King George IV Inn and Hotel - Cumbria

Pub, guest house, bed & breakfast - Eskdale, in England's Lake District

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A Warm Welcome

THE KING GEORGE IV INN Eskdale, is a centuries old traditional Cumbrian Lakeland Inn. Standing at the heart of one of England's finest valleys, the inn stands on the crossroads joining Hard Knott and Wrynose with Ulpha and Wasdale, and is two miles from the village of Boot.

With the oldest parts possibly standing since Roman times, the inn retains the "olde worlde" character expected of an inn of its age. Real slate flagged floors, open fires, oak beams, low ceilings and real cask ales, plus a selection of over 200 real malt whiskies.

The hotel accommodation has been brought into the 21st century and all our bedrooms comprise an en-suite bathroom, a colour television, and hospitality tray.

A tasteful dining room, as well as a Courtyard mediterranean-style seating area, and upper bar seating, offer diners a variety of tables to enjoy our fresh home-cooked meals, ranging from a traditional Cumbrian breakfast or main meals to bar snacks. Daily changing specials boards and non-smoking dining areas offer guests a comfortable and pleasant eating experience.

A connoisseurs walking area, the Eskdale valley has a network of old roads, many based on Roman routes and old trading paths, and numerous other local attractions that include:

• The Roman Fort on Hardknott - the steepest Pass in England
• Scafell Pike -the highest Mountain
• The Ratty Railway - which has a small gauge railway from Boot through the Eskdale valley to the coast at Ravenglass
• Wasdale Lake - the deepest in the British Isles - is located within 5 miles
• A camp site - 100 metres away

You can reach us by rail, by taking the main line to Ravenglass and the La'al Ratty to Eskdale Green Station (we are located 200 metres down hill from the station). We are also happy to provide the following facilities:

• Watering your Dog (always welcome on a lead)
• Stabling your bike for the night
• Drying your clothes
• A packed lunch to send you on your way
• A small tuck shop for those that need extra sugar in their backpack and to keep the children happy whilst you have a quiet break
• Flasks can be filled
• Traditional bar games to while away the evenings
• Special seasonal breaks may be available at certain times of the year - please contact us for further information
• Bed & Breakfast hotel accomodation
• Self catering is available on the premises in our well-appointed apartment

We have special rates for stays of two or more days during off-peak periods. Please see our prices page and contact us to discuss details.