March 2024 by Elizabeth Stewart
Good food good
March 2024 by Jon Hill
My wife and I stayed at the Black Swan last weekend as it's location was central to our trip requirements. I have to to say, what a lovely establishment it is. We could not fault the cleanliness of the room that we stayed in (No 5), which was well appointed, functional, had all of the room facilities that we required and was visited by housekeeping each day for a freshen up. All of the staff that we interacted with were polite, competent and very friendly. We had a meal in the restaurant on Saturday night with some family members. All of our party enjoyed the food and atmosphere, and could not find fault. Breakfast was included in the room price and both my wife and chose the full English breakfast, which came piping hot, well presented and beautifully cooked. The bar is pleasant with a wood burning stove, a good selection of beers and adequate seating. It has it's fair share of locals that frequent the bar, who are all friendly and engaging if you take the trouble interact. All in all, we would highly recommend the Black Swan and will be staying again when visiting family in the area.
February 2024 by William Newton
Good pub but a bit expensive
February 2024 by M&J
Very welcoming staff. Good grub. Reasonable
February 2024 by D B
One of the best hotels I've stayed in for work. Rooms were excellent food was to die for. Staff friendly and service was fantastic. Will be back again with family.Rooms: Clean and spacious roomsFood & drinks: Fantastic food.
February 2024 by Ken Macro
Very good staff, and service.
February 2024 by Lisa
We had a wake to attend at the Black Swann recently. The carpark is a nightmare, there are no lines to designate parking spaces, so of course people park stupidly taking up much more room than needed. It is also gravel, so it is not accessible. We ended up parking on the road, with my husband struggling with my wheelchair across the gravel carpark to enter. The door is nice and wide, but there is a side table placed in the tiny entrance way which makes entering with a wheelchair really difficult, especially since the doors are so heavy. The disabled toilet is also really hard to get in and out of because of the side table blocking the hallway. The toilet was also dirty.Everyone seemed to enjoy the food but it was covered in cling film, and the staff didn't seem inclined to uncover it themselves. We brought our own food as the function menu doesn't cater for vegans. I'm sure we could have requested something but last time we did that, we were supplied with something different to what we had asked for. Unfortunately I went hungry that time. There wasn't anything vegan on the regular menu, or the specials menu that I could see. I was surprised by this because the website boasts vegan options.The decor is nice and homely, whilst being tasteful, and the staff all seemed welcoming and polite. Although the Black Swan is a lovely looking pub, I can't help but note they are really missing out on some essentials to providing a great wake.
February 2024 by jo Hayward
Stayed here for 1 night (last night) for work. Had the best sleep, the bed was so comfy and the room was quiet and pitch black. Tea coffee hot chocolate biscuits shower gel in the room, lovely shower. Had an evening meal and I?m just now having breakfast, food is great and service too. Really lovely team of staff. I wish I was working over here for another night tonight!
February 2024 by Tony Holland
Went to another funeral wake here,and as usual the buffet was excellent. Friendly staff and clean room .Only drawback was not able to park in car park so had to park on road.Will have to get there earlier next time.
February 2024 by Jan Cushing
Lovely food and staff, whether you are having a snack or dinner.
February 2024 by Geoff Lodge
Excellent Sunday lunch. Attentive staff.
January 2024 by Kevan ?Captwoodse? Woods
Excellent food. Friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere. Will be there again tonight, and again next Sunday. More in the future also. Highly recommendedFood & drinks: Great selection on the menu
January 2024 by John Doughty
Here for a funeral wake and the staff looked after the party very well.Lovley room, buffet was spot on.
January 2024 by Chris Sharpe
Was visiting for a wake here, food was great and the staff attentive. Would like to visit again when it's not such a sad occasion.
January 2024 by Ginny Mcmorrow
We stopped off at the Black Swan for dinner with friends, and had a lovely evening. The food was great, and the portions were very generous. The staff were very helpful and friendly, and overall the atmosphere was great. Would definitely recommend!
