The White Swan Inn
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$217
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast.
Rooms
Stay in one of 21 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Location
With a stay at The White Swan Inn in Pickering, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North York Moors National Park and Pickering Church. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from North Yorkshire Moors Railway and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Beck Isle Museum.
What's nearby
Pickering Church(0.1 miles)
North Yorkshire Moors Railway(0.1 miles)
Beck Isle Museum(0.2 miles)
Pickering Castle(0.4 miles)
North York Moors National Park(2 miles)
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo(4.4 miles)
Dalby Forest Visitor Centre(6 miles)
Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum(7 miles)
Talbot Yard Food Court(8.6 miles)
The Milton Rooms(8.6 miles)
Ryedale Folk Museum(8.8 miles)
Castle Howard(9.3 miles)
Malton and Norton Golf Club(9.5 miles)
Gillies Jones Glass(9.9 miles)
Rosedale Abbey(10 miles)
The preferred airport for The White Swan Inn is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)(51.9 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Babysitting / Child Services
Room Service
Housekeeping
Location
Market Place, Pickering, England, United Kingdom
Pickering Church (0.1 miles)
North Yorkshire Moors Railway (0.1 miles)
Beck Isle Museum (0.2 miles)
Pickering Castle (0.4 miles)
North York Moors National Park (2 miles)
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo (4.4 miles)
Guest reviews
9
Superb
Based on 352 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
2%
Couple
73%
Family
11%
Group
11%
Solo
1%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Travellers describe The White Swan Inn as a friendly, traditional inn in central Pickering, with comfortable, often spacious rooms and thoughtful touches, making it a convenient base for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and the town.
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What guests think
Travellers describe The White Swan Inn as a friendly, traditional inn in central Pickering, with comfortable, often spacious rooms and thoughtful touches, making it a convenient base for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and the town.
Staff are widely praised for being welcoming, attentive, and proactive. Food and drink, especially breakfast, are generally enjoyed in the restaurant and cosy bar. Some drawbacks arise from the older building: occasional slow hot water or low pressure, event or corridor noise, limited or tight parking, and stairs or split level layouts that challenge accessibility. Expect a cosy, characterful stay with strong hospitality and a few quirks.
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Facilities
The on site restaurant and cosy bar (with real ale and a fire) are well liked. Parking can be tight at times, and the older building has no lift with some rooms reached by stairs; occasional event noise reported.
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Antony
Mar 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent hotel with bar and restaurant Food very good beer top quality Yorkshire brews menu to my taste breakfast again superb Traditional property in the market square of a lovely Yorkshire market town
Excellent hotel with bar and restaurant Food very good beer top quality Yorkshire brews menu to my taste breakfast again superb Traditional property in the market square of a lovely Yorkshire market town
10
John
Dec 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
On arrival service was spot on, the room was clean, comfortable and well appointed. The only slight negative was the amount of time needed for hot water to reach the shower. My evening meal was good quality and reasonably priced, beer was good and the breakfast was also good quality and well cooked. I would definitely stay here next time I’m in the area.
On arrival service was spot on, the room was clean, comfortable and well appointed. The only slight negative was the amount of time needed for hot water to reach the shower. My evening meal was good quality and reasonably priced, beer was good and the breakfast was also good quality and well cooked. I would definitely stay here next time I’m in the area.
10
Kenneth
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely large bedrooms at rear of property and plent6 of parking. The staff were first class in all areas and even got a call before arriving warning us that the road would be closed at 7pm for works preventing access to car park. Food very good in restaurant. Don’t be put off by first view from street the interior and rooms are excellent.
Lovely large bedrooms at rear of property and plent6 of parking. The staff were first class in all areas and even got a call before arriving warning us that the road would be closed at 7pm for works preventing access to car park. Food very good in restaurant. Don’t be put off by first view from street the interior and rooms are excellent.
8
Simon
Oct 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very enjoyable stay, and would return. Good food options. Our stay coincided with an England football game that was very noisy in the adjacent conservatory. Though, I appreciate this not a common occurrence.
Very enjoyable stay, and would return. Good food options. Our stay coincided with an England football game that was very noisy in the adjacent conservatory. Though, I appreciate this not a common occurrence.
10
Ian
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really nice couple of nights in the White Swan. Staff all lovely and friendly, nothing was an issue. Room all clean and fresh. Only one thing was the bed was too soft for us but everyone is different. Food was beautiful, limited menu and quite pricey but very nice. Parking was a bit limited. Couldn’t get parked at first. Overall I would definitely recommend.
Really nice couple of nights in the White Swan. Staff all lovely and friendly, nothing was an issue. Room all clean and fresh. Only one thing was the bed was too soft for us but everyone is different. Food was beautiful, limited menu and quite pricey but very nice. Parking was a bit limited. Couldn’t get parked at first. Overall I would definitely recommend.
8
Edwin
Jun 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We were on the top floor so with no lift the stairs were not easy when you're 86y old
We were on the top floor so with no lift the stairs were not easy when you're 86y old
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Susan
Feb 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fabulous stay at The White Swan Inn for two nights. Lovely area and only 30 minutes from Whitby along the most amazing road. Hotel was everything we had hoped for, friendly, cozy, great restaurant, bar and atmosphere. Lovely fires welcomed you back after a chilly day. Room was comfortable, clean and lots of tea and coffee and water available. Breakfast was amazing too. Lovely team
Fabulous stay at The White Swan Inn for two nights. Lovely area and only 30 minutes from Whitby along the most amazing road. Hotel was everything we had hoped for, friendly, cozy, great restaurant, bar and atmosphere. Lovely fires welcomed you back after a chilly day. Room was comfortable, clean and lots of tea and coffee and water available. Breakfast was amazing too. Lovely team
10
Peter
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely place to stay in the middle of Pickering, and very handy for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Excellent food and friendly service. If you are less able then we would suggest checking with the hotel beforehand as there are stairs in the main building, and our bath was not easy to get into or out of. Otherwise excellent and will stay again.
A lovely place to stay in the middle of Pickering, and very handy for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Excellent food and friendly service. If you are less able then we would suggest checking with the hotel beforehand as there are stairs in the main building, and our bath was not easy to get into or out of. Otherwise excellent and will stay again.
10
Susan
Nov 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly helpful staff & cosy room & lounge
Friendly helpful staff & cosy room & lounge
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Richard
Jan 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel in the centre of Pickering. Super friendly helpful staff, lovely bar area.
Great hotel in the centre of Pickering. Super friendly helpful staff, lovely bar area.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and bathrooms are generally clean, with multiple mentions of spotless housekeeping. A few guests noted stained carpets, sticky tables, dated fixtures, and slow or temperamental hot water.
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John
Dec 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
On arrival service was spot on, the room was clean, comfortable and well appointed. The only slight negative was the amount of time needed for hot water to reach the shower. My evening meal was good quality and reasonably priced, beer was good and the breakfast was also good quality and well cooked. I would definitely stay here next time I’m in the area.
On arrival service was spot on, the room was clean, comfortable and well appointed. The only slight negative was the amount of time needed for hot water to reach the shower. My evening meal was good quality and reasonably priced, beer was good and the breakfast was also good quality and well cooked. I would definitely stay here next time I’m in the area.
10
Deborah
Aug 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were given a beautiful, spacious room with everything we needed, luxurious toiletries, fresh milk and water in the fridge and an electric fan. Very comfortable.
We were given a beautiful, spacious room with everything we needed, luxurious toiletries, fresh milk and water in the fridge and an electric fan. Very comfortable.
10
Ian
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really nice couple of nights in the White Swan. Staff all lovely and friendly, nothing was an issue. Room all clean and fresh. Only one thing was the bed was too soft for us but everyone is different. Food was beautiful, limited menu and quite pricey but very nice. Parking was a bit limited. Couldn’t get parked at first. Overall I would definitely recommend.
Really nice couple of nights in the White Swan. Staff all lovely and friendly, nothing was an issue. Room all clean and fresh. Only one thing was the bed was too soft for us but everyone is different. Food was beautiful, limited menu and quite pricey but very nice. Parking was a bit limited. Couldn’t get parked at first. Overall I would definitely recommend.
10
Yvonne
Apr 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location. Staff very responsive. Rooms very comfortable and clean.
Great location. Staff very responsive. Rooms very comfortable and clean.
10
Dave
May 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We only stayed for 2nights on our way back from Scotland but wished we could have stayed longer. All the staff were very attentive and friendly especially Millie, she was great and managed so well under pressure when a member of staff called in sick at short notice. Our room was spotless as was the bathroom and the bed very big and very comfortable. We ate in the restaurant both nights and were delighted with the choice and standard of the food. We would not hesitate to recommend The White Swan and hope that we can visit again.
We only stayed for 2nights on our way back from Scotland but wished we could have stayed longer. All the staff were very attentive and friendly especially Millie, she was great and managed so well under pressure when a member of staff called in sick at short notice. Our room was spotless as was the bathroom and the bed very big and very comfortable. We ate in the restaurant both nights and were delighted with the choice and standard of the food. We would not hesitate to recommend The White Swan and hope that we can visit again.
8
Graham
Jul 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property is very old and this is reflecting in the condition of the building. The room we had could do with a few updates. No cold water if you wanted a bath, the water pressure was very slow, and hot water when it did arrive was very poor. The bathroom sink was chipped . The manager was very understanding, and took our comments and gave us our breakfast on the house which was very kind of him.
The property is very old and this is reflecting in the condition of the building. The room we had could do with a few updates. No cold water if you wanted a bath, the water pressure was very slow, and hot water when it did arrive was very poor. The bathroom sink was chipped . The manager was very understanding, and took our comments and gave us our breakfast on the house which was very kind of him.
10
Susan
Feb 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fabulous stay at The White Swan Inn for two nights. Lovely area and only 30 minutes from Whitby along the most amazing road. Hotel was everything we had hoped for, friendly, cozy, great restaurant, bar and atmosphere. Lovely fires welcomed you back after a chilly day. Room was comfortable, clean and lots of tea and coffee and water available. Breakfast was amazing too. Lovely team
Fabulous stay at The White Swan Inn for two nights. Lovely area and only 30 minutes from Whitby along the most amazing road. Hotel was everything we had hoped for, friendly, cozy, great restaurant, bar and atmosphere. Lovely fires welcomed you back after a chilly day. Room was comfortable, clean and lots of tea and coffee and water available. Breakfast was amazing too. Lovely team
10
Rory
Apr 9, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Charming traditional inn. Comfortable. Friendly. Great breakfast. Good real ale. Spacious room. Good restaurant.
Charming traditional inn. Comfortable. Friendly. Great breakfast. Good real ale. Spacious room. Good restaurant.
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Lisa
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
First impressions were not great - room we were allocated - paying £160 for the night - was small and had a stale foisty smell. Carpets were badly stained and bathroom very dated. The bed creaked VERY loudly to a point where it woke us during the night. Had a very poor nights sleep and then woken by who I assume was the maintenance man sweeping and chatting directly below our open window at 7.30am the next morning….surely this could have been done once most of your guests were up?! This was swiftly followed by bottles being collected and then by cleaning staff stomping around and vacuuming the room above at around 8am… Arrived at breakfast tired and hungry. Ordered smashed avocado on toast. It had to be the worst breakfast I’ve ever been served. Partly cooked egg on one slice of toast. The avocado mostly consisted of spring onions(?!) which on top of the partly cooked egg was enough to turn my empty stomach. I ate some yoghurt and granola from the small buffet offering. Nobody came across to check if we were ok, if we needed more tea and coffee or offer us any more (burnt) toast All in all a very disappointing stay and sadly won’t be returning…
First impressions were not great - room we were allocated - paying £160 for the night - was small and had a stale foisty smell. Carpets were badly stained and bathroom very dated. The bed creaked VERY loudly to a point where it woke us during the night. Had a very poor nights sleep and then woken by who I assume was the maintenance man sweeping and chatting directly below our open window at 7.30am the next morning….surely this could have been done once most of your guests were up?! This was swiftly followed by bottles being collected and then by cleaning staff stomping around and vacuuming the room above at around 8am… Arrived at breakfast tired and hungry. Ordered smashed avocado on toast. It had to be the worst breakfast I’ve ever been served. Partly cooked egg on one slice of toast. The avocado mostly consisted of spring onions(?!) which on top of the partly cooked egg was enough to turn my empty stomach. I ate some yoghurt and granola from the small buffet offering. Nobody came across to check if we were ok, if we needed more tea and coffee or offer us any more (burnt) toast All in all a very disappointing stay and sadly won’t be returning…
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Deborah
May 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The dining room tables would be better if they had a table cloths. It was a little sticky and the knives could be sharper.
The dining room tables would be better if they had a table cloths. It was a little sticky and the knives could be sharper.
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Rooms
Many rooms are large, comfortable, and well appointed, with thoughtful touches like fridges, fresh milk, fans, and quality toiletries. Some guests reported noise between rooms, small or dated spaces, soft or creaky beds, and awkward split level layouts with stairs.
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Nicola
Feb 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent hotel, loved it The rooms are so nice, good toiletries and even a little fridge and the breakfast was absolutely amazing with such good quality produce The bar area with the fire is so cosy and a good choice of drinks The only slight criticism is you could hear people easily in other rooms and the corridor
Excellent hotel, loved it The rooms are so nice, good toiletries and even a little fridge and the breakfast was absolutely amazing with such good quality produce The bar area with the fire is so cosy and a good choice of drinks The only slight criticism is you could hear people easily in other rooms and the corridor
10
John
Dec 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
On arrival service was spot on, the room was clean, comfortable and well appointed. The only slight negative was the amount of time needed for hot water to reach the shower. My evening meal was good quality and reasonably priced, beer was good and the breakfast was also good quality and well cooked. I would definitely stay here next time I’m in the area.
On arrival service was spot on, the room was clean, comfortable and well appointed. The only slight negative was the amount of time needed for hot water to reach the shower. My evening meal was good quality and reasonably priced, beer was good and the breakfast was also good quality and well cooked. I would definitely stay here next time I’m in the area.
10
Kenneth
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely large bedrooms at rear of property and plent6 of parking. The staff were first class in all areas and even got a call before arriving warning us that the road would be closed at 7pm for works preventing access to car park. Food very good in restaurant. Don’t be put off by first view from street the interior and rooms are excellent.
Lovely large bedrooms at rear of property and plent6 of parking. The staff were first class in all areas and even got a call before arriving warning us that the road would be closed at 7pm for works preventing access to car park. Food very good in restaurant. Don’t be put off by first view from street the interior and rooms are excellent.
10
Peter
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Loved the old world charm of the hotel. Room large and comfortable. Food excellent all round.The owners very amenable and friendly. Staff so nice and efficient. No complaints at all.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Loved the old world charm of the hotel. Room large and comfortable. Food excellent all round.The owners very amenable and friendly. Staff so nice and efficient. No complaints at all.
10
Deborah
Aug 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were given a beautiful, spacious room with everything we needed, luxurious toiletries, fresh milk and water in the fridge and an electric fan. Very comfortable.
We were given a beautiful, spacious room with everything we needed, luxurious toiletries, fresh milk and water in the fridge and an electric fan. Very comfortable.
10
Ian
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really nice couple of nights in the White Swan. Staff all lovely and friendly, nothing was an issue. Room all clean and fresh. Only one thing was the bed was too soft for us but everyone is different. Food was beautiful, limited menu and quite pricey but very nice. Parking was a bit limited. Couldn’t get parked at first. Overall I would definitely recommend.
Really nice couple of nights in the White Swan. Staff all lovely and friendly, nothing was an issue. Room all clean and fresh. Only one thing was the bed was too soft for us but everyone is different. Food was beautiful, limited menu and quite pricey but very nice. Parking was a bit limited. Couldn’t get parked at first. Overall I would definitely recommend.
10
Kwai
Sep 26, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a lovely room with a separate living area . The staff were all so friendly and obliging and the hotel was close to the NorthYorkshire Moors Railway station at Pickering so walking there took 5 mins. Pickering itself is charming with a good selection of shops and bakeries so there is enough for all tastes. We would return again to the White Swan.
We had a lovely room with a separate living area . The staff were all so friendly and obliging and the hotel was close to the NorthYorkshire Moors Railway station at Pickering so walking there took 5 mins. Pickering itself is charming with a good selection of shops and bakeries so there is enough for all tastes. We would return again to the White Swan.
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Margaret
Aug 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Instead of a bedroom we got a split level suite with rather awkward stairs.
Instead of a bedroom we got a split level suite with rather awkward stairs.
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Lisa
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
First impressions were not great - room we were allocated - paying £160 for the night - was small and had a stale foisty smell. Carpets were badly stained and bathroom very dated. The bed creaked VERY loudly to a point where it woke us during the night. Had a very poor nights sleep and then woken by who I assume was the maintenance man sweeping and chatting directly below our open window at 7.30am the next morning….surely this could have been done once most of your guests were up?! This was swiftly followed by bottles being collected and then by cleaning staff stomping around and vacuuming the room above at around 8am… Arrived at breakfast tired and hungry. Ordered smashed avocado on toast. It had to be the worst breakfast I’ve ever been served. Partly cooked egg on one slice of toast. The avocado mostly consisted of spring onions(?!) which on top of the partly cooked egg was enough to turn my empty stomach. I ate some yoghurt and granola from the small buffet offering. Nobody came across to check if we were ok, if we needed more tea and coffee or offer us any more (burnt) toast All in all a very disappointing stay and sadly won’t be returning…
First impressions were not great - room we were allocated - paying £160 for the night - was small and had a stale foisty smell. Carpets were badly stained and bathroom very dated. The bed creaked VERY loudly to a point where it woke us during the night. Had a very poor nights sleep and then woken by who I assume was the maintenance man sweeping and chatting directly below our open window at 7.30am the next morning….surely this could have been done once most of your guests were up?! This was swiftly followed by bottles being collected and then by cleaning staff stomping around and vacuuming the room above at around 8am… Arrived at breakfast tired and hungry. Ordered smashed avocado on toast. It had to be the worst breakfast I’ve ever been served. Partly cooked egg on one slice of toast. The avocado mostly consisted of spring onions(?!) which on top of the partly cooked egg was enough to turn my empty stomach. I ate some yoghurt and granola from the small buffet offering. Nobody came across to check if we were ok, if we needed more tea and coffee or offer us any more (burnt) toast All in all a very disappointing stay and sadly won’t be returning…
10
Michelle
Oct 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely rooms, lots of space, great breakfast menu (plenty of choice and very tasty).
Lovely rooms, lots of space, great breakfast menu (plenty of choice and very tasty).
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Service
Staff are frequently praised as friendly, attentive, and proactive, with helpful local tips and flexibility on room changes. Management responded well to issues, though one review mentioned slow attention at breakfast.
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Ronnie
Aug 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent hotel and staff
Excellent hotel and staff
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Kenneth
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely large bedrooms at rear of property and plent6 of parking. The staff were first class in all areas and even got a call before arriving warning us that the road would be closed at 7pm for works preventing access to car park. Food very good in restaurant. Don’t be put off by first view from street the interior and rooms are excellent.
Lovely large bedrooms at rear of property and plent6 of parking. The staff were first class in all areas and even got a call before arriving warning us that the road would be closed at 7pm for works preventing access to car park. Food very good in restaurant. Don’t be put off by first view from street the interior and rooms are excellent.
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Peter
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Loved the old world charm of the hotel. Room large and comfortable. Food excellent all round.The owners very amenable and friendly. Staff so nice and efficient. No complaints at all.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Loved the old world charm of the hotel. Room large and comfortable. Food excellent all round.The owners very amenable and friendly. Staff so nice and efficient. No complaints at all.
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chris
May 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Milli was so helpful when my wife was concerned about getting onto the 4 poster bed and Milli immediately offered us three rooms as a swap. Nothing was a problem. Everything from start to finish was perfect and we will stay again. Also the breakfast was amazing
Milli was so helpful when my wife was concerned about getting onto the 4 poster bed and Milli immediately offered us three rooms as a swap. Nothing was a problem. Everything from start to finish was perfect and we will stay again. Also the breakfast was amazing
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Deborah
May 23, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Our stay was lovely: the manageress, bar staff and waitresses were all welcoming. They provided information about the local area and showed interest when we returned after our days out. We stayed three nights in a very comfortable room, with a good selection at breakfast. We ate in one evening which very tasty. We would definitely stay here again.
Our stay was lovely: the manageress, bar staff and waitresses were all welcoming. They provided information about the local area and showed interest when we returned after our days out. We stayed three nights in a very comfortable room, with a good selection at breakfast. We ate in one evening which very tasty. We would definitely stay here again.
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Ian
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really nice couple of nights in the White Swan. Staff all lovely and friendly, nothing was an issue. Room all clean and fresh. Only one thing was the bed was too soft for us but everyone is different. Food was beautiful, limited menu and quite pricey but very nice. Parking was a bit limited. Couldn’t get parked at first. Overall I would definitely recommend.
Really nice couple of nights in the White Swan. Staff all lovely and friendly, nothing was an issue. Room all clean and fresh. Only one thing was the bed was too soft for us but everyone is different. Food was beautiful, limited menu and quite pricey but very nice. Parking was a bit limited. Couldn’t get parked at first. Overall I would definitely recommend.
10
Dave
May 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We only stayed for 2nights on our way back from Scotland but wished we could have stayed longer. All the staff were very attentive and friendly especially Millie, she was great and managed so well under pressure when a member of staff called in sick at short notice. Our room was spotless as was the bathroom and the bed very big and very comfortable. We ate in the restaurant both nights and were delighted with the choice and standard of the food. We would not hesitate to recommend The White Swan and hope that we can visit again.
We only stayed for 2nights on our way back from Scotland but wished we could have stayed longer. All the staff were very attentive and friendly especially Millie, she was great and managed so well under pressure when a member of staff called in sick at short notice. Our room was spotless as was the bathroom and the bed very big and very comfortable. We ate in the restaurant both nights and were delighted with the choice and standard of the food. We would not hesitate to recommend The White Swan and hope that we can visit again.
10
Richard
Jun 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Welcoming, friendly staff. Excellent food. Comfortable bed. A pleasant town centre location convenient for the North York Moors Steam Railway.
Welcoming, friendly staff. Excellent food. Comfortable bed. A pleasant town centre location convenient for the North York Moors Steam Railway.
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Lisa
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
First impressions were not great - room we were allocated - paying £160 for the night - was small and had a stale foisty smell. Carpets were badly stained and bathroom very dated. The bed creaked VERY loudly to a point where it woke us during the night. Had a very poor nights sleep and then woken by who I assume was the maintenance man sweeping and chatting directly below our open window at 7.30am the next morning….surely this could have been done once most of your guests were up?! This was swiftly followed by bottles being collected and then by cleaning staff stomping around and vacuuming the room above at around 8am… Arrived at breakfast tired and hungry. Ordered smashed avocado on toast. It had to be the worst breakfast I’ve ever been served. Partly cooked egg on one slice of toast. The avocado mostly consisted of spring onions(?!) which on top of the partly cooked egg was enough to turn my empty stomach. I ate some yoghurt and granola from the small buffet offering. Nobody came across to check if we were ok, if we needed more tea and coffee or offer us any more (burnt) toast All in all a very disappointing stay and sadly won’t be returning…
First impressions were not great - room we were allocated - paying £160 for the night - was small and had a stale foisty smell. Carpets were badly stained and bathroom very dated. The bed creaked VERY loudly to a point where it woke us during the night. Had a very poor nights sleep and then woken by who I assume was the maintenance man sweeping and chatting directly below our open window at 7.30am the next morning….surely this could have been done once most of your guests were up?! This was swiftly followed by bottles being collected and then by cleaning staff stomping around and vacuuming the room above at around 8am… Arrived at breakfast tired and hungry. Ordered smashed avocado on toast. It had to be the worst breakfast I’ve ever been served. Partly cooked egg on one slice of toast. The avocado mostly consisted of spring onions(?!) which on top of the partly cooked egg was enough to turn my empty stomach. I ate some yoghurt and granola from the small buffet offering. Nobody came across to check if we were ok, if we needed more tea and coffee or offer us any more (burnt) toast All in all a very disappointing stay and sadly won’t be returning…
10
Jean
May 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were brilliant - all friendly and helpful. Top marks!
The staff were brilliant - all friendly and helpful. Top marks!
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Location
Central in Pickering and a short walk to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, making it a convenient base for the area. Shops and town amenities are close by.
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Gavin
Apr 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Had a fantastic stay here central to everything hosts lovely warm welcome breakfast to die for will be definitely staying again
Had a fantastic stay here central to everything hosts lovely warm welcome breakfast to die for will be definitely staying again
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Antony
Mar 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent hotel with bar and restaurant Food very good beer top quality Yorkshire brews menu to my taste breakfast again superb Traditional property in the market square of a lovely Yorkshire market town
Excellent hotel with bar and restaurant Food very good beer top quality Yorkshire brews menu to my taste breakfast again superb Traditional property in the market square of a lovely Yorkshire market town
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Yvonne
Apr 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location. Staff very responsive. Rooms very comfortable and clean.
Great location. Staff very responsive. Rooms very comfortable and clean.
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Kwai
Sep 26, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a lovely room with a separate living area . The staff were all so friendly and obliging and the hotel was close to the NorthYorkshire Moors Railway station at Pickering so walking there took 5 mins. Pickering itself is charming with a good selection of shops and bakeries so there is enough for all tastes. We would return again to the White Swan.
We had a lovely room with a separate living area . The staff were all so friendly and obliging and the hotel was close to the NorthYorkshire Moors Railway station at Pickering so walking there took 5 mins. Pickering itself is charming with a good selection of shops and bakeries so there is enough for all tastes. We would return again to the White Swan.
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Susan
Feb 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fabulous stay at The White Swan Inn for two nights. Lovely area and only 30 minutes from Whitby along the most amazing road. Hotel was everything we had hoped for, friendly, cozy, great restaurant, bar and atmosphere. Lovely fires welcomed you back after a chilly day. Room was comfortable, clean and lots of tea and coffee and water available. Breakfast was amazing too. Lovely team
Fabulous stay at The White Swan Inn for two nights. Lovely area and only 30 minutes from Whitby along the most amazing road. Hotel was everything we had hoped for, friendly, cozy, great restaurant, bar and atmosphere. Lovely fires welcomed you back after a chilly day. Room was comfortable, clean and lots of tea and coffee and water available. Breakfast was amazing too. Lovely team
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Richard
Jun 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Welcoming, friendly staff. Excellent food. Comfortable bed. A pleasant town centre location convenient for the North York Moors Steam Railway.
Welcoming, friendly staff. Excellent food. Comfortable bed. A pleasant town centre location convenient for the North York Moors Steam Railway.
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Peter
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely place to stay in the middle of Pickering, and very handy for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Excellent food and friendly service. If you are less able then we would suggest checking with the hotel beforehand as there are stairs in the main building, and our bath was not easy to get into or out of. Otherwise excellent and will stay again.
A lovely place to stay in the middle of Pickering, and very handy for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Excellent food and friendly service. If you are less able then we would suggest checking with the hotel beforehand as there are stairs in the main building, and our bath was not easy to get into or out of. Otherwise excellent and will stay again.
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Richard
Oct 20, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
We had 5 nights in late October to revisit North Yorkshire. The White Swan was an excellent location to do this.
We had 5 nights in late October to revisit North Yorkshire. The White Swan was an excellent location to do this.
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Richard
Jan 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel in the centre of Pickering. Super friendly helpful staff, lovely bar area.
Great hotel in the centre of Pickering. Super friendly helpful staff, lovely bar area.
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Karen
May 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place, wonderful food and beautiful surroundings. Thanks for a lovely stay
Great place, wonderful food and beautiful surroundings. Thanks for a lovely stay
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Dining
Breakfast and dinners are generally praised for quality and choice, and the bar offers good beers in a cosy setting. Some found the menu limited or pricey, noted sticky tables, or had an isolated poor breakfast.
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Antony
Mar 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent hotel with bar and restaurant Food very good beer top quality Yorkshire brews menu to my taste breakfast again superb Traditional property in the market square of a lovely Yorkshire market town
Excellent hotel with bar and restaurant Food very good beer top quality Yorkshire brews menu to my taste breakfast again superb Traditional property in the market square of a lovely Yorkshire market town
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John
Dec 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
On arrival service was spot on, the room was clean, comfortable and well appointed. The only slight negative was the amount of time needed for hot water to reach the shower. My evening meal was good quality and reasonably priced, beer was good and the breakfast was also good quality and well cooked. I would definitely stay here next time I’m in the area.
On arrival service was spot on, the room was clean, comfortable and well appointed. The only slight negative was the amount of time needed for hot water to reach the shower. My evening meal was good quality and reasonably priced, beer was good and the breakfast was also good quality and well cooked. I would definitely stay here next time I’m in the area.
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Kenneth
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely large bedrooms at rear of property and plent6 of parking. The staff were first class in all areas and even got a call before arriving warning us that the road would be closed at 7pm for works preventing access to car park. Food very good in restaurant. Don’t be put off by first view from street the interior and rooms are excellent.
Lovely large bedrooms at rear of property and plent6 of parking. The staff were first class in all areas and even got a call before arriving warning us that the road would be closed at 7pm for works preventing access to car park. Food very good in restaurant. Don’t be put off by first view from street the interior and rooms are excellent.
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Peter
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Loved the old world charm of the hotel. Room large and comfortable. Food excellent all round.The owners very amenable and friendly. Staff so nice and efficient. No complaints at all.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Loved the old world charm of the hotel. Room large and comfortable. Food excellent all round.The owners very amenable and friendly. Staff so nice and efficient. No complaints at all.
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Simon
Oct 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very enjoyable stay, and would return. Good food options. Our stay coincided with an England football game that was very noisy in the adjacent conservatory. Though, I appreciate this not a common occurrence.
Very enjoyable stay, and would return. Good food options. Our stay coincided with an England football game that was very noisy in the adjacent conservatory. Though, I appreciate this not a common occurrence.
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Ian
Aug 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really nice couple of nights in the White Swan. Staff all lovely and friendly, nothing was an issue. Room all clean and fresh. Only one thing was the bed was too soft for us but everyone is different. Food was beautiful, limited menu and quite pricey but very nice. Parking was a bit limited. Couldn’t get parked at first. Overall I would definitely recommend.
Really nice couple of nights in the White Swan. Staff all lovely and friendly, nothing was an issue. Room all clean and fresh. Only one thing was the bed was too soft for us but everyone is different. Food was beautiful, limited menu and quite pricey but very nice. Parking was a bit limited. Couldn’t get parked at first. Overall I would definitely recommend.
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Susan
Feb 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fabulous stay at The White Swan Inn for two nights. Lovely area and only 30 minutes from Whitby along the most amazing road. Hotel was everything we had hoped for, friendly, cozy, great restaurant, bar and atmosphere. Lovely fires welcomed you back after a chilly day. Room was comfortable, clean and lots of tea and coffee and water available. Breakfast was amazing too. Lovely team
Fabulous stay at The White Swan Inn for two nights. Lovely area and only 30 minutes from Whitby along the most amazing road. Hotel was everything we had hoped for, friendly, cozy, great restaurant, bar and atmosphere. Lovely fires welcomed you back after a chilly day. Room was comfortable, clean and lots of tea and coffee and water available. Breakfast was amazing too. Lovely team
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Lisa
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
First impressions were not great - room we were allocated - paying £160 for the night - was small and had a stale foisty smell. Carpets were badly stained and bathroom very dated. The bed creaked VERY loudly to a point where it woke us during the night. Had a very poor nights sleep and then woken by who I assume was the maintenance man sweeping and chatting directly below our open window at 7.30am the next morning….surely this could have been done once most of your guests were up?! This was swiftly followed by bottles being collected and then by cleaning staff stomping around and vacuuming the room above at around 8am… Arrived at breakfast tired and hungry. Ordered smashed avocado on toast. It had to be the worst breakfast I’ve ever been served. Partly cooked egg on one slice of toast. The avocado mostly consisted of spring onions(?!) which on top of the partly cooked egg was enough to turn my empty stomach. I ate some yoghurt and granola from the small buffet offering. Nobody came across to check if we were ok, if we needed more tea and coffee or offer us any more (burnt) toast All in all a very disappointing stay and sadly won’t be returning…
First impressions were not great - room we were allocated - paying £160 for the night - was small and had a stale foisty smell. Carpets were badly stained and bathroom very dated. The bed creaked VERY loudly to a point where it woke us during the night. Had a very poor nights sleep and then woken by who I assume was the maintenance man sweeping and chatting directly below our open window at 7.30am the next morning….surely this could have been done once most of your guests were up?! This was swiftly followed by bottles being collected and then by cleaning staff stomping around and vacuuming the room above at around 8am… Arrived at breakfast tired and hungry. Ordered smashed avocado on toast. It had to be the worst breakfast I’ve ever been served. Partly cooked egg on one slice of toast. The avocado mostly consisted of spring onions(?!) which on top of the partly cooked egg was enough to turn my empty stomach. I ate some yoghurt and granola from the small buffet offering. Nobody came across to check if we were ok, if we needed more tea and coffee or offer us any more (burnt) toast All in all a very disappointing stay and sadly won’t be returning…
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Deborah
May 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The dining room tables would be better if they had a table cloths. It was a little sticky and the knives could be sharper.
The dining room tables would be better if they had a table cloths. It was a little sticky and the knives could be sharper.
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Michelle
Oct 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely rooms, lots of space, great breakfast menu (plenty of choice and very tasty).
Lovely rooms, lots of space, great breakfast menu (plenty of choice and very tasty).
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Michael
Jul 3, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely B&B hotel with charming rooms, friendly staff but not for light sleepers. Rooms are not well soundproofed and in complete honesty, could have been cleaner. Great location and beautiful little village.
Lovely B&B hotel with charming rooms, friendly staff but not for light sleepers. Rooms are not well soundproofed and in complete honesty, could have been cleaner. Great location and beautiful little village.
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Gordon
Jun 29, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely lovely welcome from the start and all the staff were friendly and helpful despite the extremely hot weather conditions. Food was fantastic with plenty of it served in lovely intimate dining room. We had a 'hideaway' room which was spacious, bright and very quiet.
Absolutely lovely welcome from the start and all the staff were friendly and helpful despite the extremely hot weather conditions. Food was fantastic with plenty of it served in lovely intimate dining room. We had a 'hideaway' room which was spacious, bright and very quiet.
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Paul
Jun 27, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was delicious staff were friendly and funny Bar was a traditional coaching house accommodation where we stayed had been purpose built and well thought out A warm welcome by everyone would highly recommend a visit
Breakfast was delicious staff were friendly and funny Bar was a traditional coaching house accommodation where we stayed had been purpose built and well thought out A warm welcome by everyone would highly recommend a visit
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graham
Jun 13, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic location, right in the centre of Pickering. Easy on-site parking, spacious carpark. Rooms clean and spacious and one of the most comfortable beds we have ever slept in. Food was fantastic and the staff were simply amazing, so friendly and a real credit to the hotel. We will definitely be back in the near future.....Thank you so much for your warm, friendly hospitality.
Fantastic location, right in the centre of Pickering. Easy on-site parking, spacious carpark. Rooms clean and spacious and one of the most comfortable beds we have ever slept in. Food was fantastic and the staff were simply amazing, so friendly and a real credit to the hotel. We will definitely be back in the near future.....Thank you so much for your warm, friendly hospitality.
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Catherine
Jun 8, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay, location & staff fab xx
Great stay, location & staff fab xx
FAQs about The White Swan Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 15 per person. Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests with disabilities.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Pickering, just a 3-minute drive from North York Moors National Park and 8 minutes from Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo. It is also 0.1 mi from Pickering Church and 0.2 mi from North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children aged 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of GBP 20 per night, and advance request or confirmation is required.
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There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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