"Classic pub in an idyllic setting with a great view of the surrounding landscape."
Ben from United Kingdom
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"Stunning location, breakfast food was really good, cozy bedroom"
Mariana from United Kingdom
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"Location and quality of the food, also very friendly staff"
Michael from United Kingdom
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"A lovely inn with plenty of character in a beautiful part of the Lake District."
Jordan from United Kingdom
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"Excellent breakfast, few places you can get smoked haddock and poached eggs."
Alan from United Kingdom
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17th-century historic inn in the Lake District with fell views
Accommodations
Kirkstile Inn offers 8 guest rooms, including family rooms and deluxe doubles, each with views of Melbreak fell or the garden. Room 8 provides a private sitting-out area overlooking the valley. Accessible rooms with grab rails and walk-in showers are available.
Dining
The traditional restaurant serves a full English/Irish breakfast daily, plus continental, buffet, and à la carte options with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices. The bar offers an extensive selection of local ales and wines by the glass. Evening meals include steak and ale pie, lamb shank, and sticky toffee pudding.
Leisure Facilities
The hotel has a garden with outdoor terrace and beer garden overlooking the river and surrounding hills. A drying room and designated cycle storage are provided for walkers and cyclists. The lounge features a log fire and shared TV area.
Location and Activities
Kirkstile Inn sits at the foot of Melbreak with direct access to hiking trails around Loweswater and Crummock Water. Buttermere Lake is 10 km away, and Whinlatter Forest Park is 12 km from the property. Cat Bells is within 20 km of the inn.
Services and Accessibility
The hotel offers free private parking with accessible spaces and a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Luggage storage, packed lunches, and private check-in/check-out are available. Pet bowls and a pet-friendly policy apply to dogs (with water bowls and treats at the bar).
Highlights
Architecture: 400-year-old historic inn with low beams and log fires
Views: Melbreak fell views from most rooms
Dining: Traditional Cumberland breakfast and local ales