About this property

Historic Setting: Black Swan Guest House in Marton offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property features a private entrance and a ground-floor unit, providing a charming and comfortable environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with free toiletries, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and carpeted floors. Additional amenities include TVs, electric kettles, wardrobes, and kitchenettes equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, ovens, and toasters. Exceptional Service: Guests benefit from free WiFi, housekeeping service, and free on-site parking. The property staff and service support receive high ratings for their attentiveness and comfort. Local Attractions: Located 57 km from Humberside Airport, the guest house is near Lincoln University (21 km), Clumber Park (35 km), and Sherwood Forest (41 km). Activities such as fishing and cycling are available nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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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.

  • Free parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Harry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The family who run the guest house are very nice people who run a very clean and comfortable establishment. the breakfast was first class and plentiful. i wanted to visit Lincoln , but ,not stay in the city so the location of this guesthouse was...
  • Gerard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Olde school B&B. Outstanding value with superb host and a clean and comfortable room.
  • Jayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The en suite was slightly dated and shower had little power. There were no local shops for someone who didn’t drive so a bit isolating.
  • Agr66
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Historic building, very friendly owners, excellent service and good location.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean and comfortable. Excellent service and a great breakfast.
  • Janice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was quiet, easy directions. Breakfast was good, husband stated best cooked breakfast he had eaten in a while. Choice of cereals.
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly owners, good breakfast. Ideally placed for what we wanted.
  • Mrs
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spacious stable conversion with extra seating. Dog friendly throughout Short drive to Lincoln, in a quiet location. Really lovely owners who made us feel extremely at home. Wonderful cooked breakfast. Nothing was too much trouble Comfy beds...
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super welcome and staff, lots of nice extras we didn't expect such as tissues, shower cap etc. Outstanding breakfast. A good night's sleep. Easy car parking. We chose here over a travelodge which was the same price but didn't include breakfast....
  • Jason
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was good. It allow me to sleep soundly for the duration of my stay. The breakfast is one of the best I ever have. John is really friendly and accommodating.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Black Swan Guest House

Company review score: 9.7Based on 113 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

John and Judy Patrick and our son Graham assure you of a warm welcome at our home, the Black Swan Guest House in Marton, Lincolnshire. We have been running the guest house since 2003 and really enjoy what we do, looking after our guests and providing the best service.

Property information

Black Swan Guest House is a tastefully re-furbished 18th Century Grade II listed former coaching inn. We are situated in the centre of the small Lincolnshire village of Marton, 5 miles south of the historic market town of Gainsborough and only a 20-minute drive to the beautiful city of Lincoln. There are 6 rooms in the main building on the first floor, and a further 2 rooms on the ground floor in our converted Stable Block. Whether you are travelling on business or with friends and family. We are also pet-friendly and have two cats and a dog ourselves. We offer a delicious cooked breakfast to start your day, using fresh local produce where possible.

Neighbourhood information

Black Swan Guest House sits in the middle of the rural Lincolnshire village Marton, at the junction of the A156 and A1500. The car park and main entrance is to the rear of the property, accessed from the High Street (A156) by turning into The Old Courtyard. Marton is a small village about 5 miles from the old market town of Gainsborough, and 13 miles from the historic city of Lincoln.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Black Swan Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 14 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Black Swan Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.