The Sun
$152
/ night
Avg. for September
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$152
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Sun average $122 in November, the cheapest month, and $164 in March, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | $126 |
| February | $129 |
| March | $164 |
| April | $161 |
| May | $159 |
| June | $150 |
| July | $149 |
| August | $153 |
| September | $152 |
| October | $145 |
| November | $122 |
| December | $131 |
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Most expensive: March (~$164)
Cheapest: November (~$122)
About this property
This smoke-free inn features a playground.
Amenities
This smoke-free inn features a playground.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite at The Sun Inn, a bistro which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. For your convenience, a complimentary breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9 AM.
Rooms
Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Location
Located in Coniston, The Sun is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of John Ruskin's Grave and John Ruskin Museum. This inn is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Lake Windermere and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Coniston Water.
What's nearby
John Ruskin's Grave(0.2 miles)
John Ruskin Museum(0.2 miles)
Coniston Water(0.7 miles)
Brantwood(1.9 miles)
Old Man of Coniston(2.3 miles)
Tarn Hows(2.9 miles)
Beatrix Potter Gallery(4.1 miles)
Hawkshead Grammar School(4.3 miles)
Grizedale Forest(4.3 miles)
Church of St Mary(4.4 miles)
Skelwith Force(5.5 miles)
Hill Top Farm(6.3 miles)
Lake Windermere(6.4 miles)
Allan Bank(6.9 miles)
Wray Castle(6.9 miles)
The nearest major airport is John Lennon Airport (LPL)(108.1 miles)
Free Wi-Fi
Playground
Luggage Storage
Free Breakfast
Food and Water Bowls
Parking (Self) (free)
Location
Sun Hill, Coniston, England, United Kingdom
John Ruskin's Grave (0.2 miles)
John Ruskin Museum (0.2 miles)
Coniston Water (0.7 miles)
Brantwood (1.9 miles)
Old Man of Coniston (2.3 miles)
Tarn Hows (2.9 miles)
Guest reviews
9.2
Superb
Based on 241 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
44%
Family
24%
Group
25%
Solo
5%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
The Sun sits in a scenic spot near Coniston with lovely views and easy access to walks, pairing historic, cosy pub character and a lively bar with very friendly staff, good breakfasts, and generally comfortable, value-for-money rooms.
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What guests think
The Sun sits in a scenic spot near Coniston with lovely views and easy access to walks, pairing historic, cosy pub character and a lively bar with very friendly staff, good breakfasts, and generally comfortable, value-for-money rooms.
Rooms vary in size and temperature, and a few guests reported noise from plumbing or minor maintenance issues. Cleanliness is generally good but inconsistent, with several reviews mentioning dusty areas, leaks, or shabby decor. Some guests experienced slow service and a short breakfast window, and evening meals were not always available. Best for those who enjoy historic charm and a relaxed pub vibe.
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Facilities
Well liked pub facilities with a well stocked bar, relaxing lounge, terrace views, and on site parking; several guests also highlight dog friendliness. Evening restaurant service was sometimes unavailable, and leaks were reported in the conservatory/bar.
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Karl
Apr 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very welcoming staff, friendly, polite, helpful, couldn’t be nicer & the food was great! Bar, was well stocked, comfortable with the outside areas looking very welcoming, great for a summer stay. The room was nicely decorated, but a small double means a small double, the bed felt tiny. If you are booking in get a larger room.
Very welcoming staff, friendly, polite, helpful, couldn’t be nicer & the food was great! Bar, was well stocked, comfortable with the outside areas looking very welcoming, great for a summer stay. The room was nicely decorated, but a small double means a small double, the bed felt tiny. If you are booking in get a larger room.
10
Hugh
Mar 31, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed at the Sun solo for a couple of nights. Great location in terms of access to the mountains and close to shops/pubs. Very welcoming staff, clean and comfortable bedroom with great views. Breakfast was strong - plenty of options, full english was delicious. Pub within the hotel was great - roaring open fire to heat up after being out on the mountains, loads of local ales. Would definitely stay again, and would def recommend. Thanks for having me! Cheers, Hugh
Stayed at the Sun solo for a couple of nights. Great location in terms of access to the mountains and close to shops/pubs. Very welcoming staff, clean and comfortable bedroom with great views. Breakfast was strong - plenty of options, full english was delicious. Pub within the hotel was great - roaring open fire to heat up after being out on the mountains, loads of local ales. Would definitely stay again, and would def recommend. Thanks for having me! Cheers, Hugh
10
KEVIN
Mar 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
historic hotel, always feel relaxed when i stay here. The staff are warm, friendly and always prepared to give you their time. the lounge is just so relaxing!
historic hotel, always feel relaxed when i stay here. The staff are warm, friendly and always prepared to give you their time. the lounge is just so relaxing!
8
Mark
Dec 31, 2022
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Stayed 19,355 nights
Basic but characterful hotel, room very warm in winter with good views. A little old-fashioned but in many respects charmingly so. Excellent breakfast in the more modern conservatory extension. A lot of steps although that was a trade-off with the views from the room. Good at the price since much in Coniston is quite expensive. Shame the restaurant wasn't operational in the evening on this visit, but as the staff pointed out, it's only a short walk to Coniston's centre where there is plenty of choice. Reasonable amount of parking on site.
Basic but characterful hotel, room very warm in winter with good views. A little old-fashioned but in many respects charmingly so. Excellent breakfast in the more modern conservatory extension. A lot of steps although that was a trade-off with the views from the room. Good at the price since much in Coniston is quite expensive. Shame the restaurant wasn't operational in the evening on this visit, but as the staff pointed out, it's only a short walk to Coniston's centre where there is plenty of choice. Reasonable amount of parking on site.
8
Andrew
Nov 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very pleasant. The bar was well stocked. The staff were all very amicable. The only downside was that there w was no wifi in our room.
Very pleasant. The bar was well stocked. The staff were all very amicable. The only downside was that there w was no wifi in our room.
6
Philip
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was basic but did the job. I found the lack of attention toward customer experience disappointing. There was no ambience/ background music at breakfast making it all quite awkward and very quiet. No effort was made to mop up the table and floor from the leaking conservatory roof at breakfast, making one of the tables and chairs for breakfast unusable, which I found surprising. The service was slow (magnified by the poor ambience) and when it did arrive my beans arrived cold and needed returning for heating. My shower temperature could not be regulated, but was constantly very hot as opposed to cold and so could be used dipping in and out. Cleanliness was poor, however I was expecting something more rough and ready from the pictures and so wasn’t surprised. A fantastic location and good pub evening environment and atmosphere.
This was basic but did the job. I found the lack of attention toward customer experience disappointing. There was no ambience/ background music at breakfast making it all quite awkward and very quiet. No effort was made to mop up the table and floor from the leaking conservatory roof at breakfast, making one of the tables and chairs for breakfast unusable, which I found surprising. The service was slow (magnified by the poor ambience) and when it did arrive my beans arrived cold and needed returning for heating. My shower temperature could not be regulated, but was constantly very hot as opposed to cold and so could be used dipping in and out. Cleanliness was poor, however I was expecting something more rough and ready from the pictures and so wasn’t surprised. A fantastic location and good pub evening environment and atmosphere.
8
Alice
May 23, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great stay. Good location to walk the Old Man of Coniston and visit the Ruskin Museum and village. Parking on site. Lots of choice for breakfast options. Breakfast is available for a short window. Excellent choice of ales on the bar and friendly staff. Would stay again.
Great stay. Good location to walk the Old Man of Coniston and visit the Ruskin Museum and village. Parking on site. Lots of choice for breakfast options. Breakfast is available for a short window. Excellent choice of ales on the bar and friendly staff. Would stay again.
8
Andrew
Nov 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A decent place to stay! The room was fine, if a little cold, but the additional heater warmed it up well. The bed was comfy and the breakfast was excellent. The staff were very friendly and I had a lovely pint in the bar. Coniston is well worth a visit and The Sun is definitely worth staying at.
A decent place to stay! The room was fine, if a little cold, but the additional heater warmed it up well. The bed was comfy and the breakfast was excellent. The staff were very friendly and I had a lovely pint in the bar. Coniston is well worth a visit and The Sun is definitely worth staying at.
10
Paul
Sep 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very helpful and friendly staff. Spotlessly clean, cosy and comfortable pub/restaurant/hotel with its own parking. A wonderful terrace with great views to enjoy whilst having a afternoon/evening drink. Great spot for a short stay in the lakes.
Very helpful and friendly staff. Spotlessly clean, cosy and comfortable pub/restaurant/hotel with its own parking. A wonderful terrace with great views to enjoy whilst having a afternoon/evening drink. Great spot for a short stay in the lakes.
10
nigel
Sep 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic stay, lovely staff.. Shame the restaurant was closed for evening meals but lots of choices nearby
Fantastic stay, lovely staff.. Shame the restaurant was closed for evening meals but lots of choices nearby
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Cleanliness
Many guests found rooms clean and tidy, but several reported poor cleaning and general shabbiness, plus occasional leaks. Overall standards appear inconsistent.
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David
Oct 6, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We took our 13 year old dog with us and were unsure how he would cope with the stairs as we were on the second floor. As it turned out he was fine and I have to say, the staff were so welcoming and friendly, it was a pleasure to stay at the Sun and would definitely go back in the future. Everything was clean and tidy with a good level of accessories in the room.
We took our 13 year old dog with us and were unsure how he would cope with the stairs as we were on the second floor. As it turned out he was fine and I have to say, the staff were so welcoming and friendly, it was a pleasure to stay at the Sun and would definitely go back in the future. Everything was clean and tidy with a good level of accessories in the room.
10
Sophie
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect for a last minute overnight stay in the lakes. Picked as it was the ideal location to the walk we planned. Room was small, but was perfect for what we needed. Very clean, all the required facilities, and the staff were amazing. Breakfast was also delicious.
Perfect for a last minute overnight stay in the lakes. Picked as it was the ideal location to the walk we planned. Room was small, but was perfect for what we needed. Very clean, all the required facilities, and the staff were amazing. Breakfast was also delicious.
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Dave
May 6, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely disgusting, the most dirty hotel I've ever stayed in, bedding was stained on arrival, kettle was black inside, smell was horrendous(food), the noise from the plumbing was like being on a shooting range, honestly the worst experience ever ruined our weekend as we went the next morning as couldn't face another night.
Absolutely disgusting, the most dirty hotel I've ever stayed in, bedding was stained on arrival, kettle was black inside, smell was horrendous(food), the noise from the plumbing was like being on a shooting range, honestly the worst experience ever ruined our weekend as we went the next morning as couldn't face another night.
4
Albert
Sep 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel needs a complete facelift, the decor is very shabby, needs to be redecorated throughout. lots of noise from the plumbing/heating systems.
This hotel needs a complete facelift, the decor is very shabby, needs to be redecorated throughout. lots of noise from the plumbing/heating systems.
10
Roy
Oct 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A very good breakfast clean tidy room. Very friendly staff.
A very good breakfast clean tidy room. Very friendly staff.
10
Gwen
Jun 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Fabulous, cosy Hotel. Clean, comfortable and dog friendly. The staff here are so friendly, helpful and genuinely can't do enough for you. Had the best nights sleep-the bed was so very comfortable. The breakfast and the food in the bar is delicious, plentyful, well presented and a great choice of menu. Our only criticism is there are no outdoor bins to dispose of used doggy bags. We will definately be going back though.
Fabulous, cosy Hotel. Clean, comfortable and dog friendly. The staff here are so friendly, helpful and genuinely can't do enough for you. Had the best nights sleep-the bed was so very comfortable. The breakfast and the food in the bar is delicious, plentyful, well presented and a great choice of menu. Our only criticism is there are no outdoor bins to dispose of used doggy bags. We will definately be going back though.
8
ADAM
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room finished to a good standard, good breakfast. Would stay here again
Clean room finished to a good standard, good breakfast. Would stay here again
6
Philip
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was basic but did the job. I found the lack of attention toward customer experience disappointing. There was no ambience/ background music at breakfast making it all quite awkward and very quiet. No effort was made to mop up the table and floor from the leaking conservatory roof at breakfast, making one of the tables and chairs for breakfast unusable, which I found surprising. The service was slow (magnified by the poor ambience) and when it did arrive my beans arrived cold and needed returning for heating. My shower temperature could not be regulated, but was constantly very hot as opposed to cold and so could be used dipping in and out. Cleanliness was poor, however I was expecting something more rough and ready from the pictures and so wasn’t surprised. A fantastic location and good pub evening environment and atmosphere.
This was basic but did the job. I found the lack of attention toward customer experience disappointing. There was no ambience/ background music at breakfast making it all quite awkward and very quiet. No effort was made to mop up the table and floor from the leaking conservatory roof at breakfast, making one of the tables and chairs for breakfast unusable, which I found surprising. The service was slow (magnified by the poor ambience) and when it did arrive my beans arrived cold and needed returning for heating. My shower temperature could not be regulated, but was constantly very hot as opposed to cold and so could be used dipping in and out. Cleanliness was poor, however I was expecting something more rough and ready from the pictures and so wasn’t surprised. A fantastic location and good pub evening environment and atmosphere.
6
Jay
Jun 9, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a comfortable place. On arrival it took a while to check in due staff busy serving pub customers. Our room (6) was right at top and it takes a bit to negotiate the stairs with luggage and poor knees!! But as the one and only staff pointed out that the view is excellent. Couldn’t fault the breakfast or the service. Hotel is not too keen you eating your own food outside in the garden!! Be warned!! Shower good but the toilet filling tank was faulty and I was woken up by the noise of continuous water flaw, I did find temporary solution and hotel said they know about it and are dealing with it. It is steep walk up from the little shopping ares so be aware!!
It was a comfortable place. On arrival it took a while to check in due staff busy serving pub customers. Our room (6) was right at top and it takes a bit to negotiate the stairs with luggage and poor knees!! But as the one and only staff pointed out that the view is excellent. Couldn’t fault the breakfast or the service. Hotel is not too keen you eating your own food outside in the garden!! Be warned!! Shower good but the toilet filling tank was faulty and I was woken up by the noise of continuous water flaw, I did find temporary solution and hotel said they know about it and are dealing with it. It is steep walk up from the little shopping ares so be aware!!
6
Dean
Mar 5, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed he a couple of years ago and it was a totally different experience, this time although the staff were friendly and helpful, the room was very disappointing! The shower was very difficult to use and the toilet wouldn’t always flush properly but the most disappointing thing was the actual cleanliness of the room, it obviously hadn’t been cleaned properly for some time, cobwebs everywhere and the blinds were thick with dust!
We stayed he a couple of years ago and it was a totally different experience, this time although the staff were friendly and helpful, the room was very disappointing! The shower was very difficult to use and the toilet wouldn’t always flush properly but the most disappointing thing was the actual cleanliness of the room, it obviously hadn’t been cleaned properly for some time, cobwebs everywhere and the blinds were thick with dust!
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Rooms
Rooms range from small to very spacious and are generally comfortable with nice views. Some guests noted temperature control issues, plumbing noise, and minor maintenance problems with showers or toilets.
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Stephen
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent staff. Very friendly, room was massive
Excellent staff. Very friendly, room was massive
10
Sophie
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect for a last minute overnight stay in the lakes. Picked as it was the ideal location to the walk we planned. Room was small, but was perfect for what we needed. Very clean, all the required facilities, and the staff were amazing. Breakfast was also delicious.
Perfect for a last minute overnight stay in the lakes. Picked as it was the ideal location to the walk we planned. Room was small, but was perfect for what we needed. Very clean, all the required facilities, and the staff were amazing. Breakfast was also delicious.
2
Dave
May 6, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely disgusting, the most dirty hotel I've ever stayed in, bedding was stained on arrival, kettle was black inside, smell was horrendous(food), the noise from the plumbing was like being on a shooting range, honestly the worst experience ever ruined our weekend as we went the next morning as couldn't face another night.
Absolutely disgusting, the most dirty hotel I've ever stayed in, bedding was stained on arrival, kettle was black inside, smell was horrendous(food), the noise from the plumbing was like being on a shooting range, honestly the worst experience ever ruined our weekend as we went the next morning as couldn't face another night.
8
Karl
Apr 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very welcoming staff, friendly, polite, helpful, couldn’t be nicer & the food was great! Bar, was well stocked, comfortable with the outside areas looking very welcoming, great for a summer stay. The room was nicely decorated, but a small double means a small double, the bed felt tiny. If you are booking in get a larger room.
Very welcoming staff, friendly, polite, helpful, couldn’t be nicer & the food was great! Bar, was well stocked, comfortable with the outside areas looking very welcoming, great for a summer stay. The room was nicely decorated, but a small double means a small double, the bed felt tiny. If you are booking in get a larger room.
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Paul
Dec 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel has leaks in various places mainly over the bar. Bedroom was uncomfortably cold.
The hotel has leaks in various places mainly over the bar. Bedroom was uncomfortably cold.
8
Reid
May 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Sun is a fine hotel. Our room was comfortable if a bit small. The bonus was windows on two sides which meant more light and ventilation. The breakfast was good, but not outstanding. Overall the is a fine value for the price and I would use them again.
The Sun is a fine hotel. Our room was comfortable if a bit small. The bonus was windows on two sides which meant more light and ventilation. The breakfast was good, but not outstanding. Overall the is a fine value for the price and I would use them again.
8
Mark
Dec 31, 2022
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Stayed 19,355 nights
Basic but characterful hotel, room very warm in winter with good views. A little old-fashioned but in many respects charmingly so. Excellent breakfast in the more modern conservatory extension. A lot of steps although that was a trade-off with the views from the room. Good at the price since much in Coniston is quite expensive. Shame the restaurant wasn't operational in the evening on this visit, but as the staff pointed out, it's only a short walk to Coniston's centre where there is plenty of choice. Reasonable amount of parking on site.
Basic but characterful hotel, room very warm in winter with good views. A little old-fashioned but in many respects charmingly so. Excellent breakfast in the more modern conservatory extension. A lot of steps although that was a trade-off with the views from the room. Good at the price since much in Coniston is quite expensive. Shame the restaurant wasn't operational in the evening on this visit, but as the staff pointed out, it's only a short walk to Coniston's centre where there is plenty of choice. Reasonable amount of parking on site.
8
Andrew
Nov 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very pleasant. The bar was well stocked. The staff were all very amicable. The only downside was that there w was no wifi in our room.
Very pleasant. The bar was well stocked. The staff were all very amicable. The only downside was that there w was no wifi in our room.
6
Jay
Jun 9, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a comfortable place. On arrival it took a while to check in due staff busy serving pub customers. Our room (6) was right at top and it takes a bit to negotiate the stairs with luggage and poor knees!! But as the one and only staff pointed out that the view is excellent. Couldn’t fault the breakfast or the service. Hotel is not too keen you eating your own food outside in the garden!! Be warned!! Shower good but the toilet filling tank was faulty and I was woken up by the noise of continuous water flaw, I did find temporary solution and hotel said they know about it and are dealing with it. It is steep walk up from the little shopping ares so be aware!!
It was a comfortable place. On arrival it took a while to check in due staff busy serving pub customers. Our room (6) was right at top and it takes a bit to negotiate the stairs with luggage and poor knees!! But as the one and only staff pointed out that the view is excellent. Couldn’t fault the breakfast or the service. Hotel is not too keen you eating your own food outside in the garden!! Be warned!! Shower good but the toilet filling tank was faulty and I was woken up by the noise of continuous water flaw, I did find temporary solution and hotel said they know about it and are dealing with it. It is steep walk up from the little shopping ares so be aware!!
8
Andrew
Nov 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A decent place to stay! The room was fine, if a little cold, but the additional heater warmed it up well. The bed was comfy and the breakfast was excellent. The staff were very friendly and I had a lovely pint in the bar. Coniston is well worth a visit and The Sun is definitely worth staying at.
A decent place to stay! The room was fine, if a little cold, but the additional heater warmed it up well. The bed was comfy and the breakfast was excellent. The staff were very friendly and I had a lovely pint in the bar. Coniston is well worth a visit and The Sun is definitely worth staying at.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as welcoming, friendly, and helpful. Some experienced slow service, check in delays when the bar was busy, and a limited breakfast timeframe.
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Stephen
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent staff. Very friendly, room was massive
Excellent staff. Very friendly, room was massive
10
Sophie
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect for a last minute overnight stay in the lakes. Picked as it was the ideal location to the walk we planned. Room was small, but was perfect for what we needed. Very clean, all the required facilities, and the staff were amazing. Breakfast was also delicious.
Perfect for a last minute overnight stay in the lakes. Picked as it was the ideal location to the walk we planned. Room was small, but was perfect for what we needed. Very clean, all the required facilities, and the staff were amazing. Breakfast was also delicious.
10
Kevin
Feb 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very pleased with the warm and friendly service. I was the only guest for 2 nights. I was treated just the same as if the hotel was full. Enjoyed the time, thanks to all
Very pleased with the warm and friendly service. I was the only guest for 2 nights. I was treated just the same as if the hotel was full. Enjoyed the time, thanks to all
10
Jonathan
Oct 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Sun is in an amazing location overlooking the beautiful village of Coniston. It is also a stunning old building, full of character and charm. Tha staff cant do enough for you.
The Sun is in an amazing location overlooking the beautiful village of Coniston. It is also a stunning old building, full of character and charm. Tha staff cant do enough for you.
8
kathleen
Jul 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great staff. Lovely breakfast.
Great staff. Lovely breakfast.
10
KEVIN
Mar 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
historic hotel, always feel relaxed when i stay here. The staff are warm, friendly and always prepared to give you their time. the lounge is just so relaxing!
historic hotel, always feel relaxed when i stay here. The staff are warm, friendly and always prepared to give you their time. the lounge is just so relaxing!
10
Mark George
May 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The only criticism i have is too late for booking in and on a personal note i think 08:30 is a little late for breakfast. Beside that i found the place fantastic. Great accommodation and friendly staff and ideally situated for exploring the lake district.
The only criticism i have is too late for booking in and on a personal note i think 08:30 is a little late for breakfast. Beside that i found the place fantastic. Great accommodation and friendly staff and ideally situated for exploring the lake district.
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Kathryn
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We really enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful location, room was lovely and the staff very attentive. We had a very comfortable night's sleep, and breakfast was high quality, hot, and beautifully presented.
We really enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful location, room was lovely and the staff very attentive. We had a very comfortable night's sleep, and breakfast was high quality, hot, and beautifully presented.
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Philip
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was basic but did the job. I found the lack of attention toward customer experience disappointing. There was no ambience/ background music at breakfast making it all quite awkward and very quiet. No effort was made to mop up the table and floor from the leaking conservatory roof at breakfast, making one of the tables and chairs for breakfast unusable, which I found surprising. The service was slow (magnified by the poor ambience) and when it did arrive my beans arrived cold and needed returning for heating. My shower temperature could not be regulated, but was constantly very hot as opposed to cold and so could be used dipping in and out. Cleanliness was poor, however I was expecting something more rough and ready from the pictures and so wasn’t surprised. A fantastic location and good pub evening environment and atmosphere.
This was basic but did the job. I found the lack of attention toward customer experience disappointing. There was no ambience/ background music at breakfast making it all quite awkward and very quiet. No effort was made to mop up the table and floor from the leaking conservatory roof at breakfast, making one of the tables and chairs for breakfast unusable, which I found surprising. The service was slow (magnified by the poor ambience) and when it did arrive my beans arrived cold and needed returning for heating. My shower temperature could not be regulated, but was constantly very hot as opposed to cold and so could be used dipping in and out. Cleanliness was poor, however I was expecting something more rough and ready from the pictures and so wasn’t surprised. A fantastic location and good pub evening environment and atmosphere.
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Jay
Jun 9, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a comfortable place. On arrival it took a while to check in due staff busy serving pub customers. Our room (6) was right at top and it takes a bit to negotiate the stairs with luggage and poor knees!! But as the one and only staff pointed out that the view is excellent. Couldn’t fault the breakfast or the service. Hotel is not too keen you eating your own food outside in the garden!! Be warned!! Shower good but the toilet filling tank was faulty and I was woken up by the noise of continuous water flaw, I did find temporary solution and hotel said they know about it and are dealing with it. It is steep walk up from the little shopping ares so be aware!!
It was a comfortable place. On arrival it took a while to check in due staff busy serving pub customers. Our room (6) was right at top and it takes a bit to negotiate the stairs with luggage and poor knees!! But as the one and only staff pointed out that the view is excellent. Couldn’t fault the breakfast or the service. Hotel is not too keen you eating your own food outside in the garden!! Be warned!! Shower good but the toilet filling tank was faulty and I was woken up by the noise of continuous water flaw, I did find temporary solution and hotel said they know about it and are dealing with it. It is steep walk up from the little shopping ares so be aware!!
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Location
Scenic setting overlooking Coniston with easy access to the village, mountains, and local walks, and many enjoyed the views. One review notes a steep walk up from the village.
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Stuart James
Sep 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Superb area, very quiet and relaxing atmosphere
Superb area, very quiet and relaxing atmosphere
10
Sophie
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect for a last minute overnight stay in the lakes. Picked as it was the ideal location to the walk we planned. Room was small, but was perfect for what we needed. Very clean, all the required facilities, and the staff were amazing. Breakfast was also delicious.
Perfect for a last minute overnight stay in the lakes. Picked as it was the ideal location to the walk we planned. Room was small, but was perfect for what we needed. Very clean, all the required facilities, and the staff were amazing. Breakfast was also delicious.
10
marie
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay beautiful location staff were great very relaxed excellent location a minute walk into Coniston and views were lovely would definitely stay again everything was perfect
Excellent stay beautiful location staff were great very relaxed excellent location a minute walk into Coniston and views were lovely would definitely stay again everything was perfect
10
Noreen
May 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Loved it. Gorgeous place - perfect room incredible views. Staff beyond helpful and super friendly. Plus free car park
Loved it. Gorgeous place - perfect room incredible views. Staff beyond helpful and super friendly. Plus free car park
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Noreen
May 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Loved it. Gorgeous place - perfect room incredible views. Staff beyond helpful and super friendly. Excellent walks right on the door step. Stones throw from the village so you feel like you’re in the wilds - but you’re not. Plus free car park
Loved it. Gorgeous place - perfect room incredible views. Staff beyond helpful and super friendly. Excellent walks right on the door step. Stones throw from the village so you feel like you’re in the wilds - but you’re not. Plus free car park
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Hugh
Mar 31, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed at the Sun solo for a couple of nights. Great location in terms of access to the mountains and close to shops/pubs. Very welcoming staff, clean and comfortable bedroom with great views. Breakfast was strong - plenty of options, full english was delicious. Pub within the hotel was great - roaring open fire to heat up after being out on the mountains, loads of local ales. Would definitely stay again, and would def recommend. Thanks for having me! Cheers, Hugh
Stayed at the Sun solo for a couple of nights. Great location in terms of access to the mountains and close to shops/pubs. Very welcoming staff, clean and comfortable bedroom with great views. Breakfast was strong - plenty of options, full english was delicious. Pub within the hotel was great - roaring open fire to heat up after being out on the mountains, loads of local ales. Would definitely stay again, and would def recommend. Thanks for having me! Cheers, Hugh
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Jonathan
Oct 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Sun is in an amazing location overlooking the beautiful village of Coniston. It is also a stunning old building, full of character and charm. Tha staff cant do enough for you.
The Sun is in an amazing location overlooking the beautiful village of Coniston. It is also a stunning old building, full of character and charm. Tha staff cant do enough for you.
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Kathryn
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We really enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful location, room was lovely and the staff very attentive. We had a very comfortable night's sleep, and breakfast was high quality, hot, and beautifully presented.
We really enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful location, room was lovely and the staff very attentive. We had a very comfortable night's sleep, and breakfast was high quality, hot, and beautifully presented.
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Alice
May 23, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great stay. Good location to walk the Old Man of Coniston and visit the Ruskin Museum and village. Parking on site. Lots of choice for breakfast options. Breakfast is available for a short window. Excellent choice of ales on the bar and friendly staff. Would stay again.
Great stay. Good location to walk the Old Man of Coniston and visit the Ruskin Museum and village. Parking on site. Lots of choice for breakfast options. Breakfast is available for a short window. Excellent choice of ales on the bar and friendly staff. Would stay again.
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Jay
Jun 9, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a comfortable place. On arrival it took a while to check in due staff busy serving pub customers. Our room (6) was right at top and it takes a bit to negotiate the stairs with luggage and poor knees!! But as the one and only staff pointed out that the view is excellent. Couldn’t fault the breakfast or the service. Hotel is not too keen you eating your own food outside in the garden!! Be warned!! Shower good but the toilet filling tank was faulty and I was woken up by the noise of continuous water flaw, I did find temporary solution and hotel said they know about it and are dealing with it. It is steep walk up from the little shopping ares so be aware!!
It was a comfortable place. On arrival it took a while to check in due staff busy serving pub customers. Our room (6) was right at top and it takes a bit to negotiate the stairs with luggage and poor knees!! But as the one and only staff pointed out that the view is excellent. Couldn’t fault the breakfast or the service. Hotel is not too keen you eating your own food outside in the garden!! Be warned!! Shower good but the toilet filling tank was faulty and I was woken up by the noise of continuous water flaw, I did find temporary solution and hotel said they know about it and are dealing with it. It is steep walk up from the little shopping ares so be aware!!
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Breakfast and bar food are often rated highly. However, guests reported slow service at times, a short breakfast window, and that dinner service is not always available.
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Sophie
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect for a last minute overnight stay in the lakes. Picked as it was the ideal location to the walk we planned. Room was small, but was perfect for what we needed. Very clean, all the required facilities, and the staff were amazing. Breakfast was also delicious.
Perfect for a last minute overnight stay in the lakes. Picked as it was the ideal location to the walk we planned. Room was small, but was perfect for what we needed. Very clean, all the required facilities, and the staff were amazing. Breakfast was also delicious.
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Phillip
Sep 24, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Position of hotel, good food.friendly bar and staff.
Position of hotel, good food.friendly bar and staff.
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Christine
Jul 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Food excellent. Room comfy. Friendly staff
Food excellent. Room comfy. Friendly staff
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Karen
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely stay, however had a long wait for evening meal. Beautiful location.
Lovely stay, however had a long wait for evening meal. Beautiful location.
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Gwen
Jun 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Fabulous, cosy Hotel. Clean, comfortable and dog friendly. The staff here are so friendly, helpful and genuinely can't do enough for you. Had the best nights sleep-the bed was so very comfortable. The breakfast and the food in the bar is delicious, plentyful, well presented and a great choice of menu. Our only criticism is there are no outdoor bins to dispose of used doggy bags. We will definately be going back though.
Fabulous, cosy Hotel. Clean, comfortable and dog friendly. The staff here are so friendly, helpful and genuinely can't do enough for you. Had the best nights sleep-the bed was so very comfortable. The breakfast and the food in the bar is delicious, plentyful, well presented and a great choice of menu. Our only criticism is there are no outdoor bins to dispose of used doggy bags. We will definately be going back though.
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Kathryn
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We really enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful location, room was lovely and the staff very attentive. We had a very comfortable night's sleep, and breakfast was high quality, hot, and beautifully presented.
We really enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful location, room was lovely and the staff very attentive. We had a very comfortable night's sleep, and breakfast was high quality, hot, and beautifully presented.
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Mark
Dec 31, 2022
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Stayed 19,355 nights
Basic but characterful hotel, room very warm in winter with good views. A little old-fashioned but in many respects charmingly so. Excellent breakfast in the more modern conservatory extension. A lot of steps although that was a trade-off with the views from the room. Good at the price since much in Coniston is quite expensive. Shame the restaurant wasn't operational in the evening on this visit, but as the staff pointed out, it's only a short walk to Coniston's centre where there is plenty of choice. Reasonable amount of parking on site.
Basic but characterful hotel, room very warm in winter with good views. A little old-fashioned but in many respects charmingly so. Excellent breakfast in the more modern conservatory extension. A lot of steps although that was a trade-off with the views from the room. Good at the price since much in Coniston is quite expensive. Shame the restaurant wasn't operational in the evening on this visit, but as the staff pointed out, it's only a short walk to Coniston's centre where there is plenty of choice. Reasonable amount of parking on site.
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ADAM
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room finished to a good standard, good breakfast. Would stay here again
Clean room finished to a good standard, good breakfast. Would stay here again
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Philip
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was basic but did the job. I found the lack of attention toward customer experience disappointing. There was no ambience/ background music at breakfast making it all quite awkward and very quiet. No effort was made to mop up the table and floor from the leaking conservatory roof at breakfast, making one of the tables and chairs for breakfast unusable, which I found surprising. The service was slow (magnified by the poor ambience) and when it did arrive my beans arrived cold and needed returning for heating. My shower temperature could not be regulated, but was constantly very hot as opposed to cold and so could be used dipping in and out. Cleanliness was poor, however I was expecting something more rough and ready from the pictures and so wasn’t surprised. A fantastic location and good pub evening environment and atmosphere.
This was basic but did the job. I found the lack of attention toward customer experience disappointing. There was no ambience/ background music at breakfast making it all quite awkward and very quiet. No effort was made to mop up the table and floor from the leaking conservatory roof at breakfast, making one of the tables and chairs for breakfast unusable, which I found surprising. The service was slow (magnified by the poor ambience) and when it did arrive my beans arrived cold and needed returning for heating. My shower temperature could not be regulated, but was constantly very hot as opposed to cold and so could be used dipping in and out. Cleanliness was poor, however I was expecting something more rough and ready from the pictures and so wasn’t surprised. A fantastic location and good pub evening environment and atmosphere.
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Michael
Aug 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Food was very good room was nice bar was great good atmosphere.
Food was very good room was nice bar was great good atmosphere.
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Alex
Jul 27, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location, rooms clean and tidy. Staff always willing to help. Good breakfast.
Excellent location, rooms clean and tidy. Staff always willing to help. Good breakfast.
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Sara
Jul 23, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This is a lovely place to stay in Coniston. It allows dogs which is great and all the staff are very friendly and helpful
This is a lovely place to stay in Coniston. It allows dogs which is great and all the staff are very friendly and helpful
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Katharine
May 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Large, clean well appointed rooms with comfy beds and views over Coniston village. The Sun Inn is a friendly place, with great beer and welcoming people.
Large, clean well appointed rooms with comfy beds and views over Coniston village. The Sun Inn is a friendly place, with great beer and welcoming people.
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Giles
May 2, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Fantastic Old Building that the staff are doing there best to maintain, but you can see some of the age here and there. But overall charming. Ran out of some key food items while we were there forcing us to eat out. Which was a mistake as some nearby restaurants were so good once samples there was no question of eating in house again. The main think was the staff overall was brilliant and the bar first class. Would stay again and highly recommend!
Fantastic Old Building that the staff are doing there best to maintain, but you can see some of the age here and there. But overall charming. Ran out of some key food items while we were there forcing us to eat out. Which was a mistake as some nearby restaurants were so good once samples there was no question of eating in house again. The main think was the staff overall was brilliant and the bar first class. Would stay again and highly recommend!
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Howard
Apr 5, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Yes had everything required
Yes had everything required
FAQs about The Sun
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9 AM.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features does the property offer?
The property has upper floors accessible only by stairs and is not wheelchair accessible.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Coniston, within a 15-minute walk of John Ruskin Museum and Coniston Water, and 6.4 miles from Lake Windermere.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-07: 175.99249637573243USD
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- 2026-09-22: 172.67085516036988USD
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- 2026-10-18: 182.5782922402954USD
- 2026-10-19: 192.87060542922973USD
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- 2026-10-25: 181.65721195968626USD
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- 2026-10-27: 173.5875529774475USD
- 2026-10-28: 173.5875529774475USD
- 2026-10-29: 182.6183376661682USD
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- 2026-11-01: 173.5875529774475USD
- 2026-11-02: 147.38622294403075USD
- 2026-11-03: 139.18705063163756USD
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There is no front desk at this property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Free Wi-Fi
Playground
Luggage Storage
Free Breakfast
Food and Water Bowls
Parking (Self) (free)
General
Free Breakfast
Food and Water Bowls
Smoke-Free Property
Upper Floors (Stairs Only)
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Parking (Self) (free)
Services
Luggage Storage
Activities
Playground
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Free Wi-Fi