“Popular gastro pub with a bold yet comfortable contemporary-country style and large, inviting bedrooms. Well-placed for exploring both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.”
“Popular gastro pub with a bold yet comfortable contemporary-country style and large, inviting bedrooms. Well-placed for exploring both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.”
Hotel Review
Despite an unappealing location - on a busy road, nearest town four miles, close to a motorway - this place is always busy. It has a cracking menu and a bold, modern-rustic decor that, together, create a relaxed, convivial atmosphere. The menu is a mix of pub classics and smarter bistro dishes cooked without fuss but with confidence and a touch of swagger. The design has a similar unfussy but confident style that works well in the largely Victorian building (though the low beams and thick walls indicate it has a much older core). Plain wooden tables, mis-matched chairs, leather and velvet sofas are all set against chic-grey walls with wood-burning stoves in stone fireplaces. The dining area (same menu as in the bar) adds bright pink floral-patterned chairs and eye-catching wallpapers. The six rooms have the same effortless country-contemporary elegance with soft-coloured walls, French Provencal furniture, brass bedsteads and thick curtains. Vintage or retro pieces add a touch of wit while bathrooms are vast, all with stand-alone baths. Other than a simple walk, there's nothing on the doorstep but it makes a good base for exploring the Lake District or Yorkshire Dales - and then back to a memorable dinner.
Recommended For
- Romantic Break
- A quiet atmosphere, gorgeous accommodation and divine cuisine-the ideal spot for a romantic break
- Sights nearby
- Be sure to visit the historic Levens Hall and Fairy Steps, both just a short distance away
- Museums
- Take a trip to Kendall and explore the Abbot Hall Art Gallery.
- Great walks
- The Plough is surrounded by numerous stunning hiking trails
- Country Escape
- The Plough enjoys a wonderfully serene location
- Wildlife Area
- Head over to the Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
- Weddings
- Free wifi
- Available in all areas
- Gourmet
- Restaurant
- Full of character
- Boutique
- Quiet
- Chic
- Romantic
- Intimate
- Village
- Inn
Facilities
- Free wifi
- Available in all areas
- Parking
- Free parking available
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Wifi
Activities
- Sights nearby
- Be sure to visit the historic Levens Hall and Fairy Steps, both just a short distance away
- Museums
- Take a trip to Kendall and explore the Abbot Hall Art Gallery.
- Great walks
- The Plough is surrounded by numerous stunning hiking trails
- Wildlife Area
- Head over to the Lakeland Wildlife Oasis
Map & Location
What's Nearby
Other Reviews
High on hills and vales of the Lake District
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