The Mardale Inn

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The Mardale Inn

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Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7

About this property

Historic Setting: The Mardale Inn in Penrith is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and mountain views. Additional amenities include bathrobes, walk-in showers, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. The romantic ambiance enhances the dining experience. Guest Services: The property provides free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, a minimarket, outdoor seating, picnic area, and full-day security. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Located 67 mi from Teesside International Airport, nearby attractions include Askham Hall (3.7 mi), Derwentwater Lake (25 mi), and Brougham Castle (8.7 mi). Guests enjoy hiking and cycling.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
1 king bed
and
2 sofa beds
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    United States United States
    “Tranquil pub with super clean, super comfortable room, excellent dinner food, great breakfast and superb staff. Highly recommended!”
  • Larry
    United States United States
    “Excellent community-owned Inn with pub. Very comfortable. Excellent meals and ale selection. Lovely countryside for walking. Highly recommended.”
  • Meeghan
    United States United States
    “Bampton is magical, and The Mardale Inn is the perfect spot for enjoying it. I didn't want to leave. (PS The beds are heavenly!)”
  • Michelle
    United States United States
    “I loved staying at The Mardale. The locals are invested in the place's success and are warm to visitors. I highly recommend staying there! The rooms are clean, recently renovated, and quiet. You can even bring your pup.”
  • Jennifer
    United States United States
    “Beautifully renovated with local products - the room was clean and very comfortable and the food was excellent. The Inn and the village store exude community pride. I am so glad we detoured off the C2C path just a bit to experience Bampton!”
  • Richard
    Australia Australia
    “Characterful accommodation in a traditional village pub. Plenty to like about this recently renovated small hotel run as a community enterprise. Enjoyed the meals set in the intimate bar/dining room shared with the rural residents as their...”
  • Miranda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Breakfast was decent, but had to pre order the night before.”
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The Mardale Inn was a lovely place to stay. A very nicely decorated and appointed room with all the facilities you might need. We ate in the pub (thanks for squeezing us in) which was good. Lovely staff and a good breakfast”
  • Stefan
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “- cozy room with a small kitchen and coffee maker - lovely shop just around the corner (9am to 5pm) - super friendly staff - delicious breakfast and dinner in the nice pub”
  • Dale
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Liked everything about a local pub, we live in Cumbria and we were on a cycling tour. Great welcome when we arrived, we were able to check in straight away. Room was better than we expected, for pub standards it was above & beyond some hotels...”

Managed by Bampton Valley Community Pub (The Mardale Inn)

Company review score: 9.7Based on 326 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The Mardale Inn was reopened in July 2022 as a community pub - and has gradually been restoring its services as investment permits. Rooms in The Mardale Inn reopened in May 2023. Annex bedrooms were formerly part of Bampton Village Shop and were added at the same time. These rooms will be fully refurbished in November 2023. Evening meals are today available in the pub 7 days a week (last sittings on a Sunday are at 7PM). Breakfast is included in all room rates.

Property info

'The Mardale Inn at St Patrick's Well' in Bampton, Cumbria, is owned and operated by Bampton Valley Community Pub, a Community Benefit Society comprising over 500 Shareholder Members who all came together in 2022 to 'Save a Pub for the Valley'. Our inn is located within the north-eastern boundary of the Lake District National Park which enables easy access to the M6 (10 mins from Shap Junction) and the West Coast Main Line (Penrith Railway Station is 20 mins away by taxi). There are many things to do in the area. The Mardale Inn was recently added to the 51st Edition of the Campaign for Real Ale's (CAMRA's) 'Good Beer Guide 2024' (and has been retained for the 2025 edition) which is testimony to the quality of real ales being looked after in the pub.

Neighborhood info

Bampton Valley is located in a quiet valley on the north eastern edge of the Lake District National Park. It is especially convenient for the M6 and the West Coast Main Line railway. For those who walk, Wainwright's Far Eastern fells are on our immediate doorstep as are some notable Outlying Fells like Knipe Scar. You can explore the original Mardale Valley (now submerged under Haweswater Reservoir), or visit Wild Haweswater or Wild Intrigue for some amazing wildlife adventures at RSPB Naddle. Lowther Castle & Gardens is one of the undiscovered gems of the Lake District at the northern end of our Valley. 'Withnail & I' fans can visit the original locations from the film in Bampton Valley. Within 20 minutes drive you may find yourself enjoying spectacular Ullswater, the Yorkshire Dales or the Eden Valley.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The Mardale Inn
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 01:00 and 07:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 3 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSoloDebit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.