Good Hotel Guide Review
‘The view and the tranquillity are just wonderful.’ Overlooking the Levens estuary, Robert Lyons and Lesley Wheeler’s traditional pub-with-rooms is a fine spot to watch the tide race in – a thrilling sight. The inn was once a stop-over for coaches and horses crossing the sands to Lancaster. These days, its ‘amiable’ comforts draw back birdwatchers, cyclists, walkers, dog owners and fishermen year after year. A community hub, it is popular with locals for casual bar meals, and candlelit dinners served in the freshly decorated conservatory restaurant by the water’s edge. Homely bedrooms are supplied with board games, books and magazines; six rooms have an estuary-view balcony. Breakfasts are ‘exceptional’.
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, not in restaurant.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
per room B&B £95–£117, D,B&B (2-night min.) £160–£185. À la carte £40. 2-night min. stay preferred.
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
Last updated:
October, 2019. Information from the 2020 Good Hotel Guide
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