A 400-year-old coaching inn, just 3.6 miles from Cockermouth, the Old Posting House offers traditional bed and breakfast accommodations, views of the Fells, free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking. The rooms feature flat-screen TVs and king-size beds. All rooms have an private bathroom with a shower. The restaurant serves traditional British dishes, including a full roast Sunday lunch. The bar serves real ales and local beers as well as wines and spirits. Period features including the old post boxes and beamed ceilings have been carefully preserved. The Old Posting House guest house is 10 minutes from Lowes Water and 25 minutes from Keswick and Derwent Water. The seaside is a 20-minute drive from the inn.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic hospitality, food is great, the rooms are lovely and clean plus you feel very welcome
  • Lyne
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice quiet location a few miles from Cockermouth. Breakfast was very good. Service was very good and friendly.
  • Nischal
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was good choice of cereals,yoghurt and fruits plus cooked breakfast.We had dinner everyday there which was good too.

Area info

Amenities of Old Posting House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Packed lunches
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Old Posting House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo JCB Cash Debit card Old Posting House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    FAQs about Old Posting House

    • Room options at Old Posting House include:

      • Double
      • Twin

    • The prices at Old Posting House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Old Posting House is 3.1 miles from the center of Cockermouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Old Posting House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Old Posting House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Horseback riding