Kirkstile Inn - Loweswater

Historic 17th-century inn with views of Melbreak fell and local ale selection in Loweswater

Dining

Kirkstile Inn Loweswater offers a traditional restaurant serving continental, buffet, and à la carte breakfasts with full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The bar provides an extensive selection of local beers and wines by the glass, plus a coffee house on site. Special diet menus are available, and children's meals are served.

Accommodations

The Kirkstile Inn Loweswater provides family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and amenities such as tea and coffee makers and flat-screen TVs. Allergy-friendly accommodations and dietary options are available upon request. Rooms offer stunning views of Melbreak fell from most windows.

Location & Activities

Set at the entrance to the Lake District National Park, Kirkstile Inn is 10 km from Buttermere Lake and 20 km from Derwentwater Lake. The hotel offers designated cycle storage and outdoor drying facilities for hikers, with direct access to hiking and cycling routes. The beer garden and outdoor terrace overlook the beck, providing scenic rest points.

Amenities & Services

The Kirkstile Inn has free private parking, a garden with outdoor furniture and picnic area, and an outdoor terrace and beer garden overlooking the beck. The property includes a shared lounge/TV area, luggage storage, and packed lunch service for day trips. Daily housekeeping, invoice provision, and CCTV outside the property ensure guest security.

Pet-Friendly & Family Facilities

The hotel is pet-friendly, offering pet bowls and pet-friendly public areas with designated times. Family rooms and kids' meals are available, along with a children's menu. Facilities for disabled guests include wheelchair access, toilets with grab rails, and accessible parking.

• Architecture: 17th-century inn with original character
• Dining: Traditional Cumberland breakfast & local ales
• Location: At the foot of Melbreak fell, Lake District
• Activities: Hiking and cycling with drying room & cycle storage
• Guest Comfort: Allergy-friendly menu options & disabled access