The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group
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US$157
/ night
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Dining
At The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 56 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
When you stay at The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group in Penrith, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Ullswater and Lake Windermere. This hotel is 24.8 mi (39.9 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Glenridding Sailing Centre.
What's nearby
Glenridding Sailing Centre(0.1 Miles)
Ullswater(0.2 Miles)
Place Fell(1.6 Miles)
Aira Force(2.5 Miles)
Brotherswater(3.2 Miles)
Gowbarrow Fall(5 Miles)
Rookin House Activity Centre(6.5 Miles)
Wansfell Pike(8.4 Miles)
Armitt Museum and Library(9.1 Miles)
White Platts Recreation Ground(9.4 Miles)
Ambleside Climbing Wall(9.5 Miles)
Rothay Park(9.6 Miles)
Stock Ghyll Force(9.7 Miles)
Dalemain(10 Miles)
Borrans Park(10 Miles)
Carlisle (CAX)(37.8 Miles)
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)(91.1 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Safe-deposit box
Hiking
Location
Glenridding, Glenridding, England, United Kingdom
Glenridding Sailing Centre (0.1 Miles)
Ullswater (0.2 Miles)
Place Fell (1.6 Miles)
Aira Force (2.5 Miles)
Brotherswater (3.2 Miles)
Gowbarrow Fall (5 Miles)
Guest reviews
8.5
Very good
Based on 224 verified reviews
What guests think
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Travellers describe The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group as a scenic, convenient base by Ullswater for walks and Helvellyn, with generally friendly service, comfortable rooms, and a popular bar and breakfast offering alongside attractive views.
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Travellers describe The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group as a scenic, convenient base by Ullswater for walks and Helvellyn, with generally friendly service, comfortable rooms, and a popular bar and breakfast offering alongside attractive views.
On-site parking is limited, and several guests found rooms very warm due to a lack of air conditioning, though fans were sometimes provided. Evening dining drew mixed notes, with some finding prices high or portions small. While many note clean accommodation and smooth check-in, a few experienced housekeeping lapses or discourteous service. Expect a scenic inn with comfortable stays and occasional trade-offs.
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Facilities
The bar and pub areas are a highlight for post-walk drinks and meals. On-site parking is limited, with some guests using nearby paid parking.
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10
Carl
26 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was comfortable, well staffed and had a nice pub downstairs that offers dining. The Ullswater was within walking distance of the docks berthing older steam boats, very interesting. I recommend it.
This hotel was comfortable, well staffed and had a nice pub downstairs that offers dining. The Ullswater was within walking distance of the docks berthing older steam boats, very interesting. I recommend it.
8
Adrian
19 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was clean and comfortable. People were friendly and service was good. Location is stunning. London-style dining...big price, small portion! Parking is a problem and can get expensive.
Room was clean and comfortable. People were friendly and service was good. Location is stunning. London-style dining...big price, small portion! Parking is a problem and can get expensive.
10
John David
9 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room's were clean, good breakfast, ideal for walking .View's were stunning. Staff were friendly. Not many car parking space but the car park was about 2 mins away. Overall a good place to stay
Room's were clean, good breakfast, ideal for walking .View's were stunning. Staff were friendly. Not many car parking space but the car park was about 2 mins away. Overall a good place to stay
8
A
21 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great venue , ideal location . Could do with more bar staff - only 2 people covering bar on Friday night . Bedrooms VERY warm , despite no radiators on - slept with windows open in October. But really nice venue , would return no , problem.
Great venue , ideal location . Could do with more bar staff - only 2 people covering bar on Friday night . Bedrooms VERY warm , despite no radiators on - slept with windows open in October. But really nice venue , would return no , problem.
6
NAVIN
31 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lift did not work made very difficult for us
Lift did not work made very difficult for us
8
Roy
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Booked to allow direct access on to Helvelyn. The hotel is ideally located on the waste of the village and was great for a few days on the mountains. Staff were friendly and helpful and the bar was great after a hard day with good food.
Booked to allow direct access on to Helvelyn. The hotel is ideally located on the waste of the village and was great for a few days on the mountains. Staff were friendly and helpful and the bar was great after a hard day with good food.
8
Rodney
30 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A super place to stay great location for the Lake District and climbing up Helvellyn. You will not be disappointed good breakfast and wide menu. Just two concerns to be aware of: 1 Hotel has small car park so may not get in 2 Although the menu was extensive for a coeliac it was atrocious with only one option. From our experience it is not difficult to make a lots of dishes gluten free. eg a roast with gluten free gravy and no Yorkshire pudding. I would have liked to stay there again and for more than one night but lack of options on the menu for a coeliac means it is rather pointless. This is a great shame.
A super place to stay great location for the Lake District and climbing up Helvellyn. You will not be disappointed good breakfast and wide menu. Just two concerns to be aware of: 1 Hotel has small car park so may not get in 2 Although the menu was extensive for a coeliac it was atrocious with only one option. From our experience it is not difficult to make a lots of dishes gluten free. eg a roast with gluten free gravy and no Yorkshire pudding. I would have liked to stay there again and for more than one night but lack of options on the menu for a coeliac means it is rather pointless. This is a great shame.
10
Vicky
24 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing stay, with friends, bar and food area excellent. Room very cosy and comfortable.
Amazing stay, with friends, bar and food area excellent. Room very cosy and comfortable.
8
Julie
27 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful property and the restaurant and food was delicious! Staff friendly and check in easy Our double room was cute with a little sofa area and table and chairs next to a cute little window overlooking the rear car park but … with a view to the lake I love old properties like this and it was decorated lovely too The negatives .. No towels in room so had to get these ourselves Weird ‘old peoples home’ smell around as a whole but sheets smelled this way too It was very clean just this odd smell around Parking very limited but you can find local parking for under £10 for 24 hours Overall good stay, happy with room and would stay again But do prefer another hotel nearby if I had a choice
Beautiful property and the restaurant and food was delicious! Staff friendly and check in easy Our double room was cute with a little sofa area and table and chairs next to a cute little window overlooking the rear car park but … with a view to the lake I love old properties like this and it was decorated lovely too The negatives .. No towels in room so had to get these ourselves Weird ‘old peoples home’ smell around as a whole but sheets smelled this way too It was very clean just this odd smell around Parking very limited but you can find local parking for under £10 for 24 hours Overall good stay, happy with room and would stay again But do prefer another hotel nearby if I had a choice
10
Jordan
21 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ullswater Inn deserves 10/10 stars. It is truly remarkable. Beautiful, historic, classy, and fun. It ticks all the boxes for an exciting and convenient getaway to the Lake District. Sitting in the heart of Glenridding, it is convenient to other shops and recreational property such as a park and multiple hiking routes. Although check-in requires navigating a labyrinth due to the renovations to such an old building (if you come in from the rear), it is well worth it and adds to the mystique of the property (check-in is at the bar). Rooms are spacious and more than adequate. The bar and restaurant are arguably the highlight of the property. The free breakfast is more than enough with multiple options and additional to order options. Lunch and dinner menus also offer a wide variety of options that were all phenomenal. Grab a seat, enjoy the views of the lake and peaks, and enjoy a pint! You will not regret it.
Ullswater Inn deserves 10/10 stars. It is truly remarkable. Beautiful, historic, classy, and fun. It ticks all the boxes for an exciting and convenient getaway to the Lake District. Sitting in the heart of Glenridding, it is convenient to other shops and recreational property such as a park and multiple hiking routes. Although check-in requires navigating a labyrinth due to the renovations to such an old building (if you come in from the rear), it is well worth it and adds to the mystique of the property (check-in is at the bar). Rooms are spacious and more than adequate. The bar and restaurant are arguably the highlight of the property. The free breakfast is more than enough with multiple options and additional to order options. Lunch and dinner menus also offer a wide variety of options that were all phenomenal. Grab a seat, enjoy the views of the lake and peaks, and enjoy a pint! You will not regret it.
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Cleanliness
Many guests reported very clean rooms and public areas. However, there were inconsistencies, including dust or marks, and a few noted odors or missing towels, with rare but severe bathroom issues reported.
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chris
28 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place, stayed in glenridding many times but not here. Lovely staff and stay, gripes were the dust and cleanliness of the room. £260 for a room, very dusty, marks on the bedding, socks left on night stand from previous stayer, marks on bathroom mirror, windows left with hand and finger marks too. We only stayed for 1 night so wasn’t toooo bad but still, £260 and having things like that for me aren’t the best. Everything else was lovely though. 24° really warm, and couldn’t use the fan as it’s covered with dust, as soon as it goes on it will cover the room.
Great place, stayed in glenridding many times but not here. Lovely staff and stay, gripes were the dust and cleanliness of the room. £260 for a room, very dusty, marks on the bedding, socks left on night stand from previous stayer, marks on bathroom mirror, windows left with hand and finger marks too. We only stayed for 1 night so wasn’t toooo bad but still, £260 and having things like that for me aren’t the best. Everything else was lovely though. 24° really warm, and couldn’t use the fan as it’s covered with dust, as soon as it goes on it will cover the room.
10
M
11 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Brilliant hotel. Lovely and clean and the decor is beautiful. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again
Brilliant hotel. Lovely and clean and the decor is beautiful. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again
10
Ruby
4 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was perfectly located for walking. The room was very clean there was just some lipstick/ makeup marks on the bathroom wall which I didn't expect as the room was expensive. But overall it was a luxury experience. Breakfast was nice
The hotel was perfectly located for walking. The room was very clean there was just some lipstick/ makeup marks on the bathroom wall which I didn't expect as the room was expensive. But overall it was a luxury experience. Breakfast was nice
10
Emma
20 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay, great value for money. Location lovely and lake view didnt disappoint. Food lovely. Service friendly. The whole hotel was clean. If I had 1 thing to say it could do with is to provide bottled water in the room.
Great stay, great value for money. Location lovely and lake view didnt disappoint. Food lovely. Service friendly. The whole hotel was clean. If I had 1 thing to say it could do with is to provide bottled water in the room.
8
Matthew
21 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Inn was beautiful. The room was spacious. The restaurant had many options. The walls were a bit scuffed and dirty. There was no AC in the room. The night we were there it was very warm. There was one fan in the room which helped somewhat. The TV channels didn’t work. Overall it was a solid option.
The Inn was beautiful. The room was spacious. The restaurant had many options. The walls were a bit scuffed and dirty. There was no AC in the room. The night we were there it was very warm. There was one fan in the room which helped somewhat. The TV channels didn’t work. Overall it was a solid option.
10
Maria
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely clean rooms. Good food/drink. Excellent location.
Lovely clean rooms. Good food/drink. Excellent location.
10
Kristin
22 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed at the Ullswater Inn while hiking the C2C. The staff was welcoming. Our room was clean and well appointed. The onsite restaurant was very good! We would definitely stay here again!
We stayed at the Ullswater Inn while hiking the C2C. The staff was welcoming. Our room was clean and well appointed. The onsite restaurant was very good! We would definitely stay here again!
10
Jan
18 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful stay with family to attend a wedding in the lakes. Beautiful spacious rooms, cleaned to a very high standard. Would book again
Wonderful stay with family to attend a wedding in the lakes. Beautiful spacious rooms, cleaned to a very high standard. Would book again
8
Julie
27 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful property and the restaurant and food was delicious! Staff friendly and check in easy Our double room was cute with a little sofa area and table and chairs next to a cute little window overlooking the rear car park but … with a view to the lake I love old properties like this and it was decorated lovely too The negatives .. No towels in room so had to get these ourselves Weird ‘old peoples home’ smell around as a whole but sheets smelled this way too It was very clean just this odd smell around Parking very limited but you can find local parking for under £10 for 24 hours Overall good stay, happy with room and would stay again But do prefer another hotel nearby if I had a choice
Beautiful property and the restaurant and food was delicious! Staff friendly and check in easy Our double room was cute with a little sofa area and table and chairs next to a cute little window overlooking the rear car park but … with a view to the lake I love old properties like this and it was decorated lovely too The negatives .. No towels in room so had to get these ourselves Weird ‘old peoples home’ smell around as a whole but sheets smelled this way too It was very clean just this odd smell around Parking very limited but you can find local parking for under £10 for 24 hours Overall good stay, happy with room and would stay again But do prefer another hotel nearby if I had a choice
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Sophie
6 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The manager Richard was the only good thing about the hotel apart from the view!!! The bathroom was tiny and the door was hitting the toilet and very limited space in the bathroom. The bath was dirty full of hair when we complained we was offered a free drink My sisters room there was poo on the toilet seat !!! We had to clean our own room When we ordered food we was told 30-40 min wait this turned out to be a hour !! When food turned up my sisters was missing and waited 10 mins incase it was just late or couldn’t carry it but when we spoke they said it will be out when it’s out and he was very rude… when we said we’ve already been waiting he huffed and said they burnt it so had to remake it… then the pizza came out burnt round the outside and raw in the middle…. I found a slug type looking thing in my burger… the chips was greasy … the only nice member of staff was the manager the rest very rude unhelpful the girl slammed the plate down
The manager Richard was the only good thing about the hotel apart from the view!!! The bathroom was tiny and the door was hitting the toilet and very limited space in the bathroom. The bath was dirty full of hair when we complained we was offered a free drink My sisters room there was poo on the toilet seat !!! We had to clean our own room When we ordered food we was told 30-40 min wait this turned out to be a hour !! When food turned up my sisters was missing and waited 10 mins incase it was just late or couldn’t carry it but when we spoke they said it will be out when it’s out and he was very rude… when we said we’ve already been waiting he huffed and said they burnt it so had to remake it… then the pizza came out burnt round the outside and raw in the middle…. I found a slug type looking thing in my burger… the chips was greasy … the only nice member of staff was the manager the rest very rude unhelpful the girl slammed the plate down
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Rooms
Rooms are often spacious, comfortable, and some have lake views. Several reviews mention very warm temperatures and no air conditioning, plus occasional TV signal problems and a few practical niggles like limited sockets near mirrors.
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Carole
21 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely one night stay for my partners birthday. Room with a view of the lake was very comfortable. Breakfast was great and meal in the bar very enjoyable. Would stay again.
Lovely one night stay for my partners birthday. Room with a view of the lake was very comfortable. Breakfast was great and meal in the bar very enjoyable. Would stay again.
8
John
31 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had lovely views the weather was notbthe bwst but didnt put us off going for a walk and taken all the amazing views in only bad thing was we had a tv but no tv signal
We had lovely views the weather was notbthe bwst but didnt put us off going for a walk and taken all the amazing views in only bad thing was we had a tv but no tv signal
8
A
21 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great venue , ideal location . Could do with more bar staff - only 2 people covering bar on Friday night . Bedrooms VERY warm , despite no radiators on - slept with windows open in October. But really nice venue , would return no , problem.
Great venue , ideal location . Could do with more bar staff - only 2 people covering bar on Friday night . Bedrooms VERY warm , despite no radiators on - slept with windows open in October. But really nice venue , would return no , problem.
8
Caroline
7 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Good sized room, very comfy beds, welcoming staff.
Good sized room, very comfy beds, welcoming staff.
8
Colleen
27 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Newly refurbished, lovely large family room and bathroom, next to the lake, staff were lovely. Car park was full the first night so parked nearby and moved to the hotel car park in the morning when others left. My only complaint was that the dinner seemed over priced (£20 for fish and chips).
Newly refurbished, lovely large family room and bathroom, next to the lake, staff were lovely. Car park was full the first night so parked nearby and moved to the hotel car park in the morning when others left. My only complaint was that the dinner seemed over priced (£20 for fish and chips).
10
John
5 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
No plug socket near a mirror for the hair drier.
No plug socket near a mirror for the hair drier.
8
michael
17 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful area, good food, nice room. The room was a bit warm but a fan had been provided so that helped. We would definitely stay here again if in this area.
Beautiful area, good food, nice room. The room was a bit warm but a fan had been provided so that helped. We would definitely stay here again if in this area.
8
Matthew
21 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Inn was beautiful. The room was spacious. The restaurant had many options. The walls were a bit scuffed and dirty. There was no AC in the room. The night we were there it was very warm. There was one fan in the room which helped somewhat. The TV channels didn’t work. Overall it was a solid option.
The Inn was beautiful. The room was spacious. The restaurant had many options. The walls were a bit scuffed and dirty. There was no AC in the room. The night we were there it was very warm. There was one fan in the room which helped somewhat. The TV channels didn’t work. Overall it was a solid option.
10
Jan
18 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful stay with family to attend a wedding in the lakes. Beautiful spacious rooms, cleaned to a very high standard. Would book again
Wonderful stay with family to attend a wedding in the lakes. Beautiful spacious rooms, cleaned to a very high standard. Would book again
10
Jordan
21 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ullswater Inn deserves 10/10 stars. It is truly remarkable. Beautiful, historic, classy, and fun. It ticks all the boxes for an exciting and convenient getaway to the Lake District. Sitting in the heart of Glenridding, it is convenient to other shops and recreational property such as a park and multiple hiking routes. Although check-in requires navigating a labyrinth due to the renovations to such an old building (if you come in from the rear), it is well worth it and adds to the mystique of the property (check-in is at the bar). Rooms are spacious and more than adequate. The bar and restaurant are arguably the highlight of the property. The free breakfast is more than enough with multiple options and additional to order options. Lunch and dinner menus also offer a wide variety of options that were all phenomenal. Grab a seat, enjoy the views of the lake and peaks, and enjoy a pint! You will not regret it.
Ullswater Inn deserves 10/10 stars. It is truly remarkable. Beautiful, historic, classy, and fun. It ticks all the boxes for an exciting and convenient getaway to the Lake District. Sitting in the heart of Glenridding, it is convenient to other shops and recreational property such as a park and multiple hiking routes. Although check-in requires navigating a labyrinth due to the renovations to such an old building (if you come in from the rear), it is well worth it and adds to the mystique of the property (check-in is at the bar). Rooms are spacious and more than adequate. The bar and restaurant are arguably the highlight of the property. The free breakfast is more than enough with multiple options and additional to order options. Lunch and dinner menus also offer a wide variety of options that were all phenomenal. Grab a seat, enjoy the views of the lake and peaks, and enjoy a pint! You will not regret it.
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Service
Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and efficient at check-in. There are isolated reports of rudeness, slow or limited bar service, and early-morning noise from housekeeping.
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Paul
24 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Last minute trip to the Lakes. Super easy check-in, lovely Sunday roast, dog friendly, spacious, clean, well presented bedroom & a plentiful full English breakfast. Staff super friendly, helpful & accommodating. We’ll be definitely coming back.
Last minute trip to the Lakes. Super easy check-in, lovely Sunday roast, dog friendly, spacious, clean, well presented bedroom & a plentiful full English breakfast. Staff super friendly, helpful & accommodating. We’ll be definitely coming back.
8
Caroline
7 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Good sized room, very comfy beds, welcoming staff.
Good sized room, very comfy beds, welcoming staff.
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John
23 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Property is great, location fantastic however guy who checked us in was rude and not very courteous to the extent he said He shouldn’t be here, our room was set up for 2 people not the 3 adults we had booked for, when we reported this at reception he came upto our room and when I opened the door his words were you guys are hard to please, we reported this to the general manager who wasn’t really bothered this is probably because it is her husband, given we paid £280 for one night I thought the level of customer service was terrible, I would not stay here again under this management
Property is great, location fantastic however guy who checked us in was rude and not very courteous to the extent he said He shouldn’t be here, our room was set up for 2 people not the 3 adults we had booked for, when we reported this at reception he came upto our room and when I opened the door his words were you guys are hard to please, we reported this to the general manager who wasn’t really bothered this is probably because it is her husband, given we paid £280 for one night I thought the level of customer service was terrible, I would not stay here again under this management
10
M
11 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Brilliant hotel. Lovely and clean and the decor is beautiful. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again
Brilliant hotel. Lovely and clean and the decor is beautiful. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again
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Roy
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Booked to allow direct access on to Helvelyn. The hotel is ideally located on the waste of the village and was great for a few days on the mountains. Staff were friendly and helpful and the bar was great after a hard day with good food.
Booked to allow direct access on to Helvelyn. The hotel is ideally located on the waste of the village and was great for a few days on the mountains. Staff were friendly and helpful and the bar was great after a hard day with good food.
10
Stephen
28 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely place to stay in a Beautiful part of the lake's staff very attentive and helpful would recommend to anyone
Lovely place to stay in a Beautiful part of the lake's staff very attentive and helpful would recommend to anyone
10
Keith
24 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great food and drinks in the restaurant. Breakfast served from 7.30am Mon - Sat and 8am on Sunday. Recently renovated, friendly staff, evening meal was great, try the steak pie!
Great food and drinks in the restaurant. Breakfast served from 7.30am Mon - Sat and 8am on Sunday. Recently renovated, friendly staff, evening meal was great, try the steak pie!
10
Adam
12 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent stay, breathtaking location, friendly welcome and service. Room was great, lovely shower, easy check in and check out. Can’t fault it and will return.
Excellent stay, breathtaking location, friendly welcome and service. Room was great, lovely shower, easy check in and check out. Can’t fault it and will return.
4
Kenneth
22 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Average. Overpriced. Staff not particularly friendly especially when bar closes at 11.pm and no further drinks served even to residents. Won't be going back.
Average. Overpriced. Staff not particularly friendly especially when bar closes at 11.pm and no further drinks served even to residents. Won't be going back.
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Sophie
6 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The manager Richard was the only good thing about the hotel apart from the view!!! The bathroom was tiny and the door was hitting the toilet and very limited space in the bathroom. The bath was dirty full of hair when we complained we was offered a free drink My sisters room there was poo on the toilet seat !!! We had to clean our own room When we ordered food we was told 30-40 min wait this turned out to be a hour !! When food turned up my sisters was missing and waited 10 mins incase it was just late or couldn’t carry it but when we spoke they said it will be out when it’s out and he was very rude… when we said we’ve already been waiting he huffed and said they burnt it so had to remake it… then the pizza came out burnt round the outside and raw in the middle…. I found a slug type looking thing in my burger… the chips was greasy … the only nice member of staff was the manager the rest very rude unhelpful the girl slammed the plate down
The manager Richard was the only good thing about the hotel apart from the view!!! The bathroom was tiny and the door was hitting the toilet and very limited space in the bathroom. The bath was dirty full of hair when we complained we was offered a free drink My sisters room there was poo on the toilet seat !!! We had to clean our own room When we ordered food we was told 30-40 min wait this turned out to be a hour !! When food turned up my sisters was missing and waited 10 mins incase it was just late or couldn’t carry it but when we spoke they said it will be out when it’s out and he was very rude… when we said we’ve already been waiting he huffed and said they burnt it so had to remake it… then the pizza came out burnt round the outside and raw in the middle…. I found a slug type looking thing in my burger… the chips was greasy … the only nice member of staff was the manager the rest very rude unhelpful the girl slammed the plate down
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Location
Scenic lakeside setting in Glenridding, ideal for walks, Helvellyn hikes, the C2C, and access to docks and nearby shops.
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Mark
7 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great lakeside location. Comfortable.
Great lakeside location. Comfortable.
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Carl
26 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was comfortable, well staffed and had a nice pub downstairs that offers dining. The Ullswater was within walking distance of the docks berthing older steam boats, very interesting. I recommend it.
This hotel was comfortable, well staffed and had a nice pub downstairs that offers dining. The Ullswater was within walking distance of the docks berthing older steam boats, very interesting. I recommend it.
10
John David
9 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room's were clean, good breakfast, ideal for walking .View's were stunning. Staff were friendly. Not many car parking space but the car park was about 2 mins away. Overall a good place to stay
Room's were clean, good breakfast, ideal for walking .View's were stunning. Staff were friendly. Not many car parking space but the car park was about 2 mins away. Overall a good place to stay
8
Roy
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Booked to allow direct access on to Helvelyn. The hotel is ideally located on the waste of the village and was great for a few days on the mountains. Staff were friendly and helpful and the bar was great after a hard day with good food.
Booked to allow direct access on to Helvelyn. The hotel is ideally located on the waste of the village and was great for a few days on the mountains. Staff were friendly and helpful and the bar was great after a hard day with good food.
8
Rodney
30 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A super place to stay great location for the Lake District and climbing up Helvellyn. You will not be disappointed good breakfast and wide menu. Just two concerns to be aware of: 1 Hotel has small car park so may not get in 2 Although the menu was extensive for a coeliac it was atrocious with only one option. From our experience it is not difficult to make a lots of dishes gluten free. eg a roast with gluten free gravy and no Yorkshire pudding. I would have liked to stay there again and for more than one night but lack of options on the menu for a coeliac means it is rather pointless. This is a great shame.
A super place to stay great location for the Lake District and climbing up Helvellyn. You will not be disappointed good breakfast and wide menu. Just two concerns to be aware of: 1 Hotel has small car park so may not get in 2 Although the menu was extensive for a coeliac it was atrocious with only one option. From our experience it is not difficult to make a lots of dishes gluten free. eg a roast with gluten free gravy and no Yorkshire pudding. I would have liked to stay there again and for more than one night but lack of options on the menu for a coeliac means it is rather pointless. This is a great shame.
8
Colin
12 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely Location on the edge of Ullswater. Scenic drive to and from Glenridding. Clean confrontable room. The food good general pub fare nothing special.
Lovely Location on the edge of Ullswater. Scenic drive to and from Glenridding. Clean confrontable room. The food good general pub fare nothing special.
10
Maria
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely clean rooms. Good food/drink. Excellent location.
Lovely clean rooms. Good food/drink. Excellent location.
10
Adam
12 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent stay, breathtaking location, friendly welcome and service. Room was great, lovely shower, easy check in and check out. Can’t fault it and will return.
Excellent stay, breathtaking location, friendly welcome and service. Room was great, lovely shower, easy check in and check out. Can’t fault it and will return.
10
Jordan
21 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ullswater Inn deserves 10/10 stars. It is truly remarkable. Beautiful, historic, classy, and fun. It ticks all the boxes for an exciting and convenient getaway to the Lake District. Sitting in the heart of Glenridding, it is convenient to other shops and recreational property such as a park and multiple hiking routes. Although check-in requires navigating a labyrinth due to the renovations to such an old building (if you come in from the rear), it is well worth it and adds to the mystique of the property (check-in is at the bar). Rooms are spacious and more than adequate. The bar and restaurant are arguably the highlight of the property. The free breakfast is more than enough with multiple options and additional to order options. Lunch and dinner menus also offer a wide variety of options that were all phenomenal. Grab a seat, enjoy the views of the lake and peaks, and enjoy a pint! You will not regret it.
Ullswater Inn deserves 10/10 stars. It is truly remarkable. Beautiful, historic, classy, and fun. It ticks all the boxes for an exciting and convenient getaway to the Lake District. Sitting in the heart of Glenridding, it is convenient to other shops and recreational property such as a park and multiple hiking routes. Although check-in requires navigating a labyrinth due to the renovations to such an old building (if you come in from the rear), it is well worth it and adds to the mystique of the property (check-in is at the bar). Rooms are spacious and more than adequate. The bar and restaurant are arguably the highlight of the property. The free breakfast is more than enough with multiple options and additional to order options. Lunch and dinner menus also offer a wide variety of options that were all phenomenal. Grab a seat, enjoy the views of the lake and peaks, and enjoy a pint! You will not regret it.
8
Mark
1 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Really comfortable room. Great setting. Friendly staff.
Really comfortable room. Great setting. Friendly staff.
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Dining
Breakfast is widely praised and the bar/restaurant is popular. Some guests found dinner overpriced or portions small, and a few reported poor quality or waits.
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Adrian
19 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was clean and comfortable. People were friendly and service was good. Location is stunning. London-style dining...big price, small portion! Parking is a problem and can get expensive.
Room was clean and comfortable. People were friendly and service was good. Location is stunning. London-style dining...big price, small portion! Parking is a problem and can get expensive.
10
John David
9 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room's were clean, good breakfast, ideal for walking .View's were stunning. Staff were friendly. Not many car parking space but the car park was about 2 mins away. Overall a good place to stay
Room's were clean, good breakfast, ideal for walking .View's were stunning. Staff were friendly. Not many car parking space but the car park was about 2 mins away. Overall a good place to stay
8
Colleen
27 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Newly refurbished, lovely large family room and bathroom, next to the lake, staff were lovely. Car park was full the first night so parked nearby and moved to the hotel car park in the morning when others left. My only complaint was that the dinner seemed over priced (£20 for fish and chips).
Newly refurbished, lovely large family room and bathroom, next to the lake, staff were lovely. Car park was full the first night so parked nearby and moved to the hotel car park in the morning when others left. My only complaint was that the dinner seemed over priced (£20 for fish and chips).
8
Roy
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Booked to allow direct access on to Helvelyn. The hotel is ideally located on the waste of the village and was great for a few days on the mountains. Staff were friendly and helpful and the bar was great after a hard day with good food.
Booked to allow direct access on to Helvelyn. The hotel is ideally located on the waste of the village and was great for a few days on the mountains. Staff were friendly and helpful and the bar was great after a hard day with good food.
8
Rodney
30 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A super place to stay great location for the Lake District and climbing up Helvellyn. You will not be disappointed good breakfast and wide menu. Just two concerns to be aware of: 1 Hotel has small car park so may not get in 2 Although the menu was extensive for a coeliac it was atrocious with only one option. From our experience it is not difficult to make a lots of dishes gluten free. eg a roast with gluten free gravy and no Yorkshire pudding. I would have liked to stay there again and for more than one night but lack of options on the menu for a coeliac means it is rather pointless. This is a great shame.
A super place to stay great location for the Lake District and climbing up Helvellyn. You will not be disappointed good breakfast and wide menu. Just two concerns to be aware of: 1 Hotel has small car park so may not get in 2 Although the menu was extensive for a coeliac it was atrocious with only one option. From our experience it is not difficult to make a lots of dishes gluten free. eg a roast with gluten free gravy and no Yorkshire pudding. I would have liked to stay there again and for more than one night but lack of options on the menu for a coeliac means it is rather pointless. This is a great shame.
10
Maria
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely clean rooms. Good food/drink. Excellent location.
Lovely clean rooms. Good food/drink. Excellent location.
10
Keith
24 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great food and drinks in the restaurant. Breakfast served from 7.30am Mon - Sat and 8am on Sunday. Recently renovated, friendly staff, evening meal was great, try the steak pie!
Great food and drinks in the restaurant. Breakfast served from 7.30am Mon - Sat and 8am on Sunday. Recently renovated, friendly staff, evening meal was great, try the steak pie!
10
Lauren
7 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent value for the room and breakfast. We would not do we here for dinner as food didn’t look great for the price being asked. But the hotel staff and breakfast was lovely!!
Excellent value for the room and breakfast. We would not do we here for dinner as food didn’t look great for the price being asked. But the hotel staff and breakfast was lovely!!
10
Jordan
21 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ullswater Inn deserves 10/10 stars. It is truly remarkable. Beautiful, historic, classy, and fun. It ticks all the boxes for an exciting and convenient getaway to the Lake District. Sitting in the heart of Glenridding, it is convenient to other shops and recreational property such as a park and multiple hiking routes. Although check-in requires navigating a labyrinth due to the renovations to such an old building (if you come in from the rear), it is well worth it and adds to the mystique of the property (check-in is at the bar). Rooms are spacious and more than adequate. The bar and restaurant are arguably the highlight of the property. The free breakfast is more than enough with multiple options and additional to order options. Lunch and dinner menus also offer a wide variety of options that were all phenomenal. Grab a seat, enjoy the views of the lake and peaks, and enjoy a pint! You will not regret it.
Ullswater Inn deserves 10/10 stars. It is truly remarkable. Beautiful, historic, classy, and fun. It ticks all the boxes for an exciting and convenient getaway to the Lake District. Sitting in the heart of Glenridding, it is convenient to other shops and recreational property such as a park and multiple hiking routes. Although check-in requires navigating a labyrinth due to the renovations to such an old building (if you come in from the rear), it is well worth it and adds to the mystique of the property (check-in is at the bar). Rooms are spacious and more than adequate. The bar and restaurant are arguably the highlight of the property. The free breakfast is more than enough with multiple options and additional to order options. Lunch and dinner menus also offer a wide variety of options that were all phenomenal. Grab a seat, enjoy the views of the lake and peaks, and enjoy a pint! You will not regret it.
2
Sophie
6 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The manager Richard was the only good thing about the hotel apart from the view!!! The bathroom was tiny and the door was hitting the toilet and very limited space in the bathroom. The bath was dirty full of hair when we complained we was offered a free drink My sisters room there was poo on the toilet seat !!! We had to clean our own room When we ordered food we was told 30-40 min wait this turned out to be a hour !! When food turned up my sisters was missing and waited 10 mins incase it was just late or couldn’t carry it but when we spoke they said it will be out when it’s out and he was very rude… when we said we’ve already been waiting he huffed and said they burnt it so had to remake it… then the pizza came out burnt round the outside and raw in the middle…. I found a slug type looking thing in my burger… the chips was greasy … the only nice member of staff was the manager the rest very rude unhelpful the girl slammed the plate down
The manager Richard was the only good thing about the hotel apart from the view!!! The bathroom was tiny and the door was hitting the toilet and very limited space in the bathroom. The bath was dirty full of hair when we complained we was offered a free drink My sisters room there was poo on the toilet seat !!! We had to clean our own room When we ordered food we was told 30-40 min wait this turned out to be a hour !! When food turned up my sisters was missing and waited 10 mins incase it was just late or couldn’t carry it but when we spoke they said it will be out when it’s out and he was very rude… when we said we’ve already been waiting he huffed and said they burnt it so had to remake it… then the pizza came out burnt round the outside and raw in the middle…. I found a slug type looking thing in my burger… the chips was greasy … the only nice member of staff was the manager the rest very rude unhelpful the girl slammed the plate down
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Roy
4 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely large room and bed on the edge of the village. Bathroom was a bit small but overall perfect for a few days in the mountains.
Lovely large room and bed on the edge of the village. Bathroom was a bit small but overall perfect for a few days in the mountains.
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Jonas
29 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Very authentic and nice atmosphere and very helpful staff, wonderful surroundings! The only negative thing in the room was the central heating radiator which could not be fully turned off.
Very authentic and nice atmosphere and very helpful staff, wonderful surroundings! The only negative thing in the room was the central heating radiator which could not be fully turned off.
8
Sue
2 Jun 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was spacious and clean with everything you need. It was a bit hot in the room due to the weather but a fan was provided. All the staff were really friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good with plenty of choice. Bar/restaurant was very nice but was let down by slow service on the evening in part due to a lot of the guest coming in all together. Although there is on site parking this is very limited and you may need to park overnight in the public parking area at an additional cost.
Room was spacious and clean with everything you need. It was a bit hot in the room due to the weather but a fan was provided. All the staff were really friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good with plenty of choice. Bar/restaurant was very nice but was let down by slow service on the evening in part due to a lot of the guest coming in all together. Although there is on site parking this is very limited and you may need to park overnight in the public parking area at an additional cost.
6
Norman
2 May 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel rooms fab and a great location Food was average re dinner. Breakfast was poor. Bacon wet and under cooked and black pudding was hard and like an ice hockey puck. Staff and management pleasant and helped if you needed it. Limited parking but other parking available local to the hotel.
Hotel rooms fab and a great location Food was average re dinner. Breakfast was poor. Bacon wet and under cooked and black pudding was hard and like an ice hockey puck. Staff and management pleasant and helped if you needed it. Limited parking but other parking available local to the hotel.
10
Michael
13 Apr 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The room was ideal, clean and facilities great. The breakfast we had was a buffet style and was excellent,the area was well stocked. Afternoon and evening food was also of good quality as was the bar selection. Staff were very friendly and welcoming and dealt with any help we required. I would definetly stay in this Hotel again. Made for a brilliant weekend .
The room was ideal, clean and facilities great. The breakfast we had was a buffet style and was excellent,the area was well stocked. Afternoon and evening food was also of good quality as was the bar selection. Staff were very friendly and welcoming and dealt with any help we required. I would definetly stay in this Hotel again. Made for a brilliant weekend .
FAQs about The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group
Is parking available at the property?
Parking is available offsite for a fee of GBP 8.50 per day, located 0.2 miles away from the property. Reservations are not required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 14.50 per person.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee of GBP 25.00, and early check-in requests can be made but are subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. It is 0.1 miles from Glenridding Sailing Centre and 24.8 miles from Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, the property features a swimming pool. Specific details about the type of pool (indoor/outdoor, heated) and operational hours are not provided.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.
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- 2026-09-20: 174.32430404663086USD
- 2026-09-21: 174.2355722076416USD
- 2026-09-22: 174.32430404663086USD
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- 2026-10-12: 168.90524666442872USD
- 2026-10-13: 168.88525674743653USD
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- 2026-10-21: 155.44556416015624USD
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- 2026-11-01: 133.75288902587891USD
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The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 14.50 per person
- Offsite parking fee: GBP 8.50 per day (0.2 mi away)
- Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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