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The Black Bull Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5BL

  • 18 bedrooms
  • 18 bedrooms

A Contemporary Inn, Restaurant & Pub in Sedbergh

The Black Bull is a beautifully restored 17th-century coaching inn set in the heart of Sedbergh, at the foot of the dramatic Howgill Fells. This stylish pub is one of Cumbria’s standout foodie destinations, offering elegant accommodation alongside exceptional hospitality. The kitchen is led by acclaimed chef and co-owner Nina Matsunaga, whose cooking has earned national recognition. Whether you are planning a walking holiday, a food-led escape, or relaxing weekend away, this award-winning gastropub provides an ideal base within easy reach of both the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District.

Telegraph Travel wrote: “This market town inn cleverly combines a traditional bar, monochrome bedrooms and a choice of smart pub food or sophisticated tasting menus, all without losing its warmth and friendliness – quite an achievement.”

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Facilties & Amenities

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

Bedrooms

The Black Bull has 18 individually designed bedrooms, blending contemporary luxury with thoughtful local touches. Expect handcrafted furnishings, Herdwick wool carpets, locally woven blankets and Petrichor toiletries inspired by the surrounding landscape. Room categories range from Classic and Superior rooms to spacious Luxury rooms and Suites, with selected rooms featuring roll-top baths, rain showers, balconies or even a traditional Japanese soaking tub. Dogs are welcome on request, with prior acknowledgement directly with the pub – additional charges apply.

Visit the Black Bull Shop HERE to buy their bath and skincare products.

Image credits:  Amanda Farnese-Heath Photography, Phil Rigby Photography – exterior image only.

Food & Drink

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Under the guidance of acclaimed chef and co-owner Nina Matsunaga, the kitchen has earned a national reputation for its inventive approach to modern British cooking, blending local Cumbrian and Yorkshire ingredients with subtle European and Japanese influences. Menus change regularly to reflect the seasons, showcasing produce from nearby farms, estates and artisan suppliers, alongside foraged ingredients. This has helped secure the Black Bull’s place among the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs. The bar serves well-kept local cask ales, craft beers, an expertly curated wine list and premium spirits.

The Three Hares is the Black Bull’s relaxed all-day café, located in The Stables within the pub’s courtyard. The café offers a more informal alternative to the pub’s award-winning restaurant.

Jay Rayner @ The Observer wrote: “Matsunaga was raised by Japanese parents in Düsseldorf and brings those influences to bear on the ingredients from the surrounding hills and meadows, but in a thrilling loose-limbed lets-be-having-you sort of way.”

Marina O’Loughlin @ The Times wrote: “Matsunaga is an exhilarating talent and the Black Bull an idyll of a place that marries everything a food nerd could wish for to a real sense of hospitality, all open fires & generosity.”

Nearby

Sedbergh – England’s official book town, packed with independent bookshops (0 miles)

Howgill Fells – Spectacular walking country with panoramic summit views (0.5 miles)

Yorkshire Dales National Park – Outstanding scenery, walking and cycling routes (1 mile)

Sedbergh Golf Club – Tree lined holes and fairways crossing the River Dee (1.5 miles)

Farfield Mill – Arts and heritage centre showcasing local makers and exhibitions (2 miles)

Kendal – Historic market town and gateway to the Lake District (11 miles)

Lake District National Park – World-famous lakes, mountains and outdoor adventures (12 miles)