The Tavern
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$125
/ night
About this property
This smoke-free hotel features a playground.
Amenities
This smoke-free hotel features a playground.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Tavern, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 4 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Location
With a stay at The Tavern in Milnthorpe, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Arnside and Silverdale. This hotel is 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from Lake Windermere and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Park.
What's nearby
Arnside and Silverdale(0.6 miles)
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Park(0.7 miles)
Fairy Steps(1.6 miles)
Cinderbarrow Miniature Railway(2.1 miles)
Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve(3.8 miles)
Lyth Valley(4.2 miles)
The Hawk Garden(4.2 miles)
Levens Hall and Gardens(4.4 miles)
Leighton Hall(4.6 miles)
The Wolfhouse(5.2 miles)
Westmorland County Showground(5.2 miles)
Carnforth Station Heritage Centre(5.7 miles)
Lakeland Maze Farm Park(6.4 miles)
Sizergh Castle(6.8 miles)
Winster Valley(7 miles)
Free Wi-Fi
Playground
Breakfast Available (surcharge)
Parking (Self) (free)
Smoke-Free Property
Stair-Free Path to Entrance
Location
The Tavern, Beetham, England, United Kingdom
Arnside and Silverdale (0.6 miles)
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Park (0.7 miles)
Fairy Steps (1.6 miles)
Cinderbarrow Miniature Railway (2.1 miles)
Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve (3.8 miles)
Lyth Valley (4.2 miles)
Room options
4
Luxury Double Room
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingDeep Soaking BathtubSeparate Bathtub and Shower
3
Luxury Double Or Twin Room
1 Full Bed
1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingPrivate BathroomRollaway or Extra Beds (Extra Fee)
Guest reviews of The Tavern
9
Superb
Based on 81 verified reviews
What guests think
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Across recent reviews, travellers describe The Tavern at Hale as a friendly, dog friendly country inn with modern, comfortable rooms and standout pub meals, often praising generous breakfasts and warm hospitality from Sam and the team.
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Across recent reviews, travellers describe The Tavern at Hale as a friendly, dog friendly country inn with modern, comfortable rooms and standout pub meals, often praising generous breakfasts and warm hospitality from Sam and the team.
Many rooms are newly refurbished with large bathrooms, some with roll-top baths and strong showers. However, multiple reviews note traffic noise from the adjacent main road, and a few mention housekeeping lapses or maintenance misses. Breakfast typically starts at 9am, which some found late, though staff sometimes accommodated early starts; bar hours and service were occasionally limited. A good choice if you want a welcoming base with easy access to the Lakes and Dales.
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Facilities
On-site bar service is present but mentioned as limited at times, with an early closure one night and a service gap when a barman left. Parking is convenient with a good car park, and the inn is dog friendly.
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Caroline
Jan 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room large and comfortable, staff couldn't do enough. Our dog was made to feel very welcome.
Room large and comfortable, staff couldn't do enough. Our dog was made to feel very welcome.
8
Fiona
May 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice room and bathroom, newly refurbished. Warm welcome, delicious breakfast. We liked the 9-10am serving time. Disappointed the bar closed at 9.30pm. Dogs welcomed nicely, despite having failed to book them in when making the reservation.
Very nice room and bathroom, newly refurbished. Warm welcome, delicious breakfast. We liked the 9-10am serving time. Disappointed the bar closed at 9.30pm. Dogs welcomed nicely, despite having failed to book them in when making the reservation.
8
Christine
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We arrived 4-pm 13/8/25 for our 1 night stay on route to a funeral the following day, we got a drink, then hubby went to get another and the barman had walked out so no more drinks till another member of staff arrived over an hour later,
We arrived 4-pm 13/8/25 for our 1 night stay on route to a funeral the following day, we got a drink, then hubby went to get another and the barman had walked out so no more drinks till another member of staff arrived over an hour later,
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Jacqueline
Jun 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely Gastro pub and the food was AMAZING ! Facilities were excellent and so was the room, however it was a little tired and grubby which let it down and the traffic noise kept me awake at night.
Lovely Gastro pub and the food was AMAZING ! Facilities were excellent and so was the room, however it was a little tired and grubby which let it down and the traffic noise kept me awake at night.
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Mark
May 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We used a number of hotels on our trip, and this one had the best breakfast of them all. The hotel and rooms are nice, the staff are great and it's very dog friendly. We look forward to staying again some time.
We used a number of hotels on our trip, and this one had the best breakfast of them all. The hotel and rooms are nice, the staff are great and it's very dog friendly. We look forward to staying again some time.
10
Neil
Nov 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We were warmly greeted by the manager, she was knowledgeable about beer choices and wine. Locals were friendly in the bar. We stayed for the 2nd time in room 4. Special room with stand alone bath in the bathroom which is separate to the bedroom with a sliding door. Lots of cobwebs in the bathroom Dinner was lovely Breakfast was very good with Gluten free bread on request. Would recommend and will definitely stay again
We were warmly greeted by the manager, she was knowledgeable about beer choices and wine. Locals were friendly in the bar. We stayed for the 2nd time in room 4. Special room with stand alone bath in the bathroom which is separate to the bedroom with a sliding door. Lots of cobwebs in the bathroom Dinner was lovely Breakfast was very good with Gluten free bread on request. Would recommend and will definitely stay again
8
Aeneas
Aug 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely historic Inn dating back to early 1800’s, tastefully decorated to bring it a more modern style whilst keeping loads of traditional feature. Dog friendly. Lovely evening meal.
Lovely historic Inn dating back to early 1800’s, tastefully decorated to bring it a more modern style whilst keeping loads of traditional feature. Dog friendly. Lovely evening meal.
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Kenneth
Oct 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good car park and convenient for our journey south from Oban. Public area carpets seemed grubby but the decor was nice. Our room was small but comfortable and clean. The evening meal and breakfast were excellent and far better than many good restaurants - an excellent Chef.
Good car park and convenient for our journey south from Oban. Public area carpets seemed grubby but the decor was nice. Our room was small but comfortable and clean. The evening meal and breakfast were excellent and far better than many good restaurants - an excellent Chef.
10
Alan
Sep 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Had a Great. time at the Tavern for my overnight stay, Superb staff, great food, drink and surroundings
Had a Great. time at the Tavern for my overnight stay, Superb staff, great food, drink and surroundings
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John
Jul 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff made us and our dog feel special, incredibly welcoming. Breakfast was excellent. Room size was good and very good shower. They are rooms in a pub so a little noise from other rooms and flat upstairs.
Staff made us and our dog feel special, incredibly welcoming. Breakfast was excellent. Room size was good and very good shower. They are rooms in a pub so a little noise from other rooms and flat upstairs.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many describe rooms as clean or spotless, but several report issues such as cobwebs, grubby carpets, and occasional housekeeping misses (e.g., hairs, missing toilet rolls, and bins).
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Laura
Mar 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Just a one night stop but very pleased with our choice. This was a pub that has been fairly recently refurbished in a pleasant, modern but rustic-looking manner. Our room was small but cosy and absolutely spotless. One concern was you could see round the door into WC/shower room. In the restaurant the food was beautifully served and was mostly tasty. However, my dessert had an unexpected odd texture which let it down. Breakfast (included) was excellent! All in all a lovely place to stay when visiting local nature reserves.
Just a one night stop but very pleased with our choice. This was a pub that has been fairly recently refurbished in a pleasant, modern but rustic-looking manner. Our room was small but cosy and absolutely spotless. One concern was you could see round the door into WC/shower room. In the restaurant the food was beautifully served and was mostly tasty. However, my dessert had an unexpected odd texture which let it down. Breakfast (included) was excellent! All in all a lovely place to stay when visiting local nature reserves.
10
Stuart
Sep 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely staff, very welcoming for both us and our dog. The room was great, modern, well maintained and clean. Great food at very reasonable prices.
Lovely staff, very welcoming for both us and our dog. The room was great, modern, well maintained and clean. Great food at very reasonable prices.
8
jane
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good location - close to road Beautiful room and good food Helpful and friendly staff Some areas a little grubby
Good location - close to road Beautiful room and good food Helpful and friendly staff Some areas a little grubby
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Beverley
Jul 12, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff were very accommodating and welcoming and nothing too much trouble A nice place but in need of a deep clean We expected it to be a good standard but it had carpets that needed a good clean and walls covered in scuff marks that could have been easily removed with a bit of effort The room we stayed in had been renovated to a good standard but basic things like a toilet roll holder and a bin for sanitary items in the bathroom were missing, the only mirror in the room was in the bathroom and difficult for my husband to shave as it was high up and impossible to get close to. No coat hangers for clothes ( rectified on request) We were staying for 4 nights and h as d nowhere to sit other than on the bed A couple of chairs would have been comfortable The food was good quality with generous portions but the breakfast choice was limited It would have been nice to have had an option of pastries, fruit and yoghurts rather than just 3 cooked options Overall a nice stay but not up to the standard we are used to as regular hotel/Inn visitors
The staff were very accommodating and welcoming and nothing too much trouble A nice place but in need of a deep clean We expected it to be a good standard but it had carpets that needed a good clean and walls covered in scuff marks that could have been easily removed with a bit of effort The room we stayed in had been renovated to a good standard but basic things like a toilet roll holder and a bin for sanitary items in the bathroom were missing, the only mirror in the room was in the bathroom and difficult for my husband to shave as it was high up and impossible to get close to. No coat hangers for clothes ( rectified on request) We were staying for 4 nights and h as d nowhere to sit other than on the bed A couple of chairs would have been comfortable The food was good quality with generous portions but the breakfast choice was limited It would have been nice to have had an option of pastries, fruit and yoghurts rather than just 3 cooked options Overall a nice stay but not up to the standard we are used to as regular hotel/Inn visitors
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Jacqueline
Jun 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely Gastro pub and the food was AMAZING ! Facilities were excellent and so was the room, however it was a little tired and grubby which let it down and the traffic noise kept me awake at night.
Lovely Gastro pub and the food was AMAZING ! Facilities were excellent and so was the room, however it was a little tired and grubby which let it down and the traffic noise kept me awake at night.
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Katie
Dec 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was crazy, we’d booked twin room. But got a king size bed, then had to show proof of what I’d booked. Explained it was 2 friends sharing & not a couple & we’d like another duvet so we can make it into a twin, the duvet didn’t come. There was no toilet rolls in the bathroom, pubic hairs all around the toilet & hairs on the sink, no bathroom bin, nor toilet roll holder. The bed was lumpy & very uncomfortable & my friend has woken up with a really bad back ache today. The pub is adjacent to a 60mph limit road which is extremely dangerous, and we unfortunately were witnesses to a head on collision right outside the premises, so be careful around the area with the other traffic.
Check in was crazy, we’d booked twin room. But got a king size bed, then had to show proof of what I’d booked. Explained it was 2 friends sharing & not a couple & we’d like another duvet so we can make it into a twin, the duvet didn’t come. There was no toilet rolls in the bathroom, pubic hairs all around the toilet & hairs on the sink, no bathroom bin, nor toilet roll holder. The bed was lumpy & very uncomfortable & my friend has woken up with a really bad back ache today. The pub is adjacent to a 60mph limit road which is extremely dangerous, and we unfortunately were witnesses to a head on collision right outside the premises, so be careful around the area with the other traffic.
10
Neil
Nov 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We were warmly greeted by the manager, she was knowledgeable about beer choices and wine. Locals were friendly in the bar. We stayed for the 2nd time in room 4. Special room with stand alone bath in the bathroom which is separate to the bedroom with a sliding door. Lots of cobwebs in the bathroom Dinner was lovely Breakfast was very good with Gluten free bread on request. Would recommend and will definitely stay again
We were warmly greeted by the manager, she was knowledgeable about beer choices and wine. Locals were friendly in the bar. We stayed for the 2nd time in room 4. Special room with stand alone bath in the bathroom which is separate to the bedroom with a sliding door. Lots of cobwebs in the bathroom Dinner was lovely Breakfast was very good with Gluten free bread on request. Would recommend and will definitely stay again
8
Kenneth
Oct 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good car park and convenient for our journey south from Oban. Public area carpets seemed grubby but the decor was nice. Our room was small but comfortable and clean. The evening meal and breakfast were excellent and far better than many good restaurants - an excellent Chef.
Good car park and convenient for our journey south from Oban. Public area carpets seemed grubby but the decor was nice. Our room was small but comfortable and clean. The evening meal and breakfast were excellent and far better than many good restaurants - an excellent Chef.
10
Nicola
Oct 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing stay. We stayed in room 4. The bathroom was fab especially the bath. Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. We had breakfast and lunch, both were lovely. The staff were so nice. Lots of lovely nice walks nearby. Highly recommend and I hope we can stay again
Amazing stay. We stayed in room 4. The bathroom was fab especially the bath. Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. We had breakfast and lunch, both were lovely. The staff were so nice. Lots of lovely nice walks nearby. Highly recommend and I hope we can stay again
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Rooms
Rooms are generally modern, comfortable, and sometimes spacious, with several featuring standout bathrooms including roll-top baths and strong showers. Downsides noted include traffic noise from the main road, occasional temperature discomfort, and a few comments about mattress comfort.
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David
Jan 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Traffic noise from road outside room was annoying. Staff were excellent as was food & breakfast.
Traffic noise from road outside room was annoying. Staff were excellent as was food & breakfast.
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Ann
Sep 2, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Our stay was extremely pleasant. The road noise was really loud when the windows were open, which they had to be as the room was very warm.The breakfast was delicious. Susanna was an excellent host and worked very hard and was always pleasant and helpful.
Our stay was extremely pleasant. The road noise was really loud when the windows were open, which they had to be as the room was very warm.The breakfast was delicious. Susanna was an excellent host and worked very hard and was always pleasant and helpful.
10
Laura
Mar 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Just a one night stop but very pleased with our choice. This was a pub that has been fairly recently refurbished in a pleasant, modern but rustic-looking manner. Our room was small but cosy and absolutely spotless. One concern was you could see round the door into WC/shower room. In the restaurant the food was beautifully served and was mostly tasty. However, my dessert had an unexpected odd texture which let it down. Breakfast (included) was excellent! All in all a lovely place to stay when visiting local nature reserves.
Just a one night stop but very pleased with our choice. This was a pub that has been fairly recently refurbished in a pleasant, modern but rustic-looking manner. Our room was small but cosy and absolutely spotless. One concern was you could see round the door into WC/shower room. In the restaurant the food was beautifully served and was mostly tasty. However, my dessert had an unexpected odd texture which let it down. Breakfast (included) was excellent! All in all a lovely place to stay when visiting local nature reserves.
8
Justine
Sep 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Cute little place in the country but on a VERY main road, we had room 2 & it was very nice with a comfy bed & great. Shower but the road noise was bad!! Staff were very accommodating & the restaurant food was delicious
Cute little place in the country but on a VERY main road, we had room 2 & it was very nice with a comfy bed & great. Shower but the road noise was bad!! Staff were very accommodating & the restaurant food was delicious
10
Caroline
Jan 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room large and comfortable, staff couldn't do enough. Our dog was made to feel very welcome.
Room large and comfortable, staff couldn't do enough. Our dog was made to feel very welcome.
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Mrs. V . A
Dec 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was our second stay at The Tavern and we will most definitely return. The rooms are beautifully decorated and have all the amenities available. This time we stayed in the room with the amazing bath. Sadly we didn’t have chance to use it as only stayed for one night. The breakfast is wonderful and certainly set us up for the day. The owners and staff are all very friendly. We look forward to our next visit.
This was our second stay at The Tavern and we will most definitely return. The rooms are beautifully decorated and have all the amenities available. This time we stayed in the room with the amazing bath. Sadly we didn’t have chance to use it as only stayed for one night. The breakfast is wonderful and certainly set us up for the day. The owners and staff are all very friendly. We look forward to our next visit.
10
Dawn
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Accommodation amazing, bed a bit too soft for me but that’s a personal preference, had only room with roll top bath and walk in shower, fabulous. Had evening meal and breakfast and the food was beautiful, will deffo return 5star
Accommodation amazing, bed a bit too soft for me but that’s a personal preference, had only room with roll top bath and walk in shower, fabulous. Had evening meal and breakfast and the food was beautiful, will deffo return 5star
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Lord William
Dec 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room Staff were great realy Friendly. Going back New years day. Food was lovely as was the Atmosphere.only downside would be the room was freezing.
Lovely room Staff were great realy Friendly. Going back New years day. Food was lovely as was the Atmosphere.only downside would be the room was freezing.
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Nicola
Oct 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing stay. We stayed in room 4. The bathroom was fab especially the bath. Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. We had breakfast and lunch, both were lovely. The staff were so nice. Lots of lovely nice walks nearby. Highly recommend and I hope we can stay again
Amazing stay. We stayed in room 4. The bathroom was fab especially the bath. Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. We had breakfast and lunch, both were lovely. The staff were so nice. Lots of lovely nice walks nearby. Highly recommend and I hope we can stay again
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A
Mar 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Overnight Stay travelling North from Cornwall. Lovely sized room and Bathroom extremely well fitted out.
Overnight Stay travelling North from Cornwall. Lovely sized room and Bathroom extremely well fitted out.
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Service
Service is widely praised as warm, friendly, and accommodating, with staff often going above and beyond. A few negatives appear, including a confusing check-in, an instance of rude service, and a bar service gap.
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Ann
Sep 2, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Our stay was extremely pleasant. The road noise was really loud when the windows were open, which they had to be as the room was very warm.The breakfast was delicious. Susanna was an excellent host and worked very hard and was always pleasant and helpful.
Our stay was extremely pleasant. The road noise was really loud when the windows were open, which they had to be as the room was very warm.The breakfast was delicious. Susanna was an excellent host and worked very hard and was always pleasant and helpful.
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Caroline
Jan 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room large and comfortable, staff couldn't do enough. Our dog was made to feel very welcome.
Room large and comfortable, staff couldn't do enough. Our dog was made to feel very welcome.
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david
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I would stay here for business again. Our room appeared to be freshly decorated and the bathroom with shower kitted out to a high standard. We ate in their restaurant and the food was very yummy- do try the pie and steak both seriously good. They only start serving breakfast at 9am which was too late for us so they actually came in early for us and we had a great full English breakfast beautifully cooked bacon and sausages excellent. The Hungarian lady who we checked in with, saw at dinner and breakfast what a hard working and polite person.
I would stay here for business again. Our room appeared to be freshly decorated and the bathroom with shower kitted out to a high standard. We ate in their restaurant and the food was very yummy- do try the pie and steak both seriously good. They only start serving breakfast at 9am which was too late for us so they actually came in early for us and we had a great full English breakfast beautifully cooked bacon and sausages excellent. The Hungarian lady who we checked in with, saw at dinner and breakfast what a hard working and polite person.
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Fiona
May 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice room and bathroom, newly refurbished. Warm welcome, delicious breakfast. We liked the 9-10am serving time. Disappointed the bar closed at 9.30pm. Dogs welcomed nicely, despite having failed to book them in when making the reservation.
Very nice room and bathroom, newly refurbished. Warm welcome, delicious breakfast. We liked the 9-10am serving time. Disappointed the bar closed at 9.30pm. Dogs welcomed nicely, despite having failed to book them in when making the reservation.
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Christine
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We arrived 4-pm 13/8/25 for our 1 night stay on route to a funeral the following day, we got a drink, then hubby went to get another and the barman had walked out so no more drinks till another member of staff arrived over an hour later,
We arrived 4-pm 13/8/25 for our 1 night stay on route to a funeral the following day, we got a drink, then hubby went to get another and the barman had walked out so no more drinks till another member of staff arrived over an hour later,
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Katie
Dec 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was crazy, we’d booked twin room. But got a king size bed, then had to show proof of what I’d booked. Explained it was 2 friends sharing & not a couple & we’d like another duvet so we can make it into a twin, the duvet didn’t come. There was no toilet rolls in the bathroom, pubic hairs all around the toilet & hairs on the sink, no bathroom bin, nor toilet roll holder. The bed was lumpy & very uncomfortable & my friend has woken up with a really bad back ache today. The pub is adjacent to a 60mph limit road which is extremely dangerous, and we unfortunately were witnesses to a head on collision right outside the premises, so be careful around the area with the other traffic.
Check in was crazy, we’d booked twin room. But got a king size bed, then had to show proof of what I’d booked. Explained it was 2 friends sharing & not a couple & we’d like another duvet so we can make it into a twin, the duvet didn’t come. There was no toilet rolls in the bathroom, pubic hairs all around the toilet & hairs on the sink, no bathroom bin, nor toilet roll holder. The bed was lumpy & very uncomfortable & my friend has woken up with a really bad back ache today. The pub is adjacent to a 60mph limit road which is extremely dangerous, and we unfortunately were witnesses to a head on collision right outside the premises, so be careful around the area with the other traffic.
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John
Jul 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was very rude there was ment to be a breakfast included, but told us we had to pay for it very very loud for such a rule area very rude staff felt like we was an inconvenience
The staff was very rude there was ment to be a breakfast included, but told us we had to pay for it very very loud for such a rule area very rude staff felt like we was an inconvenience
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Velda
Sep 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The whole experience was great! Susie, Addy and all their staff made us feel very welcome. The food was great, we had a family meal here on one of the nights. The breakfast was huge and kept us going all day! Will definitely return when we’re next up visiting family.
The whole experience was great! Susie, Addy and all their staff made us feel very welcome. The food was great, we had a family meal here on one of the nights. The breakfast was huge and kept us going all day! Will definitely return when we’re next up visiting family.
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jane
Mar 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really helpful staff.
Really helpful staff.
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Stephanie
Jul 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Never has the landlady, Sam and her staff made us feel more at home. It really is like travelling from your home into hers. She went above and beyond looking after me and my family during our short stay. Hospitality at its greatest. Thanks again!
Never has the landlady, Sam and her staff made us feel more at home. It really is like travelling from your home into hers. She went above and beyond looking after me and my family during our short stay. Hospitality at its greatest. Thanks again!
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Location
Rural, convenient base near major roads with easy access to countryside walks and the Lakes and Dales. The setting by a busy main road brings noticeable traffic noise for some.
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Ann
Sep 2, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Our stay was extremely pleasant. The road noise was really loud when the windows were open, which they had to be as the room was very warm.The breakfast was delicious. Susanna was an excellent host and worked very hard and was always pleasant and helpful.
Our stay was extremely pleasant. The road noise was really loud when the windows were open, which they had to be as the room was very warm.The breakfast was delicious. Susanna was an excellent host and worked very hard and was always pleasant and helpful.
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Angela
Aug 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Quiet rural location, easy access to countryside walks. Nearby local shops. Impressive modern bathroom, comfortable nights sleep. Generous inclusive breakfast set your up for the day, with some continental option on request, if needing to get away before breakfast service. Good wholesome evening meal opens. Friendly and helpful staff.
Quiet rural location, easy access to countryside walks. Nearby local shops. Impressive modern bathroom, comfortable nights sleep. Generous inclusive breakfast set your up for the day, with some continental option on request, if needing to get away before breakfast service. Good wholesome evening meal opens. Friendly and helpful staff.
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Justine
Sep 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Cute little place in the country but on a VERY main road, we had room 2 & it was very nice with a comfy bed & great. Shower but the road noise was bad!! Staff were very accommodating & the restaurant food was delicious
Cute little place in the country but on a VERY main road, we had room 2 & it was very nice with a comfy bed & great. Shower but the road noise was bad!! Staff were very accommodating & the restaurant food was delicious
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jane
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good location - close to road Beautiful room and good food Helpful and friendly staff Some areas a little grubby
Good location - close to road Beautiful room and good food Helpful and friendly staff Some areas a little grubby
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Jacqueline
Jun 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely Gastro pub and the food was AMAZING ! Facilities were excellent and so was the room, however it was a little tired and grubby which let it down and the traffic noise kept me awake at night.
Lovely Gastro pub and the food was AMAZING ! Facilities were excellent and so was the room, however it was a little tired and grubby which let it down and the traffic noise kept me awake at night.
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Jade
Aug 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Fabulous family stay - we stayed for two nights and had a great experience. The room was huge and had a comfy bed and great shower. The food was great, we had the breakfast and the Sunday roast. Everything was delicious. The team were amazing too, nothing was too much trouble and they were so lovely to our little 2 year old. With a location that provides easy access to both the lakes and the dales we will definitely be back. Thank you!
Fabulous family stay - we stayed for two nights and had a great experience. The room was huge and had a comfy bed and great shower. The food was great, we had the breakfast and the Sunday roast. Everything was delicious. The team were amazing too, nothing was too much trouble and they were so lovely to our little 2 year old. With a location that provides easy access to both the lakes and the dales we will definitely be back. Thank you!
10
Emma
May 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable room with everything you could need. Nice and modern. Great location for our overnight stopover. We would stay here again
Very friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable room with everything you could need. Nice and modern. Great location for our overnight stopover. We would stay here again
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Kenneth
Oct 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good car park and convenient for our journey south from Oban. Public area carpets seemed grubby but the decor was nice. Our room was small but comfortable and clean. The evening meal and breakfast were excellent and far better than many good restaurants - an excellent Chef.
Good car park and convenient for our journey south from Oban. Public area carpets seemed grubby but the decor was nice. Our room was small but comfortable and clean. The evening meal and breakfast were excellent and far better than many good restaurants - an excellent Chef.
10
Charles
Aug 30, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Brilliant value for money, staff are friendly and very welcoming. Room was very cosy and we had a lovely bathtub, water pressure was great in the shower too. For what you pay, you get more than your moneys worth, the breakfast was always tasty as well, we stayed for 4 nights and had breakfast every day and it never disappointed. We stayed for dinner on one of the evenings, I had scampi and my partner had the pie of the moment, can’t fault either dish. Both were well cooked and tasted great. The location was ideal for ourselves, as you are close enough to the popular towns and areas to travel to them, however not in them if you don’t want to be surrounded by the tourism of them 24/7. Staff were very friendly, especially Sam, who was happy to help with any queries and always had friendly banter, even lending us some bubble bath to borrow which was lovely. Wish I took more photos for the review, but here’s the bathtub.
Brilliant value for money, staff are friendly and very welcoming. Room was very cosy and we had a lovely bathtub, water pressure was great in the shower too. For what you pay, you get more than your moneys worth, the breakfast was always tasty as well, we stayed for 4 nights and had breakfast every day and it never disappointed. We stayed for dinner on one of the evenings, I had scampi and my partner had the pie of the moment, can’t fault either dish. Both were well cooked and tasted great. The location was ideal for ourselves, as you are close enough to the popular towns and areas to travel to them, however not in them if you don’t want to be surrounded by the tourism of them 24/7. Staff were very friendly, especially Sam, who was happy to help with any queries and always had friendly banter, even lending us some bubble bath to borrow which was lovely. Wish I took more photos for the review, but here’s the bathtub.
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A
Mar 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Overnight Stay travelling North from Cornwall. Lovely sized room and Bathroom extremely well fitted out.
Overnight Stay travelling North from Cornwall. Lovely sized room and Bathroom extremely well fitted out.
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Dining
Food is consistently praised for quality and generous portions at both dinner and breakfast. Breakfast service often starts at 9am, which some found late; a few mention limited breakfast variety or an occasional miss.
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David
Jan 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Traffic noise from road outside room was annoying. Staff were excellent as was food & breakfast.
Traffic noise from road outside room was annoying. Staff were excellent as was food & breakfast.
8
david
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I would stay here for business again. Our room appeared to be freshly decorated and the bathroom with shower kitted out to a high standard. We ate in their restaurant and the food was very yummy- do try the pie and steak both seriously good. They only start serving breakfast at 9am which was too late for us so they actually came in early for us and we had a great full English breakfast beautifully cooked bacon and sausages excellent. The Hungarian lady who we checked in with, saw at dinner and breakfast what a hard working and polite person.
I would stay here for business again. Our room appeared to be freshly decorated and the bathroom with shower kitted out to a high standard. We ate in their restaurant and the food was very yummy- do try the pie and steak both seriously good. They only start serving breakfast at 9am which was too late for us so they actually came in early for us and we had a great full English breakfast beautifully cooked bacon and sausages excellent. The Hungarian lady who we checked in with, saw at dinner and breakfast what a hard working and polite person.
6
Beverley
Jul 12, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff were very accommodating and welcoming and nothing too much trouble A nice place but in need of a deep clean We expected it to be a good standard but it had carpets that needed a good clean and walls covered in scuff marks that could have been easily removed with a bit of effort The room we stayed in had been renovated to a good standard but basic things like a toilet roll holder and a bin for sanitary items in the bathroom were missing, the only mirror in the room was in the bathroom and difficult for my husband to shave as it was high up and impossible to get close to. No coat hangers for clothes ( rectified on request) We were staying for 4 nights and h as d nowhere to sit other than on the bed A couple of chairs would have been comfortable The food was good quality with generous portions but the breakfast choice was limited It would have been nice to have had an option of pastries, fruit and yoghurts rather than just 3 cooked options Overall a nice stay but not up to the standard we are used to as regular hotel/Inn visitors
The staff were very accommodating and welcoming and nothing too much trouble A nice place but in need of a deep clean We expected it to be a good standard but it had carpets that needed a good clean and walls covered in scuff marks that could have been easily removed with a bit of effort The room we stayed in had been renovated to a good standard but basic things like a toilet roll holder and a bin for sanitary items in the bathroom were missing, the only mirror in the room was in the bathroom and difficult for my husband to shave as it was high up and impossible to get close to. No coat hangers for clothes ( rectified on request) We were staying for 4 nights and h as d nowhere to sit other than on the bed A couple of chairs would have been comfortable The food was good quality with generous portions but the breakfast choice was limited It would have been nice to have had an option of pastries, fruit and yoghurts rather than just 3 cooked options Overall a nice stay but not up to the standard we are used to as regular hotel/Inn visitors
10
Ben
May 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely staff, lovely ales lovely food and a really comfortable stay. Gorgeous cooked breakfast!
Lovely staff, lovely ales lovely food and a really comfortable stay. Gorgeous cooked breakfast!
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Jade
Aug 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Fabulous family stay - we stayed for two nights and had a great experience. The room was huge and had a comfy bed and great shower. The food was great, we had the breakfast and the Sunday roast. Everything was delicious. The team were amazing too, nothing was too much trouble and they were so lovely to our little 2 year old. With a location that provides easy access to both the lakes and the dales we will definitely be back. Thank you!
Fabulous family stay - we stayed for two nights and had a great experience. The room was huge and had a comfy bed and great shower. The food was great, we had the breakfast and the Sunday roast. Everything was delicious. The team were amazing too, nothing was too much trouble and they were so lovely to our little 2 year old. With a location that provides easy access to both the lakes and the dales we will definitely be back. Thank you!
10
Dawn
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Accommodation amazing, bed a bit too soft for me but that’s a personal preference, had only room with roll top bath and walk in shower, fabulous. Had evening meal and breakfast and the food was beautiful, will deffo return 5star
Accommodation amazing, bed a bit too soft for me but that’s a personal preference, had only room with roll top bath and walk in shower, fabulous. Had evening meal and breakfast and the food was beautiful, will deffo return 5star
10
Velda
Sep 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The whole experience was great! Susie, Addy and all their staff made us feel very welcome. The food was great, we had a family meal here on one of the nights. The breakfast was huge and kept us going all day! Will definitely return when we’re next up visiting family.
The whole experience was great! Susie, Addy and all their staff made us feel very welcome. The food was great, we had a family meal here on one of the nights. The breakfast was huge and kept us going all day! Will definitely return when we’re next up visiting family.
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Stewart
Sep 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Would not rate this accommodation not as advertised in a poor state food poor no breakfast available before 9 am
Would not rate this accommodation not as advertised in a poor state food poor no breakfast available before 9 am
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Jonathan
Nov 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Small but well kept guest house with excellent food
Small but well kept guest house with excellent food
10
Charles
Aug 30, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Brilliant value for money, staff are friendly and very welcoming. Room was very cosy and we had a lovely bathtub, water pressure was great in the shower too. For what you pay, you get more than your moneys worth, the breakfast was always tasty as well, we stayed for 4 nights and had breakfast every day and it never disappointed. We stayed for dinner on one of the evenings, I had scampi and my partner had the pie of the moment, can’t fault either dish. Both were well cooked and tasted great. The location was ideal for ourselves, as you are close enough to the popular towns and areas to travel to them, however not in them if you don’t want to be surrounded by the tourism of them 24/7. Staff were very friendly, especially Sam, who was happy to help with any queries and always had friendly banter, even lending us some bubble bath to borrow which was lovely. Wish I took more photos for the review, but here’s the bathtub.
Brilliant value for money, staff are friendly and very welcoming. Room was very cosy and we had a lovely bathtub, water pressure was great in the shower too. For what you pay, you get more than your moneys worth, the breakfast was always tasty as well, we stayed for 4 nights and had breakfast every day and it never disappointed. We stayed for dinner on one of the evenings, I had scampi and my partner had the pie of the moment, can’t fault either dish. Both were well cooked and tasted great. The location was ideal for ourselves, as you are close enough to the popular towns and areas to travel to them, however not in them if you don’t want to be surrounded by the tourism of them 24/7. Staff were very friendly, especially Sam, who was happy to help with any queries and always had friendly banter, even lending us some bubble bath to borrow which was lovely. Wish I took more photos for the review, but here’s the bathtub.
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From 16:00 to 22:30
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FAQs about The Tavern
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site. The parking is uncovered, and no reservation is required.
What breakfast options are offered?
Full breakfasts are available daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 12.95 per person.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM until 10:30 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features does the property have?
The property features a stair-free path to the entrance and a well-lit path to the entrance. However, it is not wheelchair accessible.
Where is the property located in relation to local attractions?
The Tavern is located in Milnthorpe, within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Arnside and Silverdale. It is approximately 0.7 miles from Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Park and 16.3 miles from Lake Windermere.
Are children allowed at the property?
Children are welcome at the property, and there is no minimum age for kids to stay for free.
What are the policies for extra beds and cribs?
The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of GBP 10.00 per day, and advance request or confirmation is required for availability.
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There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. 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, debit cards, and cash
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 per person
- Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per day
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Popular amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Playground
Breakfast Available (surcharge)
Parking (Self) (free)
Smoke-Free Property
Stair-Free Path to Entrance
General
Breakfast Available (surcharge)
Smoke-Free Property
Stair-Free Path to Entrance
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Internet
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Parking (Self) (free)
Parking (Uncovered)
Services
Well-Lit Path to Entrance
Activities
Playground