Name: The Sun Hotel & Bar
Address: 63-65 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1ET, United Kingdom, 63-65 Church Street, Lancashire, LA1 1ET, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £60 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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Inn The Sun Hotel & Bar

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63-65 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1ET, United Kingdom –

*8.7* Trough of Bowland: only 4 minutes away! (300 yards on foot)

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15 May 2016

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Very comfortable suite-my partners first visit and was very impressed! Friendly and approachable staff as always. Great location for activities we wanted to do. Being a historian always enjoy reading about the history of the building!

Jenny, United Kingdom

All round value for money but book direct for better deal

Lisa, United Kingdom

Location great. Great range of beer reasonably priced. Would stay again but take a screwdriver to undue windows?

Mike, United Kingdom

Lovely breakfast and fresh ground coffee in the bedrooms -great little touch. Lots of super history attached to this hotel/pub too including a 2000 year old Roman well

Angela, United Kingdom

Staff excellent and welcoming in check in, easy check out and canny night sleep

Michael, United Kingdom

The food is great. The bar, staff and atmosphere are all appealing. Central location is helpful.

Greg, United Kingdom

Rooms very comfortable and large space, food in the pub was very good.

Phil, United Kingdom

The historic building. The charming bar and restaurant. The comfort of the room.

Ivan, United Kingdom

Custom was excellent. The breakfast was delicious and quite big! The food in the evening was good and well presented.

Jason, United Kingdom

Lovely friendly bar staff where nothing was too much trouble. Lovely breakfast. The room was fab, clean with excellent tea/ coffee facilities and a very comfortable bed. No noise was noticeable from downstairs even though our room was right over the pub. Great garden seating area at back of hotel to sit out.

Morven, United Kingdom

9.2

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What guests loved the most:
“Very comfortable suite-my partners first visit and was very impressed! Friendly and approachable staff as always. Great location for activities we wanted to do. ”

Jenny United Kingdom
“All round value for money but book direct for better deal”

Lisa United Kingdom
“Location great. Great range of beer reasonably priced. Would stay again but take a screwdriver to undue windows?”

Mike United Kingdom
“Lovely breakfast and fresh ground coffee in the bedrooms -great little touch. Lots of super history attached to this hotel/pub too including a 2000 year old Roman well”

Angela United Kingdom
“Staff excellent and welcoming in check in, easy check out and canny night sleep”

Michael United Kingdom
“The food is great. The bar, staff and atmosphere are all appealing. Central location is helpful.”

Greg United Kingdom
“Rooms very comfortable and large space, food in the pub was very good.”

Phil United Kingdom
“The historic building. The charming bar and restaurant. The comfort of the room.”

Ivan United Kingdom
“Custom was excellent. The breakfast was delicious and quite big! The food in the evening was good and well presented.”

Jason United Kingdom
“Lovely friendly bar staff where nothing was too much trouble. Lovely breakfast. The room was fab, clean with excellent tea/ coffee facilities and a very comfortable bed. ”

Morven United Kingdom

One of our top picks in Lancaster.This 17th century, luxury, boutique hotel is the only 4-star hotel in the centre of Lancaster, and is superbly situated in the heart of the city centre.

The hotel was originally built in the 17th century and is the oldest bar/hotel still operating in Lancaster. With luxurious rooms and comfortable furnishings, the hotel is an ideal base for an upmarket stay in the city.

The hotel is situated in the very centre of Lancaster, within yards of the castle and all the city's other attractions. St Martin’s College (University of Cumbria) and Lancaster University are both an easy commute from the hotel. The hotel regularly welcomes many visiting academics from both institutes.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.7 for two-person stays.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Standard Double Room 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Superior Room including an en suite bath or shower room, flat-screen TV, work desk, ironing and tea and coffee making facilities. A super king-size bed and free WiFi are also provided. These rooms are large enough for a young child’s travel cot, which can be provided free of charge, please request these in advance of arrival using the Special Requests box. Please request bathroom or shower room when booking. Room facilities: • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Satellite Channels • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproofing • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Luxury Twin Room 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This twin bedded room comes with 2 extra large single beds, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. An en-suite bathroom and a desk are also provided. Room facilities: • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Satellite Channels • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproofing • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Suite 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Large Georgian drawing room converted into a stylish suite. Includes cast iron stand-alone bath, en-suite bathroom and a super king-size bed. A sitting area with 2 flat-screen TVs, free WiFi and a Nespresso machine are also provided. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Shower • Bath • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Satellite Channels • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproofing • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • City view • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Small Double Room 1 large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom A compact double room with large double bed, free WiFi and an en-suite bathroom. Room facilities: • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Satellite Channels • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproofing • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Luxury Double Room 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Spacious and luxurious Executive Room with extras such as a super king-size bed, seating area, large flat-screen TV with DVD player and a selection of DVDs . Also includes an en-suite shower room, work desk, ironing and tea and coffee making facilities. Room facilities: • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Satellite Channels • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproofing • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Property surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Closest landmarks

Lancaster Castle
0.1 miles
Trough of Bowland
0.2 miles
Cathedral Church of St Peter
0.4 miles
Ashton with Stodday
2.5 miles
Lancaster University
3 miles
Lancaster Forton Services M6
6.3 miles
Burton-in-Kendal Services M6
9.4 miles
Bentham Golf Club
13 miles
Beacon Fell
13.3 miles
Farmer Parrs Animal World
14 miles

Restaurants and markets

Sainsbury's Supermarket
0.2 miles

Closest airports

Leeds Bradford International Airport
48 miles
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
49.4 miles
Manchester Airport
52.2 miles

What travellers love about this location

“Vegan options on menu. Very friendly staff, very polite. Easy check in and check out. Perfect location.”

Nathan

United Kingdom

“Very clean, staff are very very nice and helpful. Was upgraded which was a welcome treat. Food is always excellent and the location is the best for everything i...”

Charlotte

United Kingdom

“Fantastic real ales. Lovely welcome. Central location.”

Thomasreb

United Kingdom

9.1

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1 restaurant on site

Restaurant

Cuisine: British, European

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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House rules The Sun Hotel & Bar takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

15:00 - 00:00

Check-out

07:30 - 11:00

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Children are welcome

0 - 2 years	Can use a cot upon request or existing bed	FREE
0 - 2 years	Can use an extra bed upon request	£10 per child, per night
3 - 6 years	Can use an existing bed	FREE
3 - 6 years	Can use an extra bed upon request	£10 per child, per night
7+ years	Can use an extra bed upon request	£10 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds, cots and children allowed in existing beds is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The Sun Hotel & Bar accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Due to the architectural nature of the building, there is no lift access to rooms. Staff are happy to help carry luggage.

“Very comfortable suite-my partners first visit and was very impressed! Friendly and approachable staff as always. Great location for activities we wanted to do. Being a historian always enjoy reading about the history of the building!”

Jenny

“Lovely friendly bar staff where nothing was too much trouble. Lovely breakfast. The room was fab, clean with excellent tea/ coffee facilities and a very comfortable bed. No noise was noticeable from downstairs even though our room was right over the pub. Great garden seating area at back of hotel to sit out.”

Morven

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Reviewed: 6 December 2018

Jenny
United Kingdom
9.2

“Enjoyable as always!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Hot water tap in bathroom didn’t work. Some rubbish on carpet in corners suggesting the room perhaps hadn’t been cleaned thoroughly.
Very comfortable suite-my partners first visit and was very impressed! Friendly and approachable staff as always. Great location for activities we wanted to do. Being a historian always enjoy reading about the history of the building!

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: 4 December 2018

Chris
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The whole accommodation

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: 4 December 2018

Lisa
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Na
All round value for money but book direct for better deal

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: 3 December 2018

Tse
Hong Kong
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff. Excellent location.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: 30 November 2018

Mike
United Kingdom
7.9

“3 night stay in Cumbria. 1st stop”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A bit stuffy! Windows screwed down.
Location great. Great range of beer reasonably priced. Would stay again but take a screwdriver to undue windows?

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 30 November 2018

Ruth
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
10

“brilliant”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
perfect
very welcoming , clean and cosy

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 27 November 2018

Peter
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.3

Very good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room 21 small, I appreciate we booked the mini double but to not have enough room for a bedside shelf on one side is definitely"mini". Not a major issue but one to be aware of.
Staff great, very central location, good shower.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 26 November 2018

Clarewill78
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The shower wasn't very powerful
Everything

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 21 November 2018

Angela
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
6.3

Pleasant
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lamps in bedrooms were very dusty and need a bit of tlc. Mattresses very soft/bit saggy
Lovely breakfast and fresh ground coffee in the bedrooms -great little touch. Lots of super history attached to this hotel/pub too including a 2000 year old Roman well

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 20 November 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It’s history

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 18 November 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.1

“Enjoyable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Housekeeping staff were noisy and woke me up early and I was made to feel rushed to get out by all the noise outside the door two hours before I had to check out!
Location was perfect. Beds were very comfortable and nice bath

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 12 November 2018

Helen
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Just it not having a car park
Everything was great

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 11 November 2018

Michael
United Kingdom
10

“Enjoyable stay and would recommend”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Luxury Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff excellent and welcoming in check in, easy check out and canny night sleep

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 7 November 2018

Greg
United Kingdom
9.6

“A refreshing and invigourating a”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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The food is great. The bar, staff and atmosphere are all appealing. Central location is helpful.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 5 November 2018

Gary
United Kingdom
8.3

Very good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff,great location.

Stayed in October 2018

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