The Black Swan Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, CA17 4NG

  • 16 bedrooms

Victorian Inn with Excellent Tripadvisor Reviews & Two AA Rosettes

The Black Swan is a family run inn owned by the Dinnes family for over 20 years. The pub is nestled in the unspoilt Cumbrian village of Ravenstonedale and is dog friendly. Perfectly positioned between the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake District, this food-led country pub is a favourite with walkers. With 16 gorgeous bedrooms, three luxurious glamping yurts, a welcoming bar and delicious food, it provides a relaxed base for exploring the Howgill Fells, Eden Valley, and surrounding countryside.

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Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Craft Beer
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • Family Friendly
  • Gastro Pub
  • Log Fires
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • WiFi

Bedrooms

Bedrooms: Choose from 16 rooms ranging from comfortable doubles to a luxurious superior king suite. Each room comes with complimentary organic toiletries, Egyptian cotton linen, a TV, tea & coffee making facilities, fresh milk, hairdryer, and WiFi access. Dogs are welcome on request, with prior acknowledgement directly with the pub in five rooms, others (rooms Nos 9, 6, & 11) are suitable for families, and room 11 is fully accessible. Breakfast is a real treat and includes cooked and continental options.

Glamping Yurts: Choose from three yurts situated on the banks of the river, in a private forest garden. Each yurt is fully furnished with a king bed, antique furniture, and amenities such as tea and coffee. The yurts share outdoor bathroom facilities. One yurt (room 20) is suitable for families and all three are dog friendly.

Food & Drink

The Black Swan has won an abundance of local and national accolades and holds two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence. Critically acclaimed, recent successes include being a finalist at the Cumbrian Food Awards and featuring in the Estrella Damn Top Gastropubs list. Expect comforting, refined food with a creative slant, driven by local, seasonal ingredients. Pre-booking is especially advised at weekends and for dinner. Behind the bar you will find local ales, draft beers, Somersby cider, artisan gins, and mixers. There is also an eclectic wine list, featuring wines from the New and Old World.

The Telegraph wrote: “Inside the Yorkshire Dales National Park – though, technically, in Cumbria – this large, dog-friendly village inn, renowned for its food, sits in excellent walking country. Rooms are large and homely, and there’s a peaceful riverside beer garden.” Telegraph expert rating 8/10

 

Nearby

Howgill Fells – Dramatic range of grassy hills between Sedbergh and Ravenstonedale.

Yorkshire Dales National Park – Beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, and classic Dales villages to explore.

Kirkby Stephen – Traditional market town with shops, cafés, and good rail links.

Smardale Gill Viaduct – Impressive Victorian viaduct, nature reserve, and walking trail.

Lake District National Park – Iconic lakes and mountains within easy driving distance.

The pub is situated ten minutes off Junction 38 of the M6 motorway and a short drive from the A66 that connects Cumbria with the North East.