Kirkstile Inn in Loweswater, England

Kirkstile Inn offers 8 rooms, many with direct views of Melbreak fell and the adjacent beck. Family rooms and deluxe doubles include private bathrooms with walk-in showers or baths. Guests staying in the 4-poster room wake to a panoramic view of the mountain valley.

The inn's traditional restaurant serves a full cooked Cumberland breakfast each morning, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available on request. Evenings offer local ales such as Cumbrian Way and a wine list with 20+ selections by the glass. Sunday lunch features roast beef cheek or turkey with all trimmings, attracting both guests and locals.

A flagstone bar with two log fires provides seating for 40 people, while a separate dining room seats 24. Outside, the beer garden overlooks the beck and Melbreak fell, offering a sheltered sun trap with bench seating. The inn provides a designated drying room for wet gear and a locked cycle storage shed for bicycles.

The inn sits on the edge of Loweswater lake, with direct footpath access to Crummock Water and Buttermere valley. Walkers can follow the Kirkstile Round or scale Melbreak fell directly from the car park. Whinlatter Forest Park, 12 km away, offers mountain biking trails and a visitor centre.

Free private parking is available on-site, with accessible spaces marked for disabled guests. The hotel accepts dogs and provides water bowls and treats at the bar. Staff prepare packed lunches on request for day walks, and luggage storage is offered before check-in or after checkout.

Accommodation: 8 rooms with views of Melbreak fell

Dining: Cumberland breakfast and local ales

Amenities: Drying room and cycle storage

Location: Lakeside walks from the front door

Parking: Free private and accessible spaces

Pet policy: Dogs welcome with bowls and treats