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If you want a Lakeland base that’s strolling distance from a lake, has a choice of low-level and tougher walks, is in a lively village and within easy driving distance of bustling market towns, the Crown Inn at Pooley Bridge should be on your list. At the head of Lake Ullswater, it’s also only a 20-minute drive from the M6 at Penrith.
The former 17th-century coaching inn has been given an imaginative refurbishment by the Lancashire-based, family-owned Thwaites Brewery. Bedrooms, with three rooms more privately located in an adjacent converted barn, have a modern rustic style that makes good use of space (even the entry-level Cosy category has room for a couple of chairs). There are chunky wood-plank headboards, warm wood furniture – with ingenious space-saving open-rail wardrobes and shelving – pale grey walls and colourful plaid throws and curtains. Most rooms have either a bold feature wall or blown-up landscape photograph of the lake. Large bathrooms (around half with bath and shower) have wood-effect floors, pale aqua tiles and White Company products.
The large open-plan bar-dining room, with its stripped-wood and tiled floors, scrubbed tables and log fires, is split into sections, including a residents’ lounge. Food is filling and hearty mixing pub classics, such as burgers, and steak and ale pie, with smarter dishes such as slow-braised beef blade, and fish pie with Lancashire cheese mash. There’s a decent wine list as well, of course, as cask ales, while the two west-facing riverside terraces are perfect for sundowners.
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Why do people love staying in your hotel? We are proudly placed in the heart of Pooley Bridge – at the northern tip of Ullswater – and we provide our guests with heart-warming hospitality, home-cooked food made from scratch by our chefs, and modern boutique bedrooms.
What is there to do in the area? Nestled by the second largest lake in the Lake District and surrounded by mountains and countryside, our guests have a wealth of opportunities available to them when it comes to activities and days out. For those looking for an action-packed adventure, we encourage them to get out on the lake in a motorboat or have a go at paddleboarding. Visitors can also take a trip on the famous Ullswater Steamers or grab their hiking boots and climb Helvellyn. If you’re looking for a more relaxed getaway, the market town of Penrith is just 15 minutes away and bustling with shops and sights, including the ruins of Penrith Castle.
What kind of breakfast do you offer? Available to residents only, breakfast is served from 7.30am to 10.00am daily. We offer both continental and cooked breakfasts, with dishes including freshly baked croissants, muesli, and the ‘Full Cumbrian Grill’, which will satisfy even the largest of appetites. Another popular dish is the kippers with fresh lemon and granary toast.
Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? Local, fresh and full of flavour using top quality seasonal produce from the best suppliers. We pride ourselves on creating hearty dishes for you to enjoy, championing our producer’s passion throughout our menu and capturing the seasons of the Lake District. Choose from grazing boards, slow braised beef blade, vegetable penang curry, sizzling steaks and plenty of delicious starters and desserts.
There are many options for eating out within the village, as well as two more pubs. There is also a fine dining restaurant, 1863, and a lovely tea room, Granny Dowbekins. Each are within walking distance of The Crown Inn and offer something entirely different.
Which are your most popular room types, and why? Room 17 is one of our most popular Feature rooms as it boasts 360-degree views of Pooley Bridge, including Lake Ullswater, the riverbank and the village. For those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the inn, The Barn is the perfect place to lay their head.
We also have one accessible guest room that is on the ground floor level, with the remainder of the bedrooms are up at least one flight of stairs.
What facilities do you have for children, and can you fit extra beds in your rooms? At The Crown Inn, we offer travel cots, z-beds, high chairs, children’s menus and activity packs. Regarding bedrooms, we have four rooms which boast sofa beds and z-beds can be fitted into most rooms. There are plenty of child-friendly activities to do in the area, from fishing on the lake to riding the Ullswater Steamers.
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