The Black Swan Inn
US$191
/ night
Avg. for October
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US$191
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Black Swan Inn average US$150 in the cheapest month (July) and US$195 in the most expensive month (April), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$163 |
| February | US$171 |
| April | US$195 |
| May | US$175 |
| June | US$181 |
| July | US$150 |
| August | US$181 |
| September | US$184 |
| October | US$191 |
| November | US$171 |
| December | US$167 |
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Most expensive: April (~US$195)
Cheapest: July (~US$150)
About this property
Ideally located in the Pickering area, The Black Swan Inn promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. The property offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at The Black Swan Inn. Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep. In some of the rooms, guests can find flat screen television, carpeting, clothes rack, fireplace, linens. The property offers various recreational opportunities. No matter what your reasons are for visiting Pickering, The Black Swan Inn will make you feel instantly at home.
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Non-smoking rooms
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Banquet facilities
Location
The Black Swan, Pickering, England, United Kingdom
Room options
17
Deluxe Double Room with Shower
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
248 ft²
Courtyard ViewHeatingPrivate BathroomCrib(s)Accessible by Stairs
8
Deluxe Double Room with Bath
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
280 ft²
Courtyard ViewHeatingPrivate BathroomCrib(s)Accessible by Stairs
5
Classic Twin Room
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
215 ft²
City ViewHeatingPrivate BathroomCrib(s)Accessible by Stairs
11
Superior Double Room
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
269 ft²
City ViewHeatingPrivate BathroomCrib(s)Accessible by StairsFireplace
6
Classic Single Room with Shower
1 Single Bed
129 ft²
City ViewHeatingPrivate BathroomCrib(s)Accessible by Stairs
Guest reviews of The Black Swan Inn
9.1
Superb
Based on 704 verified reviews
What guests think
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Reviews of The Black Swan Inn describe a welcoming, traditional inn with very friendly staff, tasty food and standout breakfasts, comfortable rooms, and a central Pickering location convenient for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and local shops.
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Reviews of The Black Swan Inn describe a welcoming, traditional inn with very friendly staff, tasty food and standout breakfasts, comfortable rooms, and a central Pickering location convenient for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and local shops.
Guests highlight a cozy bar with fires, a pleasant atmosphere, and good beer. Concerns include stairs and no lift, occasional noise from events or other guests, some awkward split level or dated rooms, a few maintenance and hot water delays, and one notably poor breakfast with inattentive service. Overall, expect a characterful, central base with strong dining, though room layouts and noise levels can vary.
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Facilities
Well liked bar and restaurant with cozy fires and good beer; atmosphere is that of a traditional coaching inn. The building has stairs and no lift, and some areas or bath access can be challenging for mobility or noisy during events.
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10
Antony
6 Mar 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
Nicola
19 Feb 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
11 Dec 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.
8
Simon
3 Oct 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.
8
Edwin
12 Jun 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
10
Susan
4 Feb 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
18 Aug 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
Peter
28 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly and helpful staff, very much an old coaching Inn, with modernised facilities, Great Atmosphere, right in the centre of Pickering. A short walk to the North Yorkshire Steam Railway. Very Good quality hearty meals, and a comfortable ensuite room.
Very friendly and helpful staff, very much an old coaching Inn, with modernised facilities, Great Atmosphere, right in the centre of Pickering. A short walk to the North Yorkshire Steam Railway. Very Good quality hearty meals, and a comfortable ensuite room.
10
Susan
29 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly helpful staff & cosy room & lounge
Friendly helpful staff & cosy room & lounge
10
Richard
18 Jan 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 several mentions of spotless spaces. A few guests noted stained carpets, a stale smell, or sticky dining tables.
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Nigel John
24 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Good location. Reasonable state of repair. Food excellent. Staff great - especially Millie, who was outstandingly helpful, welcoming and hardworking. Well done. Thank you for a fabulous weekend.
Good location. Reasonable state of repair. Food excellent. Staff great - especially Millie, who was outstandingly helpful, welcoming and hardworking. Well done. Thank you for a fabulous weekend.
10
John
11 Dec 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
Yvonne
21 Apr 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
22 May 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
Susan
4 Feb 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
4
Lisa
24 Jun 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…
8
Deborah
1 May 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 find the rooms comfortable, sometimes spacious or with separate living areas; some were described as beautiful with luxurious bedding, and a few noted extras like a small fridge. Downsides include occasional noise, hot water delays, a creaky bed, small or dated rooms, split level stairs, and baths hard to access.
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Nicola
19 Feb 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
11 Dec 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
John
26 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We had 2 nights at the white swan and found the staff very friendly and accommodating. Our room was very comfortable and the food was excellent.
We had 2 nights at the white swan and found the staff very friendly and accommodating. Our room was very comfortable and the food was excellent.
10
Kwai
26 Sept 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
17 Aug 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.
10
Susan
4 Feb 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
Christine
31 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The place looks rather unappealing from the kerbside but oh my what a pleasant surprise inside. We were lucky enough to get upgraded to a ‘hideaway’ room around the back and it was beautiful. Gorgeous furnishings and the bedding was luxurious. The food in the restaurant was delicious and I couldn’t fault anything about our stay. Thanks to the team at the White Swan.
The place looks rather unappealing from the kerbside but oh my what a pleasant surprise inside. We were lucky enough to get upgraded to a ‘hideaway’ room around the back and it was beautiful. Gorgeous furnishings and the bedding was luxurious. The food in the restaurant was delicious and I couldn’t fault anything about our stay. Thanks to the team at the White Swan.
10
Peter
18 Aug 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
Peter
28 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly and helpful staff, very much an old coaching Inn, with modernised facilities, Great Atmosphere, right in the centre of Pickering. A short walk to the North Yorkshire Steam Railway. Very Good quality hearty meals, and a comfortable ensuite room.
Very friendly and helpful staff, very much an old coaching Inn, with modernised facilities, Great Atmosphere, right in the centre of Pickering. A short walk to the North Yorkshire Steam Railway. Very Good quality hearty meals, and a comfortable ensuite room.
4
Lisa
24 Jun 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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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, attentive and helpful, with staff occasionally going the extra mile. A few guests reported lapses at breakfast or early morning operational noise.
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John
11 Dec 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
chris
26 May 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
10
Dave
22 May 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
27 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff and good food
Friendly staff and good food
10
Susan
4 Feb 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
Richard
2 Jun 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
24 Jun 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
Susan
29 Nov 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
18 Jan 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.
10
Jean
17 May 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 Pickering location close to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and town amenities makes it convenient for exploring. One review also mentions easy road access to Whitby.
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Gavin
21 Apr 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
6 Mar 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
21 Apr 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
26 Sept 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.
10
Susan
4 Feb 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
Richard
2 Jun 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.
10
Peter
18 Aug 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
Peter
28 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly and helpful staff, very much an old coaching Inn, with modernised facilities, Great Atmosphere, right in the centre of Pickering. A short walk to the North Yorkshire Steam Railway. Very Good quality hearty meals, and a comfortable ensuite room.
Very friendly and helpful staff, very much an old coaching Inn, with modernised facilities, Great Atmosphere, right in the centre of Pickering. A short walk to the North Yorkshire Steam Railway. Very Good quality hearty meals, and a comfortable ensuite room.
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Richard
20 Oct 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
18 Jan 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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Dining
Food and breakfasts receive strong praise for quality and choice, and many enjoyed the bar offerings and real ales. A few criticisms include one poor breakfast dish, sticky tables, and blunt knives.
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Antony
6 Mar 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
11 Dec 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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John
26 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We had 2 nights at the white swan and found the staff very friendly and accommodating. Our room was very comfortable and the food was excellent.
We had 2 nights at the white swan and found the staff very friendly and accommodating. Our room was very comfortable and the food was excellent.
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Richard
27 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff and good food
Friendly staff and good food
10
Susan
4 Feb 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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Christine
31 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The place looks rather unappealing from the kerbside but oh my what a pleasant surprise inside. We were lucky enough to get upgraded to a ‘hideaway’ room around the back and it was beautiful. Gorgeous furnishings and the bedding was luxurious. The food in the restaurant was delicious and I couldn’t fault anything about our stay. Thanks to the team at the White Swan.
The place looks rather unappealing from the kerbside but oh my what a pleasant surprise inside. We were lucky enough to get upgraded to a ‘hideaway’ room around the back and it was beautiful. Gorgeous furnishings and the bedding was luxurious. The food in the restaurant was delicious and I couldn’t fault anything about our stay. Thanks to the team at the White Swan.
10
Peter
18 Aug 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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Rory
9 Apr 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
24 Jun 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
1 May 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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Property policies
Check-in
Check-out
From 16:00 to 22:30
Before 10:30
FAQs about The Black Swan Inn
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, free parking is available on-site, but it is limited.
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
Yes, breakfast is available, and it can be enjoyed in the room.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 16:00 to 22:30, and check-out is by 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The hotel offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas.
Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?
The hotel is centrally located in Pickering, close to landmarks such as Pickering Church, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, and Beck Isle Museum.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the hotel, but guests aged under 18 cannot stay alone.
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- 2026-10-20: 214.9818005805054USD
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- 2026-10-22: 199.6687944004822USD
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- 2026-10-24: 222.62830900714113USD
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- 2026-10-26: 199.6687944004822USD
- 2026-10-27: 214.58913963238527USD
- 2026-10-28: 199.6687944004822USD
- 2026-10-29: 200.70832503564455USD
- 2026-10-30: 216.10128852267457USD
- 2026-10-31: 214.9818005805054USD
- 2026-11-01: 192.02228597384644USD
- 2026-11-02: 193.02182082669069USD
- 2026-11-03: 192.02228597384644USD
- 2026-11-04: 192.02228597384644USD
- 2026-11-05: 199.6687944004822USD
- 2026-11-06: 208.40479821475222USD
- 2026-11-07: 207.32528892608644USD
- 2026-11-08: 199.6687944004822USD
- 2026-11-09: 199.6687944004822USD
- 2026-11-10: 193.02182082669069USD
- 2026-11-11: 192.02228597384644USD
- 2026-11-12: 192.02228597384644USD
- 2026-11-13: 207.32528892608644USD
- 2026-11-14: 208.40479821475222USD
- 2026-11-15: 192.02228597384644USD
- 2026-11-16: 192.02228597384644USD
- 2026-11-17: 193.02182082669069USD
- 2026-11-18: 192.02228597384644USD
- 2026-11-19: 192.02228597384644USD
- 2026-11-20: 208.40479821475222USD
- 2026-11-21: 207.32528892608644USD
- 2026-11-22: 192.02228597384644USD
- 2026-11-23: 192.02228597384644USD
- 2026-11-24: 192.02228597384644USD
- 2026-11-25: 193.02182082669069USD
- 2026-11-26: 193.02182082669069USD
- 2026-11-27: 207.32528892608644USD
- 2026-11-28: 208.40479821475222USD
- 2026-11-29: 190.8059859710083USD
- 2026-11-30: 192.02228597384644USD
- 2026-12-01: 199.6687944004822USD
- 2026-12-02: 192.02228597384644USD
- 2026-12-03: 193.02182082669069USD
- 2026-12-04: 208.40479821475222USD
- 2026-12-05: 208.40479821475222USD
- 2026-12-06: 192.02228597384644USD
- 2026-12-07: 193.02182082669069USD
- 2026-12-08: 193.02182082669069USD
- 2026-12-09: 192.02228597384644USD
- 2026-12-10: 193.02182082669069USD
- 2026-12-11: 208.40479821475222USD
- 2026-12-12: 207.32528892608644USD
- 2026-12-13: 193.02182082669069USD
- 2026-12-14: 192.02228597384644USD
- 2026-12-15: 193.02182082669069USD
- 2026-12-16: 193.02182082669069USD
- 2026-12-17: 192.02228597384644USD
- 2026-12-18: 207.32528892608644USD
- 2026-12-19: 208.40479821475222USD
- 2026-12-20: 192.2350429812012USD
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