Gosforth Hall Inn, Gosforth (Cumbria) ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2026

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About the Hotel

Wasdale Road, Gosforth S/N, Gosforth (Cumbria), United Kingdom

Close to the Lake District National Park Entrance

Great

8.6

/10

4.5

Loved by Gosforth Hall Inn guests

Amazing rooms
Friendly staff
Excellent breakfast
Comfy furniture
Homemade food

"The beer garden is well planned out and has all sorts of different types of seating, it's quite the sun trap."

SBandGB from United Kingdom

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"The food was excellent- both breakfasts and dinners."

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"The location was brilliant, near to the West Lakes, the beach, and a lovely forest."

Lynn from United Kingdom

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4-star historic inn in the Western Lake District

Accommodations

Gosforth Hall Inn offers a selection of 17 bedrooms, including 4 King Deluxe en-suite rooms and the expansive Copley Suite occupying the entire south wing. The King Deluxe en-suites boast sandstone walls and large walk-in wet rooms with underfloor heating. The Annex includes 13 additional en-suite bedrooms, all convertible into twin configurations, enhancing flexibility for guests.

Dining Options

The hotel provides diverse dining experiences across four distinct areas: the bar, lounge, snug, and Mediterranean Beer Garden. Guests can enjoy a variety of dishes, including pub classics, light bites, and a selection of pies that reflect local ingredients. The Mediterranean Beer Garden offers an al fresco dining experience, providing a pleasant atmosphere during warmer months.

Location

Located in the stunning Western Lake District, Gosforth Hall Inn serves as a base for exploring notable landscapes such as Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, and Wastwater, the deepest lake. The accessibility to two nearby challenging golf courses, Seascale and Eskdale, makes it an attractive destination for golf enthusiasts. Outdoor activities, including forest trails and beaches, are within close reach.

Pet-Friendly Amenities

Gosforth Hall Inn accommodates pets with designated dog-friendly rooms in the Annex. A fee of £10 per pet per night enables guests to bring up to two dogs per room without hassle. The bar and beer garden welcome families, including those with pets, enhancing the inclusive atmosphere of the hotel.

Family-Friendly Options

The hotel offers family apartments in the Annex, featuring 2 or 3 bedrooms with open-plan living spaces that include dining areas and separate lounge facilities. Each accommodation type is equipped to cater to family needs, including facilities for preparing meals or having breakfast included. The surrounding area provides numerous outdoor pursuits that families can enjoy together.

Highlights

Location: Western Lake District near Scafell Pike

Rooms: 17 en-suite rooms and apartments available

Dining: Mediterranean Beer Garden for al fresco meals

Golf: Proximity to Seascale and Eskdale Golf Courses

Pet-Friendly: Dog-friendly rooms with a small fee

Family-Friendly: Open-plan living spaces in family apartments

“Gosforth Hall Inn, with its 17th-century origins and recent updates, strikes me as a comfortable base for exploring the Western Lake District, especially for those with dogs. The blend of historic character and practical amenities, like the Mediterranean-style beer garden and varied dining options, creates a welcoming atmosphere, enhanced by its proximity to Scafell Pike and other outdoor attractions. It's the kind of place where you can settle in after a day of hiking and feel a genuine connection to the local area.”

Anna BlackEditor-in-Chief at Tohotel

Location: Perfect

9.2/10Review score

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Highlights from guests

DiningTasty Choice

Breakfast here is fabulous! Freshly cooked, with a great choice of items to select. The food was excellent and competitively priced.

Charlie from England

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Room FeaturesHuge Comfort

The rooms are lovely and well-equipped. I had the best night's sleep in ages! The bed was huge and super comfy.

Marie from France

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Guest ParkingDog friendly

It was super dog friendly with a short walk to a field with amazing views to exercise our dog.

Oliver from Wales

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BathroomModern Shower

The modern bathroom had a really good walk-in shower with easily adjustable temperature. Nice and hot!

Sofia from Spain

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Gosforth Hall Inn offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Apartment Dog friendly

2 persons

325 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Apartment Ground Floor Dog friendly

2 persons

325 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Double Room Ensuite Annex Dog friendly

2 persons

110 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Deluxe Double Room Ensuite Hall No pets

2 persons

270 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

Gosforth Hall Inn offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Facilities: Great

8.7/10Review score

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
VIP check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Coffee shop
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Diving
Canoeing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Golf course
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Dining table

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Dining Onsite

Gosforth Hall Inn offers a delightful dining experience with its inviting bar and lounge, embraced by a modern yet family-friendly atmosphere that celebrates classic British cuisine. Guests can enjoy a warm, informal setting, whether stopping by for a refreshing drink or a comforting meal after a day of exploration.

Bar and Lounge

British Comfort Food

Ambiance

Relaxed and informal, suitable for families and friends

Key Offerings

A selection of fine wines and a diverse range of gins paired with premium tonics. Enjoy comforting puddings like warm apple pie and custard or sticky toffee pudding, alongside a rotating selection of three to four ales.

Reservation

Not needed

Open for meals and drinks at any time of the day or evening.

Gosforth Hall Inn Location

Wasdale Road, Gosforth S/N, Gosforth (Cumbria), United Kingdom

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Wasdale Road, Gosforth S/N, Gosforth (Cumbria), United Kingdom

City landmarks

Landmark

St. Mary's Church

2100 ft

Landmark

Ponsonby Church

2.2 mi

Landmark

St Paul's Church

2.3 mi

Landmark

Birrel Sike settlement

2.3 mi

Landmark

Seascale Golf Club

2.6 mi

Landmark

Stone Circle

2.5 mi

Landmark

Seascale Methodist Church

2.6 mi

Landmark

Church of St Cuthbert

2.6 mi

Landmark

Seascale Water Tower

2.6 mi

Landmark

Nuclear material transport flask replica

2.7 mi

Landmark

Lake District Biking

2.7 mi

Landmark

Bowfell and Crinkle Crags

2.7 mi

Landmark

Seascale Beach

2.8 mi

Landmark

Windscale Pile 1 chimney

2.8 mi

Nearby

St Mary's Church

400 ft

Gosforth Cross

400 ft

Gosforth Methodist Church

1100 ft

Restaurants

Denton House

700 ft

Denton House Denton Park Seascale

The Wild Olive

2100 ft

Croft Foot

Explore Gosforth (Cumbria)

Explore Gosforth Hall Inn's Surroundings

Gosforth Cross

2 minutes' walk

Gosforth Cross is a historic site known for its ancient stone crosses, representing the region's rich heritage.

St. Mary's Church

8 minutes' walk

St. Mary's Church features beautiful architecture and historical significance, making it a serene spot for reflection.

Muncaster Castle

8-minute drive

Muncaster Castle offers stunning gardens, history tours, and seasonal events, perfect for families and history buffs.

Hiking at Wasdale

10-minute drive

Wasdale provides breathtaking hiking trails catering to all skill levels, ideal for thrill-seekers and nature lovers.

Spa Day at The Wild Olive

8 minutes' walk

Relaxation awaits at The Wild Olive, offering wellness treatments for rejuvenation, just a short stroll from the hotel.

Denton House

3 minutes' walk

Denton House serves delightful local dishes in a cozy atmosphere, perfect for a casual meal with friends or family.

The Wild Olive

8 minutes' walk

The Wild Olive features Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with fresh ingredients, offering a charming dining experience.

Gosforth Village Hall

5 minutes' walk

Gosforth Village Hall hosts various local events, including music nights and community gatherings, suited for all ages.

Nuclear Adventurers

10-minute drive

Nuclear Adventurers provides unique educational experiences surrounding local industrial heritage and technology.

Getting around

City Centre

Gosforth (Cumbria)3 min · 700 ft

Airports

Carlisle Lake District (CAX)145 min · 59.9 mi

Blackpool International (BLK)245 min · 101.5 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:00

Check-out

from 09:00-10:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Breakfast

At the hotel Gosforth Hall Inn guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Gosforth Hall Inn from previous guests about their experience.

Review summary

Based on recent reviews

Guests consistently praise the Gosforth Hall Inn, particularly highlighting the spacious and clean rooms in the annex, some boasting underfloor heating and modern showers. The restaurant is also a favorite, where you can savour dishes like the venison and haggis pie, as well as the rib-eye steak. While many appreciate the Inn's location for exploring Cumbria's seaside, mountains and lakes, a few guests have mentioned occasional check-in hiccups.

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Review score

Based on 146 verified reviews

9.0/10

Perfect

92%

Recommend

Location

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.1/10

Value for money

8.5/10

Facilities

8.7/10

Pros

Friendly staff

Clean rooms

Live music

Good breakfast

Cons

Noisy nights

Limited parking

Kitchen closing

neil from united kingdom

Couple

deluxe double room ensuite hall no pets

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: January 20, 2026

9.3/10

a good escape!

gorgeous beamslarge bedwell equippedwelcome dogs

Room 6 was just lovely. It sat on the top floor with gorgeous beams and a huge bed! the ensuite held a large shower and was well equipped! i found the beer garden cleverly planned with many seating types. dogs were welcome and well-behaved.

The steaks were quite awful for the price. I thought the portion size was small. There were few onion rings and not many chips for the price.

Rooms

9/10

The room was very clean, modern, and quite comfortable. The bed was also great! it provided a relaxing atmosphere and i found the space well arranged for a restful stay. I was very satisfied.

Service

10/10

The staff were very helpful and cute. The manager nathan provided very good service! megan offered valuable assistance and i was touched by their kindness and attention. I felt valued as a guest, and appreciated their attentiveness.

Facilities

9/10

The enclosed front garden seemed like tuscany! the restaurant served good food, and the cocktails were great! breakfast was perfect and quickly delivered. The inn offers a pleasant atmosphere for relaxation and i found everything enjoyable.

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Riley from Australia

Couple

Deluxe Double Room Ensuite Hall No pets

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: January 14, 2026

9.0/10

comfortable stay

clean roomhelpful staffgood parkingquality breakfast

the room felt clean. staff were helpful to me. parking was good. breakfast was very good too.

Check-in lacked some information. I was not told the kitchen closed early at 8 pm.

Service

9/10

staff remembered my name, nice. they offered many treats for the pugs. the team were super friendly, so i have to be grateful.

Location

8/10

the hotel sits in a quiet spot. it is close to eskdale. the northwestern lakes. a595 road provided easy access. the village location is lovely and peaceful i have to mention.

Facilities

9/10

the beer garden looked beautiful for drinks. there was a short walk to a field, perfect for dogs. i liked the modern bathroom with the walk-in shower. fire pits and outdoor bar were also there.

Dining

10/10

breakfast had lots of choice. i had the steak and mushroom pie and it tasted superb. evening meals of tapas were delicious too. the expresso martini was one of the best made here.

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David from United Kingdom

Family with children

Deluxe Double Room Ensuite Hall No pets

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: January 08, 2026

7/10

pleasant stay

gin collectiongenerous portionspoor check-inunhelpful owner

the food at this place WOWED me. the portions were seriously generous, and everything tasted amazing. the bar had a huge collection of gins i had never seen before.

check-in was not ideal, as nobody told us the kitchen closed at 8pm. we could not order when we arrived at 8:15. the owner was not very helpful until we complained about the situation.

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joe from united kingdom

Single

deluxe double room ensuite hall no pets

3 nights in October 2025

Reviewed: December 17, 2025

5/10

underwhelming stay

good breakfastlimescale shower headbroken tv

the breakfast was good and set me up for the day.

The shower head was completely covered in limescale. It sprayed water everywhere except where it should have. the tv didn't work at all, really annoying. the heating also didn't work and i was cold all night!!!

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Oscar from Germany

Single

double room ensuite annex dog friendly

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: December 07, 2025

9.5/10

a wonderful escape!

mushroom pieclean roommodern bathroomwalk-in shower

the steak and mushroom pie i tried was AMAZING!!! i spent time in the lovely beer garden both before and after dinner. the room offered a nice and neat space with a modern bathroom. a really good walk-in shower added to the experience.

a slight issue involved a small delay during check-in, but the staff addressed it quickly.

Location

9/10

the village location provides easy access to eskdale and the north western lakes. reaching the a595 is straightforward, simplifying travel to surrounding areas. the immediate area offers nice spots for walkers and for dogs.

Dining

10/10

the breakfast was fabulous and freshly cooked, including a very good choice. the food was very tasty, and the restaurant offered a wide variety of cocktails. the rib eye steak stood out as perfect.

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Hudson from Canada

Single

Deluxe Double Room Ensuite Hall No pets

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: December 06, 2025

9.5/10

a true gem in the lakes

hall bedroomdivine foodfriendly staffwarm decor

I stayed in the hall bedroom, and it was wonderful. food was divine. I especially enjoyed the breakfast. the staff are friendly AND professional, always making sure i had everything i needed. the decor created a warm feeling.

the check-in lacked some personal touch, as i wasn't initially informed about the kitchen closing time, which caused slight inconvenience.

Rooms

9/10

My room on the top floor had beams, a HUGE bed. and a well-equipped en-suite, it also featured a spacious shower. It was a pleasure. PERFECT

Service

10/10

The service was really good. The staff quickly delivered food. they happily accommodated my request when i moved from inside to sit outside before my meal arrived. i felt so cared FOR.

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Victoria from United Kingdom

Single

Deluxe Double Room Ensuite Hall No pets

3 nights in October 2025

Reviewed: November 06, 2025

9.0/10

Wonderful stay with delicious food

helpful postcodeconvenient amenitiescute stafflimescale

I just returned from a lovely solo trip. the owner recommended local spots and provided helpful postcodes. i found everything i needed right there. It was super convenient. everyone was cute. I felt right at home.

the shower head in the bathroom had some limescale.

Dining

9/10

The restaurant had varied choices. The food tasted great. the value looked good, and i enjoyed the terrace when the weather permitted. i would certainly recommend it to future guests.

Service

10/10

every staff member i encountered was polite. their friendliness added positively to my stay. the level of attentiveness was really noticeable.

Location

8/10

the hotel had a very beautiful setting, it was near a village! also it was located a short drive from scaffel pike, convenient, though the parking was expensive.

Rooms

9/10

The bedroom was decorated beautifully, and it felt very clean. the bathroom also stood out. It was fabulous. everything felt well prepared

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Questions of the users

About Gosforth Hall Inn

Are dogs allowed in the dining areas or the bar at Gosforth Hall Inn?

05 March 2024

Dogs are not allowed in the restaurant, but they are welcome in the bar and lounge areas. The full menu is available in these areas, so there are plenty of options. If staying at the Inn, breakfast can be served in the lounge with your dog if preferred.

What is the procedure for changing a booking at Gosforth Hall Inn?

12 April 2024

To confirm a date change, please provide the booking reference along with the new date you wish to request.

Is it possible to reserve a table for dinner at Gosforth Hall Inn, especially on a busy night?

22 February 2024

It's highly advisable to book a table in advance, particularly on Saturday evenings. While the team will try to accommodate residents without reservations, flexibility is appreciated during busy periods.

Are gluten-free meal options available during breakfast?

15 January 2025

Yes, many of the dishes can be adapted to be gluten-free, ensuring a wider selection for guests with dietary restrictions.

Is it possible to accommodate vegan guests at breakfast?

30 September 2024

Yes, there are vegan options available on the breakfast menu, catering to diverse dietary preferences.

Does Gosforth Hall Inn have facilities for wheelchair users?

11 November 2024

There are a selection of wheelchair-friendly rooms available in the Annex, ensuring accessibility for guests with mobility challenges.

Are bicycles allowed on the premises, and is there a storage solution available?

20 October 2024

While bike storage is not directly available, arrangements can be made for secure bicycle storage in a locked area upon request.

Is parking available for guests traveling by car?

07 December 2024

Ample free parking is provided on-site for all guests at Gosforth Hall Inn.

What types of breakfast are offered at the Inn?

02 June 2024

A full Cumbrian breakfast is served, featuring dishes like sausages, bacon, and eggs, alongside a selection of cereals and beverages.

Is there a fee for bringing pets to the Inn?

19 August 2024

There is a daily charge of £10 per pet, per night, accommodating a maximum of two dogs per room.

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