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.

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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.

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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.

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