Inns in the Lake District

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.

Alan and Gwen welcome you to the Ship Inn, which is situated in the charming village of Bardsea, approximately 2 miles from the bustling market town of Ulverston and within easy reach of the Lake District.The Ship Inn Bardsea accommodation for South Lakeland Ulverston and Barrow-in-FurnessA warm reception awaits those who sample the real ale and good food on offer. On winter nights a roaring coal fire in the bar adds to the warmth of the atmosphere.Bardsea provides an ideal base from which to explore South Lakeland and the less well known Furness peninsula with it's many points of interest.Local attractions, include Ulverston Golf Course, less than 1/2 mile distant, the renowned Morecambe Bay Sands, home to a rich and varied range of birds and wildlife, Furness Abbey and Piel Island.Explore the local countryside's many walks, in and around the Low Furness area, by taking to some of the many delightful footpaths that crisscross this fascinating area.For business people or for those who require an internet connection during their stay, wireless broadband is available free of charge, in the bedrooms and bar area.The Ship Inn has been awarded a Cumbria Tourism 3 Star rating.

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.

The Cavendish Arms is a 450 year old coaching inn. It is one of the oldest buildings in Cartmel and is situated within the old village walls. You can still see the old mounting block dated 1837 outside the main door. Its age can be sometimes measured Painfully by the low beams.The inn consists of a main bar with welcoming antique furnishings and an open log fire. We have a seperate cosy restaurant where bookings are needed (not needed in bar area).The Cavendish is ideally situated for visitors touring the Lake District and Cartmel peninsulas, there are ten en-suite rooms (one four poster) all with shower or combination of bath and shower. Tea and Coffee facilities are in all rooms along with colour tv. Enjoy the quaint beams, uneven floors and our true traditional hospitality.

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.