The Black Swan - Eden

First time visiting and won't be the last. All staff where amazing which complimented the fantastic food. We enjoyed it so much we booked the last room available for new years eve. As we only live in Kendal we will be visiting regularly, you wont be disappointed here.

Beautiful little gem in a lovely secluded spot. Our second visit here once again it was superb from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble our host for dinner (Charmaine) was simply charming. Our room (15) was stunning. 4 poster bed, massive bathroom a beautiful open fire, just perfect Couldn’t recommend this place more highly!!

Visited on a Sunday evening. The service was impeccable, attentive but not intrusive. Gravadlax starter was excellent and my wife’s pate was superb. Our mains were a pork loin special with a black pudding sausage roll. Absolutely delicious. I forced myself to indulge in the chocolate and raspberry dessert and I wasn’t disappointed.

I would like to summarise this review in three ways. Firstly we had food that was absolutely fantastic, it was really well presented and tasted amazingly. The menu was big enough to give choice and the quality was the highlight. Secondly we were disturbed by a large amount of flies that spoilt the atmosphere maybe it was the humid weather but it appeared nothing was in place to deal with them. Thirdly the craft beer on sale seemed to have no body at all, you may say we should have chosen wine to compliment the food but I like a good pint of beer and I was disappointed with the choice. I have given 5 stars because it was all about the food which was above and beyond.

Did not live up to recommendations. The menu was very limited, no lighter lunch options, and overpriced. Some menu options required ordering a side dish of potatoes as extra, only chips available at £6 per portion. Pesto and cauliflower mac n cheese was particularly tasteless and disappointing at £19! Basic steak and chips came at £32 with only a couple of onion rings and a sprinkling of watercress as garnish and was very average. There are much better places for lunch in the area so we won't be returning.