A traditional coaching inn on Hawkshead's Main Street, with a bar and restaurant at the heart of the Lake District National Park.
What's nearby
- National Trust - Tabitha Twitchit's Bookshop next door
- The Old Cobblers Cafe next door
- Co-op Food - Hawkshead - Main Street next door
- Collins and Butterworth next door
- Kings Arms Hotel next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓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.
About Red Lion Inn
The Red Lion Inn is a traditional coaching inn standing on Main Street in the heart of Hawkshead, the kind of building whose thick walls and old-fashioned character have long made it a natural stopping point in this part of Cumbria. It sits within the Lake District National Park itself, giving guests an immediate base for exploring the surrounding fells and villages rather than a long drive in each morning.
Rooms come with drinks available on request, and breakfast is served to set guests up for the day. Downstairs there's a bar and restaurant for evening meals, along with free WiFi and 24-hour reception for flexible arrivals. Free on-site parking is provided, which is a genuine convenience in a village centre location. Pets are welcome, so the inn suits guests travelling with dogs for walking holidays.
Hawkshead itself is well placed for cycling and walking, with fishing and watersports also available nearby, and the village has its own pubs, restaurants and entertainment within easy reach on foot. It's a straightforward, characterful base for those wanting to spend their days outdoors and return to a proper Cumbrian pub in the evening.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
Diners like this pub's delicious Sunday roast, flavorful pizzas, and hearty pub grub, with many highlighting the excellent breakfast and diverse ale selection. They also mention the friendly and accommodating staff, cozy atmosphere, and great value for money.
Some reviews mention the tables can be unstable.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Main Street, Hawkshead
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Hawkshead