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About this property
This traditional 17th-century Cumbrian inn is set in the Eden Valley, between the old market towns of Appleby and Penrith. It has a cosy 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 speciality 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Annette
United Kingdom
“Amazing food with an extensive GF selection. Atmospheric bar with quiet or bubbly areas. Excellent staff” - Keith
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was good. Good choice and good quality. Room was small but clean and had everything required. Ate 8n the restaurant in the evening and food was exceptional!” - Anthony
United Kingdom
“Clean cosy comfortable Friendly We were all astonished at how good the food was ,the service and the welcome. Will hope to go back one day.” - Elaine
United Kingdom
“Lovely hosts and great service.Good food in the evening with lots of nicely prepared vegetables .Breakfast freshly cooked to your request. The bar was busy with local people who included us in conversation . Beer well kept!” - Sian
Spain
“Comfortable room in attractive old inn overlooking the Pennines. Friendly service from hosts in this popular local pub. Great cooked breakfast and decent evening meal in the restaurant. Good value for money. Perfect stopover on way north.” - Caroline
United Kingdom
“Friendly welcome from Jacky. Room very attractive and everything well designed. Steve a master chef!” - Helen
United Kingdom
“Dinner and breakfast were very good, freshly cooked and lots of choice available” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“Good location for us, room comfortable, staff helpful and friendly, good cooked breakfast.” - Anna
United Kingdom
“Welcoming staff and a lovely breakfast. Good sized family room and we had everything we needed.” - Wayne
United Kingdom
“Lovely pub with real character and an exceptionally nice couple running it.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineInternational
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.



