The Black Bull Inn

Hotels
8.8 (621 reviews)
44 Main Street , Sedbergh , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 621 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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Neil solo_traveller gb
10
If you want a little extra comfort whilst staying in Sedbergh look no further!
Pros:

Lovely room, great pub and quality food all in the centre of Sedbergh! Excellent bed for a perfect nights sleep.

Cons:

Breakfast not included!

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
8
A wonderful hotel, situated in a lovely village and an absolutely delicious evening meal.
Pros:

Lovely old building. Excellent food!

Cons:

Limited parking for guests and extremely narrow entrance to the car park.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Travis family_with_children gb
9
Fantastic
Pros:

The staff is fantastic, and the food is exceptional. We brought our dog with us, and the "dog fee" covered her own bed, treats, and a warm welcome by the entire staff. Strongly recommend.

Cons:

The rooms haven't been updated in a while. There are a few of the little things that could use some attention, but I would still STRONGLY recommend staying. The service and rooms are a cut above anything else.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Robert John couple gb
9
I would be very happy to return and highly recommend the resteraunt
Pros:

Fabulous bedroom and superb dining

Cons:

Limited parking

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Ruth solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Comfortable room
Friendly staff mostly

Cons:

Our room no. 2 was located above a very noisy beer cellar fan which kicked in randomly and all through the night.

Rubbish collection happened at 5.15 am and at least 12 large paladins were trundled over the cobbled passage way below our window and when emptied were trundled back ! Of course rubblish has to be collected but I want to warn future guests never to sleep in room 2 !!

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Sabrina couple gb
9
Fab breakfast and great comfy bedroom
Pros:

Beautiful clean bedroom, comfy bed, shower gel and shampoo/ soap great quality, quiet environment and friendly staff. Breakfast was delicious.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike- all great and would return.
On Booking.com no parking was indicated so we parked in a twin car park, however our from our bedroom balcony we could see that the inn had a small car park and a member of staff asked us where we parked. No big deal, just a comment.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Dale couple gb
8
Nice comfortable stay
Pros:

The food was amazing

Cons:

No breakfast included and was quite noisy up until around 12pm because of the pubs on the Main Street

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Jane couple gb
9
Lovely place to stay - very comfortable and stylish rooms. Food was great too. Would def come back !!
Pros:

Perfect location in centre of town. Loved the pared down Japanese style. Dog friendly room was very comfortable - dog bed and dog treats provided which was great.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Cameron couple gb
9
Comfortable and friendly
Pros:

Traditional feel

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller gb
10
Pure pleasure
Pros:

Hotel and staff were outstanding, Lizzie arranged birthday balloons in room, thanks Lizzie. Food was perfection. The whole experience is highly recommended

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Michael couple ch
10
Swanky hotel that nearly met all of our expectations
Pros:

Beautifully appointed rooms with extremely nice products and big fluffy towels. Tea and coffee in the room with fresh water (still and sparkling) provided every day and a welcome cookie (that was delish). Breakfast was excellent, and the staff were absolutely lovely and couldn't do more for you. The town is a nice place to hang out for a day, and there are a couple of pubs around to have different food if you want.

Cons:

Breakfast and supper were expensive - but both were excellent, more of a treat than a daily expense. The room could have been cleaner. No heated towel rail - we had just come off of a 4-day hike and needed to dry some stuff. Hairdryer didn't work. The room was quite noisy as the alley that the room was on seemed to be hang-out / smoking area for the staff.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Heike couple gb
3
Disappointing
Pros:

The food was great. A really lovely anniversary meal.

Cons:

The room was really dirty. Cleaning was months overdue in some areas. We paid £215 (our mistake was to buy off booking.com) for a room with no breakfast and the room needed a good spring clean and there was paint peeling off damp walls. Ingrained dirt, dust and mould in main hallways, the room, our bathroom.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Great food and atmosphere. friendly staff

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Alexandra solo_traveller gb
9
Beautiful place, great location, very friendly team
Pros:

They had thought through everything. Such a lovely little greeting of coffee and cookies

Cons:

Hot old building - exceptional heat wave

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Jennifer solo_traveller us
10
The Black Bull is a lovely inn with incredible food and service in a lovely village.
Pros:

The decor and the little touches of luxury were lovely. The bathroom is bright, clean, and modern with excellent vanity space a rainfall shower head, and a Bluetooth speaker in the mirror. The staff was so friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The rooms facing the street are loud, especially on warm days when closing the windows isn’t an option.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Darren couple gb
10
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Martin couple gb
7
lot better than where we were in Kendal the next night. We should have stayed here!
Pros:

breakfast was ok but i would have preferred it included in room rate. Options are otheriwse limited in Sedburgh

Cons:

It felt a little pricey really. Wine pretty expensive per glass but i guess thats what tourists are for!

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
9
2026-06-16 via Nuitee