George And Dragon Clifton in Penrith, England

The George and Dragon Clifton holds the Pub of the Year title at the Cumbria Tourism Awards 2024 and a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for its gastropub dining. The kitchen runs on a field-to-fork ethos, sourcing meat, vegetables, and herbs from the Lowther Estate and other local producers. Guests can book the private dining room for larger groups at no extra cost, and the menu accommodates vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets alongside an extensive wine list.

Each of the 14 bedrooms is individually designed, some containing family heirlooms from the Lonsdale family and the Lowther Estate. The hotel offers pet-friendly rooms with a £20 per night dog charge that includes a welcome pack of treats, a blanket, and a bowl. Wheelchair-accessible rooms feature lowered bathroom sinks, raised toilets, and grab rails, while all rooms come with a TV, tea and coffee maker, and free WiFi.

Dogs receive a complimentary welcome pack with treats, a blanket, and a bowl on arrival, plus the hotel provides pet baskets and pet bowls in the room. The front desk can supply packed lunches and walking packs with suggested local routes for guests exploring the Lake District with their dog. The bar and restaurant allow well-behaved dogs, and the garden and sun terrace offer outdoor seating for pet owners.

The hotel sits 4.8 km from Askham Hall and 3.6 km from Brougham Castle, with Ullswater and Derwentwater Lake within a 20-minute drive. Guests can use the on-site EV charging point and free private parking, then access walking routes to Arthurs Round Table (2.6 km) and Whinfell Forest (10 km). The M6 motorway is 2 miles away, making this a convenient stopover for travel between Scotland and England.

The hotel provides 24-hour security, CCTV in common areas and outside the property, and smoke alarms for guest safety. Accessible parking is available on-site, and the building has a wheelchair-accessible entrance with an allergy-free room option. Daily housekeeping, luggage storage, private check-in/check-out, and a concierge service are included, and the hotel offers family rooms with kids' meals available in the restaurant.

Awards: Pub of the Year Cumbria Tourism Awards 2024 & TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Dining: Field-to-fork gastropub with home-grown ingredients

Rooms: 14 individually designed rooms with family heirlooms

Pet-Friendly: Dog welcome packs, packed lunches, and walking packs

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms and EV charging point

Location: 4.8 km from Askham Hall, 3.6 km from Brougham Castle