“An old, remote coaching inn, with fine dining and bistro. Friendly and welcoming with well kept gardens and a cosy lounge with fireplace. Enjoy country walks and fishing in the nearby Lake Bassenthwaite. A country retreat with access to local spa and pool.”

Hotel review

There are plenty of reminders of the old coaching inn that this long, low, black and white building once was, not least the charmingly old fashioned oak-panelled bar. Other welcoming sitting areas, one with a log fire, add to the cosiness. Bedrooms have been enlarged and modernised in the last few years, to create attractive, bright spaces in keeping with the essentially traditional feel of this much-loved northern Lakes hostelry.

Fiona Duncan
Fiona Duncan Review published: 02/26/2024

Recommended for

  • Foodies

    • Enjoy locally sourced produce at this acclaimed casual Bistro- think wholesome food, fine wines and craft ales.
  • Country Escape

    • Make the most of your surroundings at this charming coaching inn just meters from the Bassenthwaite Lake.
  • Wildlife Area

    • Check out the nextdoor Silver Meadow Wetland Nature Reserve, home to a range of special wetland flora, fauna and wildlife.
  • Golf

    • The 18 holes PGA rated golf course at Cockermouth Golf Club is well worth bringing your clubs for.
  • Sights nearby

    • Head to Dalemain House and Gardens and explore the historic house and it's beautiful gardens.
  • Great walks

    • Sale Fell is on your doorstep, and for the more adventurous Skiddaw range 10 mins away.
  • Fishing

    • This area abounds with fishing, from the lake, to rivers and shores and coastal waters.
  • Restaurant

    • Fine dining as well as a bistro
  • Pet friendly

    • On request, charges may apply
  • Lakeside

    • Bassenthwaite Lake 200 yards
  • Other Activities

    • Wordsworth House and Garden
  • Restrictions on children

    • No children under 8
  • Gourmet

  • Quiet

  • Inn

  • Free wifi

  • Traditional

  • Wellbeing

Facilities

  • Rooms

    15 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Fine dining as well as a bistro
  • Pet friendly

    On request, charges may apply
  • Restrictions on children

    No children under 8
  • In room music system

    Roberts Radios
  • Parking

    Free parking
  • Room service

    Breakfast
  • Bath robes

  • Not suitable for disabled guests

  • Massage

  • Internet

  • Fireplace

  • Bar

  • Free wifi

  • Wifi

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Garden

  • Sitting Room

Activities

  • Wildlife Area

    • Check out the nextdoor Silver Meadow Wetland Nature Reserve, home to a range of special wetland flora, fauna and wildlife.
  • Golf

    • The 18 holes PGA rated golf course at Cockermouth Golf Club is well worth bringing your clubs for.
  • Sights nearby

    • Head to Dalemain House and Gardens and explore the historic house and it's beautiful gardens.
  • Great walks

    • Sale Fell is on your doorstep, and for the more adventurous Skiddaw range 10 mins away.
  • Fishing

    • This area abounds with fishing, from the lake, to rivers and shores and coastal waters.
  • Other Activities

    • Wordsworth House and Garden

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