The Bay Horse Shortlist*
Ulverston, Cumbria
Good Hotel Guide Review
Watch the tide race in from Robert Lyons and Lesley Wheeler’s traditional pub-with-rooms overlooking the Levens estuary – it’s a thrilling sight that harks centuries back to the days when the inn was a stopover for coaches and horses before they crossed the sands to Lancaster. An ‘amiable’ place, this is a community hub that draws back birdwatchers, cyclists, walkers, dog owners and fishermen year after year. Homely bedrooms are supplied with board games, books and magazines; six rooms have an estuary-view balcony – all the better to watch the sunrise from. There are casual bar meals to be had, or candlelit dinners in the newly redecorated conservatory restaurant by the water’s edge; mornings, breakfast is praised.
Hotel details
Address
Canal Foot
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 9EL
England
Telephone
01229 583972
Bedrooms
9.
Open
all year, restaurant closed Mon lunchtime (light bites available).
Facilities
bar/lounge, conservatory restaurant, in-room TV (Freeview), picnic area, parking, bar and restaurant wheelchair accessible.
Background music
in bar, restaurant.
Children
not under 10.
Dogs
well-behaved dogs allowed in bedrooms, bar area, not in restaurant.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
per room B&B £110–£117.50. À la carte £40. 2-night min. stay at weekends May–Sept, bank holidays.
A friendly, comfortable place, very welcoming. Bedrooms small with wonderful views but a slightly tired feel. The chef was away but the deputy chef produced wonderful food. An excellent afternoon tea is part of the deal.
- Simon Rodway - July 2017
Heartbroken that Bob and Lesley have decided to put the pub on the market. The view and the tranquillity in the conservatory dining room are just wonderful. Bob's cooking is first classy. It's not pub food - nor is it fine dining - just his individual style. The Bay Horse platter at breakfast is terrific - no need for lunch.
- Bill Wood - February 2017
Information from the 2022 Good Hotel Guide.
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