The Black Swan at Helmsley is a historic inn, turned boutique hotel. Its varied exterior, with its black & white timbered, Elizabethan and Georgian elements, portrays a rich history dating back to the C15th. Right in the heart of one of the North Yorks Moors’ prettiest villages, the hotel is smartly appointed, blending antiques with classic contemporary design.
Originally a coaching inn, it thrived throughout the 20th century and became a well-know refuge for those escaping from everyday life. In essence, that’s still what we do today. Guests come her to walk in the North York Moors National Park, enjoy Helmsley’s many shops and galleries, visit great landmarks like York Minster, Castle Howard and Rievaulx Abbey, and explore Whitby and the coast.
Hospitality is at the centre of any great hotel and The Black Swan Hotel, Yorkshire is rightly proud of its reputation for superb, locally sourced food. If you don’t dine here – or at least enjoy a few treats at our award-winning tearoom and patisserie - you really will miss out on a memorable experience.
We regularly look after guests enjoying family celebrations, weddings and away-from-it-all meetings, taking advantage of our many private rooms, fireside lounges and walled garden.