Set in the heart of historic Kirkby Stephen, the Black Bull is a welcoming pub-with-rooms perfect for exploring Cumbria’s spectacular scenery and attractions. With spacious en-suite bedrooms (single, double, twin, adaptable family), secure cycle storage, dog-friendly policies, parking, and packed lunch service, guests enjoy comfort and thoughtful amenities after discovering local gems.
Step outside and walk the legendary Coast to Coast route, or access eleven long-distance trails like Alfred Wainwright’s and the Walney to Wear Cycle Route. Families and couples can tour Stainmore Railway and Brough Castle, stroll through Smardale Gill Nature Reserve and Jubilee Park, or sample ice cream at Brough Castle Parlour. Nature lovers relish the Eden Valley and Yorkshire Dales National Park, wild boar legends at Wild Boar Fell, and birdwatching in Cumbria Wildlife Trust reserves.
The Black Bull’s lively bar and restaurant serve classic pub meals and local ales, with an enclosed beer garden and open fire for all-weather relaxation. Enjoy live entertainment and community events, then retreat to your comfortable room with both bath and shower. Steps from independent shops and cafés, you’ll find a real community feeling, vibrant arts scene, and even the Upper Eden Valley’s colourful macaws.
Perfect for leisure, business, or adventure travel—choose the Black Bull for authentic hospitality, unique outdoors, and easy day trips to Lake District, North Pennines, and heritage sites. Experience Kirkby Stephen, voted “Walkers are Welcome” and English Village of the Year, with peace, open vistas, and nature at its best.
Check in: 14:00 (2:00pm) - 23:00 (11:00pm) (no arrivals allowed outside this window)
Check out: Before 11:00 (11:00am)
