The George Hotel in Orton (Cumbria), England

The George Hotel serves locally sourced meals with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Evening menus include homemade pies, curries, and Sunday roasts with generous meat and vegetable portions. A continental breakfast offers fresh fruit, baked goods, cheeses, and ham - a noted alternative to the standard fry-up.

The bar has a dartboard available for guests and hosts a Thursday night quiz frequented by locals. Cyclists and walkers can use the hotel as a base, with free parking for about six cars directly outside. Live events and the quiz night create a community atmosphere within the pub.

Family rooms have private bathrooms and can accommodate three or four guests. Quadruple rooms have been noted as spacious for groups on walking trips. Rooms include king-sized beds and en-suite showers; some rooms have undergone recent refurbishment.

The hotel sits in Orton village, close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Lake District National Park. It lies on the Coast to Coast walking path, a regular stop for hikers between Shap and Kirkby Stephen. Appleby Golf Club is 13 km away and Brough Castle 23 km.

Dining: Homemade Sunday roasts and locally sourced evening meals

Activities: Thursday quiz night and dartboard

Location: Directly on Coast to Coast path, near two national parks

Rooms: Family and quadruple rooms for groups

Service: Packed lunches and early check-in for walkers

Breakfast: Continental buffet with fresh fruit and baked goods