The White Swan

4.0 star property
Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 4-star Gainsborough inn

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Restaurant
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall-mounted light, and a window with patterned curtains.
Interior detail
Property entrance
Aerial view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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The Green, Gainsborough, England, DN21 3UD
  • Place, Blyton Park Driving Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, North Lincolnshire Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, The Plowright Theatre
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hull (HUY-Humberside)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Gainsborough

Gainsborough retreat .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Green Howe and 6 miles (10 km) of Riddings Leisure Centre with a stay here. Blyton Park Driving Center and Ashby Ville Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Blyton Park Driving Center - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Riddings Leisure Centre - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • North Lincolnshire Museum - 15 min drive - 12.5 km
  • The Plowright Theatre - 15 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Ashby Ville Nature Reserve - 15 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Kirton Lindsey Station - 7 min drive
  • Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Messingham Road Fisheries - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The White Swan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Beckwood - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The George - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Black Horse Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The White Swan

Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 4-star Gainsborough inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. The White Swan also features a terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Gainsborough inn is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The White Swan offers 24 accommodations with complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

The White Swan Inn
The White Swan Gainsborough
The White Swan Inn Gainsborough

Frequently asked questions

How close is The White Swan to the airport?

The White Swan is 26.6 mi (48-min drive) away from the Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The White Swan?

As of Jun 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The White Swan on Jul 28, 2026 start from CA $109, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The White Swan have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The White Swan.

Does The White Swan offer free breakfast?

The White Swan does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The White Swan?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The White Swan?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The White Swan?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The White Swan have a pool?

The White Swan does not have a pool.

Does The White Swan have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The White Swan have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The White Swan to downtown Gainsborough?

The White Swan is 0.1 mi away from Scotter.

The White Swan Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 338 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy parking great room nice restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel having stopped previously would not hesitate to consider further stays when in the area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel very clean easy parking
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy parking very clean rooms friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing room, clean and warm, reception welcome staff lovely, will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we stayed in was really lovely clean and warm.Had a huge bed number 15.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent Room, staff very welcoming, polite, friendly & helpful. Food was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyable stay for Valentine's night. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be coming back. Thank you 😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room fine reception staff nice. Good shower
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. Fab bath! Great choice on tv. Clean. All we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean room with small ensuite shower room, modern and warm. Pleasant bar well stocked, delightful food and menu options, well presented. On sight car parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CAROLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely rooms, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were brilliant, the food was lovely and the restaurant was nice. The area around the swan was quiet nice woodland walks near by overall a lovely place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked as a Christmas catch up for friends. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Service was excellent from check in through to the bar and restaurant staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening meal and breakfast the next morning also could not be faulted. Hopefully we will be back next year.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel and value for money

At great hotel and the staff are always at hand to help, a very pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thoroughly enjoyed the overnight stay. Room was superb and the staff were incredibly helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying visiting local relatives. This is a lovely hotel clean great staff and the food is fantastic, will stay again great quiet place but good commuting to Lincoln by car for busy attraction
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and friendly staff, flawless check in and check out. We came for a track day at blyton park, Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay while we were working in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic room, had the most comfortable bed.. Food very good in pub. Staff very friendly. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
High quality hotel with great restaurant. Good value in a nice area and within a short drive to Scunthorpe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely room but very strong smell of sewage
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, great value, lovely food in restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

What a little gem of a place. So friendly and welcoming staff. Modern clean very comfy rooms. We stayed 3 nights and ate in the restaurant every night, food was soo good. If we are ever back this way will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025