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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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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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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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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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
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christopher solo_traveller gb
10
Great
Pros:

Ian who does breakfasts is a top guy. Nothing a problem.

Cons:

Noise off main road but that’s unavoidable

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Terry couple gb
7
Great location, friendly staff and tasty food with good beer selection.
Pros:

Just a short drive from Malham nestled in a lovely little village about 4-5 miles from Skipton. Breakfast was worth waiting for and the staff were friendly
and helpful. Although the main menu was a little limited, there’s a few different options and food was good quality and plenty of it.

On-site parking was very useful and although for us the weather wasn’t right during our stay, it had a good size beer garden which looked fab.

Cons:

Very hot room (a fan would have been helpful and maybe with climate change all hotels will need to consider A/C - at a cost of course), and on a major road with very early farm traffic, which meant we were left with a choice of traffic noise or a hot sweaty night - we chose windows open and accepted the noise. Although an inn the main bar is quite small and got very busy so on a couple of nights we were in other rooms with less atmosphere. Saying that it’s obviously a local hub, which is great.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Reed solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple gb
9
Enjoyed our stay would definitely stay again.
Pros:

The property was well located. Staff welcomed us on arrival, showed us to our room explained fire procedure to us. Asked if we wanted to book a meal for the evening. Very friendly. Room was lovely tea and coffee available comfortable bed lovely hot shower. Very clean.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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CATHLYNN solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Cute location and amazing service

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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L couple gb
10
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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jasmine extended_group gb
8
Pros:

Friendly - good location- good evening meal

Cons:

Breakfast slow no fruit

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
7
Other than the evening meal we were satisfied with the stay.
Pros:

Breakfast was fine, disappointed in evening meal, room was ok.

Cons:

Evening meal consisted of fish and chips, served within less than 10 minutes, and was warmed up food very crispy. The answer from the member of staff was it was cooked at 180 degrees and he offered me to come and look to see if it was fresh. Then didn,t offer chance for dessert.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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june solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Food absolutely lovely

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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NIGEL family_with_children gb
9
Very comfortable and unbelievable value.
Pros:

Breakfast was of the finest quality and the location was in an excellent location for exploring The Yorkshire Dales.

Cons:

The bar could have been a little quieter, but wasn't an issue.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
10
A great few days exploring the dales, lovely accommodation made our visit even more memorable
Pros:

Great location for our activities, room was spacious and well-appointed. Nice range of beers, good food and friendly staff. Our room had a fridge which was very handy following our visit to the Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-03 via Nuitee