The Brown Horse Inn - Winster (Cumbria)
54.334402, -2.896371
Overview
Historic coaching inn in the Winster Valley with an award-winning gastro-pub and luxury woodland pods
Dining Experience
The Brown Horse Inn houses an award-winning gastro-pub restaurant serving a seasonal menu sourced from local producers. Guests can order dishes like blade of beef, venison cobbler, or a full Sunday roast with buttery vegetables and crispy Yorkshire puddings. Breakfast includes a full English, eggs Benedict, and a continental spread with fresh pastries and fruit juices.
Accommodations
The inn offers individually designed en-suite bedrooms with king-size beds and garden or countryside views. Separate from the main building, eight luxury woodland pods provide self-contained stays with Netflix, Disney+, and private patios. Family rooms accommodate up to four guests, and some external rooms include a private entrance and outdoor seating.
Pet-Friendly Features
The Brown Horse Inn Winster offers pet-friendly rooms with direct access to patio areas for dogs. A welcome treat box for dogs includes biscuits, a toy, poop bags, bowls, and a small towel. The bar area welcomes well-behaved dogs, and pet bowls are available throughout the property.
Location & Outdoor Activities
Set in the quiet Winster Valley, The Brown Horse Inn is 5 km from the World of Beatrix Potter and 5 km from Windermere Lake Cruises. Scenic hiking trails in the Lake District start directly from the property, and Blackwell Arts and Crafts House is 2 km away. Free private parking is available on-site, and the M6 motorway is accessible within 30 minutes.
Family-Friendly Amenities
The inn provides family rooms sleeping up to four guests, and a children's play area is located at the back of the property. Kids' meals are offered on the restaurant menu, and parents can order special diet menus upon request. Live music events are held regularly, and the large beer garden offers views over the valley.
- Dining: Award-winning gastro-pub with seasonal menu
- Accommodations: 8 luxury woodland pods with Netflix
- Pet-friendly: Dog treat boxes and patio rooms
- Location: 5 km from Beatrix Potter's World
- Family: Children's play area and kids' meals
- Parking: Free private parking on-site
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Essential information about The Brown Horse Inn
| 💵 Lowest room price | 108 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 100 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 86.8 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Carlisle Lake District, CAX |
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