The Kellbank in Gosforth (Cumbria), England

The Kellbank offers a range of room types including Double, Twin, King, and Family Rooms, plus two wooden luxury camping pods available year-round. Each pod includes a private terrace with gated grass area, a fridge, and a bathroom with shower, providing independent space from the main hotel. Rooms feature USB integrated plug sockets, Sky TV, and a smart heating system controlled via phone QR code.

The on-site restaurant serves homemade food using locally sourced produce, with a menu that includes sea bass, dirty burger, and halloumi fries as noted by guests. Breakfast is included in the room rate and offers a full English, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, all freshly cooked to order from a set menu. The bar provides a wide selection of local ales and a varied drink list, with the same menu available in both the bar and restaurant areas.

A children's playground with outdoor play equipment sits on-site, and an indoor games room offers a dart board and pool table for older kids and adults. The hotel also supplies board games and puzzles, plus an indoor play area for younger children. Family rooms can accommodate up to four guests with a double bed and sofa bed, and an extra bed is available on request.

The Kellbank is a pet-friendly hotel that welcomes dogs in designated rooms and provides treats and fresh water in common areas. Guests can leave their dog in the pod or room while having breakfast, and the hotel offers packed lunches for early morning hikes with pets. The surrounding village has multiple pubs, a store, and a bakery within a short walk, all accessible with a dog.

Located in Gosforth, the hotel is a 25-minute drive from Scafell Pike and close to Wastwater, Muncaster Castle, and the Lake District National Park. Free on-site parking includes an electric vehicle charging station with three connectors, and the village is within walking distance of local pubs and a bakery. The hotel provides walking tours, bike tours, and pub crawls, and can arrange packed lunches for day trips.

Accommodation: Double, Twin, King, Family Rooms plus luxury camping pods

Dining: Restaurant with locally sourced produce, bar with local ales

Family: Children's playground, indoor games room, board games

Pet: Dog-friendly rooms with treats and packed lunch service

Location: 25 min from Scafell Pike, near Wastwater and Muncaster Castle

Parking: Free parking with three EV charging points