Great Strickland Bed and Breakfast, Cheap Hotel and Guest House Accommodation

Albany House is a late Victorian town house,rated 4 Gold stars by the AA.We are just minutes from the M6 and the A66,and only 5 miles from lake Ullswater.Whether on holiday or just passing through you are assured of a very warm welcome.

Awarded a 3-star rating by VisitEngland, this independently-run hotel in the idyllic village of Edenhall is only 3 miles from Penrith and junction 40 of the M6. Located within Inglewood Forest, it is an excellent base for exploring Cumbria, the Lake District, the Eden Valley and Hadrian's Wall. The hotel has 20 en-suite bedrooms; a fine-dining restaurant, a bar serving hearty meals, and a comfortable residents' lounge and conservatory. The hotel stands on over an acre of well tendered garden - the perfect place for an afternoon drink. Edenhall Country Hotel welcomes a wide range of special events such as dinner parties, shooting, fishing and golf parties, conferences and family events such as weddings.

Less than 5 minutes’ walk from the centre of Penrith, Wayfarers Independent Hostel provides comfortable accommodation to Lake District visitors. With a TV lounge, kitchen and dining room, this family-run hostel also has an outdoor terrace and offers free Wi-Fi access. Wayfarers Independent Hostel has private twin rooms with en suite facilities, as well as dormitories with bunk beds. All have lockers, bedside lights and bedding provided, with towels available for hire. The kitchen and dining room provides an oven, hob, microwave and toaster, and there is free tea and coffee available throughout your stay. Among the facilities useful to cyclists and walkers are a drying room and secure indoor bike storage. This high-quality hostel is a 5-minute walk from Penrith Museum, Tourist Information Centre and the town’s cinema. Keswick and Derwent Water are a 25-30 minute drive from Penrith.

Situated in Penrith, 6 km from Whinfell Forest, The Shepherds Inn features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. Free WiFi and luggage storage space are offered. Guests at the inn can enjoy a à la carte breakfast. You can play darts at The Shepherds Inn, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Brougham Castle is 6 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 95 km from The Shepherds Inn.

With Brougham Castle reachable in 10 km, The Sun Inn offers accommodation, a restaurant, a bar, a shared lounge and a garden. Complimentary WiFi is featured. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. The bed and breakfast offers a continental or à la carte breakfast. The Sun Inn provides a children's playground. Whinfell Forest is 15 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 119 km from The Sun Inn.

Located in Great Strickland, Strickland Arms features a restaurant, bar, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available and the inn also provides bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available daily at the inn. Strickland Arms offers a terrace. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Great Strickland, like cycling. Windermere is 43 km from Strickland Arms, while Keswick is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Durham Tees Valley Airport, 95 km from the inn.

Located in Askham, 200 metres from Askham Hall, The Punchbowl Inn provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 3-star inn has a garden and a terrace. At the inn every room is equipped with a private bathroom. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available daily at The Punchbowl Inn. The nearest airport is Durham Tees Valley Airport, 100 km from the accommodation.

Queens Head Inn, Tirril in Penrith provides adults-only accommodation with a restaurant and a bar. At the inn, rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at Queens Head Inn, Tirril. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Penrith, like hiking and cycling. Brougham Castle is 4.4 km from Queens Head Inn, Tirril, while Whinfell Forest is 8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 82 km from the inn.

The Kings Arms features a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Shap. The hotel has family rooms. The units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Every room includes a flat-screen TV, and certain units at The Kings Arms have a garden view. You can play darts at the accommodation. Windermere is 34 km from The Kings Arms, while Keswick is 48 km away. The nearest airport is Durham Tees Valley Airport, 100 km from the hotel.

The historic Greyhound @ Shap dates back to 1680, offering some rooms with views of the Fells, a modern bar with a selection of real-ales, two dining areas, as well as outdoor seating in our patio garden. The location makes The Greyhound perfect for those tackling Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk. All rooms at The Greyhound Hotel have private en-suite bathrooms with a bath and/or a shower, as well as a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Freshly cooked breakfasts are included and served daily, featuring locally-sourced meat prepared in the on-site butchery. Lunch and evening meals are available too. The area is popular with hiking, including Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route, and there are a range of local walks in the Eastern Fells. The village of Shap is just 3 miles from junction 39 of the M6 and is central for visiting the Lake District’s towns; Keswick is a 36-minute drive, Windermere 34 minutes, and Kendal just 25 minutes away.

Located in Penrith in Cumbria, just 7 miles from the Lake District Park, The Lounge Hotel & Bar offers a restaurant and a bar, just 5 miles from Lake Ullswater. Free Wi-Fi and free private parking are available on site. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and a seating area, together with tea and coffee making facilities. It also has an en suite bathroom with bathtub or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can also stay in a three-bedroom apartment offering a seating area and a fully equipped kitchen, microwave and electric kettle. Its bathroom is fitted with free toiletries, hairdryer and bathtub or shower. Every morning, a full English breakfast is served for guests staying in the guest rooms, while the apartment is self-catering. The restaurant serves homemade food and an extensive wine list. Local attractions include Penrith Castle, 5 minutes’ walk away, while Penrith Golf Club is 1.5 miles away. Guests can access M6 Motorway just 1 mile away at Junction 40 and Penrith Railway Station is 10 minutes’ walk away.

The traditional The George Hotel, stands in the very centre of the bustling market town of Penrith on the edge of the Lake District and the North Pennines. Free parking is available and free high-speed Fibreoptic Wi-Fi can be accessed throughout the property. Meals can be enjoyed in the intimate, candlelit Devonshire restaurant which features a beautiful ornate ceiling and an open fire. An all day bar is also available for guests to use. Enter through the The George Hotel, revolving doors and experience quality and tradition to remind you of bygone days. The nostalgic wood panelling and old local wall prints combine to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where many generations of loyal visitors have returned time after time. Make this lovely hotel your own homely base when visiting the Lake District and the North Pennines.

A Regency house overlooking Ullswater, the Macdonald Leeming House has an award-winning restaurant and views of the Cumbrian Fells. It is a 15-minute drive from the M6 motorway. The en-suite bedrooms are decorated in a traditional style and all have flat-screen TVs and seating areas. Some rooms have balconies with lake views. The Regency Restaurant has an AA Rosette Award and serves modern British cuisine. The conservatory and terrace offer a more relaxed setting for informal lunches and dinners. The hotel has 22 acres of grounds and offers croquet on the lawn and private fishing on the river. Indoors, there is a drawing room, library and sitting room with log fires in the winter. Leeming House features a private helipad. Penrith is 7.5 miles away and Aira Force, the waterfall Wordsworth wrote about, is 3 miles away.

Situated in Pooley Bridge, The Pooley Bridge Inn features a bar and free WiFi. At the inn, rooms are equipped with a desk. The Pooley Bridge Inn offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. You can play darts at the accommodation, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Windermere is 34 km from The Pooley Bridge Inn, while Keswick is 32 km from the property. The nearest airport is Durham Tees Valley Airport, 109 km from the inn.

The Roundthorn Country House and luxury self-catering Mews Apartments are set in landscaped gardens, with panoramic views of the Eden Valley and Lakeland Fells. All en suite bedrooms in the house itself are individually styled. Evening meals are served in the bar and lounges beside the log fires. The outside terrace and gardens offer amazing views and are the idyllic place to enjoy an evening drink or morning coffee. The apartments sit alongside the Country House and feature a fully fitted kitchen, a dining area, a living area with 50” televisions. Each individual bedroom also has its own en suite bathroom or wet room and private decking area to the rear. The bar and lounge area have been upgraded and decorated with a contemporary style, and the gardens were re-landscaped to include a Victorian style gazebo. The Roundthorn has been awarded a 5-star VisitEngland Guest Accommodation rating, and a Gold Award.

In the medieval town of Appleby, just outside the Lake District, Tufton Arms Hotel was originally a 16th Century coaching inn, it is now a Grade II listed building. It offers award-winning food and luxury bedrooms. Rooms are elegantly decorated with antiques and rich fabrics, and each has a modern bathroom with Molton Brown toiletries. All rooms feature a satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee facilities. The Conservatory Restaurant offers fine dining and an impressive wine list. In the heart of the Eden Valley, the Grade II listed Tufton Arms is just a 20-minute drive from Penrith. Free on-site parking is available, and Lowther Leisure and Wildlife Park is a 25-minute drive away.

Set in the village of Temple Sowerby, The Kings Arms is a 15-minute drive from the edge of the Lake District National Park and is a 400-year-old former coaching inn. Both William Wordsworth and Samuel Coleridge chose the Kings Arms as a starting point for their exploration of the Lake District in 1799. An en suite bathroom, TV and tea/coffee making facilities are provided in each room at The Kings Arms. Guests can also relax in the residents’ lounge which includes a fireplace and a selection of board games. Freshly prepared meals are served in the oak panelled restaurant, while informal dining can be enjoyed in the bar. A selection of daily specials are on offer and ingredients are locally sourced wherever possible. The Cumbrian coast is less than an hour’s drive away, and the National Trust property of Acorn Bank Garden & Watermill is a 5-minute drive.

In the pretty Cumbrian market town of Penrith, Abbey House B & B provides attractive accommodation within half a mile of the train station, town centre and Penrith Castle. En suite rooms have free Wi-Fi and free parking. Each room has a TV, hairdryer, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities with hot chocolate and biscuits. En suite bathroom facilities have a shower or bath. You can enjoy a full Cumberland breakfast from 08:00 – 09:00, with bacon, eggs, sausage, tomato, mushrooms and baked beans, and a vegetarian version is also available. There is tea, coffee and juice, along with cereals, yoghurt and fresh fruit. An earlier breakfast is available by arrangement. Five miles from Ullswater, Penrith lies just outside the Lake District, with Keswick just a 25-minute drive away. You can reach both Lake Windermere and Coniston Water in around 1 hour, and Kendal in less than 40 minutes.

Just 200 metres from the Penrith North Lakes Train Station, the Station Hotel features a restaurant serving home-made food, a busy bar and offers free WiFi. All rooms are en suite and are provided with shower gel, soaps and towels. Tea and coffee making facilities are also available and all rooms have flat screen TV's with free-view channels. Sky Sports & BT Sports are available in the bar which offers a great selection of beers for you to try. The restaurant is open 7 days a week and all of food is home made on the premises. 5 miles from Ullswater, Penrith lies just outside the Lake District, with Keswick just a 25-minute drive away. You can reach both Lake Windermere and Coniston Water in around 1 hour, and Kendal in less than 40 minutes.

Situated in the market town of Penrith, The North Gate-way to the Lake District National Park, Foundry 34 offers free Wi-Fi throughout, a brasserie restaurant, and bar. Perfect transport links; it is halfway between Carlisle and Kendal with easy access to the Lakes. This modern budget hotel has recently renovated rooms (January 2022); boutique-style rooms include an LCD smart TV, black-out curtains, and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room also offers ironing supplies, a full-length mirror, and large wardrobes. The en-suite bathroom has a power shower. Foundry 34’s restaurant serves imaginative British cuisine, with some Mediterranean influences. Dishes are prepared using seasonal, Cumbrian produce. Cocktails & local beers can be enjoyed in the bar. Lake Ullswater is just 4 miles from Foundry 34. The property is easily accessed from junction 40 of the M6 motorway and from the A66 Trans Pennine route. Come and enjoy Live Music in our bar on Saturdays and Bank Holiday Sundays.

Located in Penrith, Albany House offers bed-and-breakfast accommodation with free WiFi access throughout. Guests benefit from public parking facilities near the accommodation. Within the top 10% of guest houses in its category in the United Kingdom, the property boasts a 4 gold-star rating from the AA, along with breakfast awards. Rooms at Albany House B&B come with a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities and either an en-suite or external bathroom. Bathrobes are provided. Breakfast is served between 8:00 and 9:00 every morning in the common breakfast room. Special dietary options can be accommodated. The bed and breakfast is situated 7 km from the Whinfell Forest. Newcastle International Airport is 73 miles away.

Glendale Guest House is set in Penrith, 7 km from Whinfell Forest. You will find a kettle in the room.Guests will find en-suite facilities with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer in their room. A flat-screen TV is featured. Secure bike storage for up to seven bikes is provided. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 79 km from the property.

Around 10 minutes’ walk from Penrith town centre, Acorn Guest House provides well-appointed accommodation 3 miles from the Lake District National Park. This Cumbrian guest house has a bar and offers free parking and WiFi. Each room has a flat-screen TV, seating area, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities. There is an en suite or private shower room with a hairdryer and toiletries provided. A traditional cooked breakfast is served each morning. The licensed bar serves a range of beers and wines and has free WiFi access. Acorn Guest House is around 15 minutes’ walk from Penrith (North Lakes) Train Station and Penrith Castle. The city of Carlisle is around 20 miles north of the town, and you can drive to the Lake District town of Keswick in 25 minutes.

The Ullswater View is nestled in the North Easterly corner of the Lake District and offers breathtaking views of Lake Ullswater and the Eastern Fells. Free private parking is available. Rooms at The Ullswater are contemporary in design and feature free WiFi and a modern en suite bathroom. Most rooms offer hillside lake views and they all feature an LCD TV and an iPod docking station. The M6 motorway and the market town of Penrith are just 8 miles from the guest house. The village of Glenridding is within 5 miles and is an excellent base for scaling Helvellyn, England’s third largest mountain.

The Crown and Cushion Appleby is situated in the market square in the centre of Appleby and features a restaurant, tea-room and bar. Room Details Double/Twin in the Crown and Cushion All have Ensuite shower rooms, and king size doubles or twin beds, and are equipped with a flat-screen TV, complimentary toiletries and full tea & coffee making facilities. The Loft in the Crown and Cushion Has 2 bedrooms each with a double bed and single bed (can sleep 6 people) and 3 flat screen TV’s, a residents lounge area, and a family bathroom with shower over the bath, and has complimentary toiletries and full tea & coffee making facilities. A Full English breakfast is served at the property, for all the above rooms. Cushion Cottage situated next door to the Crown and Cushion This is a reversed layout accommodation with a fully fitted kitchen, and lounge diner area and a family bathroom with a bath and separate walk in shower upstairs and bedrooms downstairs, bedroom 1 can be a double or 2 singles and bedroom 2 is a fixed double bed. Cushion Bank is situated 50 meters from the Crown and Cushion in the town centre. An outstanding 2 bedroomed contemporary town centre ground floor apartment with a family bathroom with a shower over the bath and kitchen, Lounge dining area, with a communal garden to the rear (there is 2 internal steps into the property). Crown Cottage is situated 100 meters from the Crown and Cushion. A 1 bedroomed end terraced fully fitted cottage with lounge, kitchen and dining area downstairs and upstairs a high quality finished shower room and bedroom which can be a double or a twin. The Mews situated 150 meters from the Crown and Cushion A 1 bedroomed apartment (which can be a double or a twin) with walk in shower room and lounge, diner and kitchen all on the ground floor. For Cushion Bank, Crown Cottage and the Mews access instructions will be emailed to you through the Booking.com messenger a few days prior to your arrival, or alternatively you can call into the Crown and Cushion and directions will be given along with the key safe code. The rates for Cushion Bank, Crown Cottage and the Mews are room only (exclude breakfast). Ullswater lake is 17 miles away, Windermere is 21.7 miles from the Crown and Cushion Appleby, while Keswick is 26.1 miles away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 44.7 miles from the inn.

Near the beautiful River Eden, in the ancient town of Appleby in Westmorland, this traditional 17th century coaching inn offers free Wi-Fi and en suite rooms. The Royal Oak Appleby is rated as a 4-star Silver Inn by VisitBritain, the tourist board of the United Kingdom. Fully refurbished during 2008 and early 2009, all of the rooms have high-quality beds and en suite shower rooms. Each room has a flat-screen TV with free view channels. All rooms (excluding the Cottage) have free Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi is available in the public areas. There is also a charming 2-bedroom stone cottage ideal for families or groups of friends. The inn offers real cask ales and the very popular restaurant serves good quality pub food, made using the finest ingredients from local suppliers. The inn makes a great base from which to explore the Pennine Way, the Lake District or the Settle-Carlisle railway. Appleby Railway Station is just a 5-minute drive away.

Orchard Hideaways is a 16 pod campsite based on the edge of the Lake District, nestled within an ancient apple tree orchard. Located within walking distance of the historic market town Penrith and within easy reach of the M6 and the West Coast Main Line. With the Lake District on its doorstep, Orchard Hideaways is an ideal location to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site complete with breathtaking scenery, mountains, valleys and lakes. Whether you're looking for the perfect rural staycation escape or a stop-off for walkers or cyclists taking part in the Coast to Coast challenge we are suitable for all groups.

Set in the peaceful village of Pooley Bridge, 1863 Restaurant with Rooms is less than 500 metres from the shores of beautiful Lake Ullswater. It boasts stylish, elegant rooms with idyllic lakeland views, free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi access. With luxurious, modern decor, each room at 1863 Restaurant with Rooms offers a flat-screen TV with DVD player and a welcome tray with biscuits, tea, coffee and hot chocolate-making facilities. The rooms also feature a mini fridge and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Guests can choose from the house’s DVD selection. A full Cumbrian breakfast made from fresh, local ingredients is served in the spacious breakfast room that has views of the garden. Guests can also enjoy fresh coffee, smoked salmon, and a selection of cereals and juices. Pooley Bridge offers a number of local pubs and Granny Dowbekins Tea Rooms is less than a minute's walk from the property. Guests can enjoy boat tours of stunning Ullswater at the Ullswater Steamers, just 18 minutes’ drive away. The Rheged activity centre and Penrith are a 15-minute drive away.

Situated in Pooley Bridge, The Crown Inn Pooley Bridge has a restaurant, bar, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property features a terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, while some rooms at the hotel also boast a seating area. The rooms in The Crown Inn Pooley Bridge are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. The accommodation offers a continental or buffet breakfast. Guests at The Crown Inn Pooley Bridge will be able to enjoy activities in and around Pooley Bridge, like hiking. Windermere is 34 km from the hotel, while Keswick is 32 km from the property. The nearest airport is Durham Tees Valley Airport, 109 km from The Crown Inn Pooley Bridge.

Just outside of Penrith, the Brantwood Hotel is less than 3 miles from Ullswater. Just one mile from the junction 40 of M6 it offers en suite bedrooms and TVs. With free Wi-Fi throughout the Brantwood, comfortable rooms feature radios and hair dryers. There are also telephones, work desks and tea/coffee making facilities. The restaurant serves light lunches and a full dinner menu which features local produce including salmon and Brantwood lamb. The bar has wines from around the world and a good selection of beers. In the peaceful village of Stainton, the Brantwood Hotel is set in secluded gardens. Dalemain House and Gardens is 2 miles away whilst Rookin House Equestrian & Activity Centre is a 10-minute drive. Penrith Golf Club is 2 miles from Brantwood and Penrith Castle is a short 15-minute walk. The hotel is ideally situated to explore the Lake District and the nearby Eden Valley.