The Black Swan Inn

Jackie, Steve and family were so welcoming. Every day it was like coming 'home'. Rooms have a bed and a bathroom, coffee/tea making facilities and a TV. The pub was the ideal base for us to explore the North and the Lakes for a few days. Food at the Black Swan was of a really high standard, superb. We will definitely return. Very good value for money. Nearby activities: Visiting this area in February mid week did mean that a lot of things we would've visited were closed - the National Trust properties (except the outdoor ones) and the castles nearby only opened at weekend or later in March, so we drove from place to place and walked around Carlisle, Penrith, Keswick and Kendal. Walkability: If you are a walker, this is a great spot to use as a base to explore the area. Food & drinks: Breakfast was lovely, cereal and a cooked breakfast to set you up for the day with the choice of juice and tea or coffee. Evening meals were from a small menu, which did change for the weekend, and the small menu meant the meals cooked were done very well. Large portions (in fact my only criticism would be that there was too much!) I couldn't stop eating because the food was so tasty.

Interior feels like a hotel lobby so more of a bar than a pub. Plus were showing rugby on a large screen. Nice stout on tap.

Black great is a great local pub. The service is outstanding, super friendly, and really everyone has a massive smile and wants you to relax and enjoy yourself. Loved sitting down and having a drink whikst we waited to he seated in the dining room, really relaxing and comfortable. The food is also brilliant big portions, and lovley accompaniments with chips, tempura brocholi, veg and duphinoise potatoes that are amazing. If you are a local in cumbria, pay it a visit you won't regret it. Food & drinks: Food was outstanding, really delicious, and we loved the variety.

Very welcoming restaurant. The food so good we went back again the next night ! Everything beautifully cooked and yummy.

Booked on the spur of the moment on Friday morning as we wanted a weekend to chill out. The reason why I chose the black Swan was due to the positive reviews, and it certainly did not let us down. It was very relaxing and the food was first class compliments to all the staff . Food & drinks: Compliment to the chef the food was excellent.

Fantastic people, food superb, room comfy, bright with everything you need. Beer prices good. Evening meal was out of this world. Rooms: Comfortable, bright everything you need. Lovely and clean Food & drinks: Food is superb, drinks reasonable Noteworthy details: Brilliant friendly hosts and staff.