The Black Bull Hotel

Hotels
6.9 (698 reviews)
38 Market Steet , Kirkby Stephen , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Tired decor
Overpriced for some

Categories

Cleanliness
5.65
Concerns about cleanliness noted, including mould and unkempt areas.
Service
8.15
Friendly and helpful staff were frequently mentioned.
Location
8.15
A very convenient location, although some noise was reported.
Room Quality
6.15
Room decor needed updating; some rooms had issues.
Amenities
6.65
Basic amenities were available but some facilities needed improvement.
Value for Money
6.15
Mixed feelings regarding value; some reviews found it overpriced.
Food and Beverage
7.15
Food and drinks received positive feedback.
Overall Experience
7.15
Generally good stay with some notable issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 00:58

Property Description

Garden Oasis and Exciting Activities
Experience the serene garden and shared lounge at Black Bull Hotel. Enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant and unwind at the cozy bar in Kirkby Stephen.

Recreational Fun for Everyone
Engage in a game of darts or tennis during your stay at this 3-star inn. Explore popular activities like fishing and canoeing in the surrounding area.

Nearby Attractions and Convenience
Visit Bowes Museum and Brougham Castle, both just a short distance away. With the Teesside International Airport within reach, your journey to Black Bull Hotel is made convenient.

Book now to indulge in a delightful stay at Black Bull Hotel, where comfort meets adventure.

Important information:

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: MME

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 698 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.65
Service: 8.15
Location: 8.15
Room Quality: 6.15
Amenities: 6.65
Value for Money: 6.15
Food and Beverage: 7.15
Overall Experience: 7.15
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Michelle • couple • gb
4
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Gaynor Burquest • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very comfortable and clean. Friendly staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Alan Kershaw • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Jon • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Relatively new owner was terrific! Helped get us to the train on time.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

N/A

Cons:

The towel rail in bathroom did not heat up

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • gb
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • gb
2
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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GEMMA • couple • gb
9
Pleasant
Pros:

Was on our coast to coast route, the staff and the bath!

Cons:

N/a

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Richardson • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
4
It was fine for a night attending a funeral
Pros:

Central location

Cons:

There was no food available on Monday. No chef. Didn’t ask on Tuesday morning

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Sheena • couple • gb
7
Pros:

the location was excellent, staff very pleasant

Cons:

The room was very hot, only very small window could open, mattress on bed was very soft, feel it needs replaced, and could not get any breakfast as chef was on holiday

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
7
Curate's Egg
Pros:

The room was perfect for our needs: on the coast to coast route, in a pretty market town. Great shower, very good tea tray ( which you could replenish yourself which was really helpful), games and books to borrow, peaceful room ( but pub was empty / closing early so who knows normally), clean bedroom.

Cons:

Kitchen closed , no breakfast.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Phil • solo_traveller • gb
8
Happy in KS
Pros:

Very quiet on a Sunday night with no football, we slept very well. Our window opened onto the main street, an "A":road, but very little traffic overnight. Excellent place for a night walking the C2C

Cons:

No breakfast available on a Monday morning but collected fresh stuff from Co-op 300m away and had a sunny picnic outside on the pubvtables

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
Brilliant for a stay in the area if your out exploring
Pros:

Location was great
Staff super friendly
Perfect for a little stay in KS
We will go back

Cons:

We had to drink beer and watch football 😂

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • gb
1
Staff not accommodating in extreme circumstances. Would not go back sadly.
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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ETHEL • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

The bedroom was clean, a good size and quiet, being on the top floor and the back of the property.

Cons:

The rest of the property was tired, grubby and dismal. I was going to stay for dinner but decided to go elsewhere as the dining area looked dirty. They only served a cooked breakfast so I went out and bought my own fruit etc

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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gabi • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Excellent location

Cons:

Bed uncomfortable

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Carl • couple • gb
9
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Brigitte • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Die Zentrumslage, das vergleichsweise große Zimmer und die angenehme Gaststätte im Erdgeschoss

Cons:

Frühstück gab es erst ab 9:00 Uhr. Bei der Coast to Coast-Wanderung möchte man gerne früh los wandern.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • couple • gb
3
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee