Old Swan

Hotels
Stonegate Pub
9.2 (1183 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 1183 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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alison solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

What a great find this was. The room was really nicely decorated, clean and quiet. The pub food was excellent for both evening meal and breakfast and there was a great beer garden

Cons:

Nothing not to like.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent, would readily recommend the Old Swan to friends and family.
Pros:

A great full English breakfast. A very good steak dinner in the evening. A good dark beer on tap. A lovely garden to relax in the evening.

Cons:

I can’t find fault with this experience. Staff worked hard to make my stay very enjoyable.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
9
We enjoyed our stay very much
Pros:

Clean room , friendly staff and excellent food

Cons:

Traffic noise off main road

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Paula couple gb
8
Lovely room and breakfast, staff very friendly.
Pros:

Lovely village pub that doubled as a hotel.

Cons:

On the main road to Skipton and very noisy.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Josef couple at
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
9
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Helen extended_group gb
10
Excellent hotel fantastic value for money!
Pros:

The hotel is located in just the right spot, near to Settle and Malham, it has every facility you could need, nice pub, restaurant, comfortable rooms with every facility you need and excellent sound proofing, you can't hear a pin drop at night.

Cons:

The excellent soundproofing, I always sleep really well at this hotel, the beds are really comfy and the breakfast is excellent. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The hotel has clearly recently been renovated and the decor throughout is excellent,

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Des solo_traveller ie
8
Short stay
Pros:

Very friendly staff and good location

Cons:

Some of the public areas need a refrei

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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jack couple gb
8
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Amanda solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Byron couple gb
10
Great short break
Pros:

Nice place. Room comfy.
Food was good and staff accommodated us well

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Tracy solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent stay, breakfast was delicious and the rooms had everything you needed and clean. Great base for lots of walkin
Pros:

Very convenient for walks

Cons:

I would suggest maybe to have a summer duvet as it was really warm in the room but they did provide a fan.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Glynn couple gb
9
A great alternative to greedy Harrogate in Yorkshire show week.
Pros:

Old fashioned country inn, but pleasantly surprised to find updated rooms with good facilities, including a tower fan . ( a necessity these days with the continental weather we are having. ) Staff smiling and helpful, food good with chef coping under pressure.

Cons:

Initial impression exterior due redecoration, so inside and rooms really good.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Anna couple it
10
Pros:

Amazing shower and large parking area. I appreciated the owner's attention to food waste.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Doreen solo_traveller nz
10
Pros:

I loved the decor the the lovely chef and the lady in the morning doing 3 jobs at once.
Very clean and comfortable

Cons:

It was warm upstairs and no aircon.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
9
Great local pub and hotel.
Pros:

The staff were excellent.
Ian was a very hard working Manager who kept the pub/hotel running smoothly.
All the staff worked hard to welcome you but Larna was exceptional.
We had to book for an evening meal and we were glad were did as it was very good.
The pub was the hub of the village. All the locals were very friendly and helpful.
The pub is ideally placed to visit the local steam railway, Harrogate and the RHS Gardens.
The Liverpool to Leeds canal is 200 metres away and there is nice 5 mile walk along it to Skipton.
We had a fantastic stay and will come back.

Cons:

Ian was on his own, on weekdays, serving and cooking breakfast. This meant after taking all the orders he'd disappear for 30 mins to cook it.
Therefore during this time there were no refills of hot drinks and if you arrived whilst he was cooking you'd have to wait until he'd finished to order a drink and your breakfast.
When breakfast arrived it was well cooked and delicious and served on hot plates.
More staff is a must during the week. Ian is working as hard as he can but he needs help at breakfast.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Very nice room, good facilities.
Very nice staff.

Cons:

Due to very hot weather the room was very hot. No fault of the hotel, more to do with the weather.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Lloyd couple gb
9
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Judith couple gb
10
Ideally situated for a perfect break
Pros:

Lovely clean room, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Excellent food both in the evening and breakfast.

Cons:

Difficult to find a negative.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee