Address: Hawkshead Old Rd, Coniston, LA21 8AJ, United Kingdom
Phone: +441539441244
Rating: 4.5
based on 183 reviews.
Location and Views
Pros:
"Outstanding location - on Coniston Water, large grounds with outdoor shelters to sit in and enjoy the sunshine or the evening."
"Really lovely bar, nice room and fab views over Coniston water."
"Set amongst some wonderful views, it’s part of a wider chain of pubs and I think that’s where it loses its charm."
"Views were wonderful. Well, it is the LakeDistrict.😍Even the toilets were impressive."
"Lovely outdoor seating in the grounds and some private pods near the lake to enjoy your drink."
"Had a lovely few days here, perfect location and very quiet and relaxing."
"The most amazing thing about Coniston Inn is its location and the access to the lake. That trumps everything else and hence the 5 stars."
"Super friendly staff, dog friendly, great food, good beers, large carpark, stunning Lake Views & well worth a visit."
Cons:
"The Coniston Inn is basically a very expensive Wetherspoon's. The building is very beautiful and the grounds leading down to the lake were immaculate albeit you have to walk past the sewage treatment plant in the middle of the lawn."
"A great location next to the lake and just outside the village. Quiet rooms that were a decent size and excellent gastro pub food. Surprised to see so many dogs staying but everyone was on good behaviour."
"Overpriced mediocrity. £220 /night for a generic room, with a view of a mountain, across rooftops."
"Too many dogs for our liking, although they were all well behaved."
Food and Drink
Pros:
"Food is good with a nice range of choices. Staff is friendly and very helpful."
"Food was good, starters (croquettes and mini sausages) came out quickly and were tasty."
"Absolutely, genuinely loved this place. The food was incredibly good. Best lamb pie I've ever had."
"The menu is great with mouth watering dishes which more then the menu live up to expectations! The place is modern but cost, amazing food and great beers to boot."
"Had the best stay here. Peaceful and relaxing. The pods by the lake were great to view the lake and relax with a glass of wine."
"The steak pie and thevfish and chips. Can't praise the staff and venue enough. Highly recommend a visit (or four !)."
"A great location next to the lake and just outside the village. Quiet rooms that were a decent size and excellent gastro pub food."
"Fantastic food for a fair price, stunning location, friendly staff and warm and inviting atmosphere."
Cons:
"Not sure if this was an off night but the food was very poor and the beer was even worse."
"The Fell Walker beer was terrible. Flat. Lifeless and tasted very poor."
"The food is standard fare and not exceptional. The breakfast is disappointing with no fresh fruit provided other than a fruit bowl."
"4 of us ate here in October: the burger arrived cold and we asked for a replacement. The two steaks were merely warm-ish."
"The Coniston Inn is basically a very expensive Wetherspoon's. The food was well cooked and tasty but just a bit pricey and vanilla."
"The pub is well fitted out and looks pleasant enough, however the bar service was very slow and the food was poor."
"The interior has been refurbished and feels really cosy. I can imagine it would be lovely in the Winter too. The staff were very friendly and we enjoyed a nice Sunday dinner here too."
"The resturant food is extremely poor. My partner asked for his rump steak to be served blue, and the staff flatly refused."
Staff and Service
Pros:
"Staff is friendly and very helpful. Room is spacious and it’s easy to get the dogs out for a walk when needed."
"Several of the staff were so helpful and kind. The food in the pub was nice."
"The Inn is in a superb location close to the Lake and an easy walk into town and to the jetty. The staff are terrific."
"Well run pub. Decent food, sensible prices. Great location, just outside the hussle and busssle of Coniston town."
"The staff are absolutely brilliant, they will do everything that they can to make sure you have a great stay. Tom in particular really looked after us."
"The staff were very friendly but the service within the hotel restaurant was a bit hit and miss and the meals we had were a rather bland."
"The staff were very friendly but the service within the hotel restaurant was a bit hit and miss and the meals we had were a rather bland."
"Staff are absolutely delightful.. they have time for everyone, they are efficient and polite. Spotless, with lots of dogs enjoying the space too, the place was immaculate."
Cons:
"The plus sides - the staff were friendly and helpful, but clear to see a major lack of training."
"We went to have a drink and a bite to eat, and meet up with friends. The staff was also very rude to us and the other customers."
"Breakfasts poor value and poor quality, often cold and bacon on 2 occasions was like eating dried leather!"
"When I asked the staff, they apologised but said a new ordering system was being introduced!!"
"We called in for a meal as we always do when in holiday here. I don't know what has changed from last year, but the food was very poor. Mediocre at best."
"The staff do not wear masks in reception or the bar/restaurant, but the hotel uses covid as an excuse for not servicing the rooms during our stay."
"Unfortunately, this place is all style and no substance. At least based on our stay here. The staff, whilst friendly enough, didn't seem particularly well trained."
"We arrived for dinner but all the tables were reserved so they looked at the bookings and they managed to fit us in before the table was due to arrive."