Name: The Mardale Inn
Address: The Mardale Inn, Bampton, Penrith, CA10 2RQ, United Kingdom, The Mardale Inn, Bampton, Cumbria, CA10 2RQ, UK
Rating: 9.4

The Mardale Inn

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About this property

Historic Setting: The Mardale Inn in Penrith is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and mountain views. Additional amenities include bathrobes, walk-in showers, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. The romantic ambience enhances the dining experience. Guest Services: The property provides free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, a minimarket, outdoor seating, picnic area, and full-day security. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Located 108 km from Teesside International Airport, nearby attractions include Askham Hall (6 km), Derwentwater Lake (40 km), and Brougham Castle (14 km). Guests enjoy hiking and cycling.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
King Room 1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Superior Suite 1 extra-large double bed and 2 sofa beds
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom 1 double bed or 2 single beds
Superior King Room 1 large double bed
King Room 1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Double Room 1 extra-large double bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kay
United Kingdom
“What an excellent pub. Staff were friendly and welcoming. We ate dinner here and the food was excellent (you need a big appetite to taken on the pie but it’s delicious.) Wide range of choices for breakfast but the porridge was delicious as was the...”
Tracey
United Kingdom
“Stayed here whilst walking the coast to coast - received a lovely warm welcome, lovely room with everything we needed. Separate private bathroom with a bath .. if you are walking you know what a treat that is. Lovely dinner and breakfast. Great...”
Linda
United Kingdom
“The room was very comfortable. The pub is a little gem. The staff are efficient, friendly. The village deserve all the success with the effort they have made.”
Alexandrina
United Kingdom
“Good size room with comfortable bed and good shower. Food very good for dinner and breakfast. We liked location but it may be too remote for some. Good location for walkers and cyclists.”
Dee
United Kingdom
“A fabulous community-run inn in a delightful village. Room was clean, well-appointed and comfortable. Dinner and breakfast- delicious and generous. Highly recommend.”
Jacqueline
United Kingdom
“Food was excellent +++ Accommodation was quality, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Staff were very helpful”
Robert
United Kingdom
“Quintessential Cumbrian village pub, in a great area for nature and walking. A brilliant example of what can be achieved when a community pulls together to make the pub central to local life whilst welcoming visitors with faultless food,...”
Richard
United Kingdom
“The room was clean and comfortable. The pub itself is charming with excellent food on the menu. Breakfast was great and set us up for a long day of walking and taking in the views of the nearby Haweswater.”
Charles
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was excellent, service prompt and friendly. Dinner the same, the whole atmosphere was just what you want from a welcoming local pub/restaurant. Excellent local walks recommended and set out to cover all levels of fitness and...”
Lewington
United Kingdom
“Very warm, friendly approach from all the staff we met, but combined with excellent service. The food was simple, unpretentious pub grub, but clearly home made and superbly cooked (both dinner and breakfast.) The whole place is a lovely little...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Bampton Valley Community Pub (The Mardale Inn)

Company review score: 9.7Based on 332 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

The Mardale Inn was reopened in July 2022 as a community pub - and has gradually been restoring its services as investment permits. Rooms in The Mardale Inn reopened in May 2023. Annex bedrooms were formerly part of Bampton Village Shop and were added at the same time. These rooms will be fully refurbished in November 2023. Evening meals are today available in the pub 7 days a week (last sittings on a Sunday are at 7PM). Breakfast is included in all room rates.

Property information

'The Mardale Inn at St Patrick's Well' in Bampton, Cumbria, is owned and operated by Bampton Valley Community Pub, a Community Benefit Society comprising over 500 Shareholder Members who all came together in 2022 to 'Save a Pub for the Valley'. Our inn is located within the north-eastern boundary of the Lake District National Park which enables easy access to the M6 (10 mins from Shap Junction) and the West Coast Main Line (Penrith Railway Station is 20 mins away by taxi). There are many things to do in the area. The Mardale Inn was recently added to the 51st Edition of the Campaign for Real Ale's (CAMRA's) 'Good Beer Guide 2024' (and has been retained for the 2025 edition) which is testimony to the quality of real ales being looked after in the pub.

Neighbourhood information

Bampton Valley is located in a quiet valley on the north eastern edge of the Lake District National Park. It is especially convenient for the M6 and the West Coast Main Line railway. For those who walk, Wainwright's Far Eastern fells are on our immediate doorstep as are some notable Outlying Fells like Knipe Scar. You can explore the original Mardale Valley (now submerged under Haweswater Reservoir), or visit Wild Haweswater or Wild Intrigue for some amazing wildlife adventures at RSPB Naddle. Lowther Castle & Gardens is one of the undiscovered gems of the Lake District at the northern end of our Valley. 'Withnail & I' fans can visit the original locations from the film in Bampton Valley. Within 20 minutes drive you may find yourself enjoying spectacular Ullswater, the Yorkshire Dales or the Eden Valley.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

The Mardale Inn
- Open for
  Lunch • Dinner
- Ambiance
  Family friendly • Romantic
- Dietary options
  Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Curfew

Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 01:00 and 07:00

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Accepted payment methods

BankcardCash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.