Old Swan Hotel - Harrogate

4-star historic hotel with Agatha Christie connections in Harrogate

Dining

The Wedgwood Restaurant features a glass ceiling and serves fresh, locally sourced dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can also choose the Library Restaurant for a quieter meal or the Swan Lounge and Bar for afternoon teas and beverages. Special diet menus and a kids' meals option are available, with breakfast served as a buffet including continental and traditional hot items.

Rooms

The old swan hotel offers 136 traditionally-styled bedrooms and suites with en suite bathrooms, tea and coffee-making facilities, and trouser press. Some rooms include a stand-alone bath and garden views. The hotel also provides room service and daily housekeeping for all accommodations.

History & Location

The old swan harrogate was the retreat of Agatha Christie during her 1926 disappearance and later served as a film set for the 1979 movie Agatha. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Betty's Tearoom and 15 minutes from Harrogate Railway Station, with nearby attractions including RHS Harlow Carr Gardens. The building was originally an 18th-century coaching inn and retains Victorian period furnishings.

Events & Entertainment

The old swan hotel harrogate hosts tailored murder mystery events with actors, providing entertainment for guests throughout the year. Event facilities accommodate from small meetings to large weddings, with a responsive management team. The property also offers a variety of themed activities and a picnic area for outdoor gatherings.

Pet-Friendly & Outdoor

Pets are allowed at the swan hotel harrogate, with accessible parking and a designated smoking area available on site. The hotel grounds include a garden, sun terrace, BBQ facilities, and a picnic area surrounded by lawns. Outdoor furniture and a picnic area allow guests to relax in the garden setting.

• History: Agatha Christie's 1926 retreat & 1979 film set
• Dining: Wedgwood Restaurant with glass ceiling & afternoon teas
• Rooms: 136 traditionally-styled rooms with en suite bathrooms
• Location: 5-min walk to Betty's Tearoom, 15 min to Harrogate Station
• Events: Murder mystery entertainment & wedding facilities
• Pet-Friendly: Pets allowed & accessible parking