Inns in the Lake District

Stylish & contemporary restaurant-bar with rooms mixed with the charm and character of a 19th century inn. Fantastic food, great service, a warm welcome awaits and... Just 2 minutes walk to Lake Windermere, promenade and attractions!

The Herdwick Inn is a charming, traditional 18th century Lakeland restaurant, dining venue and pub, set in the quiet Cumbrian village of Penruddock, just off the A66. With stunning views over towards the Northern Fells of the English Lake District, including Blencathra and Carrock Fell, this is a wonderful place to spend time. Situated midway between Penrith and Keswick, and only 4 miles from Ullswater, the Herdwick is the perfect base for exploring all areas of the Lake District National Park. Popular with locals and tourists alike, the Herdwick offers a very warm welcome to all their customers Our restaurant is well known for the quality and imagination of its food and our bar serves some of the best kept Jennings real ales in the Lakes - we are Cask Marque accredited - the benchmark for quality beers.

The Royal Oak Appleby, a historic 17th Century coaching inn recently awarded a Visit Britian 4 Star inn Accolade offering excellent value food and accommodation in the heart of the Eden Valley. Ideally situated just off the A66 half way between Scotch Corner and junction 40 of the M6 enroute to or from Scotland. Whether you are looking for a one-night stopover as you enjoy the Pennine Way / Settle-Carlisle railway, a base for a family holiday or an inspirational venue for that weekend break you have been promising yourself, we can help. Our recently refurbished restaurant offers a menu of regularly-changing seasonal specials, using the finest ingredients from local suppliers, and can accommodate up to 60 diners for a special occasion.The Royal Oak prides itself on its award winning Cask Conditioned Beers, the pub is Cask Marqued (For the pubs that serve the perfect pint) and is one of the first outlets in Cumbria to achieve the Beautiful Beer Gold Award. We are Dog Frendly for your well behaved pets.

The Queens Head is an historic 17th century coaching inn, situated in the Troutbeck Valley.Throughout the inn are solid oak beams, stone flag flors and heartwarming log fires by which you can enjoy a deserved drink, ordered from the bar which was once an Elizabethan four-poster bed from a room in Appleby Castle. Hotel guests home comforts are very much of this century. The bedrooms are tastefully furnished with en-suite bathrooms, colour televison and tea and coffee making facilities.

All our rooms are ensuite with flat screen TV's and DVD players and a complimentary DVD library at your disposal. All rooms also have alarm clock radios and hairdryers and our WiFi will allow you to use your laptop in all rooms and public areas. Our traditional Lakeland Inn is situated in the heart of Bowness, the Lake District's most popular destination. Just 200 yards from Lake Windermere, Englands largest lake. The tariff also includes our famous lakeland breakfast. After a day shopping, sightseeing or walking why not relax in our welcoiming traditional bar serving a range of Jennings award winning cask conditioned ales, brewed here in the Lake District. Pets are also welcome.