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Reviews of Old Swan 3 stars

High Street Gargrave, Skipton, BD23 3RB, United Kingdom

#2 of 8 hotels in Skipton

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 824 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    8.0
    Enjoyable 1 night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was ok but not much variety in continental part. It would've been good to have some fruit or yogurt. I didn't ask the staff as I wanted a cooked meal so there well could've been alternatives but I didn't see them out anywhere.

    Good sized room.1 of us liked mattress other didn't. Clean and well maintained. Size of shower room good. Friendly staff. We would stay here again.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can't think of anything.

    Very helpful staff and great food. Some nice short walks.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    10
    Old Swan Inn
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We booked late and did not expect the Inn to be so good. The room ,facilities, and breakfast were excellent. The staff went above and beyond the normal and were always willing to help.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    Just right , will recommend to others , an enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was spot on

    Very good breakfast nothing was too much trouble , all our needs were met including our dog's needs , very clean, everything worked as it should

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    10
    Brilliant stay will definitely return
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was quaint but also modern and very clean, very comfortable and the staff were brilliant. Great outside area with plenty of seating. Breakfast was very nice and the staff very friendly and accommodating. We were attending a wedding at the Coniston and it was just a 5 min Uber ride away.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    10
    Very nice. Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely big room. Very clean . Nice breakfast. Friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    9.0
    Welcoming modern hospitality in Old Swan Inn
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My itinerary meant I couldn’t stay longer.

    Everything was seamless with friendly staff, easy check- in, good facilities, free off road parking, extra decorative touches in bedroom such as local soft wool curtains and cushion covers, patterned china cups and saucers for BYO tea/ coffee, modern ensuite bathroom. Most diners in evening were families and couples who were not Old Swan guests… a good sign. Good range of menu for food and drinks. Despite being on main road, the night was quiet. A high bar for hospitality. Highly recommended for the traveller.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast

    Excellent breakfast. All staff excellent

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    10
    The staff were very professional and the service was excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    On A65. A bit tatty at front

    Excellent decor and ambiance

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful hotel in the Cargrave country side
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beautiful example of a rural country side hotel, with very friendly staff, excellent food and comfort, and a practical parking space at the hotel.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    8.0
    Nice place to stay
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much room each side of the bed

    Modern comfortable room and shower .Clean with good lighting.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    10
    Friendly accommodating and perfectly clean. 10/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the old swan. We needed to leave early and they went out of their way to accommodate us with breakfast. The rooms are beautiful and the entertainment was wonderful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was pretty hot in the room. A small fan was provided...

    Really nicely renovated, spotless bedroom. Good location. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    9.0
    Lovely hotel, great food and really good value
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really lovely room, lots of extra touch’s that were really great, fan was really appreciated as it was a hot few days. Really lovely decor and the bed was really comfy. Food was really good too

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    9.0
    Great location and comfortable accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic bedroom and bathroom Good parking

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    10
    Brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The hotel was very clean and the food and service excellent. We spoke to the chap who ran it and he was very nice. He was enthusiastic and we hope he does well

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room temperature was a bit too warm.

    The room was up to contemporary standards. The bed was comfortable, and the staff was attentive. Fortunately, there were additional windowpanes installed that kept the sound of traffic muffled.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thought breakfast was slightly disorganised

    The room was very spacious and comfortable, evening meal was very nice .staff very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet was loose. Needs repair

    Extras such as coffee and tea. Great location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    9.0
    We'd stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lack of fresh soft fruit at breakfast. We thought we had booked B&B rate and were disappointed to learn it was 'Room only", greater clarity is needed when making an online booking

    A good atmosphere in the building and friendly "locals". A comfortable room and bed. Choice of good food in the evening.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    10
    Mark at the old swan
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing .

    What a surprise, I really didn't know what to expect. Busy pub, lovely dining area, really nice staff. And rooms that are exceptionally. You could not want for anything. All for a very affordable price. Food in the evening was perfect, not an extensive menu, but what I had was done very well. Breakfast is done well, plenty of options. Dog friendly, and access to a lovely path which takes you to a lovely canal walk across from a good carpark.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    10
    Great stay in a nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location for the Dales. We enjoyed our stay a lot

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2025

    9.0
    It works for us
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Friendly staff, great food and breakfast

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    10
    Nice pub stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The selection of real ale is impressive. Comfortable and well laid out.breakfast is very nice and the rooms are a good size. The staff are accommodating and knowledgeable.

    The pub is great it has a good selection of real ale and larger cider which you would expect. Very accommodating to walkers and customers with dogs and families there are two snug rooms as well as a very large enclosed beer garden.

    Stayed in June 2025

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