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George and Dragon
About
The George and Dragon is a stylish country inn with a cosy bar, and eleven comfortable bedrooms, individually designed and decorated. The elegant bathrooms have roll top baths or contemporary walk-in showers. Ideally situated on the edge of the Lake District, in a lesser known part of Cumbria.Enjoy fresh, seasonal food, local ales and fine wines in our relaxing and welcoming restaurant. We grow and rear much of our own produce in our kitchen gardens and fields at Askham Hall, just a couple of miles away. We also source produce from local suppliers and farmers, many of whom live and farm on the family estate.
Awards:
2014 Cumbria Life Dining Pub of the Year 2015 and 2016 finalist.
2016 Cumbria Life ‘Dining Pub of the Year’ finalist & Cumbria Tourism ‘Taste: Dining Experience’ highly commended.
2018 Family Business Awards Cumbria - Best Food & Drink establishment.
2018 Cumbria Life Food and Drink Awards - Food and Drink Pub of the Year finalist
2018 National Pub and Bar Awards - Best Pub Cumbria
2018 Cumbria Tourism Taste Cumbria Award Finalist.
Check-in times for rooms is from 16.00, check-out is 11.00. Food serving times are from 12.00 until 14.30 and from 18.00 until 21.00. Bar snacks available all day.
Walkers, cyclists, families and well-behaved dogs and group bookings are all welcome.
Private fishing, shooting and stalking on the owners family estate, can be arranged. Great base for walkers, cyclists as has great accessibility to the lakes, rivers and mountains of the Lake District.
Availability Search
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 11
| Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|
| 1 Standard Dbl | Prices from £100.00 to £110.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| 10 Std Plus | Prices from £125.00 to £135.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| 11 Deluxe Flex | Prices from £170.00 to £180.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| 12 Deluxe Dbl | Prices from £170.00 to £180.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| 2 Standard Dbl | Prices from £105.00 to £115.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| 3 Superior Dbl | Prices from £140.00 to £150.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| 4 Superior Dbl | Prices from £140.00 to £150.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| 5 Superior Dbl | Prices from £140.00 to £150.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| 6 Superior Dbl | Prices from £140.00 to £150.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| 7 Std Twin/Db | Prices from £105.00 to £115.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
| 8Superior Plus | Prices from £140.00 to £150.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast |
*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021) |
|---|
Facilities
Other
- Electric car charging point
Accessibility
- Disabled facilities
Booking & Payment Details
- American Express accepted
- Christmas special programme
- Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
Catering
- Evening meals
- Licenced (table or bar)
- Packed lunches provided
- Restaurant open to non-residents
- Snacks/afternoon tea
- Special diets available
- Vegetarian diet available
Children
- Children welcome - This property has not specified a minimum age for children. Please check with them to find out whether they will accept your children.
- Children's outdoor play area
- Cots available
- High chairs available
Heating Facilities
- Central heating
- Real log/coal fires
Laundry Facilities
- Ironing facilities
Leisure Facilities
- Fishing
- Shooting
Parking
- Private parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
- Lounge for residents' use
- Television available
- WiFi or internet access
Room/Unit Facilities
- DVD player
- Hairdryer
- Radio
- Satellite TV
- Television
Site Features
- Building of historical interest
- Garden
- Public house/Inn
Room/Unit Facilities: 1 Standard Dbl
- Bath
- Shower
Room/Unit Facilities: 10 Std Plus
- Bath
- Shower
Room/Unit Facilities: 11 Deluxe Flex
- Bath
- Shower
Room/Unit Facilities: 12 Deluxe Dbl
- Bath
Room/Unit Facilities: 2 Standard Dbl
- Shower
Room/Unit Facilities: 3 Superior Dbl
- Shower
Room/Unit Facilities: 4 Superior Dbl
- Shower
Room/Unit Facilities: 6 Superior Dbl
- Shower
Room/Unit Facilities: 7 Std Twin/Db
- Shower
Room/Unit Facilities: 8Superior Plus
- Bath
- Shower
Tripadvisor
Gradings
- 4 AA Gold Stars Inn
Awards
- Other Awards
Self-assessed Accessibility Information 2020 - The AA
AA Breakfast Award 2020 - The AA
AA Dinner Award 2016 - Other Accommodation Awards
Sawday's 2016 - Other Accommodation Awards
Fair Booking 2016 - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
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George and Dragon, PenrithThe George and Dragon is a stylish country inn with a cosy bar, lovely restaurant and comfortable bedrooms - ideally located on the edge of the Lake District, in a lesser known part of Cumbria.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
The George and Dragon is situated on the A6 in Clifton, just a few minutes drive from Penrith, towards Shap and 5 minutes from M6 jct 40. Regular buses from Penrith with a bus stop right outside. EVA charing point available.
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