifully decorated. Food was delicious. Nothing too much trouble for the staff. Would highly recommend staying at this lovely Inn.

The Black Swan was clean, the staff were all friendly and nothing was too much trouble, a great location, we will definitely be back

Lovely welcome, nothing is too much trouble. Everywhere was pristine. Food presented with care and was delicious (especially the duck). Would definitely recommend and stay here again.

We always enjoy our stay at The Black Swan . The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The rooms are clean and pleasantly furnished and the food is very good. We always have dinner there with our friends during our stay and dinner and breakfast are delicious with lots of choice. Would thoroughly recommend you try a stay there.

This was just an overnight stop en route home to Liverpool.We received a very warm welcome from the hosts and were left in no doubt that nothing would be too much trouble.We enjoyed a very tasty evening meal and again were made to feel very much at home.Should we be in the area again we wouldn't hesitate to book in.

We have stayed a number of times, always a great experience.Always have dinner. Limited menu with all selections cooked fresh and to a high standard.Half way from where we come from and going to.Nothing other than a warm welcome.

3rd time we have stayed at the Black Swan and it was as enjoyable as ever .Great food Great location and excellent quality and value for money. Will definitely be back again

Really enjoyed our stay. Warm welcome, lovely, clean and comfortable room and great food.

Had a great week staying at the Black Swan. Really friendly owners and staff. The food is outstanding! The rooms are good and well presented. An all round good place to stay, highly recommend stay here!

Visited the Black Swan for a second time and was thoroughly impressed with the stay. Had a king sized room which was very comfortable. My travelling companion noted the extra touches which made it special. Had dinner both nights and the quality of food was outstanding. Has a packed lunch instead of breakfast since we were walking the the first morning and a full breakfast the second morning. Again outstanding. Already looking forward to staying again.

we stayed overnight whilst travelling south after a holiday in Scotland. If you like a traditional english pub with excellent food and beer - this is it. Everything Covid safe and welcoming hosts

Lovely Hotel, lovely room......so fresh and clean, with everything you could possibly want.Jackie & Steve were really super hosts, very accommodating & really nice.MOST OF ALL ...... THE FOOD .......ABSOLUTELY FABULOUSfirst class, great presentation, very extensive menu and the flavours.....AMAZING

We are just back from our second stay at this excellent hostelry! The accommodation, food and hospitality was again, first class, and we look forward to returning later in the year.

Good food, lovely place to stay.

Our third visit and as great as ever. Friendly staff excellent food and lovely room. Everything you need. We'll be back asap. Thank you

Excellent in every way. Lovely hosts, good food. A comfortable, friendly place to stay. Cannot be faulted.

Fantastic place the owners were very welcoming and helpful we had evening meal there which was very nice will definitely go again

Pros: Friendly staff. Warm and cosy pub. Pleasant dinner and plentiful breakfast. The bed was very comfortable with pristine white bed linen. Plenty of lovely fluffy towels. Good tea/coffee/biscuits and water hospitality tray. Lots of storage space for longer stays. Good shower with excellent hot water. Very Covid aware in these difficult times.Cons: decor doesn’t reflect the character of the lovely old building. Toilet seat could be replaced. Windows quite black at edges. Condensation seems to be an ongoing problem.Would have been nice to have been asked if we had enjoyed our stay.However the overnight stop was very good value. Lovely to sit in the bar having a drink after dinner. Would maybe try a larger room next time but perfectly comfortable in the one we had. Would recommend and definitely return.

Brilliant find, wonderful staff, went out of their way to ensure my stay was perfect. Rang me for my time of arrival and kept a lovely meal for me despite the restaurant being closed by the time I was going to arrive.

...... along with fantastic food. What more could you want!

Such a lovely inn, so welcoming and warm, spotlessly clean room, lovely evening meal and breakfast.

Great views, wonderful hospitality and the Sunday roast beef platter thoroughly recommended

Friendly, comfortable.

Second visit within 3 months during COVID.We said we would return which we rarely go anywhere twice. Second time was equally COVID safe & great welcome. The landlady Jackie is lovely with a great sense of humour & the landlord is very helpful & is the chef cooking excellent food. The evening meal & breakfast were superb.We highly recommend it & will definitely return ????We also made the picturesque drive out to Barnard Castle this time without the need of a tow truck back ????

What a stunning location, beautiful period pub.A very welcoming and friendly greeting we received from the landlady and landlord.Comfortable room with excellent facilities.The food was excellent too.All made our stay fabulous under the grey cloud of these unprecedented times. Excellent, keep it up guys.

The Black Swan was at the half way point on a trip home from the river Dee.The staff were very welcoming.The food was excellent at dinner and breakfast. COVID precautions were very much in evidence.Definitely on my list for a return

We stayed here for six nights and nothing was too much trouble for Steve and Jacky who certainly know the meaning of going the extra mile! The food was amazing the room perfect and the staff so friendly and helpful.We would definitely recommend ,and this was our second stay and won’t be our last... Well done guys, good job.

Lovely place to stay very friendly. Food fantastic and service great

We had a lovely stay at the Black Swan. We will certainly recommend to friends.The food was fabulous, our room was comfortable.All the staff made us very welcome. The Black Swan is in an ideal position in the Eden Valley within easy travelling distance to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. We will definitely go back.

Great pub to stay. Great choice of food and wine and beers available, cosy atmosphere. Amazing friendly couple in charge made to feel valued and very helpful. Bedroom ( king ) spotlessly clean and well decorated . Enjoyed our stay will definitely be back

Best small hotel we have stayed in for years. Food was 5 star and better thanmore expensive hotels. Owners were good hosts.

We had a super couple of nights at The Black Swan. Lovely people, a warm welcome, blazing fire and fantastic food!! Everything was spotless and all Covid regulations adhered to so we felt very safe. We will be back!

This was our second stay at the Black Swan.The food was very good again, especially the duck pancakes. I would have them again whenever possible.It was clean, spaceous and made us feel safe.

We were looking for somewhere to base ourselves for a Lakes holiday, our Greek holiday had to be shelved for this year. The Black Swan looked promising, a very informative web site. We booked for 3 nights. We were warmly welcomed in a lovely reception area and shown to our pleasant, comfortable ensuite room, very well designed and spotless. A good start. This was a lovely pub with dining room and lovely garden, great beer choices and wine list reasonably priced. The food was some of the best we have ever had in a pub, again reasonably priced, you will need a good appetite for all courses and the breakfasts were incredible, what a way to start the day! All this comes with such a genuine and lovely standard of service from everyone, Steve and Jackie the landlords know how to manage their business, especially in these troubling times, they were lovely people! We wish them and their locals well! We booked for an extra night, and will be back soon.Mike & Yvonne

From the moment my wife and I arrived in the late afternoon it was clear that our stay was going to be an enjoyable experience. Warmly greeted by Steve, the owner /chef, he went to very reassuring lengths to explain the stringent Covid-19 precautions that he had put in place, and these were in clear evidence all evening and the following morning at breakfast.Along with his wife, he employs a small team of friendly, polite and efficient young ladies serving drinks at the small bar, or food in the restaurant. Tables, chairs and surfaces were immediately sanitised after use, which made for a very relaxing evening.The Black Swan is a typical old cottage style building which has has been tastefully modernised to a very high standard, without losing any of its charm, as reflected in the retention of a cosy log burning fire in the pub area. The main restaurant however, is designed on slicker, brighter moremodern lines but cleverly maintains the building’s character with the inclusion of a very modern attractive wall mounted coal effect fire. Very well thought out and fits in perfectly.The ambience in the restaurant was definitely enhanced by the incredibly high standard of the quality, presentation and variety of food on offer, and within minutes of being seated, we could sense that all fellow diners were making very favourable comments on the cuisine, and before long, this hitherto band of strangers were happily (but socially distanced) chatting away across the tables on the merits of each dish as they tucked in!My wife had baked Camembert to start, whilst I enjoyed one of the best home made chicken liver pâtés I have ever tasted, (so good in fact, that I cajoled the chef into a portion to take home with me the following morning). Mains were beautifully presented sea bass fillets with a decadent creamy prawn sauce, whilst I enjoyed haggis stuffed chicken breast with an equally decadent whisky cream sauce, all accompanied by beautifully cooked fresh vegetables and delicious home made chips.I have to blame the other diners for convincing us both that we could manage a dessert each, despite us overeating on the first plates, but we succumbed to a creme brûlée and an individual lemon cheesecake both home made and equally delicious, to leave us greedily overstuffed!Room was spotlessly clean and comfortable, and the whole experience was of an incredibly high ?????????? standard.Our one night stay was rounded off with a generous fresh breakfast the following morning.This place is one of the best, go out of your way to visit, you will not be disappointed.

stumbled accrossthe black swan afterlooking for a place to stay on our long journey to the most westerly point in scotland first time away since covid so concerns were high. However from the time Iphoned to bookto the time we arrive nothing was to much for Steve and Jackiecleanliness was topnotchroom was lovely and steves cooking first class with a great menuwefelt at home and safe here and local characters are great even made some new fishing buddiesthanks againsee you next June if not before martine and graeme

Had a great weekend at the Black Swan.Made very welcome by Steve and Jackie. Rooms were lovely and food was out of this world. Already booked to go back

What can we say we keep coming back! Jacky, Steve and the team are always so welcoming and can’t do enough for you. The room was immaculate as always with a very comfortable bed. They have worked hard to put COVID-19 measures in place. The food as always was lovely with a very good choice for evening meal and an excellent breakfast, Steve makes the best poached eggs ever! We can’t wait to return.

Really loved this little gem. Thought it sounded nice from reviews so booked fo a night on the way up to Scotland. Room was spotless and comfortable. Pub was cosy, food was excellent and the hosts were very freindly. Definitely stop again. Put the number in my contact list.

Perfect for travellers ample parking, spacious rooms,excellent hosts, good range of beers on tap, fine dining, chatty locals, social distancing respected, biker and cyclist friendly, super clean and above all quiet love the place

Brilliant, fabulous thank you

We had a 3 night stay and it was absolutely perfect, very comfortable rooms excellent breakfast and the evening meals we're to diefor. Very friendlyand attentive staff we stayed here before and we shall definitely stay again.

Plus points. Clean, comfortable accommodation. Friendly staff. Excellent food and drink. Good location.Minus points. Road noise. A bit on the pricey side for what it was.

This is the third time we have stayed at The BLACK SWAN which is midway between home and The Moray Firth. Once again we were not disappointed. The welcome, accommodation and food are well worth the cost. There is no doubt that we will stop here on our next journey to and fro to Bonnie Scotland.

Had a fab stay at The Black SwanSuch a beautiful , well presented place , very clean and everyone seemed friendly .The food and service were amazing .. we shall definitely return . Thank you for making our stay enjoyable .

Excellent hosts , excellent food , well worth a try . We will go back for more . 10/10 for all ????

Second time at the Black Swan.Great food, lovely accommodation friendly staff and locals.Jacky and Steve are lovely people. Nothing too much trouble. She invited my daughter, who lives local, to join me for breakfast each morning so I wasn't on my own in the dining room.Thank you. I'll be back.Janet

comfortable, spacious rooms and wonderful food. Staff really welcoming. A great place to break the journey to Scotland from SE England.

Stayed one night on route to Scotland. Our second visit. Warm welcome. Comfortable clean rooms. Superb cuisine. Very nice experience all round.

Hosts Jacky & Steve provide a great welcome, delicious food, comfortable accommodation & efficient management. We will be back!

We stayed for 3 nights. I can not fault anything. The welcome was warm and friendly. All staff, especially the 2 young ladies that served evening meal. The food was delicious. This is just a gem of a place to stay.

The food was excellent, very well presented and tasted amazing.The staff were very friendly and welcoming, they would go out of their way to help you and would always have a chat with you no matter how busy they were.The pub was very cosy and relaxing, had a lovely atmosphere.Our room for the night was very clean, had everything you would need and the bed was very comfortable.I would definitely return for another stay and definitely recommend the meals.

Fantastic break, location for the Lakes very good, accommodation spot on, breakfast and evening meal excellent, can not recommend Steve, Jacky and their Team enough, Thank You.......

We had a great time there everyone was very friendly and helpful the food was excellent aii together a great experienceWould happily recommend you to any oneThanks for a great timeBill Turner

We had a great three night stay at the Black Swan, the rooms were comfortable and the hosts were incredibly helpful and friendly. The breakfasts were superb and generous, as was dinner one evening. It's a good place to be based for walks and my husband loved the fishing on the river, about 10 minutes walk away.

First class in every respect I can highly recommend Black Swan.If you stay you will be very happy you chose this friendly service hotel withSuperb foo

Staff were so friendly and helpful to my Mother and I during our stay.My Mothers mobility isn't great and the staff could not have been more accommodating.The rooms were spotless and immaculately presented.The food in the restaurant was brilliant.Will definitely be recommending the Black Swan to my friends.

A friendly hotel with personal service, excellent food and good value for money. Will certainly visit again.

I recommend this place to one and all. During such difficult times, The Black Swan was clean and safe, all the staff were friendly, but not in your face. The food was excellent, but don't tell the chef. Its in a lovely quiet place, the rooms were clean and comfortable.A big thank you also to Bob, who works in the kitchen, but helped us squire 2 new tyres for our car, on a Sunday. Everyone was very helpful. Will definitely be going back again.Andrew and Sandra

We stayed here for 1 night on our way back south from a holiday in Scotland. We were met with a warm welcome. Our room was large and comfortable with 2 arm chairs. It had all the facilities we needed. We were disappointed that the en suite didn't have a shower, just a bath but that was our fault as we hadn't checked. The Inn is well maintained with seperate reception/lounge, restaurant and bar areas. The bar was a very pleasant place to relax with drink.We ate dinner in the restaurant and it was delicious with large portions. Breakfast was also good.All the staff we met were friendly and helpful.The Inn is set in a nice and quiet location not too far from the main route through the area, i.e. A66. It is about a 10 minute drive from Penrith town.We recommend this Inn.

Another great stay at The Black Swan. Jacky and Stephen are excellent hosts.The very tasty food is always prepared fresh and arrives beautifully presented and always piping hot.

A country inn with very friendly owners and locals, first impressions were excellent and proved to be correct every thing was well done and the food, was top class, we will return.

A really good weekend away for my wife's birthday lovely hotel clean and well decorated with a nice homely atmosphere.The owners were very friendly and helpful and the food was excellent and good sized portions.

Great food, immaculately clean and comfortable room, attentive service.

Delighted to find that Covid problems have not caused a lowering of the quality of the food or hospitality. Our special treat!

We had a lovely stay at the Black Swan. Great food, they make meals in London look like snacks!A really friendly welcome and great facilities. We would highly recommend staying at the Black Swan.We’d like to thank everyone at the Black Swan for a great stay.David

Another great stay in these strange times. Up to date measures explained on arrival and were clear.We had friends visit for dinner and this was no problem.

WOW. Stunning place, stunning food, couldn’t have asked for anything more for our much needed escape from the real world. Amazing hosts that couldn’t do enough for us and already looking forward to planning our next trip back there. Thank you

From the warm welcome from Jackie and Steve to the comfortable and clean rooms and the fantastic food, we had a great couple of days at the Black Swan.In these strange times customer safety was paramount but without impacting the quality of the stay.Would highly recommend and we hope be able to go back soon.

On behalf of the four of us who travelled up from North Wales on our motorcycles I would like to thank Jackie ,Steve and stafffor looking after us. We used The Black Swan as a base for 2 nights as we toured the lake district and what a good choice it was, the rooms were spotless, the beds were comfy and the food was fantastic.I would recommend this place to anyone,Thanks again from me and the boys, we will return in the future.RegardsArfon.

We stayed here en route for Scotland and ate here as well. Steve and Jacky are very welcoming and friendly and have clearly worked hard to make the pub a safe environment in the current situation. Everywhere was immaculate, my husband loved the local beer and the evening meal was well cooked, albeit we found the portions very generous! A good base for both the Eden Valley and the Lake District. Recommended.

Really lovely pub, restaurant and hotel. Well worth a visit for excellent food drinks and friendly service.

My husband and I loved the warmth shown by Jacky and Steve and the energy put in by both. Our room was beautiful and the bed comfy. We couldn't fault the cleanliness especially during this period of the country. The food was outstanding, so much so I had to take a doggy bag home for my journey. A really lovely pub with a warm village atmosphere. Looking forward to returning. Thank you all

Food was good and plentiful, local beer excellent and room comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. Good location about 1 km north of A66, and 10 km east of M6 junction. Would stay there again.

Our stay was excellent.Everything was extremely clean and fresh. You felt very safe in these extraordinary times.Breakfast and evening meal both very good.

We only stayed one night on our way to scotland.Great hosts,lovely pub,great food.Definetly would stay again,highly recmmended.

A thorough but unobtrusive approach to Covid safety, welcoming traditional Inn with comfortable accommodation. Food quality & quantity first class. We will return!

A beautiful small hotel with outstanding service and food. Steve and Jackie are wonderful hosts.

Happy relaxed atmosphere,great room, outstanding food,and well worth a return visit

A gem of a lakeland pub set in a peaceful village, Run by an extremely hard working friendly couple,the place is immaculate and serves very good food,Could certainly recommend.

We found the hosts very inviting. The bar and food were first class and the room warm and cosy. What more could you want on the way to Scotland we would come back

Everything was excellent and the staff and locals all friendly nice place for overnight or if your staying for site seeing a few days, definitely will go back.

We were one of the first , if not the first, to stay in the Black Swan after lock down restrictionswere lifted . My wife has Parkinson's and Steve was very helpful in answering my queries on the telephone prior and during the booking process. When we were thereSteve and Jackie were most helpful and attendant to our needs .Our family visited us in while we were there and they too were made most welcome .All in all a very enjoyable break in greataccommodation and excellent food. If we were to be in this area again we would definitely stay in the BLack Swan.

What a lovely place, in a nice spot. Jackie and Steve (the owners) were very nice and friendly, as were all the locals. Nice clean rooms, lovely bar area (with a real open fire), food was lovely. There is a lovely walk along a river only 5 minute walk away. Would definitely stay here again, five out of five!!!!

An excellent stay friendly host and beautiful food.Would recommend it.

This was our first visit to the Black Swan and we are already planning a return visit. Jackie and Steve were wonderful.If you have a fancy for staying here you will receive a genuine warm welcome. Our room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. And take heed, arrive hungry if you want to do the delicious food justice!

Stayed one night visiting our daughter. Room spacious, clean and comfortable. Food exceptional. Landlord and Landlady very pleasant. Even the locals in the bar made us welcome. Will definitely be returning if the coronovirus abates.

This is the third time that we have stayed here. Steve and Jackie are very friendly. The breakfast is excellent. We didn't have an evening meal this time, as we had had Sunday lunch at our daughter'sbut we have thoroughly enjoyed meals on our previous visits. The bar has a very good atmosphere.

Nice Room. Good breakfast and fantastic hosts.One little point to bear in mind the room we had was bath only.

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was perfectly adequate, clean and comfortable. The food was really nice. There was a real log fire in the bar and the seating was comfy. If you want a peaceful, quiet, restful night; stay here

We went for our Wedding anniversary and the stay was amazing. Room was lovely and bed comfortable, atmosphere and the bar were great and then the food. What can I say the food was absolutely out of this world, some of the best food i have ever eaten.

We have stayed at the Black Swan many times and have always enjoyed a friendly welcome, good food and a comfortable room. We will be there again.

Brilliant two days mine hosts were great. Definitely stop again it’s near to our Sons house ..

The Title says it all! A lovely couple of nights spent at this delightful place. Great food and so relaxing.Thank you.

The Black Swan is a warm and welcoming pub. Steve and Jackie who own the place are very friendly hosts providing comfortable rooms and excellent food. An open fire and friendly locals warm the bar. It is only a short drive from Penrith and the northern lakes area and is a great place from which to explore the area.

This place never lets me down, spotlessly clean, great service and outstanding food.

As always a great stay.This visit I had lamb shank and my wife had the beef Bourgogne, both plates were piping hot and tasted wonderful. Never disappointed. Greta hosts.

Travelled down from Scotland and fancied traditional English country pub as stop off. Food was fantastic and the accommodation was friendly and warm.

I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Originally booked as a couple , family committments changed,but the staff took this in their stride; so friendly and welcoming. Everything was so clean and lots of little touches that meant a lot. The room was great,the food fantastic,the area,well placed to base yourself for visiting the lakes and surrounding sites. I wish I had had longer!

Third time staying and as always friendly, clean rooms, great food.Will not look elsewhere and have recommended to friends.

A Brilliant New Year Party enjoyed by all in our family.Thank you Jacky & Steve.

We enjoyed staying at the Black Swan very much. Staff were friendly and approachable. The room was small but had everything we needed. The food was good home cooked food, and the breakfast was the best we had in a while. Overall I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

There are insufficient superlatives to describe the levels of comfort,service and enjoyment of my stay at the Black Swann Inn .... suffice it to say I just can’t wait to go back again ... the food is to die for !

We have stayed here on at least 4 occasions on our way up to Scotland and wouldn’t stay anywhere else when breaking our journey up.A great family run concern, all of whom are friendly and make us feel very welcome.Food is superb.

Our third stay here and it was just as good as our first. Lovely clean rooms, fantastic food and friendly staff. Looking forward to visit number 4.

This has become an annual visit for the cousins. As usual all enjoyed the stay with warm comfortable bedrooms, great food and attentive service. We are happy to see Jackie on front of house and also aware there is a lot of work going on behind the scene.The family are already looking forward to next year’s visit.

If you want a great winter break but are on a strict diet and dont like cosy bars and good rooms ,do not go to the black swan!Otherwise do not bother to look any further,its a real hostelry in the old sense

I stayed at the Black swan for one night. And I was I could have stayed longer. Food was excellent. Rooms spotless. And the staff were so friendly and helpful. Such a warm cost atmosphere. Love it and will definitely return. Thank you

Excellent accommodation, food and service. Fantastic value for money.

Extremely warm welcome. Lovely comfortable bed and excellent food

Our second visit to the Black Swan was as enjoyable as our first.A comfortable, friendly hotel with good food we consider it a real find and will definitely return the next time we book ourselves a spa day at Center Parcs which is close by and the reason we were in the area.

Very friendly, lovely room, great breakfast, nice meals, charming pub and great surroundings.

Great hosts, room and superb food.Such wonderful value for money.

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. I was travelling with a friend and stopped off here on the way back home to Scotland. I only wish I had booked for a couple of nights now as this is one of the best places I have stayed. It is clean, the staff are fantastic & the food is amazing. Hats off to the chef & the barman who made our stay all the more enjoyable. The only thing I could comment on was upon arrival we had been hoping for lunch but were told they don’t do lunches in the winter months. I can completely understand this due to quieter conditions but maybe lunch advertising should be omitted during this time eg room info & other road signs, internet etc. A small thing though & ended up enjoying a lovely lunch just a short distance away. Thank you for a lovely stay

Warm,clean and comfortable.Good food,generous portions and reasonably pricedFriendly helpful staff,will return

We have just stayed at the back swan in Penrith i would recommend this fabulous inn to everyone the roon are spotless and well decorated thefood and hospitality was outstanding we had a brilliant time.

Very hospitable reception, it’s a proper English pub.

a MUST place to stay

Very comfortable accommodation in country pub.The room was warm and comfortable and everyone was very friendly. The restaurant was excellent and location superb.

Loved everything about our stay at the Black Swan, owners, staff, locals all made us feel welcome, just what we needed to destress and re-charge our batteries, well worth a visit, we will return

Hi Guys,Thanks again for the fantastic hospitality and great food.

Lovely pub, the food was marvelous. Huge Sunday roast and even bigger breakfast. The staff were great and helped get our boarding passes printer following a demand from RUINAIR that we had to provide them with paper boarding passes despite having downloaded then to the wallet in their app !The rooms are small but beautifully formed with everything you need. Great atmosphere in the pub with friendly people. Highly recommended.

Couldn't fault it,very relaxing stay,will book again.

Good friendly pub. Staff are very helpful, the food is good, and the accomodation is comfortable

A really good stopover either north / south or vice versa. Accommodation immaculate and food excellent.

Had the pleasure of staying at The Black Swan Culgaith again recently. Comfortable, welcoming and good food as always. Look forward to our next visit.

Extremely comfortable and welcoming hotel. The meals were very and reasonable priced. We had a great weekend.

A real joy.Very clean, good beers, brilliant food and staff really friendly.

Thank you for the perfect R and R.Steve and Jacqui are the most exceptional hosts.Wonderful accommodation, food, and ambience.

Excellent accomodation food etc would recommend.

Very friendly hosts and staff. Good food in the restaurant and a quality breakfast. Would certainly look to stay again when back in the area.

From the moment we arrived we were looked after.It felt more like visiting family and we were made to feel welcome.Our roomwith en suite was nice and clean and homely.Very comfortable bed and a delicious full English breakfast the following morning. Thank you so much for adding to our stay in your beautiful hotel.

This was our third visit to the Black Swan and it never disappoints.Steve and Jacky are the perfect hosts and the standard of food is extremely high.Lovely area for walking, and the Settle to Carlisle railway.We will certainly be back and would thoroughly recommend Room 1!

This is a nice easy relaxed hotel with good food and very generous portions.The front of house staff are exceptionally welcoming and the rooms comfortable.Nothing is pretentious and even the locals in the crowded bar are the genuine article. Maybe the stairs for the geriatrics or the impaired walking might be a problem

5 stars all the way especially the "full monty" breakfast.

Great place to stay, it’s well run and the staff are all very friendly. The food is lovely with very generous portions.

The Black Swan is is really lovely wam, friendly and comfortable place to stay. They do great breakfasts and food too. Couldn’t ask for better.

Very warm welcome.arrived early and they offered to clean our room first there was a great rapore with the owners,the rooms are clean with good selection of toiletries and tea coffee and biscuits,the evening meal there is a good choice and plenty of it as t is the breakfast

We had a lovely. time, thanks very much to Jackie and Steve for making all 11 of us feel so welcome..We are a group of O.A.Ps all at university together over 50 years ago and meet up every couple of years from all parts of the globe .We all agreed that we had never been looked after better, excellent food, comfortable rooms and lovely surroundings .. Thanks to all the staff..Dorothy and Tony.

Great staff, very comfortable room and excellent breakfast. A perfect pit stop on the way back to London in a beautiful setting. Thanks all!

Friendly and helpful staff lovely food wide selection would stay again

Comfortable and warm after long and arduous journey from Suffolk. Delicious food, warm welcome made life much improved. Thanks

I am a seasoned traveler and I have stayed at thousands of hotels all around the world. We booked this as a last minute stop over from Cambridge to Perth we had an amazing warm welcome with excellent food and drink during our entire stay and we could not fault the location & excellent facilities which included large television and adequate parking. I highly recommend the Black Swan and we plan to return for a much longer stay as soon as possible. Simply Wonderful staff and location.

Lovely room and food

Very friendly staff, great atmosphere excellent rooms and great food what more could you ask for.

We stayed for bed and breakfast when travelling from Cairnryan to friends in Yorkshire. A super relaxing stay and excellent food, both at breakfast and for the evening meal we ordered after arrival. The staff were very friendly, the craic was great and the bedroom very comfortable and well equipped. We could find no fault with our stay here - and we will be back!

My friend and I had a one night stay at the Black Swan and discovered an amazing family run hotel.Jackie and Steve were very welcoming and helpful. My room was taste fully decorated, spacious and very clean. Our evening meal was beautifully presented and delicious. The cooked breakfast was equally as good!All of the staff are happy and helpful. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending the Black Swan to my friends and family. Looking forward to a return visit hopefully soon.

As usual food amazing, bedroom gorgeous and Steve and Jacqui always make us so welcome

We sadly only had one night here on our way back from Inverness. Clean comfortable room. Great selection of ales andexcellent food & staff.Just what we needed thank you.

Lovelyplaceto stay will be back

The black swan is fabulous. The hosts and staff very friendly and accommadating. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The sunday roast was amazing, the breakfasts were beautiful. All staff were approachable. Easy access to the lakes. Any request was met with immediately. Would definately recommend both accommadation and food. Would certainly stay here again. Lovely and homely .

The bed was the best bed and the food was really good.

My husband and I spent one night at the Black Swan recently.It’s location is great for travelling around the Lake District.The staff were friendly.The whole place was very clean and comfortable.We had a lovely room with a very comfy bed and in the morning had a very satisfying breakfast.Would definitely recommend.

Welcoming staff, comfortable beds, great breakfast and just off the A66, in a wonderful village. Breakfast was cooked to order and delivered to table within minutes.The location of the hotel was just off the A66 and absolutely perfect for us to continue our journey to Scotland fully refreshed the following day

Lovely room, great food and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.

Fabulous place. Highly recommended.

Our second visit! Congratulations to Jackie, Steve, Val and other staff for the excellent standard you provide. A welcoming atmosphere, wonderful food and beautiful decor make this our favourite hotel.

Lovely room. Beautifully decorated. The owners were friendly and professional. We ate dinner on the evening that we arrived. The food was exceptional. Great menu. Well stocked bar. Excellent breakfast.

Enjoyed our stay - friendly welcome, helpful staff and lovely food!

Just returned from a two night break. The room was to a very high standard, food excellent (ate both evenings as it was so good) and the staff very friendly and helpful

Lovely stay in a beautiful pub. Delicious food, bedroom perfect, hosts could not be more helpful.

This is our third long weekend at the Black Swan, and each one has been better than the last (and the first stay was great). Thanks to Steve, Jacky, and staff for yet another memorable visit. You always make us feel like part of the family.

The Black swan was in a lovely location and was easy to find.The whole establishment was furnished and decorated to a good standard.We received a good welcome upon arrival.The food was very good both in the evening and at breakfast.The room was comfortable although a little cramped in the shower room.sadly reception on the T.V was very poor and not usable.Satellite would be a good upgrade. Overall we enjoyed our stay.

Visiting family in the area we booked in The Black Swan and were very impressed with both the accommodation and the food (which was excellent). Staff are very friendly too. Looking forward to a return visit.

Booked this as a surprise for my husband birthdays. I am coeliac when I rang up they could do me most of the things on the menu gluten free. The food was superb and an excellent price too for the quality and portion size. The room was wonderful, bed was so comfortable. We will be back even if it just for food. It is worth a 2 hour drive. Family owned so you got that homely feel.

Excellent, friendly efficient staff made us feel welcome, and valued as guests. Our evening meal and breakfast were both very good in comfortable surroundings. Thank you, and we hope to visit again, and will recommend the Black Swan to friends.

Dinner an breakfast were excellent. Room nice but too small, and the bathroom was very very small. Very clean.

We had a lovely stay at The Black Swan very friendly and the service and food very good.Looking forward to coming back in the near future.

Our stay there was brilliant.Lovely Room, lovely food,Thank you Steve, and thanks to Jackie,especially for looking after us.We will certainly be back.Anne & John Swift

My partner and I stayed at the Black Swan for 2 nights from 20th to 22nd July. We had a great time in the company of Steve and Jackie (hosts) and the friendly locals. The rooms were spotless and very comfortable. The food was excellent and the service was spot on. Steve, Jackie and all of the staff were great and nothing was too much trouble for them.We will definitely be returning to The Black Swan again.Cheers everybody Dave and Alison.

We spent 2 nights at the Black Swan in a large bedroom with very good facilities and a high standard of decor in a light and bright room facing the fields at the rear of the Inn. The food both in the evening and for breakfast was of a very good standard in terms of quality and presentation. The bar area was well presented and drinks prices were very reasonable. Parking is available at the front of and rear of the Inn.

We stayed for a couple of nights from July 2nd to 4th. I can honestly say I can't remember a more enjoyable stay in a long (!!) lifetime. Steve, Jacky and Ben were wonderful hosts, always found time for a chat and a laugh. The Inn is superb in every way, cleanliness, service quality, local knowledge, etc. The food in particular justifies special mention, both breakfast and dinner, and all four meals we ate there were superb, showing imagination and skill, using high quality produce.Full marks and heartily recommended.Peter and Janet

We were both very impressed with our stay here. We enjoyed the beer garden and a walk round about the hotel before a lovely meal at night. The lady was very friendly and accommodating. Good facilities. Could not fault it at all, very good

Nice hotel a bit out of the way from everything.Rooms quite nice, bathrooms need updating but are very clean.Breakfast packed lunches made as we needed to leave very early, owners tried to be very helpful with mine as I am vegan however; there was not much available but they were very keen to learn more about veganism so I think this will definitely improve.Owners very friendly and accommodating.

Very enjoyable stay at the black swan. Room was a very high standard, vey comfortable Food amazing. All staff werevery friendly and helpful. Will definitely be returning and would recommend the Bkack Swan to friends .

We had eaten at the Black Swan Inn before , staff very friendly, nothing to much trouble.We stayed in room no 6 which was very clean and quiet, albeit a little on the small size. The price for this room was very competivie, with a very good choice of breakfast menue.Restaurant was very well appointed ,we would certainly consider staying here again.

Excellent stay lovely hotel, pub and friendly people will definitely come again!

We found the hosts most welcoming and friendly,foodExcellent, as was the accommodation

Spacious, pleasant room.Welcoming and friendly staff.Excellent evening meal. Would certainly stay again.

My stay at the Black Swan was perfect from arrival to departure.Nothing was too much trouble and the food was excellent.Thankyou for the late breakfast it was much appreciated.If you are looking for accomodation in the Penrith area book the Black Swan you will not be disappointed.Thankyou Steve and Jacky.

Made very welcome. Friendly staff. The food is very good will be back.

When this angler, who lives in Cornwall, is prepared to join the Appleby Anglers Association, it says a lot about the quality of fishing still to be had on the River Eden.Oh but what a joy it is to arrive at the Black Swan knowing you will be made welcome and afforded every comfort during your stay and are able to fish four miles of the river at Culgaith for free.With very comfy beds and cosy bedrooms one can relax at the end of the day , take a drink in the bar or enjoy one of Steven’s satisfying dinners. His Breakfasts too set you up for the day ahead whether you are off fishing or having to set of home.With The Black Swan so well placed for the traveling angler wanting to find Salmon ‘up north’ or trout in Cumbria, this is my Home from Home stopover. I highly recommend it. Jackie, Steven and family will make you most welcome!

We booked this as a stopover on the way back from Scotland and to be able to have dinner with a friend who lives locally.The room was spotlessly clean and had everything that we needed and more.The family and other staff were all friendly and helpful.We had a super meal in the lovely restaurant.Very quiet location for a good nights sleep and the breakfast choice was good and beautifully cooked. We definitely recommend the Black Swan and will be back for another stay when in the area.Thanks to all concerned.

Comfortable room. Delightful staff. Excellent food. Enjoyed the Epic beer.A most enjoyable couple of days.Thank you

First time visit, but really enjoyed the stay. Friendly welcome, excellent meals and comfortable rooms. Will certainly visit again and would highly recommend.

Really good food.Owners and staff wonderful.Good comfortable lounge area.Very clean bedroom but perhaps needing a bit of updating.

The hosts were very friendly, the room really comfortable and the food superb.Nothing was too much trouble, highly recommended.

Lovely friendly Staff, superb food, service and accommodation- wish we could have stayedlonger!

A lovely place to stay.Excellent accommodation. Clean and comfortable-Lovely friendly staff -- great selection of food all freshley prepared..When the locals come inthe evening there is always a warm friendly atmosphere..We will certainly be back

We have stayed at the Black Swan many times over a number of years and we have always found it to be an excellent place for a break.It is clean and comfortable, and the staff are friendly and welcoming. The food is good as is the beer. Highly recommended.

Stopped overnight at this friendly, welcoming Inn with comfortable room, excellent food, reasonable wines and well kept beer.Will happily stay there for break next time.

A lovely country Inn in Culgaith. Really good sized room with very comfortable bed & pillows. Family run & they couldn't have been nicer. Food is absolutely excellent you'll definitely not be disappointed. Good selection of ales too

Waren in de middag op zoek naar overnachting adres en via Booking hier terecht gekomen. Geweldig ontvangst en goede kamer. Gezellige bar met locals en toeristen. Prima restaurant voor redelijke prijzen, good adres, will be back.

Excellent stay, lovely staff/food/rooms.could not have got anywhere better,considered staying on another night but fully booked and we can understand why,Thank you

Lovely hotel with top rated restaurant at reasonable

What a great wee pub.Friendly, caring, prepared to go the extra mile - good food and comfortable room - what more could you ask for.

Really enjoyable stay, friendly people, lovely food and good rooms.

Great food and beer. Evening meal exceptional. Staff could have been more pleasant.