The Black Swan Hotel
About Us
Welcome to The Black Swan hotel, Ravenstonedale, owned and run by Louise Dinnes,
the Dinnes family and their fantastic team for 16 years.
We are very lucky to be situated at the convergence of 3 stunning northern counties and the hotel itself is located in both The Yorkshire Dales National Park and also Cumbria. This allows for easy access to explore The Lake District, The Yorkshire dales and stunning dales of County Durham. Alternatively, being just 10 minutes from the M6 and the A66 we are also the perfect stop off point for those long journeys.
Relax in our idyllic riverside garden with resident red squirrels, have a bite to eat at our award winning restaurant or cosy bar, take a walk around the beautiful village with Gilbertite monastic ruins or, enjoy golf and tennis in the village courses. We look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful Eden Valley.
We Always Have A Warm Welcome Waiting
Our Awards
We have been recognised for our achievements over the years from well respected national publications / organisations including Sawdays, Good Hotel Guide, Good Pub Guide, Michelin, the AA, the National Press and many more.
We are proud to have received numerous National and Local Awards consistently highlighting our excellent service, dining and rooms. Including AA Pub Of The Year – England, GHG Cesar Award and Cumbria Life Dining Pub.
Our Latest News
Local Shopping Guide
We so hope you enjoy your stay with us and your socially distanced shopping experience. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 lockdown, we have been unable to print the copy of this brochure for you. However, we hope you enjoy your gift
Road Trip: Further Afield
The Black Swan is perfectly situated for exploring the North of England & South Scotland. There are some amazing locations within day trip distance. So, if you’ve seen the Lake District, plodded the Yorkshire Dales and STILL looking for things
Road Trip: North East
Hadrian’s Wall, giant High Force waterfalls, the quaint Durham city and an eye test at Barnard Castle. Our North East road trip takes in all the best sites. Barnard Castle and The Bowes Museum High Force waterfall – Middleton in
Road Trip: Stavely – Hawkshead – Grasmere – Keswick
Our second road trip is possibly one of the best drives in Cumbria. Taking in the beautiful sites of both the South and Northern Lake District, starting in Stavely and finishing in the picturesque village of Keswick on the shores
Road Trip: Sedbergh – Skipton – Hawes
Take a journey through the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, taking in small towns, brewery stops, stunning waterfalls and a little bit of Wendsleydale Cheese (Eck! Gromit!) Sedbergh – small book town Kirkby Lonsdale – Lovely shops
Within 10 Minutes of Black Swan Hotel
Our closest town is Kirkby Stephen, 5 miles East. Kirkby Stephen is a small town but has a variety of shops for gifts, clothes, walking gear, and antiques. It’s a lovely little place for a stroll and a coffee. You
