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Kirkstone Pass Inn

Ambleside LA22 9LQ, England
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Kirkstone Pass Inn
Ranked #59 of 77 Ambleside B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
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Liverpool, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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My husband and I stopped here for lunch today on our way back home from a break in the North Lakes. The location of the pub is great - right at the top of the Kirkstone pass however we were absolutely disgusted with the quality of the food that was served to us. I ordered Steak and Ale pie and... More

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Newcastle, UK
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

I believe the going rate for using a public toilet in the UK is 20p. The landlord of the Kirkstone Inn has cleverly re-branded the toilet attached to his pub as a "hiker's bunk house" and slapped a £9.70 premium on top of the standard rate. The bunk house consists of two tiled floor rooms separated by a small hall... More

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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Stopped in here for a drink, great location, stunning views, warm & friendly, welcoming landlord, quirky place, good prices on drinks More

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Manchester
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Stayed at Kirkstone Pass inn on 21st and 22nd April 2012 with my girlfriend had a wonderful time, very pleasant, friendly staff, very good food and drink, excellent clean bright cheerful rooms. It is also brilliantly situated to access a number of good walks by short car journey. Would definetly recommend staying there. More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

We have just got back from a very disappointing stop at this inn. Im a local and as my boyfriend is over here on a trp from Australia I thought I'd take him to some of the infamous lake district pubs. We were greeted by a grumpy barmaid who was dressed as if she had just rolled out of bed.... More

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Northampton, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

I stayed at Kirkstone Pass Inn, with my partner, on 17th August, 2011, on our way home from a magical time in The West Highlands of Scotland. The location is stunning as it is the highest Inn in Lakeland at 1500 feet. Sheep were grazing around us as we sat outside on the wooden benches and the views from our... More

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Northallerton, England
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

We stayed here after hearing about it's haunted status. Completely failed to experience any paranormal activity but enjoyed the food and stay nonetheless. More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

Myself and my husband stopped here for a night whilst on our travels up to Scotland and we felt we had to comment on what a lovely beautiful place it is! The food is fantastic, the wine was top notch! (and the ale *nudges husband* was very drinkable!) and our host for the evening, a chap in his mid 30's... More

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Atherstone, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Firstly what a superb little inn. This place reminds me so much of the Jamaica Inn, on Bodmin Moor, down in Cornwall. It's a must on the way up to experience the struggle! But don't come giving me the blame though, if you require a new clutch at the top of it. lol. The service, food, and views were 2nd... More

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Ulverston, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

I was nicely surprised by my husband when he took me back in time to the place we first spent our night away back in 1982 .. I was only a teenager when we first spent a few nights away and kirkstone pass inn holds a special place for us both .. It is coming up to our wedding anniversary... More

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Ambleside LA22 9LQ, England
Price range (per night):* INR4,347

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