The Black Swan - The Inn Collection Group - 4-Star Hotel in Helmsley

The Black Swan dates from the 15th century and combines an Elizabethan building, a Tudor building, and a Georgian House. This historic coaching inn once served as a stop on the stagecoach route linking Leeds to York. Recently refurbished bedrooms maintain traditional décor with open fires and cosy armchairs in the public spaces.

Breakfast includes regional specialties, vegetarian and vegan choices, and is ordered from a menu with full English options. Evening meals feature dishes like monkfish curry and steak pie with seasonal vegetables. The walled garden offers outdoor dining during warm weather, and the bar serves local ales including Doombar.

Family rooms include an annex with bunks, and superior doubles offer sofa beds for groups. All rooms have private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Classic double rooms are spacious, and feature double rooms offer views of the market square or the garden.

The Black Swan offers designated dog-friendly rooms and a dog menu at the bar. Pets are welcome throughout the public areas and garden, with a free drink offered if guests opt out of daily room cleaning. A 24-hour security system and key access help ensure safety for all guests.

The hotel sits directly on Helmsley market square, within walking distance of Helmsley Castle and Helmsley Walled Garden. Rievaulx Abbey and Castle Howard are a short drive away. Free parking is available at the rear of the hotel, and street parking is also accessible.

Architecture: 15th-century coaching inn with Elizabethan, Tudor & Georgian sections

Dining: Generous breakfast with regional specialties and a walled garden

Rooms: Family rooms with bunks and superior doubles with sofa beds

Pet-Friendly: Designated dog-friendly rooms and a dog menu

Location: On Helmsley market square, near Helmsley Castle & Rievaulx Abbey

Parking: Free on-site parking at the rear