Very good value small country innserving a good range of local ales with friendly staff and locals . Food served up is excellent the breakfasts are lovely. Armathwaite is a quiet village in the beautiful Eden valley and is a pleasant drive away from Carlisle or Penrith There is also a station in the village . I do think some... More

Stopped off here for an afternoon whilst visiting the Settle and Carlisle railway. After missing our train mid afternoon, we popped back in here to while away the rest of the afternoon. The Landlord even lit the coal fire for us, a real extra treat and great customer service. Little disappointed we could not get any food (did not start... More

After a long local walk we decided to give this pub a try, again with the dog. We were the only people in the pub but it was early evening, and we sat in the snug, which was warm and welcoming. The barmaid was really friendly and not at all upset when my dog knocked down all the wooden logs... More

Owners new to place and doing great job building business up. Really friendly and welcoming. Nothing too much trouble. Great food at good value. Good atmosphere. Comfy bed. Will be returning. Great base for surrounding area.

Just returned from a thoroughly enjoyable weekend stay. Rooms may not be "boutique" or modern but felt that they were totalling in keeping with a characterful country pub and very clean and comfortable. We ate both nights, food was exceptional better than we were expecting; full credit to the chef. Breakfast was just perfect and set us up for the... More

We visited this inn for a 2 night stay on a voucher deal. The welcome was very friendly from the landlord who is around for most of the time even when the bar is not open. As a lot of inns now it is a bit run down but the main thing is it is clean and just about to... More

Beautiful part of the country. This is a good local pub with accommodation above. People were friendly and it was not that expensive. Nice breakfast. The whole place needs a bit of decorating and the rooms and plumbing facilities are a little tired. But overall, not bad value for money.

My boyfriend and I stayed here for two nights on a bed and breakfast basis. We had such a relaxing and enjoyable break. The owners and staff were all very welcoming, friendly and helpful. The place was very clean and homely. The food was amazing. Very good cook. We chose to eat here both nights as the food was that... More

We have just returned from a one night at the Dukes Head and were so pleased with our decision to stay there. Nice and easy to find, set in lovely scenary. The people could not have been nicer or the rooms cleaner. The breakfast was gorgeous and well sized, bar well stocked and the evening meals great.The owner collected us... More