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The Red Lion Inn


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Hawkshead LA22 0NS, England
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2 of 5 stars
TheTruth12 18 contributions
Bottesford
Jun 30, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We have mixed feelings about our stay at the red lion inn . The inn is in a great location in the village , and all the staff were great . The room however did not come up to the standard we were expecting , the furniture was tired (very) , the carpet was minging and i had loose wall... more

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5 of 5 stars
Phewtus 2 contributions
York
Jun 29, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Friendly welcome upon arrival and were taken through check in promptly and shown to our four poster room. Room had a newly refurbished shower room which was compact but had a fabulous power shower. Bed was firm but comfy with nice new linen and a good pile of fluffy towels lay neatly arranged on top. Decor was simple and traditional... more

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3 of 5 stars
Voyager54 3 contributions
London
Jun 15, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The pub and rooms were in the course of being decorated and it appeared that the owners are trying hard to bring the place up to scratch, but the fact is that it's small and historic so the basics are not going to change. The staff are all very polite, friendly and helpful. Breakfast is excellent. It is well located... more

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5 of 5 stars
malcolm09 1 contribution
shropshire
Mar 6, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We had a great weekend, and would recommend it to anyone, the new owners are making this hotel a lovely escape from the tourist traps of the Lakes. Full of old world character in a delightful and relatively unspoiled village. more

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5 of 5 stars
BillGail 4 contributions
Billinge
Feb 21, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

New owners Lynn and Paul have transformed this Inn into serving excellent home cooked and prepared locally sourced food at reasonable prices. Our room was clean and comfortable.There is a good social mix of locals and visitors and the bar has plenty of banter, laughter, (especially if the owners are having a "domestic") and excellent real ale. It may be... more

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4 of 5 stars
Lulu1234 2 contributions
Manchester
Aug 29, 2006 | Trip type: Family
3/3 found this review helpful

I have regularly visited this hotel with family for about 10 years. It is a major benefit that it is a privately owned hotel. It shows in the prices and bar prices particularly it is excellent value for money compared to most of the hotels I stay at when work are paying. The hotel's public areas and bed rooms are... more

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The Red Lion Inn Also Known As

  • Red Lion Ambleside
  • Hawkshead Red Lion
Address: Hawkshead LA22 0NS, England