Name: The Hare & Hounds Inn
Address: 10 Smithy Lane, Bowland Bridge, LA11 6NN, United Kingdom, 10 Smithy Lane, Cumbria, LA11 6NN, UK
Rating: 9.0

The Hare & Hounds Inn

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Hare & Hounds Inn in Cumbria offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, TV, and work desks. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the family-friendly restaurant, featuring lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, and local specialities. Leisure Activities: The inn provides free on-site private parking, bicycle parking, bike hire, and luggage storage. Activities available include hiking and cycling. Nearby Attractions: Located 10 km from the World of Beatrix Potter and 111 km from Leeds Bradford International Airport, the inn is also close to Kendal Castle (13 km) and Derwentwater Lake (49 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) 1 double bed
Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) 1 double bed
Deluxe Double Room 1 double bed
Deluxe Double Room 1 double bed
Small Double Room 1 double bed

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Nadine

United Kingdom

“It was exactly what we were looking for. Cute Inn in the english countryside. Was really pleased with the look and cleanliness of the room. The tiny tiny village it’s in had some very nice rolling hill views”

Jonathan

United Kingdom

“Staff were incredible, really friendly and welcoming. The whole place was great with a really nice atmosphere - the food was particularly good! We had a great time.”

Brynmor

United Kingdom

“Staff were very friendly, especially the two girls attending the bar and tea room. The food was excellent for a pub/inn but a little on the expensive side, which is a sign of the times.”

Jon

United Kingdom

“We loved the location the food and breakfast were great and it was so peaceful and the staff all so friendly and welcoming”

Anja

United Kingdom

“Great quiet place. We took our puppy and had a lovely spacious room. The food was gorgeous, I ate the same two nights running because it was so good. What really makes this place is the staff. Rebecca, Ellis and Kelly are exceptional at...”

Craig

United Kingdom

“Fantastic place to visit / stay - Really friendly and accommodating staff; great venue, food (dinner and breakfast) and drink (much better than ordinary pub grub); pet friendly. Booking, check in and check out was easy.”

Rachel

United Kingdom

“Perfect location to do a sunset walk up Gummers How followed by a trip to Ambleside and Windermere the next day!”

Akshay

Singapore

“Loved the room, the staff and the location. It was exactly what we wanted from our stay in the Lake District. Would highly recommend anyone to stay here as the staff are brilliant.”

Stephanie

United Kingdom

“Amazing location, fantastic food, great staff (super friendly and accommodating), very pet friendly Room was lovely and comfortable”

Paul

United Kingdom

“Lovely location in a very small village , the rooms are an excellent size and very clean. The staff are very friendly . The evening we were there even had its monthly quiz night, which we enjoyed . The menu has a good choice but is not very...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Restaurant #1

Cuisine
British
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

3 - 12 years

Extra bed upon request

£30 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Payments by Booking.com

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