Stay in the 5 Best Pubs With Rooms in Cumbria, Lake District

Discover the 5 best gastro pub accommodation & dog-friendly pubs with rooms, nestled in Cumbria – the perfect base for exploring the Lake District. Escape to the great outdoors.

The best gastro pub with rooms in the Lake District

For reasonably priced rooms and home-cooked food galore, unwind in style at our customer’s 5 favourite pub accommodations, bursting with Lake District charm that promises a blissful night’s sleep.

The Ambleside Inn, Ambleside

Best for: warm, traditional Lake District charm

A traditional Lake District dog-friendly pub, you’ll find the 300-year old Ambleside Inn handily located in the centre of town. The tone is warm and charming: think cosy corners and open fires. After a day’s exploring nearby fells and lakes you can look forward to seasonal pub classics washed down with hand-pulled cask ales, bottled craft beers or a warming hot drink. Much-loved Grasmere and Keswick are nearby.

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Dog-friendly pubs with rooms in Cumbria, Lake District

The Crossings Inn, Roweltown

Best for: glampers, eco-lovers

The Black Swan is nestled in the unspoilt Cumbrian village of Ravenstonedale and is dog friendly. Perfectly positioned between the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake District, this food-led country pub is a favourite with walkers. With 16 gorgeous bedrooms, three luxurious glamping yurts, a welcoming bar and delicious food, it provides a relaxed base for exploring the Howgill Fells, Eden Valley, and surrounding countryside.

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Gosforth Hall Inn, Gosforth

Best for: historic charm

A character-filled, grade two listed Lake District Inn dating back to the 1600s, Gosforth Hall is packed full of historic charm: you’ll find oak beams, cosy open fires and a welcoming bar. The annex houses 13 comfortable rooms with an additional four in the main building, including the splendid Copley Suite. Plentiful exploring and hiking awaits, with Wasdale Valley, home of Scafell Pike, and the Great Gable, all nearby.

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The Wateredge Inn, Ambleside

Best for: dog owners, families & nature-lovers

Seeking a waterfront retreat? The Wateredge Inn boasts a stunning position nestled by Lake Windermere. Perfect for dog owners and families, you’ll find a large waterfront terrace with spectacular hill views and 68 boutique en-suite rooms nestling in private gardens. Archetypal Lake District walks are on your doorstep and Ambleside town centre is an easy stroll away. After days out exploring, return to a hearty evening meal – choosing from a tempting menu of seasonal pub classics, homemade puddings and specials.

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The Wordsworth Hotel, Grasmere

Best for history aficionados, foodies, those seeking luxury & relaxation

If you’re seeking luxurious period charm with mountains and views galore, look no further! Historic Lake District shooting lodge The Wordsworth has hosted European royalty and American presidents. Standing in the heart of lovely Grasmere village, this beautiful bolthole has an enviable mountain-fringed setting, heated swimming pool and two acres of glorious gardens. Foodies will love the deluxe yet relaxed dining experience in William’s Bar. It’s dog friendly too!

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