The Black Swan

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Once the main stop off for weary stagecoach travellers, The Black Swan in Helmsley dates back to the 15th century. This inn has been providing travellers with a warm welcome and famous hospitality for centuries.

With an Elizabethan building on one end, a Tudor one to the other and a Georgian House in the middle, The Black Swan is wonderfully higgledly-piggledy, with bags of character, this inn offers bags of history and character alongside a modern twist.

With its inviting open fires, cosy armchairs and warm welcome,The Black Swan is where you’ll fit right inn as you explore beautiful Helmsley and nearby attractions including Rievaulx Abbey, Helmsley Castle and Helmsley Walled Garden.

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Spend the night in a classic, superior, feature room or stay in the junior suite. With rooms overlooking Helmsley’s pretty marketplace or stunning walled gardens, The Black Swan is ideal for exploring the surrounding area and North York Moors National Park. The Black Swan’s bedrooms have fresh, traditional décor and tea and coffee facilities. All rooms feature a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, desk and free Wi-Fi

The historic Black Swan is a true landmark Yorkshire inn, offering a relaxed place to stay for exploring Helmsley.

Our dog friendly rooms extend a warm welcome to four-legged friends too, meaning you’ll never have to leave your canine behind! Simply add this option during the booking process and enjoy a wonderful stay with your dog by your side (£15 per dog per night).

With a prime location in the centre of one of North Yorkshire’s most charming market towns, the characterful Black Swan in Helmsley has 60 individual rooms. For central Helmsley accommodation, book your stay with us today!

Please note, images showcase room types as accurately as possible, however rooms do slightly vary. Contact our central reservations team on  0191 5803610 for more information. 

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Cosy Double Room

Cosy and comfortable rooms with a double bed and an en-suite bathroom.

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Our cosy double rooms are all furnished with a comfortable double bed and an en-suite bathroom. With a wide range of facilities including complimentary WiFi, flat-screen TV, and tea & coffee making facilities.

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Double or Twin Room

Spacious and welcoming rooms with a king sized bed or twin beds with an en-suite bathroom.

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Our double and twin rooms are spacious rooms with views over the lane. They include a comfortable king sized bed or twin beds, a spacious en-suite and a desk area. With a wide range of facilities including complimentary WiFi, flat-screen TV, and tea & coffee making facilities.

Requests for twin beds need to be confirmed by a member of the team before arrival.

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Classic Double or Twin

Spacious and comfortable rooms with a king sized bed or two single and an en-suite bathroom.

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The Classic Rooms are mainly located in the garden wing of the inn. Many of these rooms have partial views of the inns walled gardens. These rooms are all individually and beautifully decorated.

They include a comfortable double or twin beds, an en-suite bathroom, and a desk area. With a wide range of facilities including complimentary WiFi, flat-screen TV, and tea & coffee making facilities.

Requests for twin beds need to be confirmed by a member of the team before arrival.

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Superior Double or Twin with Sofa Bed

Spacious and welcoming rooms with a king sized bed or two singles, a comfortable sofa bed and an en-suite bathroom.

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Our superior double or twin rooms are our largest rooms and these look onto the quiet lane at the side of the inn. These rooms are beautifully furnished with a king sized bed or two singles, an extra sofa bed, a spacious en-suite bathroom and a desk area.

With a wide range of facilities including complimentary WiFi, flat-screen TV, and tea & coffee making facilities.

Requests for twin beds need to be confirmed by a member of the team before arrival.

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Feature Double or Twin Bedroom

Spacious and welcoming rooms with a king sized bed or twin beds with an en-suite bathroom.

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Our feature rooms are located in the oldest part of the inn, many of which look onto the market square. These rooms ooze individuality! Some have creaking floorboards, others have exposed beams, but all offer endless charm and character.

These rooms are beautifully furnished with a king sized bed or two singles, a spacious en-suite bathroom and a desk area. With a wide range of facilities including complimentary WiFi, flat-screen TV, and tea & coffee making facilities.

Requests for twin beds need to be confirmed by a member of the team before arrival.

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An icon of a cloche Food service: 7:30am – 9:00pm daily

Yorkshire is known for producing some of the finest foods in the country, so it’s not surprising that The Black Swan is renowned for its outstanding fare.

Whether you’re popping in for breakfast or lunch or sampling a delicious feast of local flavours, The Black Swan serves homemade food all day, every day.

Our Sunday lunches include generous, hand-carved slices of perfectly roasted cuts, alongside crisp roast potatoes and of course, homemade Yorkshire Puddings.

  • Seasonal Menu - Available 12:00pm - 9:00pm

    Browse our seasonal menu below, laden with Great British pub classics and global dishes, all handmade and freshly cooked to order.

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  • Breakfast Menu - Available 7:30am-11:00am

    Looking for the best way to kick start your day or simply a delicious breakfast? Our Breakfast menu is perfect for you.

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  • Drinks Menu

    Drinks Menu

    Whether you're craving a refreshing start to your morning or just in need of a delightful pick-me-up, our drink menu has something for everyone.

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  • Allergy Advice

    Allergen advice is available for all our main menu meals, click the link below to find out more. Ask our team when you visit about our daily special's allergens.

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FAQs

  • Do you have on site parking available?

    There is limited free on site car paking available at The Black Swan. Parking is first come first served.

  • What time is Check in and Check out?

    Check in at The Black Swan is from 3pm and check out is 10:30am.

  • Is there disabled access and accessible rooms at the inn?

    The Black Swan has level access into the inn via the front door. There are no accessible rooms available at The Black Swan. For further accessibility information please all our reservations team.

  • Are you dog-friendly?

    We are dog friendly at The Black Swan and have dog friendly rooms available. Your four-legged friend can stay over night for only £15 per night, per dog.

  • What facilities are provided in the rooms?

    All rooms at The Black Swan Inn provide complimentary Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and tea & coffee making facilities. Please note, we do not provide travel cots. If you plan on bringing your own, we recommend speaking with our reservations team on 0191 580 3610 to ensure the room you’re booking will comfortably accommodate one.

  • What is the cancellation policy?

    Our standard cancellation policy is as follows:
    You may cancel your booking without any payment to us at any point before 3pm on the day that is two days before the day your booking starts. After this deadline, the whole booking becomes fully non-refundable. If you try to cancel after this deadline (or if you don’t arrive for your booking), you will still be charged the full price for your booking (including any meals or extras).

    Our Advance Purchase Rate cancellation policy is as follows: All bookings on an advance purchase rate are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled by you. If you try to cancel a booking on an advance purchase rate (or if you don’t arrive for your booking), you will still be charged the full price for your booking (including any meals or extras).

    Our special offers/promotions cancellation policy is as follows: The cancellation rights for bookings offered on a special offer will be stated during the booking process and in your booking confirmation. Where we do not state any cancellation rights for a special offer, the advance purchase rate cancellation terms (above) will apply.

  • Do you have any on site bike storage?

    There is a space to store bikes on the ground floor at The Black Swan.

  • How do I make a large group booking?

    For booking 5 or more rooms at The Black Swan please email groups@inncollectiongroup.com

  • Do you take table bookings?

    We only accept bookings for a table of 8 and more at The Black Swan Inn. To book please email info@theblackswanhelmsley.com

  • Are you family friendly?

    We are family friendly here at The Black Swan and offer a delicious children’s food menu.

  • Gift Vouchers

    Gift vouchers are sold on our website and on-site at our inns. They are typically valid for 12 months after issue date, unless otherwise specified on purchasing. All discounted vouchers have reduced expiry. Vouchers will be void once expiry date has elapsed. If you would like to register your on-site voucher to be reminded of validity and balance, please do so here: Register Your Card

    Voucher not exchangeable for monetary alternative. All vouchers are non-refundable once purchased.

    To check your balance at any time, please follow this link: Check your gift card balance

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From its superb great outdoors, vibrant cities and bustling market towns to world-class sporting events and famed food and drink, Yorkshire has it all.

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    10 minute walk to Helmsley Walled Gardens

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    25 minute drive to Lightwater Valley

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    35 minute drive to York City Centre

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  • Flamingo Land
    14.5 Miles
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    28 Miles
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  • Leeds Bradford Airport
    48 Miles
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