the breakfast is cooked to order and

facilitated late check out, was very much appreciated

breakfast was delicious,well cooked and good quality ingredients,room was spotlessly clean and well

so helpful and friendly good size comfortable room very clean excellent home cooked food generous breakfast

breakfast was good as well rooms were a really good size and very comfy

the hotel itself is really clean and serves good quality food in the bar area

lovely afternoon tea and very good breakfast

the staff are so friendly and so accomodating, nice bar with food available and we had a lovely breakfast

the staff are so friendly and so accomodating, nice bar with food available and we had a lovely breakfast

great breakfast. full selection and freshly cooked. friendly staff

all the staff from cleaners, bar staff, restaurant waiters to reception- nothing was too much trouble

mark was on the bar the first night and he definitely knew how to pull a cracking timmy taylors & guinness

we ate in the bar area for dinner and the food was absolutely delicious

lovely bar and restaurant very friendly

although it was quite busy there was room in the big car park to park the pickup and trailer

the staff were friendly and we were able to get an early check in, which was very appreciated.

bar meal was lovely

food and ambiance in the dog friendly bar was perfect

late check out was brilliant

having to pay by card in the bar for drinks, no cash accepted at all.

lovely atmosphere in bar and nice food

down in the bar the menu was varied and the service excellent and friendly

bar serves was again excellent friendly staff again

black swan were really accommodating and attentive, especially with our early check in and late check out

the fire inside the bar was warm and welcoming

we made good use of the well equipped gym and relaxed in the spa

spa was outstanding, enjoyed outdoor swim in natural pool and different steam rooms and saunas

the room service was a little disappointing as our tray was left for 24 hours before being collected

will be improved once the new spa is completed, hopefully this will include a gym

whole experience was lovely, the spa was probably one of the best ones i ve used

the breakfast was excellent and the staff so very helpful

evening meal very good, breakfast everything you could want

we had a good breakfast and a lovely evening meal at the hotel

location breakfast

wifi was very poor

wifi is not connection in the 4 floor in my room need to come down to call family that was bad if

parking could of been better very limited on space

wifi intermittent

clean room, gorgeous bed, shower, bath, laundry service. food and drinks. all were brilliant.

hotel was in an excellent location. there was free parking provided.

good bar and evening food

excellent service in both restaurant and bar

wifi issue need sorting

that said, room service was available so we didn t miss out

large free parking to the rear

it was quiet, there was plenty of parking spaces and free use of the leisure facilities including pool, sauna and jacuzzi were gratefully used after a long day walking

bed too hard. hotel wifi was weak in room 103.

quiet, lovely food served in the bar in the evening and for breakfast . very convenient location

our meal was tasty and being half-board and with two kids, was excellent value

didn't use)

straight off the motorway and plenty of parking available

great location, easy and efficient parking, friendly staff, clean and modern rooms, coffee and tea unlimited

the parking was free

breakfast was lovely

was exceptional the staff were great the room was large and clean and the food was wonderful parking was also

great breakfast

the owner also was helpful direct to what we needed to do transport car parking he was very helpful

the staff were lovely and the food was excellent but the wifi did not work in my room.

accommodated us with early check in as we were going to a wedding, thank you

the bar staff and waitresses are great

nice place for a rest. chambers are really comfortable and breakfast is wonderful.

really friendly staff, brilliant meal and breakfast was perfect. will definitely return.

comfortable room and tasty breakfast. food in the pub was excellent too.

the bar staff were so welcoming

breakfast, parking, friendly staff, comfortable bed.

friendly staff and excellent breakfast. good location, good parking

location early check in

early check in. pleasant staff. good location.

orangery, the food was good but the clubhouse was expensive for what it is - a clubhouse for a golf course

to dislike really, although walking across to the golf clubhouse in the rain as the only dinner option wasn t great

with lounge/dining/kitchen area and the facilities of a 5 * hotel on hand was perfect for a girly spa trip

a beautiful setting surrounded by gardens and the golf course, this hotel is so peaceful

room with views over the golf course and balcony

as coeliac the menu was adapted but the bread for breakfast a poor quality brand need to up grade there are beautiful multi grain options

was a very good size with a fantastic selection for breakfast

i stood at the bar 45 minutes waiting to be served

breakfast wasn’t brilliant, and very basic for the price

lovely setting and beautiful inside. particularly the bar and restaurant area

lovely location, with parking. great breakfast, even had something for the dog.

decor in rooms and wifi good

the walls of the bar and restaurant display historic photos of the hotel and staff over the past century, and a

poor wifi on the second floor. fast but unreliable

unfortunately the wifi was very poor in the room

bar and dining room comfortable and staff made us feel very welcome

location good. breakfast and rooms excellent

the bar had an excellent variety of beer, wine and sprits

super location. really enjoyed dinner and breakfast.

rooms and fantastic breakfast

the beautiful building and location, all within close distance of thirsk, with free a and secure parking, plus food is served here

as ever food good and so was the breakfast

the atmosphere was fantastic and we loved the relaxed and cosy atmosphere in the bar on an evening

everything was very good polite staff. good breakfast very pleasant stay

hotel was first class, lovely clean room, white crisp bedding, great breakfast cooked to perfection will definitely come

we were able to put the children to bed before heading to the bar in the main building for a quick pint

the bar was very friendly at night

breakfast was lovely and there is an option for a hot meal

once you have finished your evening meal there are plenty of areas to retreat to, a lovely pub bar or quiet areas with books and beautiful fires to warm yourself on

the breakfast was excellent and the food served in the restaurant and bar was outstanding

i was leaving early and they kindly made a quick breakfast to go in the morning

view from the breakfast table was wonderful, but the cooked breakfast wasn't our best of the week

room is spacious and well-renovated, with an internet-enabled tv that s very convenient for the kids

is good you have a lovey garden area to sit in while relaxing with your favourite tipple, lots of parking available and free wifi works well

parking spaces the main course lamb the fresh croissants at breakfast the bathroom and the

wifi was great, free access to magazines and newspapers

good parking and a nice location for a short break

deserve a big mention every single member of staff we came into contact with from spa to all bar staff were so happy and helpful they are a credit

really sad to see the grounds around it for sale & golf course overgrown

i liked the spa and the restaurant

the room was great and bar area was really nice to sit and chill

location was good, easy car parking facilities well staffed services, excellent breakfast choices

if there had been a bar menu, we would have dined at the hotel

they liked the hotel very much but didn'thave wifi which they'd needed

use of the gym across the other side of the city

breakfast was good didn t use the spa didn t have time

very good breakfast

lovely freshly cooked breakfast

location fantastic food great breakfast. featastic room clean an tidy

the bar was very welcoming and all the staff were very friendly and accommodating

breakfast included but due to work commitments & the comfiest bed i think i have ever stayed in bar my own- i kept having that extra 15 minutes until i'd those 5 minutes

the very friendly staff and perfect location superb breakfast

excellent dinner and breakfast

room very comfortable, staff very friendly and helpful. breakfast very good.

beautiful room, delicious breakfast and very helpful staff.

bed was great. bar looks cool. nice vibe

breakfast excellent, location central

breakfast superb!staff very welcoming and friendly!highly recommended!

in my room, i could smell cooking from the kitchen extractors

our room was above kitchen, so couldn’t keep window open for smells!

refurbished to a very high standard - excellent bar and restaurant food menu is great and all very reasonably priced - will definately stay here

breakfast was excellent the location was perfect we were on a trip down memory lane as my husband

good location and nice lounge bar area

you get 2 key cards and the wifi was a strong signal

the breakfast room in the original part of the hotel was very pleasant, big windows with a view of the

kyle was the bar tender and recommended bars to go to as we were there to celebrate a big birthday and wanted a

reception answered the phone promptly, room service was excellent, and i only paid for a standard room in the end, not the superior, so it

with kids this was an issue

nice quiet bar to sit it

the kids were anxious to leave quickly

at this property on our way from scotland to scarborough to break the journey up for the kids

and there is a happy atmosphere around the bar also

having a restaurant and bar onsite was ideal for a solo traveller, especially those in search of a good yorkshire pudding

dave on the bar was extremely helpful and

even the coffee bar was well stocked (maybe a mug would be a nice option for us that need a big jump start rather

i cant put in a dislike comment box that the bar is only open thursday to sunday as that would be a preference to eat there and not a dislike,

the bar is shut when not serving food

champagne prominently offered in the bar but there was none

beautiful bar and dining rooms

the staff were lovely and friendly and very accommodating the kids were even given an easter egg each

dogs are allowed in the bar and bedrooms

the bar was well stocked with a varity of beers

two of our party used the excellent garage spa next door for a couple of hours on the day

had really nice dinner in the restaurant and the breakfast had a good choice of cooked breakfasts

2nd phone didn t work so had to go down to reception to order room service or if something wrong

few miles outside of barnard castle

we booked the spa for saturday and again all the staff were fabulous and made us feel very welcome

the room , the staff,breakfast and leisure facilities.

dinner was divine and the bar is relaxing and the background music helps you unwind

a well-equipped gymnasium and very nice sauna & pool

strong wifi, plus rooms were very well appointed

loved the dining room service and meals especially the evening meals

loved the spa bath and bed super comfy

room was cosy, spotlessly clean, warm and so comfortable - we had an amazing night's sleep - the spa bath was a surprising and perfect addition

room was spacious and the bed was incredibly comfortable - queen size i believe

lovely and warm with log fire in the bar making it cosy, just perfect after waking to a heavy snowfall

informal atmosphere, lively bar area, softly lit with candles

i would like to give a big mention and thank you to ashley who looked after us in the bar and restaurant she is a lovely lady and nothing was too much trouble for her

evening meal wasn't the best

wifi good

we had room service for breakfast and it was hot, and beautifully presented

of space in and around hotel

lovely place with an excellent breakfast

excellent sunday lunch and great breakfast

staff were very accommodating, we had breakfast was include with our room price, but we were having to leave before breakfast was serve,

lovely room, lovely meal, and lovely breakfast. hopefully we will return soon.

excellent breakfast, helpful staff nothing too much trouble

the food served in the bar and for breakfast was absolutely delicious and exquisitely presented and very reasonably priced

breakfast was delicious and bed very comfy and huge

accommodation, dinner and breakfast was exceptional. staff were really helpful and efficient.

coffee served more quickly at breakfast - we had to ask.

bar and lounge areas have had a lovely refurbishment since our last visit