A traditional pub-hotel on Skipton's Main Road, minutes from the castle and Leeds Liverpool Canal, with free on-site parking.
What's nearby
- Sarsaparilla's next door
- Craven Museum & Gallery next door
- Skipton Market next door
- Holy Trinity Church next door
- Skipton Castle next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
About The Black Horse
Skipton, with its castle and the Leeds Liverpool Canal running close by, is the setting for The Black Horse, a traditional hotel on Main Road that makes a straightforward base for exploring the town on foot. Free on-site parking is a useful bonus in a busy market town centre.
Rooms are en-suite, with family rooms available for those travelling with children, and the property also has a bridal suite for weddings alongside meeting rooms for more formal gatherings. Guests can expect breakfast, kids' meals, packed lunches and drinks brought to the room, while the on-site bar and garden with outdoor seating give options for relaxing away from the room. A games room adds something extra for downtime, and reception is staffed around the clock.
Beyond the hotel, Skipton itself offers restaurants, pubs and entertainment within easy reach, along with horse riding nearby for those wanting to get out into the surrounding countryside. Pets are welcome, making this a practical choice for those not wanting to leave the dog behind on a trip to the castle and canal.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
People say this pub offers delicious and reasonably priced food, including hearty steak pie and traditional Irish lamb stew. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, welcoming atmosphere, and dog-friendly policy.
Some reviews mention the service can be inattentive.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Main Road, Skipton
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Skipton