KIRKSTILE INN, Loweswater

Kirkstile Inn offers 8 guest rooms with garden or mountain views, all including private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. Room 8 provides a private sitting out area and is noted for its comfortable bed. The inn dates back to the 17th century and retains original features such as low beams and log fires in public areas.

The traditional restaurant serves a full English/Irish breakfast as well as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options each morning. Guests can choose from an extensive selection of local ales, wines by the glass, and a menu that includes a steak and ale pie and beef cheek roast. The bar has an open fire and offers packed lunches for hikers on request.

The inn sits at the foot of Melbreak fell, with direct access to walks around Crummock Water and Loweswater. Buttermere lake is 10 km away, and Whinlatter Forest Park is within driving distance. The hotel provides designated cycle storage and outdoor drying facilities for hikers and cyclists.

Dogs are welcome in the bar area at certain times and water bowls and bar treats are provided, but dogs are not allowed in bedrooms. The property includes wheelchair-accessible toilets with grab rails and offers accessible parking. Family rooms are available, and the hotel provides allergy-friendly accommodations and special diet menus.

Free private parking is available on site, and the hotel offers luggage storage for guests arriving early or leaving late. Daily housekeeping is provided, and private check-in and check-out are available. The inn has a shared lounge/TV area and a picnic area in the garden overlooking the beck.

Location: Foot of Melbreak fell, direct walks to Crummock Water

Rooms: 8 rooms with fell views, Room 8 has private sitting area

Dining: Traditional Cumberland breakfast, local ales, packed lunches

Activities: Cycle storage, drying room, hiking from the doorstep

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible toilets, accessible parking

Pet Policy: Dogs allowed in bar, water bowls provided