Woolpack Inn

Places like this are a rare find.

Pros: What a uniquely charming place! Well worth the effort to find, but best to avoid the fell routebin winter as it was impassable in the snow. The manager ('Pads') directed me in from the coast road instead. I was treated like an old friend and was catered for, in spite of Booking.com taking the booking when the place was officially closed! I was the only guest in the place. My room was comfortable, I had a home made dinner (mutton chilli) and great company late into the evening with two great guys who work in site - John and Miles. A fantastic place run by wonderful and down to earth people. Don't ruin it by going with attitude and expecations of what you would normally get from any old pub hotel. This is a place for locals, walkers and those who want to shake off modernity in search of open fires, great chat and a variety of adorable dogs. I loved it.

Pros: The accommodation was excellent, in particular, the ensuite. A beautiful log fire welcomed me and a pint of local ale. The food was all locally sourced and I opted for traditional ham and eggs. The Woolpack is situated at the head of Eskdale and is completely off the beaten track. Will be returning in the future.

Great location great grub.

Pros: Great location lovely staff and great food, what more do you need? Dog friendly too with a Goldie to eel come our arrival. Excellent.

Cons: Nothing.

A wet couple of days, but we got out there, enjoyed the countryside and came back to a nice warm room.

Pros: Staff very friendly and helpful. The room was unique with original features. Walks from the doorstep.

Perfect location, good food and a fun lively atmosphere. Think apre but in the lakes.

Pros: On arrival staff were very helpful, showed us to our room and were extremely welcoming. Spent the first evening enjoying the company of the locals. Will certainly come back.

Cons: Nothing.

One night wonder

Pros: Really friendly and welcoming staff, clean room, super comfortable bed, great shower, really good homecooked food, fabulous location. Best break - thank you so much.

Short - but sweet. I’ll definitely return.

Pros: It was everything you wanted after a long day hiking in the mountains. Friendly welcome, good food, lot’s of other people enjoying the place. Very comfortable bed and good night’s sleep

Cons: There is nothing to dislike.

Pros: Breakfast was great and the location for what we did was perfect.

Good friendly helpful staff, nice food , good beer nice

Pros: Lovely room, nicely modernised in an old pub. Nice beer garden.

A nice, friendly community like welcome, catering for all needs !

Pros: Wonderful location, relaxed and great service ! Room comfortable and clean

Cons: Nothing not like really, catered for all needs