About this property
Nestled in the Eskdale Valley, Bower House Inn is 4 miles from the Cumbrian coast. This 17th century 3 star inn offers superb food in its restaurant and rooms with private bathrooms. Set across 2 buildings, Bower House Inn is quiet hotel, set in beautiful countryside. With free WiFi, rooms feature TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. The extensive breakfast and fine dinner menu use the finest of local ingredients and locally sourced produce. The bar has low beamed ceilings and offers local ales. The garden has fantastic views and free parking is available at Bower House Inn. A great base for countryside walks, Scarfell, Great Gable and Wastwater are all within reach. Coniston Water is a short 15-minute drive from the Bower.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Hannahdibb
United Kingdom“The food was delicious with excellent variety. All the staff were so welcoming, friendly and helpful. 100% would stay again.” - Jilly United Kingdom“Lovely location, great facilities - the garden is a bonus”
- Catherine United Kingdom“Location very peaceful with beautiful scenery. Food very good at restaurant and breakfast was tasty too. Room comfortable.”
- Shauna
United States“The room was very comfortable, the staff was extremely accomodating and the food was amazing! The inn also had a lovely outdoor space that was great to sit in with a pint after hiking. It also had a drying room that I used everyday to dry my...” - Pereira United Kingdom“The room was cosy, the grounds were gorgeous, and the food on site was delicious. We ordered something different each evening and it was all wonderful!”
- Christina United States“Bower House Inn was really quaint and lovely and the pub food was wonderful. The menu had the classics as well as more untraditional and vegetarian options, which we really appreciate on a long trip in the Lakes. The staff here were all really...”
Simon United Kingdom“Dinner and breakfast were excellent. The Bower House has a generations-old dining reputation to keep up (there's a menu on the wall from 1958), but they're doing that just fine. Enjoyed views from the restaurant garden room across Eskdale to...”- Orla United Kingdom“Everything. The food was beautiful and the staff were all very friendly”
- Elaine United Kingdom“The location is amazing. The chicken, ham and leek pie is to die for and the breakfast just as good.”
- Patrick United Kingdom“Everything about Bower house was lovely.the staff were polite,food delicious, beautiful location and a good range of ales.what more do folk want,even the dog wants to go back..well done Bower.”
Area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • Local
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Pets can be accommodated in all room type, at a surcharge.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
