The Masons Arms

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“Awash with traditional charm, The Masons Arms is a delightful hotel in the Lake District. Featuring excellent food in the restaurant, a wide range of ales and comfortable rooms. The pub's cottages, that sleep up to six, make it a great option for families or groups.”

Hotel review

This traditional, 17th-century, whitewashed building, in an enviable location overlooking the quiet Winster valley, is a Lakeland landmark. Although only three miles from the touristy hustle of Lake Windermere, the place feels to be in a tranquil and different world. It’s all a pub should be with low-beamed ceilings, flagged or wooden floors, open fires and cosy snugs with mis-matched chairs and scrubbed tables. The bedrooms, in converted outbuildings and cottages (the latter offer a self-catering option), have a simple, contemporary-rustic style with stripped-wood floors and chunky wooden furniture with splashes of colour in tartan throws and curtains. Some might find them a little spare but all have a patio (private or shared). Food, which can be eaten in the lively bar or in smarter dining-rooms upstairs, is well-executed pub classics. There’s a good choice of local ales and gins including the local damson gin. The best part is to return from a long walk and rest your weary legs with a glass of your favourite tipple while enjoying the valley-sweeping view from the (heated) terrace.

Helen Pickles
Helen Pickles Review published: 02/26/2024

Recommended for

  • Families

    • With lovely cottages that sleep up to six people, it's a great option for a family holiday.

  • Great walks

    • The surrounding countryside is full of beautiful walking routes.

  • Sights nearby

    • Take a trip to the wonderful nearby Holker Hall & Gardens.

  • Other Activities

    • A day at nearby Cartmell Races is always a lot of fun.

  • Wine tasting

    • Try some delicious local beer at Hawkshead Brewery.

  • Traditional

  • Full of character

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Family Suites

  • Quiet

  • Views

  • Romantic

  • Charming

  • Hills & mountains

  • Child friendly

  • Pet friendly

  • Inn

  • In/by a Nature Reserve

  • Restaurant

Facilities

  • Rooms

    7 rooms in this hotel

  • Fireplace

  • Wifi

  • Views

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Suites

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Room service

  • Sitting Room

  • Child friendly

  • Pet friendly

  • Garden

  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Great walks

    • The surrounding countryside is full of beautiful walking routes.

  • Sights nearby

    • Take a trip to the wonderful nearby Holker Hall & Gardens.

  • Other Activities

    • A day at nearby Cartmell Races is always a lot of fun.

  • Wine tasting

    • Try some delicious local beer at Hawkshead Brewery.

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