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Reviews of Old Posting House 4 stars

Deanscales, Cockermouth, CA13 0SL, United Kingdom

#5 of 5 B&Bs and Inns in Cockermouth

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 247 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food is exceptional, the hosts are lovely and attentive. The location is quite and rural.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    Very nice
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very Friendly staff and very accommodating

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely place to stay food was really nice and the room was very clean and spacious definitely return

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    9.0
    Very welcoming, lovely land peaceful, food was great and I am sure we will be back again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is only a very minor issue but the bed was hard and a little uncomfortable on my aching hips - saying that the wife had no issues!! Probably says more about the state of my hips rather than the bed 😉

    Fantastic hospitality, food is great, the rooms are lovely and clean plus you feel very welcome

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    10
    Lovely pub will definitely use again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything warm comfortable room and bed. Plenty of space to put everything.

    Warm welcome. Good food served on the evening and good breakfast. Warm comfortable room . Easy to take dogs out at night and first thing in the morning.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    10
    Our second overnight stay at this excellent pub.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely staff. Spacious bedroom. Superb bar and restaurant.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    8.0
    Cosy local
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly owners and locals. Good pub grub.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    9.0
    Maybe not best location and welcome was rather muted but food delicious.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    At crossroads. The host could be more genial.

    Bedroom and bathroom clean, spacious, modern. Bed very comfortable. Big screen tv if you wanted it. Breakfast good. Dinner in restaurant really excellent.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to eat elsewhere the day their kitchen was closed.

    The food was tasty and reasonable.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    9.0
    Welcoming stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Lovely friendly service. Tasty well presented food.I loved the interior design in the restaurant & breakfast area. Not far from the Lake District National Park. Will definitely stay again.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    10
    Lovely Lake District good value accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Spotlessly clean. We didn’t have an evening meal with arriving late, but the food looked lovely & our breakfast was delicious. Love the history about the Old posting house. Good location a little drive from Buttermere the walk we did. Owners very friendly we would love to stay again.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The OPH is always spotlessly clean and fresh. Nicola and Terry are welcoming hosts at this country inn which is enjoyed by visitors and locals alike. The food in the restaurant is a delightful change from the usual pub fare, well cooked, plentiful and beautifully presented.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable and clean with very friendly staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not sure if the water in the bathroom was drinking water so we had to keep asking for our jug to be topped up

    Very friendly and helpful staff, nice cooked breakfast, clean and comfortable room and a view over a field of sheep! The property accommodated our request for a room on the quiet side of the hotel which we appreciated very much.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    9.0
    We would book again if we are in this area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Good choice and good quality

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    9.0
    very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    meals

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    10
    A really lovely place to stay with exceptional hosts and excellent quality food and drink.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    As we were out on the fells all day in the typical English weather (torrential rain in July!) somewhere to dry our wet clothes would have been a great addition. This did not detract from our stay though.

    What a gem of a place! From arrival at the Old Posting House, we were made to feel very welcome and that nothing was too much trouble. Our room was beautifully appointed, exceptionally clean and had a comfortable bed and an excellent shower! The evening meals were absolutely lovely (no complaints from any of us) and the breakfast (full english) was exceptional.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2023

    10
    Lovely location and room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Friendly owners very helpful with a lovely room with great facilities we couldn’t fault anything about it. The location was just perfect for us and we are looking to go back again next year.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    10
    Fantastic experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was great as was the location, loved it!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    10
    Hosts were very welcoming, great communicator throughout. Breakfast and Evening meal were outstanding. great selection o
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with black out blinds/curtains in the bedroom which the hosts have said they plan to do .

    Warm and welcoming. Very clean.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    10
    Ideal for everything we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great food, perfect hosts

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2023

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Lovely and comfy, Great breakfast and food! Very accommodating with the dog

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    8.0
    We had an enjoyable stay enhanced by great food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The road alongside the property which our room overlooked suffered from vehicle noise. As it was exceptionally hot during our visit it meant that we could not have windows open to cool us as much as we liked. If the windows opened at the top, rather than at the bottom, it may have helped.

    Excellent breakfast and evening meals added to the ambiance of the location.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2023

    10
    Stay longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud traffic.. but hey.. get the council to move the road, jobs a good'n. 2 day stay.

    Decor Comfort Food Service Location Surroundings

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2023

    8.0
    We very much enjoyed our stay and thank the staff for making us welcome.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The property does not have a lounge. We were meeting up with a group of friends and whilst it was absolutely fine that the bar closed early (about 9pm most days), it would have been ideal if we could have met up as a group in a lounge area.

    The breakfast was well cooked and staff were flexible to individuals' choices. The evening meal was good - portions a bit too generous for me though. Our room was quiet at the rear of the property - it was lovely to hear the lambs bleating in the morning.

    Stayed in May 2023

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