Nestled near the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the black swan offers a cozy atmosphere with a garden and fireplace in the lobby. With WiFi available in public areas, this charming hotel is perfect for those looking to unwind.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
Aysgarth Falls - 15 min drive - 15.3 km
Getting around
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 53 min drive
Northallerton Station - 23 min drive
Darlington Station - 29 min drive
Restaurants
The Golden Lion, Leyburn - 1 min walk
Friars head - 7 min drive
The Blue Lion - 6 min drive
Wyvill Arms - 5 min drive
The Posthorn - 1 min walk
About this property
the black swan
The black swan puts you within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park. Guests can keep active with nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
At a glance
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Hotel size
4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from noon - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Fireplace in lobby
Accessibility
Lever door handles
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
High pile carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch LED TV
Digital TV channels
Streaming services
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free local calls
Food and drink
Champagne service
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
the black swan Hotel
the black swan Leyburn
the black swan Hotel Leyburn
Frequently asked questions
Does the black swan offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, the black swan does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at the black swan?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at the black swan?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at the black swan.
What are the check-in and check-out times at the black swan?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at the black swan and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking. The black swan also has a garden.
What's the area around the black swan like?
The black swan is located a short 7-minute walk from Leyburn Station.
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Reviews
the black swan Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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7.8
Cleanliness
7.0
Amenities
8.0
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was excellent with a lovely continental choice and cooked breakfast options. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2026
Great room and good pub food. Very friendly staff.
James
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2025
Lovely large room and bathroom
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2024
The staff were very friendly and helpful ,the breakfast was excellent .
Nicky
Nicky, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2024
3 days in beautiful Leyburn / Middleham
Great little friendly and great vale B&B / Hotel snack in the centre of Leyburn. Friendly staff, breakfast and dinners really good value and a great place to stay!!
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 1, 2025
Great location, friendly staff, lovely place
We arrived and welcomed by staff, it is a qaint little pub with a great atmosphere, very central location, free parking in market square, outside pub.also pay and display nearby. Room was great for our 1 night stay, tv, kettle, toiletries. Breakfast was included, a lovely continental choice and cooked breakfast, we enjoyed our stay and wouls recommend
Dawn
Dawn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2024
we had a lovely room and bathroom. the bed was comfortable and we had a good evening meal with a hearty breakfast.
we will certainly pay a return visit
susan
susan, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jun 28, 2025
very dark lighting and very uncomfortable seating bed room very nice breakfast very good but not the place to spend the evening meal in and the only hotel that you pay on arrival that i know of .staff friendly and polite
colin
colin, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 6, 2025
The room was clean and pleasant, but the bed was too high for me and I had difficulty in getting in to it. The shower bathroom was clean and plenty of towels. The hotel was in the main street on the Market Square but there was no noise from outside. Breakfast was only continental although plenty of food available.
The younger staff were excellent, pleasant and helpful, but there was an older man on duty one evening and he was more surly.
Otherwise it was comfortable and clean, and central for what I wanted.
Mary
Mary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2026
Friendly staff, I spent limited time in hotel but I had no complaints
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2025
Great stay!
This was our 2nd stay here and we loved it. Very warm and welcoming. Staff are wonderful. Breakfast was really good and we will definitely be back again.
Judith
Judith, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 1, 2025
Stopped for lunch and cider pint in September, back to stay in June.
Bruce
Bruce, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 10, 2023
Nice location
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Feb 22, 2026
Apparently the management had very recently taken over the tenancy which according to the manager was left in a dilapidated state. There were cheap air fresheners all over the establishment. We asked them to be removed, but the smell was impregnated and we had to have the windows open the whole time, which was not great as the heating did not work and a small fan heater was supplied and was totally inefficient. We were asked what time would we like breakfast and when we went down the place was in darkness. We and other guest waited almost an hour when we had to leave. I have never ever had this experience before. I had some health problems as did a collegue as we both had water from the tap. Which may not have been related to the Black Swan
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 8, 2024
Hotel needs updating
The rooms are very dated and a bit dirty staff were quiet rude best thing about how are stay was the comfy bed