Old Swan

Hotels
Stonegate Pub
9.2 (1142 reviews)
High Street Gargrave , Skipton , gb

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Pets allowed
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Fantastic cleanliness
Outstanding service
Great location
High-quality rooms
Excellent amenities
Value for money
Delicious food
Cons:
A bit of noise from traffic
Slight wait for breakfast in some cases

Categories

Cleanliness
9.13
Reviewers noted cleanliness was high, with many mentioning rooms as 'stunning' and 'like new'.
Service
9.6
Consistently praised as friendly and accommodating, with no complaints.
Location
9.14
Location was often described as convenient and beautiful, especially for walks.
Room Quality
9.09
Rooms were frequently described as spacious, clean, and comfortable with great amenities.
Amenities
9.12
Many mentioned high-quality amenities like coffee machines and good bedding.
Value for Money
9.08
Guests felt the stay was worth the cost, with many noting it as fantastic value for money.
Food and Beverage
9.13
Food received repeated positive remarks for both breakfast and dinner.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall, guests felt their expectations were exceeded, contributing to a memorable experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 04:10

Property Description

Charming Hotel with Modern Amenities

Convenient Location: Situated in Skipton, Old Swan is just a short distance from popular attractions like Royal Hall Theatre and Ripley Castle.

Comfortable Accommodation: Each room at Old Swan is equipped with essential amenities including a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and cozy bed linens.

Delicious Dining Options: Guests can enjoy a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast at the hotel's restaurant, ensuring a satisfying start to the day.

Ready to experience a delightful stay at Old Swan? Book now and make unforgettable memories!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1142 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.13
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 9.09
Amenities: 9.12
Value for Money: 9.08
Food and Beverage: 9.13
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Paul solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Room was lovely and clean and comfortable, breakfast was good quality and hot. This was the third time we have stopped and will stop again in the furture.

Cons:

No negatives from me to report.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple gb
8
Pros:

The style, cost, staff, bathroom and the secondary double glazing, when fully closed, works really well keeping road noise out

Cons:

We stayed in the room called Linton and the space either side of the bed is limited.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Delyth couple gb
8
Nice place to stay in Gargrave
Pros:

Nicely furnished room - very comfortable. Good breakfast

Cons:

Road noise with window open because of heat.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
10
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Ann couple gb
9
Well worth staying
Pros:

Good value for money. Staff very helpful and friendly. Sunday Evening meal very tasty. Breakfast was a bit haphazard had to wait a lo g time but very tasty.

Cons:

Having to wait a good half hr for breakfast.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Kim solo_traveller gb
10
Highly recommended, fabulous stay
Pros:

Comfortable room and absolutely lovely staff. In a great setting with a superb breakfast. This is my second stay here and I’ll definitely be back. Took my dog and the staff couldn’t have been more welcoming.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Philip solo_traveller gb
10
Old Swan Stay
Pros:

Lovely location.Very pleasant staff. A very comfortable and spacious room. A splendid Sunday roast and a lovely breakfast. The village is beautiful.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Beverly couple gb
8
We enjoyed our stay
Pros:

The room was lovely and so was the shower

Cons:

The road was a little noisy at times but that can’t be helped considering the property is in a main road

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
9
Quiet stay for visit to Skipton
Pros:

Good sized room, very clean, good choice and quality of food both breakfast and dinner

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Dawn couple gb
5
Pros:

Room was fine. But would have thought there would be more choice for breakfast than just a full English which could have been cooked better.

Cons:

Breakfast. Very limited choice not cooked very well.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Louise solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Lovely stay at the old swan, nice food breakfast is freshly cooked.
Rooms clean and comfortable

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Brian solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Lovely room with modern facilities. Great breakfast and a friendly host.

Cons:

Pillows very hard and the quilt was to warm.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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robert couple gb
8
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Graham solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
B
Beryl couple gb
10
Wish we could have stayed longer.
Pros:

Very welcoming staff, room comfortable and cosy . Ate dinner there and gammon was excellent, breakfast was delicious too. Second time we’ve stayed there and enjoyed it both times.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Sarah extended_group gb
8
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Nigel solo_traveller gb
9
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Very friendly,good. Food

Cons:

Only gripe was slow food service at breakfast

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Matthew solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Good room with decent shower. Parking facilities were good. Breakfast is cooked fresh.

Cons:

Having a room facing the road was a little noisy, but you are in a small village with an A road going through it.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
10
Great stay, we would go back there again.
Pros:

The manager, Ian, and all his staff were very friendly and helpful.
Breakfast and diner, all top quality produce and cooked to order.
Great location for exploring the Yorkshire Dales.
Good selection of beers and other drinks in the bar.

Cons:

Nothing to complain about.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

Great room, clean and well appointed.
Very good breakfast.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee