The Swinside Inn - Portinscale
54.585393, -3.173298
Overview
4-star mountain view inn in Portinscale with customizable hiking kits and weekend live music events
Rooms & Accommodations
The Swinside Inn offers family rooms with private bathrooms and mountain views of Grisedale Pike and Cat Bells. Each room is renovated with a bath, shower, and complimentary toiletries. Additional amenities include a TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe.
Dining & Bar
Guests can start the day with a full English and Irish breakfast, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available. The family-friendly restaurant serves British cuisine for lunch and dinner, with a focus on locally sourced artisan ingredients. The on-site bar offers an extensive local ales selection and hosts brewery beer tasting events. Kids' meals are available for younger guests.
Activities & Entertainment
The Swinside Inn Portinscale provides customizable hiking kits for outdoor adventurers. Free bike rental is available for exploring the surrounding Newlands Valley. Weekend evenings feature live folk music events, while periodic heritage celebrations and craft workshops add cultural experiences.
Pet & Family Policy
This is a pet-friendly environment with ample green spaces for walking dogs. Dogs are allowed throughout the inn, including the restaurant, so families can keep their pets nearby. Family rooms with multiple beds accommodate groups with children.
Location & Nearby
The inn is located in Portinscale, 11 km from Buttermere and 9 km from Derwentwater Lake. Cat Bells is 3 km away, and Theatre by the Lake is within 6 km. Newcastle International Airport is 100 km from the property.
- Location: 4-star inn with mountain views of Grisedale Pike and Cat Bells
- Rooms: Family rooms with private bathrooms and mountain views in renovated buildings
- Dining: Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast, British cuisine restaurant with kids' meals
- Experiences: Customizable hiking kits, free bike rental, live folk music weekends
- Pet Policy: Dog-friendly environment with ample green spaces, dogs allowed in restaurant
- Attractions: 11 km from Buttermere, 9 km from Derwentwater Lake access to local hiking trails
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
Essential information about The Swinside Inn
| 💵 Lowest room price | 175 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.7 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 71.8 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Carlisle Lake District, CAX |
Location
- City landmarks
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