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The Old Dungeon Ghyll HotelvsThe Pheasant Inn, Bassenthwaite
The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel and The Pheasant Inn are both praised by professional reviewers. Overall, The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel scores significantly better than The Pheasant Inn. The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel comes in at 85 with praise from 3 publications like The Telegraph, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
Fodor's
The Telegraph
The Guardian
Lonely Planet
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 Telegraph8.0
"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 PlanetTop 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 Pheasant Inn, Bassenthwaite Fodor's The Telegraph
Independent
Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite CA13 9YE
From $180/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
Fodor's "Halfway between Cockermouth and Keswick at the northern end of Bassenthwaite Lake, this traditional 18th-century coaching inn exudes English coziness without the usual Lakeland fussiness." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A traditional country inn, quietly tucked away by Bassenthwaite Lake, offering comfortably cottage-style bedrooms and good-value food. Plus, there’s an unexpectedly large hidden garden." Full review
Independent "Ideally placed for quaint country views along The Sandstone Trail, The Pheasant Inn is a country pub with rooms that dates back to around 1650"
