About this property
Surrounded by picturesque lawns and gardens, The Old Swan was once the famous retreat of Agatha Christie. It offers modern rooms with en suite facilities and on-site car parking. Originally an 18th-century coaching inn, it now features rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities, a TV and trouser press. Some also have a stand-alone bath and views over the garden. The traditional Swan Lounge and Bar offers a selection of beverages and afternoon teas, while the Wedgewood and Library restaurants serve fresh, locally sourced dishes. The Old Swan was home to Agatha Christie during her disappearance in 1926, and has since been used as a film set for the 1979 film, Agatha. Just a short walk from Harrogate town centre, the building is 5 minutes’ walk from the famous Betty’s Tearoom and 15 minutes from Harrogate Railway Station.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bar
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Brian
United Kingdom“We’ve stayed here many times, love the old world feel of the place. Rooms are clean and comfortable without being fancy. Good breakfast, easy parking, close to shops and restaurants. Usually quite cheap. Hotel is quite dated, but in a good way.” - Karen United Kingdom“Perfect stay for 65th birthday will definitely be returning”
- Julie United Kingdom“Friendly staff, clean well decorated, breakfast choice was well cooked hot and plenty of choice, sausages were poor.”
- Discopants2000 United Kingdom“Beautiful location on the edge of Harrogate town centre. Excellent communication with the staff.”
- Olwen United Kingdom“Lovely room, breakfast good and thE location is excellent for what we wanted.”
- Neil United Kingdom“Location with a touch of old fashioned elegance and luxury.”
- Joy United Kingdom“Great location, staff were friendly, especially bar staff, breakfast very very good , small issue with bathroom sink, which was dealt with immediately, would not hesitate to go again 😀”
- Hudson United Kingdom“Period hotel with a good restaurant and a good room. The bar was delightful with high sofas breaking up the space. The restaurant was beautiful and staff excellent. Quirky old fashioned lift.”
- Martin United Kingdom“Location was ideal for all I needed to do. Beautiful and classy hotel set in lovely grounds. Reception was really helpful. Breakfast was very good and varied.”
- Susan United Kingdom“Helpful check-in staff. Spacious bedroom and bathroom with bath and shower as requested. Restaurant staff very efficient, polite and helpful. New menu in dining room was excellent with some innovative recipes and my gluten free requirements...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Wedgewood Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that extra beds/cots can only be accommodated in the Executive Rooms.
Please inform Old Swan Hotel 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.
