A pub-hotel in Gilsland, Cumbria, with free on-site parking and Hadrian's Wall within easy reach for a day's walking.
What's nearby
- The Hollies on the Wall next door
- Dacre House 250m away
- Mile Castle 48 | Hadrian's Wall 300m away
- Bridge Inn 300m away
- House Of Meg 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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About The Samson Inn
Free on-site parking is a small but useful detail at The Samson Inn, given its location in Gilsland right on the doorstep of Hadrian's Wall country. This is a straightforward pub-hotel setup, with a bar and restaurant on site and the kind of relaxed, no-frills atmosphere that suits walkers and history enthusiasts passing through Cumbria.
Rooms come with en-suite bathrooms, drinks available in room, and free WiFi throughout, while 24 hour reception means arrival times are flexible. Breakfast is served on site, and the attached restaurant and bar cover meals and drinks without needing to head elsewhere, though there are further pubs, bars and restaurants nearby if you fancy a change of scene.
Gilsland itself sits along the line of Hadrian's Wall, making the inn a practical base for exploring the Roman frontier and the surrounding Cumbrian countryside. There's also entertainment nearby for evenings when you'd rather stay local. It's a functional, comfortable stop rather than a destination in itself, well suited to those prioritising location and convenience over extras.
Reception hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
People say this pub offers delicious, handmade food, including classic pub fare and creative specials, with many highlighting the excellent steak pie and desserts. They also mention the welcoming and friendly staff, who provide attentive service. Guests appreciate the cozy, old-style pub atmosphere and reasonable prices, especially for those hiking Hadrian's Wall.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- The Samson Inn, Gilsland
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Gilsland