The smell of toast and coffee drifts through a proper stone cottage where walkers shake off their boots and settle in for the night.
This is a homely guest house that suits anyone wanting a roof overhead rather than canvas — couples doing the Coast to Coast, solo hikers tackling the fells, friends exploring the Lakes or Dales who fancy a warm bed after a long day out. There's a camping pod too if you'd rather sleep outside but keep the rain off, and dogs are welcome by arrangement, which makes it handy for anyone touring with a four-legged companion. It's the sort of place where you arrive muddy, sleep deeply, and head out refreshed.
Facilities aren't listed in detail, so ask ahead about what's included and whether campfires are allowed — that's sorted on arrival. Open all year, which means you can use it as a winter bolthole or a summer base. The vibe is quiet, traditional, and unpretentious — just a decent night's stay in a proper British cottage.
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- DirectionsCock TavernPub 0.6 km~10 min walk
- DirectionsDownham Tandoori RestaurantRestaurant 0.9 km~10 min walkindian
- DirectionsCostaCafe 0.9 km~10 min walkcoffee shop
- DirectionsTasty HouseTakeaway 1.0 km~10 min walkchinese
- DirectionsMillenium PizzaTakeaway 1.0 km~10 min walk
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