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The Old Swan Hotel

Historic Hotel in Harrogate

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Overview

The Old Swan Hotel is packed with stunning, period features. It's one of the most famous hotels in Harrogate as it was hideaway haven for crime queen, Agatha Christie, when she famously disappeared in 1926. It makes an ideal base for exploring North Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Dales.

What your dog can expect at this dog-friendly property?
The Swan Hotel is surrounded by landscaped lawns and gardens that beckon your furry friend to sniff around and explore. A number of selected rooms are specially dedicated to dogs as they are close to an exit, so they can easily answer the call of nature! During your dog-friendly holiday here, you'll also can embark on plenty of dog walks in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors after your four-legged friend enjoys a tasty doggy breakfast provided by the hotel.

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Highlights

  • A short walk from Harrogate town centre
  • Perfect for exploring North Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Dales
  • Have dinner in the spectacular dining room

Pooch Perks:

  • Plenty of dog walking adventures nearby
  • Luscious lawns and gardens to enjoy
  • Doggy breakfast for your pup
  • Your pooch is welcome to dine in the Lounge Area

Bow Wow Factor

Fabulous walks nearby in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors that will set tails wagging!


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  • An overnight stay in a dog-friendly room
  • A chilled bottle of sparkling wine in your room on arrival (value £36)
  • Delicious full English breakfast
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  • Dog-friendly room always guaranteed
  • YOUR DOG STAYS FREE saving you up to £50 per trip
  • FREE Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20
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  • An overnight stay in a dog-friendly room
  • £30 per person dinner allocation on one evening.  This can be used in the hotel's bar area from the bar menu or in the hotel restaurant.
  • A Cream Tea for two on your second day
  • Full Yorkshire breakfast included each morning
  • Complimentary tickets to the World of James Herriot in Thirsk (value £8.50 per person)
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  • Dog-friendly room always guaranteed
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Dine with Your Dog

Indulge in a beautifully prepared dinner crafted by our chefs in the hotel's lounge area.

Dogs are not allowed in the restaurant.



Need to know

This hotel has children welcome facility
Children Welcome

The Old Swan Hotel Reviews


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4 night town and country package.

MJ, Shropshire, stayed: April 2026

The 4 night town and country package short break was good value for money.
We stayed in a standard double room which was large, but only had 3 tiny drawers and a cupboard.
So we lived out of our suitcases for the duration.
The room was also cold. There was a very old radiator that got barely warm.
I guess it is in keeping with the old hotel, but nevertheless it should be efficient.
The cooked breakfast was not up to standard. The black pudding was like rubber and inedible. They had ran out of a lot of things before scheduled finishing time.
The lifts were out of action for the whole our stay, unfortunately we weren t informed of this prior to our stay.Luckily we are both mobile and could use the stairs as only on 1st floor.
We had a beautiful 3 course meal on our first night, a lovely cream tea on our 2nd day, 2 complimentary tickets to James Herriot museum in thirsk which is well worth a visit.



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Anon, stayed: April 2026

Splendid elegant hotel which is very well maintained in lovely grounds and ideal quiet location.We will certainly stay again.



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Lee G, West Midlands, stayed: April 2026

Highly recommend this hotel, location spot on, staff very helpful and friendly and the porter really looked after us as lift out of order
Comfortable beds and very relaxed atmosphere, the food was lovely too
Very happy with everything



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Map & Directions

Address

Swan Road
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 2SR


How to get here

Parking

Onsite parking is available, with 4 designated disabled spaces. The parking is regulated by Harrogate Borough Council and if you wish to park your car with us you must display a valid permit purchased from reception on arrival. All parking is subject to availability and operates on a first come first served basis.

Directions From the South

M1 to A1 to Wetherby, then exit onto A661 to Harrogate.

Follow signs to Ripon and town centre.

Drive down Parliament Street, straight across the traffic lights at the bottom, and up Ripon Road. After approximately 150 yards, turn left into

Swan Road.

Directions From the North

A1 to A61 signed for Ripon and Thirsk.


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Location & Local Attractions

Just a short walk from Harrogate town centre and 15 minutes from Harrogate Railway Station, the hotel is only a 5 minutes walk from the famous Betty's Tearoom 

In addition to Betty's Tearooms, Harrogate is famous for its Pump Room and elegant Spa buildings, wide open green spaces. 

Harrogate's most famous spa building, the Royal Pump Room, is built over the site of the strongest sulphur spring in England and the water can still be sampled today. The museum features some original Royal Bath treatments, as well as fine examples of ceramics, jewellery and costume. Nearby is The Mercer Art Gallery, originally opened in 1806 as The Promenade Room. This houses the Permanent Fine Art Collection, plus two lively exhibition spaces.

In July, the town and the hotel hosts the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, as well as a series of festivals throughout the year.

Close by is the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales with walks, places of interest to visit and activities for all ages.



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