Three Shires Inn in Little Langdale, England

Ten rooms, including the Swirl How, Bowfell, and Little Fell, offer private bathrooms with walk-in showers and hypoallergenic bedding. The dog-friendly suite sits separate from the main hotel and has its own outdoor seating area. Each room provides a TV, electric kettle, and views of the Tilberthwaite Fells or Little Langdale valley.

The on-site restaurant serves British cuisine using locally sourced ingredients, with a £25 per person dinner allowance for bed-and-breakfast guests. The bar offers a selection of local ales, a whisky collection, and fresh milk in a flask for room tea and coffee. Breakfast runs from 8:15 to 9:15 and includes a full English, cereal, toast, and juice.

Cathedral Cave quarry and Slaters Bridge are a short walk from the hotel, and the Wrynose and Hardknott passes are within a 10-minute drive. Scafell Pike, Lake Windermere, and Grasmere village are all within 20 minutes by car. Walking routes from the door lead to Elterwater, the Britannia Inn, and the summit of Wainwright fells.

A separate dog-friendly suite with its own outdoor area allows guests to bring pets without mixing with other residents. The hotel provides pet bowls and a dedicated outdoor space for dogs. Wheelchair access is available, with a lowered bathroom sink, raised toilet, and grab rails in accessible rooms.

The hotel offers exclusive private hire for events, accommodating up to 40 guests with tailored menus. A residents lounge with a log fire provides a quiet space separate from the bar. Secure private parking and an electric vehicle charging point are available for all guests.

Accommodation: 10 rooms with fell views and private bathrooms

Dining: Locally sourced British cuisine with £25 dinner allowance

Location: Direct access to Cathedral Cave, Slaters Bridge, and Wainwright fells

Pet-Friendly: Separate dog-friendly suite with own outdoor area

Events: Private hire for up to 40 guests with tailored menus

Parking: Free private parking and EV charging point