# Fairlight Guest House and Cafe, Penrith — Reviews

> Rated 4.5/5 from 269 Google reviews. Laid-back rooms in a low-key guesthouse featuring countryside views & an informal restaurant.

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Guest House

# Fairlight Guest House and Cafe

Glenridding, Penrith

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**In short:** Fairlight Guest House and Cafe is a guest house in Penrith, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 269 Google reviews, with a 4/5 food hygiene rating.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

Laid-back rooms in a low-key guesthouse featuring countryside views & an informal restaurant. Summary via Google

## About Fairlight Guest House and Cafe

Fairlight Guest House and Cafe occupies a guesthouse in Glenridding near Penrith, with rooms offering countryside views. The accommodation includes an informal restaurant and serves breakfast. Rooms are reported to be spotless and comfortable, though some guests note they can be warm.

Staff are noted as friendly and helpful. The location suits visitors exploring the surrounding area. Food hygiene rating: 4 out of 5.

## Menu & facilities

For the current menu and prices, see [Fairlight Guest House and Cafe's own website](http://www.fairlightguesthouse.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu).

## What's nearby

- Ullswater Information Centre next door
- Glenridding Mini Market 150m away
- Ramblers Bar and the Candleroom 150m away
- The Ullswater Inn 200m away
- The Inn on the Lake 200m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Guests mention this guesthouse offers comfortable, spotless rooms with thoughtful touches and delicious, plentiful breakfast options. They also highlight the friendly, helpful staff and the convenient location for exploring the area.

Some reviews mention the rooms can be warm.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (269 reviews)

**Food hygiene rating** 4 out of 5 – Good

**Destination** Penrith

Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/307900).

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★ 4.5 (269 reviews)

[Visit official website](http://www.fairlightguesthouse.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant)

[017684 82397](tel:01768482397)

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### Quick Facts

**Destination** Penrith

**Plus Code** 9C6VG2VX+QH

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## Quick answers

### Is Fairlight Guest House and Cafe any good?

Fairlight Guest House and Cafe is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 269 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5.

### How do I contact Fairlight Guest House and Cafe?

Call Fairlight Guest House and Cafe on +44 17684 82397.

## More near Fairlight Guest House and Cafe

### Hotels & B&Bs nearby

- [Fairlight Guesthouse ★ 4.4 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/penrith/hotels/fairlight-guesthouse)
- [Ullswater Inn ★ 3.9 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/glenridding/hotels/ullswater-inn)
- [The Inn On The Lake ★ 4.5 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ullswater/hotels/the-inn-on-the-lake)
- [Patterdale Hotel ★ 4.3 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/penrith/hotels/patterdale-hotel)

### Holiday cottages nearby

- [Bleaberry Cottage next door](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/bleaberry-cottage-syk1042820)
- [Millcroft ★ 4.8 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/millcroft-syk972632)
- [Bank End next door](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/bank-end-w8486)
- [Eagle Farmhouse next door](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/eagle-farmhouse-syk1085699)

### Campsites nearby

- [Gillside ★ 4.6 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/penrith/camping/gillside)
- [Patterdale Hall Estate Certificated Location ★ 4.8 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/patterdale-hall-estate-certificated-location)
- [Side Farm Camp Site ★ 4.3 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/side-farm-camp-site)
- [Side Farm Campsite ★ 4.3 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/penrith/camping/side-farm-campsite)

### Things to do nearby

- [Ullswater Steamers ★ 4.7 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/glenridding/attractions/ullswater-steamers)
- [Aira Force ★ 4.7 · 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/penrith/attractions/aira-force)
- [King Kong Climbing Centre ★ 4.6 · 4.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/keswick/attractions/king-kong-climbing-centre)
- [Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum ★ 4.6 · 5.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/keswick/attractions/threlkeld-quarry-and-mining-museum)
