The Brown Horse Inn - Winster (Cumbria)
54.334402, -2.896371Overview
Historic Georgian inn with award-winning gastro-pub and luxury woodland pods in the Lake District
Accommodation
The Brown Horse Inn offers individually designed en-suite bedrooms with luxury amenities, including a flat-screen TV with Netflix and a hairdryer. Some rooms include a private patio with outdoor seating, and pet-friendly rooms provide a welcome pack with bowls and a toy. The hotel also operates eight luxury woodland pods behind the pub, each named after local places and equipped with streaming services.
Dining
The Brown Horse Winster gastro-pub serves an award-winning locally sourced seasonal menu, featuring dishes like beer-battered fish and chips, venison cobbler, and duck breast with white bean cassoulet. Breakfast includes a pre-ordered hot option alongside a continental selection with fresh bread, yogurt, and pastries. The bar offers a choice of ales and wines, and the terrace provides alfresco dining with views of the Winster Valley.
Location
Situated in Winster, 3 miles from World of Beatrix Potter, the Brown Horse Inn offers free private parking and quick access to scenic hiking trails in the Lake District. Lake Windermere is a 5-minute drive away, and the hotel is close to Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's house, and the flagship Lakeland store. The quiet rural setting has no road noise, with views over rolling hills and fields.
Family-Friendly
The Brown Horse Inn Cumbria provides a family room accommodating up to four guests, plus a play area for children at the back of the property. Kids' meals are available from the menu, and the Sunday roast is a popular family choice. Outdoor tables on the terrace allow adults to supervise children while enjoying the view.
Pet-Friendly
Pet-friendly rooms at the Brown Horse Inn Windermere include a private patio and a welcome pack with biscuits, a toy, poop bags, bowls, and a towel. The bar area is open to dogs, and the hotel provides pet bowls if needed. A large garden and terrace offer outdoor space for pets, though no off-lead area is available on-site.
- Accommodation: Individually designed rooms and luxury woodland pods with streaming services
- Dining: Award-winning gastro-pub with locally sourced seasonal menu
- Location: 3 miles from World of Beatrix Potter and 5 min from Lake Windermere
- Family: Play area and family room for up to four guests
- Pet: Dog-friendly rooms with welcome pack and private patio
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site parking lot
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
VIP check-in/ -out
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cribs
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Brown Horse Inn
| 💵 Lowest room price | 145 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 53.9 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Carlisle Lake District, CAX |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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