The Black Swan - Ravenstonedale

AA Pub Of The Year award-winning inn in the Eden Valley

Award-Winning Dining

The Black Swan holds the AA Pub Of The Year - England award and the Good Hotel Guide Cesar Award for its food. Guests dine in either of two restaurants or the bar, with menus built from local produce. Breakfast is provided each morning, and the bar offers a selection of real cask ales alongside wine and champagne.

Accommodations & Unique Stays

Rooms at the Black Swan Ravenstonedale are furnished with traditional wooden pieces and some retain open fireplaces. The hotel also offers glamping yurts by the river for a back-to-nature experience with luxuries. Family rooms are available, and all rooms include a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

Dog-Friendly Policies

The Black Swan at Ravenstonedale allows dogs in common areas and provides pet-specific amenities such as towels, treats, and a complimentary sausage for dogs at breakfast. Rooms are set up with dog bowls and bedding to ensure comfort. The hotel's riverside garden and nearby walking trails make it a practical choice for guests traveling with pets.

Location & Local Activities

Set in the Eden Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Black Swan Kirkby Stephen is a 15-minute drive from the Yorkshire Dales National Park and less than 30 miles from Lake Windermere. The hotel has a riverside garden where red squirrels are frequently seen roaming. On-site leisure includes a children's playground, golf course, billiards, darts, and table tennis.

Guest Services & Accessibility

The Black Swan provides facilities for disabled guests, including accessible parking and a downstairs accessible en-suite room. Luggage storage, packed lunches, and private check-in/check-out are available. The hotel also offers board games, a snack bar, and special diet menus upon request.

• Awards: AA Pub Of The Year - England & Good Hotel Guide Cesar Award
• Dining: Two restaurants and bar with locally sourced menus
• Rooms: Traditional rooms, family rooms, and glamping yurts by the river
• Pet Policy: Dogs welcome in common areas with complimentary breakfast sausage
• Location: Eden Valley AONB, 15 min from Yorkshire Dales, 30 min from Lake District
• Activities: On-site golf, billiards, darts, playground, and walking trails
• Accessibility: Disabled-friendly rooms and parking available