Located in the village of Ravenstonedale, this hotel has a riverside garden where you can often see red squirrels roaming. Rooms at The Black Swan are elegant in design, with traditional wooden furnishings. Each has its own bathroom, a flat-screen TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. Some have charming old features like open fireplaces. Breakfast is provided each morning, and you can dine in the bar, or in either of the 2 restaurants. Food is freshly made from local produce, with a range of dishes to choose from. The building is located in the Eden Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Yorkshire Dales National Park can be reached in around 15 minutes by car, and Lake Windermere is less than 30 miles away.
- "Somewhere to return to again and again." - "A delightful inn in a quiet dales village" - "A delightful find. Will return" - "It's worth staying a night at the Black Swan." - "Beautiful nights stay at The Black Swan will definitely be visiting again everything was perfect" - "It was brilliant" - "Brilliant stay will return." - "A very comfortable stay with great food." - "Beautiful place and suroundings" - "Charming and comfortable stay"
Fabulous
296 reviews
Child Friendly
Superb
81 reviews
Located in Ravenstonedale, 25 miles from Askham Hall, The Fat Lamb Country Inn and Nature Reserve provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star inn offers luggage storage space and free WiFi. The inn features family rooms. At the inn, every room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot. The breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. The Fat Lamb Country Inn and Nature Reserve has a sun terrace. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ravenstonedale, like hiking and cycling. World of Beatrix Potter is 29 miles from The Fat Lamb Country Inn and Nature Reserve, while Brough Castle is 9.2 miles away. Teesside International Airport is 50 miles from the property.
- "Great stay at The Fat Lamb!" - "All that a country inn should be. Meals excellent and staff friendly, with local knowledge." - "Very comfortable and very clean" - "A cosy country inn with a very good restaurant." - "Mini Motor Museum" - "Lovely place to stay on our stop over to Scotland" - "Very nice - good food" - "Comfortable stay in a lovely location."
Fabulous
162 reviews
Hotel in Kirkby Stephen with a restaurant and a bar
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and an outdoor tennis court are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and a library are onsite.
Augill Castle offers 17 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- "We had the most wonderful experience at Augill Castle. The room and property perfectly fit what I was looking for - a very castle-like room without too much modern but enough modern to be comfortable. The food was outstanding and staff friendly, helpful and accommodating. I totally recommend Augill!" - "The property is decorated in a quirky manner - mainly antiques, but some modern pieces. It feels more like a relaxed home environment than a hotel. Breakfast and dinner was good quality, but dinner is not available on Mondays or Tuesdays."
Superb
29 reviews
Augill Castle has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kirkby Stephen. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a business center. Guests can enjoy garden views. At the hotel, the rooms come with a closet and a flat-screen TV. Free WiFi and a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries are accessible to all guests, while selected rooms also feature a DVD player. All rooms at Augill Castle come with a seating area. Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available at the accommodation. You can play tennis at Augill Castle, and the area is popular for hiking. Askham Hall is 22 miles from the hotel, while Brough Castle is 1.1 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 42 miles away.
- "Superb we will be back" - "Fantastic break in a truly special place" - "Awesome stay in an authentic castle" - "Augill castle" - "A fabulous and unique experience with the loveliest staff" - "Such a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Felt at home." - "Beautiful place, would definitely return, wish we had stayed more nights!" - "Overall a great stay with cozy rooms and common areas and yummy food." - "Mega stay in Augill!"
Fabulous
40 reviews
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a coffee shop
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free cooked-to-order breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, conference space, and dry cleaning are onsite.
Change of towels is available on request.
The King's Head offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels and smart speakers.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
- "Cosy, interesting old pub by a river, recently updated. Very clean. Has lovely rooms and large comfortable beds. Owners and staff delightful, and very welcoming. Food good. Off the beaten track but popular with walkers. If not a walker, need a car to explore the area! " - "Fabulous stay. Wonderful location. Room was beautiful. Host's and staff brilliant. Would love to stay again" - "Lovely 400 year old pub on a stream with facilites to eat outside also. No complaints about anything and would recommend"
Superb
25 reviews
Located in Kirkby Stephen and with Askham Hall reachable within 23 miles, Black Bull Hotel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 4.2 miles from Brough Castle, 20 miles from Whinfell Forest and 21 miles from Bowes Museum. Brougham Castle is 22 miles from the inn and Kendal Castle is 24 miles away. At the inn you'll find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. You can play darts at this 3-star inn, and the area is popular for fishing and canoeing. Aysgarth Falls is 24 miles from Black Bull Hotel, while Raby Castle is 27 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 45 miles away.
- "Lovely hotel would stay again" - "Wonderful" - "Great place to stay a warm welcome all staff friendly lovely comfortable and very quit room" - "Great place and I'd love to go back" - "Great Value for money" - "Very pleasant stay" - "Very nice" - "Great staff and super location." - "Great weekend stay" - "Good for the money and staff very welcoming" - "All goo, happy to return" - "Very friendly, clean and comfortable. A little dated but ideal for what we wanted."
Good
557 reviews
Hotel in Kirkby Stephen with free breakfast and a coffee shop
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and a garden are onsite.
Wilding Hotel offers 15 accommodations with safes and slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
- "Wonderful. Staff were super nice, food was great and beds were extremely soft" - "A wonderful stay with excellent dinner and breakfast. All of the staff were so nice and the food an extremely high standard. " - "Beautiful surroundings Clean and tidy hotel Tasty breakfast But, please try to mention before the hotel checkout time and the extra charges which apply." - "My son and I were on a cycling trip from Liverpool to Durham. Of all the hotels we stayed in on the way, this was head and shoulders above the rest. They were welcoming, dealt with our bikes quickly and safely. The room was amazing with the attention to detail was remarkable, with heating rails, effective hot water mixers, iron. It was a real restful place for a traveller. The restaurant in the evening was to an exceptionally high standard, you could see that the owners were hands on, and keen to ensure all your needs were met. Breakfast was exceptional with quick orders with a buffet also. The breakfast lady was so friendly and helped us in advising a bike route which turned out to be brilliant. I can’t think of anymore that could be done. Well organized hotel, attentive and responsive. I will definitely be coming back with my wife and kids back to this place to use as a base to do walks in the beautiful area. PS local shop opposite had everything you would need. "
Exceptional
21 reviews
Kings Head - Riverside, Ravenstonedale has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Ravenstonedale. The property is around 23 miles from Askham Hall, 27 miles from World of Beatrix Potter and 9 miles from Brough Castle. The property has room service and luggage storage space for guests. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Kings Head - Riverside, Ravenstonedale also feature free WiFi, while some have a river view. The rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property. At Kings Head - Riverside, Ravenstonedale you'll find a restaurant serving British, Pizza and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. You can play darts at the hotel. Kendal Castle is 19 miles from Kings Head - Riverside, Ravenstonedale, while Whinfell Forest is 24 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 50 miles away.
- "Lovely place with extremely friendly staff. Can’t recommend enough" - "Lovely stay that exceeded all expectations. Will definitely book again" - "Kings Head...A Right Royal Welcome..." - "Wonderful spot" - "Worth every penny spent !!!!" - "Fabulous weekend stay in a lovely place" - "We will be back." - "Weekend away with friends" - "All the staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. Perfect!" - "Fab one night stay!"
Superb
510 reviews
Hotel with free parking, near Yorkshire Dales National Park
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Private bathrooms are not ensuite and housekeeping is available on request.
The Pennine Inn offers 6 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Kirkby Stephen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Housekeeping is provided on request.
- "Great location, very clean and helpful staff." - " Everything fine" - "Lovely room, great food." - "Great location for walking, easy access to Pennines, Yorkshire Dales and not too far from the Lakes. Generally a good place overall. "
Very Good
13 reviews
Located in Kirkby Stephen and with Askham Hall reachable within 23 miles, The Pennine Inn has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar. The property is around 4.2 miles from Brough Castle, 20 miles from Whinfell Forest and 21 miles from Bowes Museum. Brougham Castle is 22 miles away and Kendal Castle is 24 miles from the hotel. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At The Pennine Inn rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options. You can play darts at the accommodation. Aysgarth Falls is 24 miles from The Pennine Inn, while Raby Castle is 27 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 45 miles away.
- "Fantastic hotel in all ways 😎" - "Very nice" - "Expectations more than met!" - "A chance to stay in a traditional inn, friendly and well adapted to modern use." - "Lovely and relaxing break, very keen to go back" - "Just enjoyed a lovely stay. Warm comfortable and clean. Friendly welcoming staff, excellent breakfast." - "I had a pleasant stay in a room conveniently located above a pub in the centre of town." - "Nice stay on our Coast to Coast journey"
Good
492 reviews
Hotel with free parking, near Yorkshire Dales National Park
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
The Black Bull Hotel offers 9 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- "Great stay for two night break on the coast to Coast trail. Staff was friendly and helpful. Friday nights are very loud with karaoke so be prepared! Food was good, but basic pub food. Breakfast had several choices and the avocado and poached egg was especially good. There's an awesome Indian restaurant called the mango tree just a few buildings down. Laundromat behind the Black Bull hotel which was very convenient. About 6 pounds to run the washer and one or two for the dryer. There's a tourist info place in the same area also and they have taxi information if you want to bypass the boggy part of the hike from Kirkby Steven to Keld. No buses on Sunday. "
Good
135 reviews
Located in Brough, 21 miles from Askham Hall, Wilding Hotel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around a 9-minute walk from Brough Castle, 18 miles from Bowes Museum and 20 miles from Brougham Castle. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, the rooms have a closet and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Wilding Hotel also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also feature a patio. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. Whinfell Forest is 20 miles from the accommodation, while Raby Castle is 24 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 42 miles away.
- "A fantastic stay at the Wilding. The hotel is beautiful. The staff are amazing and we have already booked and looking fo" - "Absolutely fabulous" - "Beautiful hotel for a relaxing night away" - "Wonderful" - "Highly recommended for a relaxing break with all the comforts you need." - "Beautiful hotel, professional staff amd comfort throughout" - "A great find and a lovely hotel .. would not hesitate to recommend" - "Fabulous building/ fabulous food/decor/comfort/ staff - will be back and can’t wait for 2026!"
Superb
151 reviews
You won’t want to leave this charming, one-of-a-kind place.
Fire extinguisher • Building staff • Wifi • Smoke alarm • TV • Free parking on premises • Self check-in • First aid kit • Carbon monoxide alarm
Augill Castle : much better than a hotel : unlike anywhere you have ever stayed before. In Cumbria's Eden Valley between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, England's two most popular national parks, Augill is set in it's own twenty acres of grounds.
Easy going, relaxed but still ridiculously romantic and decadently comfortable. We'll do everything we can to make you feel as if you have arrived as guests, and will leave as friends.
The space
Gothic leaded window, oak panelling, a turn-of-the-century open fireplace, elegant Edwardian double four poster bed and a turret as your wardrobe. The bathroom has solid oak flooring with a double-ended bath with rainfall shower over.
Guest access
You also have access to 15 acres of grounds including tennis court and can come into the castle for afternoon tea, a few drinks, dinner or even breakfast by prior arrangement.
Shampoo • Bathtub • TV • Essentials • Hair dryer • Bed linens • Hangers • Iron • Hot water • Books and reading material
Augill Castle : much better than a hotel : unlike anywhere you have ever stayed before. In Cumbria's Eden Valley between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, England's two most popular national parks, Augill is set in it's own twenty acres of grounds.
Easy going, relaxed but still ridiculously romantic and decadently comfortable. We'll do everything we can to make you feel as if you have arrived as guests, and will leave as friends.
The space
These four beautiful castle bedrooms all boast original features including eighteenth century oak panelling, perhaps a wardrobe inside a turret, a floor to ceiling arched Gothic window over the front porch or a bay window extending the entire width of the room. Antique and modern four poster beds, sleigh bed or antique canopied half tester bed, glorious bathrooms and views over the gardens.
These rooms are the oldest in the castle and do not have step-free access. Cots and rollaway beds can be provided on request subject to availability.
Bathtub • Clothing storage: wardrobe • Hangers • Shampoo • Hot water • Iron • Hair dryer • TV • Essentials • Bed linens
Augill Castle : much better than a hotel : unlike anywhere you have ever stayed before. In Cumbria's Eden Valley between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, England's two most popular national parks, Augill is set in it's own twenty acres of grounds.
Easy going, relaxed but still ridiculously romantic and decadently comfortable. We'll do everything we can to make you feel as if you have arrived as guests, and will leave as friends.
The space
The ORANGERY is on the ground floor outside the main castle, with huge arched gothic windows opening onto your own secluded garden and the castle gardens beyond. There is a modern open top superking four poster bed, stunning bronze wall and fabulous contemporary bathroom, and a connecting day room has a French-style metal day bed which opens as two full sized singles.
Dogs are welcome in our garden suites by prior arrangement.
Hangers • Essentials • Shampoo • Bed linens • Hair dryer • Hot water • TV • Bathtub • Iron • Clothing storage: wardrobe
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