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The Masons ArmsvsHowtown Hotel
Both properties are recommended by professionals. On balance, The Masons Arms ranks significantly better than Howtown Hotel. The Masons Arms comes in at 84 with approval from 3 sources such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
The Masons Arms
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Strawberry Bank, Cartmel LA11 6NW
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Top choice
"Three miles east near Bowlands Bridge, the marvellous Mason's Arms is a local secret." Full review
"With fabulous views over the rolling countryside of the Winster Valley to the east of Windermere, the Masons Arms is a slate-floored traditional old inn serving local ales and good pub food." Full review
8.0
"Traditional Lakeland pub, in a quiet setting with sensational views and all the right ingredients - cosy snugs, toasty fires, low-beamed ceilings, plus handsome cooking and decent ales." Full review
Howtown Hotel
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Ullswater, nr Penrith, Howtown CA10 2ND
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
"Near the end of the road on the isolated eastern side of Ullswater, this gloriously quiet family-run hotel is low-key and low-tech." Full review
8.0
"The Howtown Hotel, in Cumbria, is a traditional Ullswater hotel with spacious bedrooms, terrific trifles and fine views of Hallin Fell." Full review