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 Black Swan

Black Swan, Culgaith Penrith, Penrith, ca10 1qw, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 533 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.3
Wonderful
533 reviews

Dinner was terrific, soup, starter and entree were excellent

Schuyler United States of America

Food very good and very clean and landlady very helpful x

Derek United Kingdom

Lovely place, amazing food, great beer and lovely room.

Mike United States of America

excellent freshly cooked breakfast and evening meal

David United Kingdom

Such a quaint and beautifully located place to stay Family run and simply delightful - one of those gems to find

Leslie United Kingdom

Staff were friendly and owners very welcoming. Food was delicious and well presented. Room was clean and tidy

Donna United Kingdom

The pub and restaurant are amazing, dinner and breakfast are of 5 star quality. Workers are extremely helpful and friendly and the pub has amazing beers and wines. Loved it!

Pilar Germany

Lovely location and accommodation, just right for our stop over. The staff were friendly and really helpful. Both dinner and breakfast were really good. I would recommend the Black Swan to everyone.

Anonymous United Kingdom

Great atmosphere, welcoming staff with great sense of humor. Fantastic location for those who enjoy driving.

Anonymous Belgium

what a lovely quaint place this is ultra clean and very welcoming hosts

Stephen United Kingdom
9.3
Wonderful
533 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Dinner was terrific, soup, starter and entree were excellent”
    Schuyler Schuyler United States of America United States of America
  • “Food very good and very clean and landlady very helpful x”
    Derek Derek United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely place, amazing food, great beer and lovely room.”
    Mike Mike United States of America United States of America
  • “excellent freshly cooked breakfast and evening meal”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Such a quaint and beautifully located place to stay Family run and simply delightful - one of those gems to find”
    Leslie Leslie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff were friendly and owners very welcoming. Food was delicious and well presented. Room was clean and tidy”
    Donna Donna United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The pub and restaurant are amazing, dinner and breakfast are of 5 star quality. Workers are extremely helpful and friendly and the pub has amazing beers and wines. Loved it!”
    Pilar Pilar Germany Germany
  • “Lovely location and accommodation, just right for our stop over. The staff were friendly and really helpful. Both dinner and breakfast were really good. I would recommend the Black Swan to everyone.”
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great atmosphere, welcoming staff with great sense of humor. Fantastic location for those who enjoy driving.”
    Belgium Belgium
  • “what a lovely quaint place this is ultra clean and very welcoming hosts”
    Stephen Stephen United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.8
  • Facilities9.2
  • Cleanliness9.6
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money9.2
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi8.4

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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 miles 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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Black Swan has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 12, 2011

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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 (9.2)

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

9.3
Wonderful · 533 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.8
  • Facilities9.2
  • Cleanliness9.6
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money9.2
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi8.4

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  • Schuyler
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Dinner was terrific, soup, starter and entree were excellent”
  • Derek
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Food very good and very clean and landlady very helpful x”
  • Mike
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Lovely place, amazing food, great beer and lovely room.”
  • David
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “excellent freshly cooked breakfast and evening meal”
  • Leslie
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Such a quaint and beautifully located place to stay Family run and simply delightful - one of those gems to find”
  • Donna
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Staff were friendly and owners very welcoming. Food was delicious and well presented. Room was clean and tidy”
  • Pilar
    GermanyGermany
    “The pub and restaurant are amazing, dinner and breakfast are of 5 star quality. Workers are extremely helpful and friendly and the pub has amazing beers and wines. Loved it!”
  • A
    Anonymous
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Lovely location and accommodation, just right for our stop over. The staff were friendly and really helpful. Both dinner and breakfast were really good. I would recommend the Black Swan to everyone.”
  • A
    Anonymous
    BelgiumBelgium
    “Great atmosphere, welcoming staff with great sense of humor. Fantastic location for those who enjoy driving.”
  • Stephen
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “what a lovely quaint place this is ultra clean and very welcoming hosts”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi do you have somewhere secure that I could park 1 motorcycle overnight?
    yes, we have a secure car park to the rear of the pub, kind regards Stephen
    Answered on May 13, 2021
  • I am disabled, need a room wheelchair accessable double beds private shower - toilet etc can you help - one night aug 26-27 many thanks
    I'm sorry we are unable to accommodate you, kind regards Stephen
    Answered on July 3, 2021
  • Do you have ground floor rooms please Thank you
    First floor rooms only With two small flight of stairs
    Answered on October 13, 2020
  • Hi do you take a couple on a motorcycle as we’d like to do a bit of touring and stay for a couple of nights thank you
    Yes we have secure parking to the rear of the pub and would certainly welcome you , Kind regards Stephen
    Answered on February 20, 2022
  • Hi would our two bikes on our tow bar be safe overnight please thank you
    Absolutely, we have secure parking to the rear and one of the lowest crime rate areas Kind regards Stephen
    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on September 25, 2021

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Whinfell Forest
    2.4 miles
  • Brougham Castle
    4.7 miles
  • Askham Hall
    6.7 miles
  • Appleby Golf Club
    8.5 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River River Eden
    1 miles
  • Lake Ullswater
    9 miles
Closest Airports
  • Newcastle International Airport
    44.4 miles
  • Durham Tees Valley Airport
    48.3 miles
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: International

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Black Swan

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Horseback riding Off-site
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Darts
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Secure parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Suit press
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives
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Check-in

2:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Check-out

7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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prepayment

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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 by request
£10 per stay

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club Black Swan accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

FAQs about Black Swan

  • Check-in at Black Swan is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The prices at Black Swan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Black Swan has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Black Swan is 5.6 miles from the center of Penrith.

  • Black Swan offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Horseback riding
    • Live music/Performance

  • Guests staying at Black Swan can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Room options at Black Swan include:

    • Double
    • Twin