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This traditional 17th-century Cumbrian inn is set in the Eden Valley, between the old market towns of Appleby and Penrith. It has a cosy bar with a log fire, and has free Wi-Fi and free parking on site.

Excellent food , great service lovely clean room

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9.1
Superb
678 reviews

Set in Penrith, 18 km from Derwentwater, The Mill Inn offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 31 km from Buttermere, 40 km from World of Beatrix Potter and 49 km from Lake Windermere. The property is non-smoking and is located 24 km from Askham Hall.

The staff were extremely efficient and the service excellent

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8.4
Very good
170 reviews

Queens Head Inn, Tirril has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Penrith. The property is around 32 km from Derwentwater, 39 km from World of Beatrix Potter and 45 km from Buttermere. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4.9 km from Askham Hall.

Old style English inn, I loved the interior

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8.5
Very good
657 reviews
Price from
£93.15
per night

Situated in Penrith, 14 km from Askham Hall, The Shepherds Inn features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. Located around 10 km from Brougham Castle, the inn with free WiFi is also 15 km away from Whinfell Forest. The property is non-smoking and is set 38 km from Derwentwater.

Try the Fish and Chips menu. That was amazing.

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8.7
Fabulous
239 reviews

The George and Dragon is a stylish country inn with a restaurant and a bar, and offers en-suite accommodation on the edge of Cumbria's Lake District. The property has free WiFi access throughout and on-site private parking facilities free of charge.

Lovely cosy hotel, felt very welcome, room comfortable and food excellent

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8.8
Fabulous
83 reviews

Cross Keys Inn has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Penrith. The property is set 27 km from Askham Hall, 32 km from World of Beatrix Potter and 20 km from Kendal Castle. The inn offers a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available.

Full English breakfast, nice and tasty. Good coffee. Lovely pizza the night before. Thin base and lots of tasty topping. Worth visiting just for the pizza. Our dog was made most welcome.

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7.2
Good
399 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Offering an Italian restaurant, Villa Bianca B&B is located in the centre of Penrith. It offers bed and breakfast accommodation and free WiFi.

The inn is 6.8 km from Whinfell Forest. Newcastle International Airport is 79 km away.

Location was great. it was also nice to have restaurant on site and the staff accommodated us for dinner without needing a reservation well in advance. Food was amazing!

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7.9
Good
340 reviews
Price from
£100
per night

Located in Askham, 200 metres from Askham Hall, The Punchbowl Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 3-star inn has a restaurant and a bar. The inn features family rooms.

The staff were absolutely amazing and so accommodating after finding out our van broke down. They took care of us more than I ever expected. They were just kind, lovely people. We will be back!

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8.7
Fabulous
459 reviews
Price from
£180
per night

Set in the heart of Pooley Bridge close to the shores of Ullswater, Sun Inn offers en-suite accommodation with free WiFi access throughout and on-site private parking facilities free of charge. The property features a restaurant and a bar, as well as a garden with a children's playground.

Amazing old school inn location where we spent some time while hiking Lake District - inn was full of tradition, very nice people that did everything to help us have a great time there and that was the most amazing part - whatever problem we had, they solved it with a smile. Food and restaurant were also great and it is just a great place that you can use for you travels or vacation.

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8.6
Fabulous
779 reviews
Price from
£88
per night

Situated in Pooley Bridge and within 6 km of Askham Hall, The Pooley Bridge Inn has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 29 km from Derwentwater, 36 km from World of Beatrix Potter and 42 km from Buttermere. Whinfell Forest is 16 km from the inn.

The whole place, plus Trooper Beer on tap 😁

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8.9
Fabulous
1,133 reviews
Price from
£115
per night

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    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,271 reviews
    Great stop off not far from the motorway.. welcoming staff with a lovely cosy bar. Rooms were warm with all you need for a comfortable stay. Dinner in the dining room was excellent with lots of choices.
    June
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £130
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 238 reviews
    Lovely spot, nice friendly staff. Rooms spot-on. Dinner and Breakfast first class.
    Graham
    Solo traveller
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 580 reviews
    We stayed in The Ashberry Guest House in Penrith on our way from Essex to the Isle of Arran, it was ideal to break up our journey. Phil was an excellent host, he was very friendly and helpful, giving us advice on where to go for dinner. I am a coeliac and Phil and his wife had very thoughtfully put gluten free biscuits in our room, they had also got gluten free muesli, bread and sausages for my breakfast. It is so appreciated when people make the extra effort. We would definitely stay here again 😊
    Claire
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £160
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 432 reviews
    The room was beautiful, very clean and lovely decor. The stairs were very quirky but just added to the charm. The staff were excellent, very warm and professional, especially the lovely lady at breakfast and Collette at check in. The communication prior to our stay was excellent, they made us aware of a special dinner menu which was so lovely. The location was stunning and only a 5 min drive from penrith itself.
    Deborah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £120
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,271 reviews
    Nothing was too much trouble for the lovely hosts and staff at The Brantwood! Our meals (dinner and breakfast) were of the highest quality. We were staying for just one night following an eye op, and could not have been made to feel more welcome
    richard
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £130
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 238 reviews
    I Highly recommend the Mardale Inn. Fantastic food and service. Room was amazing and the bed was extremely comfortable (slept like a log). Will def be returning in the new year.
    SIMON MICHAEL
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £125
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 141 reviews
    There was a warm welcome by the host Sue. The comfort and cleanliness of the whole guest house including the room and onsuite was second to none. Breakfast was exceptional with plenty of choice. We enjoyed our short stay and definately will be back. We thank Sue and wish her all the very best for her future at Brooklands
    Szczotok
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 301 reviews
    We stayed at The Ginney guest house for a night. The owners very welcoming and hospitable. The breakfast was beautifully cooked and well presented. The room was comfortable and the guest house close to the lakes and a town with good pubs and restaurants.
    Sally
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £120
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,797 reviews
    Hotel was clean, tidy and well-run. Breakfast was excellent. Dinner menu was fairly limited, but food was of good quality. Breakfast was excellent. Service was good
    Matthew
    Solo traveller
  • 7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 399 reviews
    A great location for an overnight stop on our journey to Scotland. The breakfast was excellent and the lady who served us was super helpful and didn't hesitate to make sure I could have a gluten free breakfast. The Inn is old and full of character and all staff we encountered were lovely. I would say it's an adequate place to for a cheap and cheerful overnight stay.
    Catherine
    Young couple