There are only two pubs in Buttermere where you can eat in the evenings. At our B&B they…read morerecommended this one because 'the prices were lower and the portions were bigger'. At £8 for half a chicken and chips, you can't disagree with that. We went mid-week and out of season, but despite being in our 40s were the youngest in the pub. The decor, it has to be said, was probably older than us. Don't let that put you off, though. The two beers we tried, Crag Rat and Thirst Out, were good local brews and they had another half a dozen on tap. If you're lucky enough to visit the Lakes when it's not raining, save enough energy to walk to the pub so you can sample a few more.

This was the second time that I have visited this pub/hotel. A decent selection of local beers but…read morepricey compared to the other local hostelry!!! The food was reasonable in terms of quality but pretentious and overpriced. Customer service was not up to scratch in my view - barstaff chose to ignore me at the bar and clear tables.

After enjoying a lovely walk around Buttermere what could be better than a quick half in a village…read morepub before heading home? A nice hearty meal, that what! We only had a hot bagette when we went in today, but it was very filling and the specials on the menu board look amazing. The prices for the sandwiches was about £5, but a main dish was about £10. They also serve the famous Black Sheep ale, which is worth a tipple even if you are not normally an ale drinking.

Superbly located, and our room was lovely with everything we needed while we were there. The bed…read morewas really comfortable, which was great. The staff were delightful and helpful, genuinely appearing to enjoy their jobs. The local amenities are great - and convenient too. I would wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to anyone.

Visited the hotel on a Sunday evening, the bar was fairly quiet…read more Good selection of beers and wines, there was also a tray of sandwiches and cheese and biscuits to help yourself to, which I thought was a nice touch. Very friendly landlord made us feel very very welcome. Excellent, will definitely return

If you're in St Bees and you don't live here, there's a pretty darn good chance the reason is…read moreyou're getting ready to hike the Coast to Coast walk which originates on the beach. Close to 200 miles it 'tis, and a fine hike that's famed world wide. Don't believe me? I quaffed a couple of fine English pints here this evening with people from Australia, France and the U.S. (myself included). We're all starting the hike tomorrow. But I digress. A fine pub area, suitable selection of fine English ales and a few favorites like Guinness and Stella Artois on tap. Friendly bartender, and the food... wow. Had the steak and ale pie with a vegetable puree (turnips?) and cabbage that was heavenly. And I think it's no coincidence that this is the pub everyone seeks out before they start the hike because as you know, getting this much exercise, the body needs hydration! Yea, that's what it is... hydration. We're preparing our bodies (and minds) for the task at hand. Manor House, keep the taps flowing. I may be back to do this walk again next year and I can't think of a finer way for it to start than with a pint or two and some good company in your pub. Well done, well done.

The Green Dragon is a family owned business and is located on a quiet street near the centre of…read moreWorkington. Due to the nature of the town, most of the guests are here for work/business. Tourism is not extensive at Workington. The owners, Steven and Angela are really nice and do a good job of making sure you have a comfortable stay. I happened to stay in Room 10 on the second floor towards the rear of the building. The room was spacious, warm and clean. The bed was comfortable and I enjoyed three nights of blissful sleep. They also have free Wifi. At the moment they only do breakfast. I was told that they're in the process of refurbishing the hotel after which they will be able to provide a full dining experience. Talking of the breakfast, I was keen on a bacon sandwich. I had an amazing plate of sandwich on the two days I chose to have breakfast and got a good quantity of excellent coffee to wash it down. Again, no complaints whatsoever. They do have a policy of no food in the rooms, which came as a bit of a let down. However, according to Steve, they have had a few bad experiences of sauces and gravy being spilled on the sheets, which has resulted in this policy. So, you've been informed. Overall, if and when I have to go to Workington the next time, I would prefer to stay at the Green Dragon.

The Kirkstile is a gem, both as a pub and as an inn. The food is a really high standard--very…read morefresh and often very creative, and local. The rooms are so nice, clean and comfortable--and quiet--I had several fantastic sleeping nights. There are so many fine walks from the doorstep there is truly no need to get in your car. The staff is incredibly nice. And honestly...I can't see how it is possible to top a summer evening sitting at a picnic table on their lawn with an ale in front of you watching the light on fell change. I could park myself there for a week!

This is the best food I had in the Lake District!…read more A large group (11) of us showed up just before closing time and the staff was very accommodating. Everyone was helpful and kind. I had the Steak and Ale pie and it was just delicious. The mashed potatoes were perfect and the vegetable medley was just what I needed after all the fried food I had been having on the trip. I tried my friend's lamb and it was to die for. The only complaint I heard was about the chutney for the vegan curry. Save room for dessert. The sticky toffee pudding was one of the best desserts I've ever had; I'll be thinking about it for a long time.

Ignore anything you read about this hotel before the 3/4/2025 it has been taken over and I can't…read morespeak highly enough about the hotel. Although still dated the new proprietor is working hard to update the building and the staff could not have done more to make our stay pleasant. The room was clean warm and comfortable. we booked direct over the phone by doing this breakfast (which was delicious) was included in the price . We will definitely be staying here again looking forward to seen the change

Another nice meal at the restaurant, staff very pleasant & helpful. Would certainly return.read more

A wonderful hotel with friendly staff, full of character with beautiful gardens and a gorgeous view…read moreof the Ullswater lake. It has a good restaurant on-site that's quite pricey at £60 per head but the real attraction is the lovely rooms and location... The only downside is they stop serving breakfast a 9.30am. It's hard to make it downstairs for that time when they've made the rooms so nice you don't want to lead them :)

Cedar Manor Hotel is the cutest stay in the Ambleside area. 10/10 recommend, and we really hope to…read morereturn for a longer stay next time! It's a great location, just up the road from Ambleside. The Inn is quaint, charming, and comfortable and the staff are kind, welcoming and accommodating! We arrived and were immediately happy with the safe and private parking accommodations. We actually arrived very late that evening, and called ahead, they waited up for us and were so kind upon arrival. The Hotel is SO charming, cute and cozy. The aesthetic is charming English cottage, while also being updated and feeling clean. The hotel rooms themselves are more modern (though unique) to give you all of the comforts of home - my fave being the towel warmer. Our room was wonderfully clean (and I'm a stickler on cleanliness!) and the bed was so comfortable, especially after a long drive. It was such a comfortable and clean place to lay our heads for the evening. The hotel has a restaurant that I would also recommend. Breakfast was incredible - one of the first hotel breakfasts where I haven't had to douse in pepper haha. Well seasoned and well cooked, high quality ingredients. Jonathan is a wonderful chef. My husband said the hollandaise was one of the best he's ever had. I'd recommend stopping by for sure, and don't miss breakfast! The hotel is also very unique in that they have local goods/art around the hotel, both as decor and for sale. Such a sweet touch. We bought one of Caroline's paintings - she's multi talented! Overall, I would stay here again. 10/10!!

This place was simply amazing. They didn't have a room for us to extend our stay so have us a…read morediscount on an upgrade to a stunning suite. Dinner was so fantastic. And the best breakfast from a bed and breakfast in quite a while. Big ups.

Great food in an authentic village pub. Craft beer by Five Kingdoms. It's a community pub and hub…read morewith folk music nights, coffee, beer garden, right near the sea.

The King Arms Hotel was very comfortable, clean, and hospitable!…read more On our journey 2014, we had left Belfast Ireland very late in the day on a Stena Line car ferry to cross the Irish Sea heading to Scotland. By the time we had arrived at Cairnryan Port Scotland it was very dark, but we decided to start driving the 200 mile trek from Cairnryan Port on the A77 roadway to Lochness Lake located approx (200) miles away. Being so very tired, and struggling to drive any further, we began looking for places to rest on the long dark roads around Ballantrae, this is when we stumbled upon the King Arms Hotel. The King Arms staff booked us in late without any trouble, were very polite and offered us a late night dinner and drinks. We ended up playing pool in the pub area, having drinks, and speaking to the locals in the pub about the history of the area. In the morning, in the dining room area, they had a very nice breakfast prepared for us to sustain us on our journey, the atmosphere was amazingly family like. It was a very unexpected and pleasant stop on our journey into Scotland! If you walk to the west of the main parking lot, there is a small trail which will lead you through a large grassy soccer field, this trail will take you to the shore of Ballantrae Bay, the trail is approximately 700 feet in length. The view in the morning hours was amazing!!!!! Definitely Recommend!