The Old Dungeon Ghyll HotelvsThe Langstrath Country Inn
Both The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel and The Langstrath Country Inn are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel scores slightly higher than The Langstrath Country Inn. The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel comes in at 84 with recommendations from 3 publications such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
Great Langdale, Ambleside LA22 9JY
From $150/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
Fodor's
"There's no more comforting stop after a day outdoors than the Hiker's Bar of this 300-year-old hotel at the head of the Great Langdale Valley." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Everyone who has ever done any walking in the Lake District will have heard of the ODG, as it’s known to all." Full review
The Guardian
"Usually heaving with fell walkers enjoying a post Scafell Pike-high, this famous mountaineers’ pub is one of the classic venues in the Lake District"
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Affectionately known as the ODG, this historic inn is awash with Lakeland heritage: many famous walkers have stayed here, including Prince Charles and mountaineer Chris Bonington." Full review
The Langstrath Country Inn
Stonethwaite, Borrowdale CA12 5XG, England
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
- Board games / puzzles
Fodor's
"A perfect base for walkers, it has spacious, unfussy rooms (some with wood beams) with stunning views out to the surrounding countryside and hills." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Borrowdale's country hotels are expensive, so you'll be better off basing yourself at this out-of-the-way inn in Stonethwaite."
The Telegraph
8.0
"This venerable inn proves the old adage that location is everything." Full review