Black Swan

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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.9

This traditional 17th-century Cumbrian inn is set in the Eden Valley, between the old market towns of Appleby and Penrith. It has a cozy bar with a log fire, and has free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Each room at Black Swan has a carpeted floor and wooden furnishings. Rooms all come with a flat-screen digital TV, and facilities for making tea and coffee. You can enjoy fine wines and local ales in the bar, and hearty meals in the restaurant. Food is locally sourced, and for breakfast there is a full cooked breakfast with specialty Cumbrian sausages. The Black Swan owns fishing rights on a 4.5 mile stretch of the picturesque River Eden, famous for trout and salmon fishing. Guests at the Black Swan can request a pass to enjoy free fishing onsite. A wide range of fishing lakes are also available within a 15-minute drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Bradley
United States United States
“Great out of the way location, local pub and meeting house, this gem is tucked right outside Penrith. We were very late arriving and they were kind enough to make us sandwiches even though the kitchen was closed. So fun to meet some of the locals...”
Garry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were amazing, the food unbelievably good and so much of it for the price. Room and beds were clean, comfortable, quiet and had everything we needed. I will certainly recommend this and will visit again.”
Ellen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A warm welcome, every day it felt like coming home. Nothing was a problem. The food is outstanding. Jacqui and Steve were really friendly as was daughter Amy.”
Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The owners and staff are second to none. The room was lovely and the food delicious. The beer prices were cheaper than home perfect for us.”
Colin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was very good, we also had an evening meal that left us more than satisfied”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very quiet spot but convenient to A66 road. Staff were very friendly. Rooms were spotlessly clean and had tea/ coffee making facilities. Breakfast was excellent.”
Graham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Homely feel, staff so welcoming, great food, great accommodation, easy parking and overall a 5/5 stay”
Lynn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our stay was really nice , we had a lovely welcoming showing us to our room and explaining everything to us. We were given our menus to pre-book our meals which were absolutely delicious. We had an evening meal and breakfast. Our hosts and staff...”
Dona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely staff. Beautiful decor. Wonderful meal. Couldn’t ask for more!”
Malgorzata
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff where so helpful and accommodating we where leaving to do a walk before the breakfast time we in formed the the land lady who was a very nice and friendly soul And she made sure there was a pack up for use as a replacement which was...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    International

Amenities of Black Swan

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
£10 per stay

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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