The Punch Bowl Inn HotelvsBridge Hotel
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Punch Bowl Inn & Restaurant scores significantly better than Bridge Hotel. The Punch Bowl Inn & Restaurant ranks #11 in Lake District with recommendations from 3 reviewers like Fodor's, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
The Punch Bowl Inn Hotel
Lyth Valley, Crosthwaite LA8 8HR
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"An outstanding inn and restaurant, the Punch Bowl is a stylish but down-to-earth retreat in the peaceful Lyth Valley, between Windermere and Kendal." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This affordable hotel has nine romantic rooms that feel like home, only better, with exposed beams, plum-hued walls, deep rolltop baths, and freshly baked cookies delivered to your room upon arrival." Full review
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Downstairs at the restaurant, ask for the table beside the open log fire for a dinner of traditional favorites, such as Lancashire hot pot or Cumberland sausages, with a pint of locally brewed Tag Lag Ale.
The Telegraph
8.0
"This village pub has been a local secret for years, but the excellent food and comfy accommodation has earned it an increasingly high profile." Full review
Bridge Hotel
Buttermere, Buttermere CA13 9UZ
From $64/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"Unashamedly frilly rooms and an antique ambience define the old Bridge."
The Telegraph
8.0
"This one-time mill, which was subsequently converted into a classic Victorian hotel, stands proud in an isolated location in the valley of Buttermere." Full review