About The White Swan Deighton
Set in a historic building in the village of Deighton, The White Swan Deighton is a traditional English pub offering homemade food and homely accommodations in a warm country atmosphere.
The upper floor features six newly-renovated rooms. All include king-size sleigh beds with memory foam mattresses, writing desks, and en-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries.
Guests are invited to relax in the lounge by the fireplace. Free parking is located on-site and complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the inn.
The pub prepares traditional British food with different specials offered throughout the week. The bar serves a variety of cask ales, spirits, and wines as well.
The White Swan Deighton is less than five miles from York attractions such as the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet, Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens, Fulford Golf Club, and the Yorkshire Air Museum. York’s city centre is six miles away and Selby is nine miles from the inn.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Excellent pub grub and a good selection of drinks.
Guests raved about the food served at the pub, stating that the meals were delicious, the portions sizes generous, and the prices very reasonable. Others added that the bar is well-stocked with a great selection of quality drinks.
positive:
Warm and accommodating staff.
The inn staff received high praise for their hospitality and the high level of service. Visitors reported that the employees cultivate warm and welcoming environment and do a good job running the place.
positive:
Clean and cosy lodgings.
Reviewers said that the inn building and rooms were spotlessly clean and very well-maintained for an older building. Guests enjoyed the nice country pub atmosphere and stated that the rooms had great beds with nice memory foam mattresses.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Rooms are a bit tight.
The rooms, while clean, were reported to be rather cramped. Guests commented on a lack of room to work, spread out, and unpack, adding that there were no space for lounging and that the bathrooms were very tight with small basins and showers.
negative:
Traffic noise can be a problem.
The inn is situated on a busy road and visitors reported that the place suffers from considerable traffic noise at times. Others added that the older building is not well-insulated against sound both from the outside and from other tenants.
negative:
Accommodations are not a great value.
A number of guests felt that the rooms were not as good of a value as the food. People noted that similar establishments in York offer more amenities for less, stating that the basic rooms here lacked simple things like bedside tables, hairdryers, and places to hang clothes and towels.