The Black Bull Inn

Hotels
8.8 (565 reviews)
44 Main Street , Sedbergh , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfy spacious bed
Fantastic food
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Overpriced
Inconsistent service during meals

Categories

Cleanliness
7.95
Some reviews mentioned it was not that clean and had issues.
Service
9.45
Most guests noted friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
9.45
Many reviews praised the beautiful location.
Room Quality
8.95
Guests generally found the rooms comfortable and well-furnished.
Amenities
8.95
Amenities were adequate, though service could improve in dining.
Value for Money
7.95
Some guests considered the pricing to be high for the quality.
Food and Beverage
8.45
Food quality varied; some excellent dishes but a few complaints.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall pleasant experiences with a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 12:00

Property Description

Charming 17th-Century Coaching Inn

Scenic Surroundings: Nestled in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales and close to The Lake District, The Bull Hotel offers a quaint retreat for nature lovers.

Delicious Dining: Indulge in hearty, home-cooked meals prepared with fresh local ingredients at the on-site restaurant, complemented by a cozy ambiance and a selection of local ales at The Winder Bar.

Convenient Comfort: Each room features a private bathroom, TV, and complimentary tea and coffee, ensuring a comfortable stay. Explore Sedbergh's historic high street just steps away for a quintessential English experience.

Ready to experience the charm of The Bull Hotel? Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories in the heart of the countryside.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People 2 years old and over stay for £12.50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 565 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.95
Service: 9.45
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 8.95
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 7.95
Food and Beverage: 8.45
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Steffen • couple • de
7
Schönes Hotel mit tollem, aber etwas hochpreisigen Restaurant.
Pros:

Gemütliches Zimmer
Schönes Restaurant

Cons:

Relativ teuer

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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nicola • couple • gb
9
Lovely! The Black Bull has a lovely atmosphere. It was a real treat to stay there.
Pros:

All was nice

Cons:

Food was delicious but veg and vegan options were not that great for evening meal. It was fine for us as sometimes we eat fish, which was available and delicious. The one vegan option we tried was delucious but not really a full meal as was only veg and contained no protein foods.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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simon • couple • gb
9
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savage • family_with_children • gb
10
fantastic
Pros:

Breakfast was great the room was fantastic

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • solo_traveller • gb
6
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Sofia • couple • gb
10
2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Roberta • couple • us
6
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • couple • gb
10
Fabulous rooms and food at The Black Bull
Pros:

Wonderful staff, food, decor and ambience. Really comfortable bed. Lovely clean room with super touches eg quality toiletries and complementary drinks and biscuits.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Morgan • couple • gb
10
Staff great, food great, location perfect. I will be back
Pros:

Cannot fault this in anyway. Staff were so friendly and great with dogs. The sharer beef brisket was amazing

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • gb
9
Enjoyable stay at the black bull
Pros:

The property was renovated with high quality fixtures and fittings and maintained to a high quality. The room was very comfortable as was the bed. The bathroom was lovely with access to shampoo and shower gel. The room was made very cosy for us on checkin. The heating was on and welcomed on a cold wet winters day. We took our dog with us and there was a clean bed, towel and food bowls with a bag of treats waiting for her.
The coffee in the room was delicious as was the home made cookies left for us.
Breakfast was delicious but could not understand why we paid separate for coffee and juice and why it wasn’t all included in one price.

Cons:

I think we were given a different price as we booked with booking.com for dinner and breakfast.
Dinner was quite expensive for pie!!
There was no option on booking.com to book breakfast in the price.

2025-12-17 • via Nuitee
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janet • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Couldn't fault the facilities and the staff. Made very welcome.

Cons:

When booking we knew it was pie night but weren't aware that we could only have pie! It was very nice but would have preferred something else, especially as it was £25, Cotswolds pricing, ie Farmer's Dog. The breakfast was charged at £13.95 plus glass of orange £2.40, tea at £3.15 making £19.50. We weren't advised that they were extra!!

2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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Gemma • couple • gb
10
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william • couple • gb
4
2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Ellen • couple • gb
10
Had a lovely stay in the dales
Pros:

Comfy spacious bed, large bathroom. Warm and cosy. Fantastic food

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-02 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • gb
10
Such an enjoyable stay. Room was excellent and staff were amazing. We will definitely be back!
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely and enjoyed the room out back where we watched Rugby. James was very accommodating and attentive. Great time do many thanks.

Cons:

Can’t think of anything.

2025-11-27 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • nl
10
Perfect little Inn nestled in a beautiful countryside
Pros:

Location, atmosphere

Cons:

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2025-11-23 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • de
9
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Anne • couple • gb
9
2025-11-18 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • gb
9
Enjoyed and would recommend
Pros:

Very lovely inside and trendy decor.

Cons:

Yeh guy at breakfast was very rude! In contrast to the evening staff who were super friendly

2025-10-16 • via Nuitee
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linda • couple • gb
8
A great way to end the day after a long drive. Great food, comfortable bed. Hot shower. Top marks.
Pros:

The food was excellent with a nice atmosphere. It was home cooked not prepackaged. Top quality and the breakfast was excellent. Extensive drinks menu too.

Cons:

The English Sparkling wine was awful. I have had much better brands.

2025-10-14 • via Nuitee