Located in Cockermouth, 13 miles from Buttermere, Old Posting House provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star inn offers a bar. Derwentwater is 17 miles from the inn and Wasdale is 25 miles away. All guest rooms at the inn are equipped with a seating area. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Old Posting House also provide guests with free WiFi. At the accommodation every room includes a desk and a TV. Guests at Old Posting House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cockermouth, like cycling. Muncaster Castle is 25 miles from the inn, while Scafell Pike is 29 miles away. Newcastle International Airport is 86 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
10
High score for Cockermouth

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic hospitality, food is great, the rooms are lovely and clean plus you feel very welcome
  • Lyne
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice quiet location a few miles from Cockermouth. Breakfast was very good. Service was very good and friendly.
  • Nischal
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was good choice of cereals,yoghurt and fruits plus cooked breakfast.We had dinner everyday there which was good too.
  • Flora
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very welcoming hosts who went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed for a comfy stay. We were travelling with our dog so we’re given a ground floor room with access out into a patio area. Spacious room with modern ensuite....
  • Sherida
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    very friendly and just perfect for us and our dog.
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable room, great food, excellent location for our business trip.
  • Phil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were perfectly welcoming. Not too imposing which is the style I like. The rooms are comfortable and spacious, very clean too. Beds are comfortable and the bathroom was a good size. Location is great too for many things. The food is...
  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This pub is in a lovely quiet location. We had an excellent evening meal and superb breakfast, all from locally sourced food. The hosts were great and very hospitable and as you enter the pub the cleanliness shines through. Our room was spacious...
  • Dawn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean and comfortable room and bed, good tv, nice biscuits. Beautifully cooked breakfast with extra choices also. Really good shower with nice toiletries. Hosts Nicola and Terry were friendly and helpful.
  • Debbie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts were brilliant, nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was locally sourced and fresh. The resturant served excellent food for your evening meals. The location was great for the areas we wanted to explore. Would defiantly recommend and...

Area info

Amenities of Old Posting House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Packed lunches

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm

    General

    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Old Posting House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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    FAQs about Old Posting House

    • The prices at Old Posting House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Old Posting House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Room options at Old Posting House include:

      • Double
      • Twin
    • Old Posting House is 3.1 miles from the center of Cockermouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Old Posting House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Horseback riding