The Derby Arms
Witherslack, Grange Over Sands, LA116RH, United Kingdom – Show map
The room was lovely and the bed was massive. Food was exultant and well presented
Jonathan,
United Kingdom
Really good food. Good quality, nice white cotton bedding, comfortable bed, and lovely towels. Nice furniture in the room.
Lisa,
United Kingdom
Excellent position to use the National Cycle route 70.
Fay,
United Kingdom
great atmosphere, a proper pub, great choice of drinks and superb food . very friendly staff who made us very welcome
Runner-60,
United Kingdom
The rooms were big, big bed. Food was very good, great friendly service. Loved the homemade damson gin.
Georgina,
United Kingdom
I've stayed in various locations around the Lake District and this is hands down the best place I have stopped so friendly and such a warm welcome Steve the duty manager was lovely also and so was all the staff will defiantly be staying again thank you!
Jade,
United Kingdom
Amazing find! Great pub, fantastic staff and awsome food. No noise problems for us. Bus stop near by straight into kendal which is a lovely place. We have already booked to go back to this great pub.
Lisa,
United Kingdom
Friendly staff, very good food, choice of beers, good atmosphere
John,
United Kingdom
Friendly and accomodating staff - real local pub with very friendly welcoming atmosphere
Myles,
United Kingdom
Everything from specially prepared breakfast when we were late down in the morning. Wonderful welcome. Cosy log fire.fantastic roast after a day of walking.
Jane,
United Kingdom
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Within the Lake District National Park, The Derby Arms Hotel serves traditional British cuisine and real ales. The elegant rooms have spacious bathrooms and free WiFi.
The quaint country pub offers charming rooms with crisp white linens, antique furniture and ornamental lamps. All rooms feature a plasma-screen TV, and some rooms have scenic views and luxury roll-top baths.
A continental breakfast is served each morning, with a full cooked breakfast available on Saturday and Sunday. Full evening meals and lunches are also available. The beautiful restaurant features a grand open fireplace and polished wooden tables, and is intimately lit by candlelight.
The Derby Arms has a spacious games room, which features a pool table and darts board. There is also an on-site village shop, and free on-site parking is also available. Dogs are welcome throughout the hotel, and packed lunches can also be arranged.
Grange-over-Sands is just 10 minutes’ away, and Kendal town centre can be reached in 15 minutes’ drive. Grange-over-Sands Railway Station is 7 minutes away, offering trains to Ulverston and Carnforth.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8 for a two-person trip.
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Breakfast info
Continental, Full English/Irish
Good coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free private parking available on-site
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The Derby Arms takes its name from the owners of the surrounding Halecat Estate, the Stanleys. The estate at Witherslack was part of a reward for Thomas Stanley’s part in the suppression of Lambert Simnel’s attempt on the throne. There are stories that Thomas Broughton was not killed at Stoke Field but lived out his days hiding in the woods in Witherslack, cared for by his former tenants – who thought little of the Stanleys. The pub was built in 1821 on the turnpike road, which was the main road between Kendal and Ulverston at the time both highly prosperous. A post office is marked as in the building on the 1850 OS map. The extension housing the kitchen and lavatories is marked on the 1890’s OS map. Oliver Stanley the 17th Earl’s second son sold the pub in the 1930’s while Conservative MP for Westmorland and Minister of State for War. In the 1970’s the whole complex was the regional depot for Watneys, it was then sold to Vaux and unfortunately fell into terminal decline. Now revived and a hub for the local community this charming pub is well worth a visit
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Property surroundings – Show map
Closest landmarks
- Lakes Aqaurium 4.7 miles
- Burton-in-Kendal Services M6 6.5 miles
- Kendal Castle 7.7 miles
- Hill Top 9 miles
- World of Beatrix Potter 9 miles
- Lake Windermere 9.4 miles
- Laurel & Hardy Museum 10.1 miles
- Killington Lake Services M6 10.4 miles
- Grizedale Forest 10.8 miles
- Coniston Water 11.3 miles
Most popular landmarks
- Tarn Hows 12.3 miles
Closest airports
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 54.7 miles
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Facilities of The Derby Arms
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Pets
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Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
- Evening entertainment
- Darts
- Billiards
- Games room
Food & Drink
- Kid meals (Additional charge)
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Restaurant (à la carte)
- Bar
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Packed lunches
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
General
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
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15:00 - 22:00
Check-out
07:00 - 11:00
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Children and extra beds
All children are welcome.
Free!
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children's cots/cribs.
All children under 12 years are charged GBP 10 per night for extra beds.
The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
Pets
Free!
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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