About The White Swan
The White Swan features complimentary Wi-Fi, an on-site brasserie and free public parking nearby. The townhouse hotel overlooks the market square in the centre of Middleham.
Rooms at The White Swan are individually decorated by a local interior designer blending tradition with modern comforts, and feature flat-screen televisions and private bathrooms.
The townhouse hotel is non-smoking throughout, and pets are allowed at no additional cost.
The on-site brasserie serves lunch and dinner daily, as well as coffee and other beverages in the morning. The brasserie incorporates a flagstone bar with a wide selection of cask ales and wines.
The town of Middleham is known as a ‘racing town’, and is situated in the heart of Wensleydale country in Yorkshire. From the hotel several castles, abbeys and other historic sites around the town are easily to reach by foot.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Excellent location
The location of this
townhouse hotel, in the centre of Middleham overlooking the market square, is
reportedly excellent. Past guests were pleased to be able to easily explore the
town on foot, with historic sites, such as the numerous castles and abbeys in
the village, and various dining options convenient walking distance from the
hotel.
positive:
Great food at on-site brasserie
The majority of guests review the food served at the on-site brasserie very positively, saying that it is both delicious and comes in generous portion sizes. Having such a good restaurant on site was a great plus for many reviewers.
positive:
Friendly service from attentive staff
Reviewers agree that the service both at the hotel itself and in the brasserie is top-notch. Staff are described as friendly, welcoming, professional and attentive, and almost every former guest comments on this as a highlight of their stay.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Can be noisy at night
The majority of past guests did not find noise to be an issue, but some mention having trouble sleeping due to the bar downstairs, though this was mostly concentrated around the brief period surrounding closing time.
negative:
A little outdated
Some reviewers felt the decor in rooms was in need of an update, while others said the level of cleanliness was a little below where it should be.
negative:
Food and drinks a bit pricey
A number of past guests say they found the food and drinks served in the brasserie too expensive, particularly the selection of wine, though it is worth noting that most reviewers are positive about their experience dining at the hotel.