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Sun Inn, 6 Market Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2AU

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About

A warm hearted 17thC inn set in the heart of the beautiful market town of Kirkby Lonsdale overlooking St Mary's church. You can walk within minutes to Devils Bridge, Ruskins View, famously painted by Turner, and the stunning walking area of the Lune Valley.
Enjoy a drink and a chat in comfort with roaring log fires or relax in the lounge and wine library. Offering a restaurant dining experience with high quality food created from local fresh ingredients.
Overnight accommodation is offered in smart, clean rooms with fresh crisp linen, pillow top bed and puffy duvet. A hearty Cumbrian breakfast will set you up for a day visiting the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Trough of Bowland, golf at Casterton and Kirkby Lonsdale, fishing, bird watching at Leighton Moss or for the more adventurous, scuba diving.

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

Facilities

Booking & Payment Details

  • Christmas special programme
  • Travel agent bookings
  • Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted

Catering

  • Evening meals
  • Licenced (table or bar)
  • Restaurant open to non-residents
  • Snacks/afternoon tea
  • Special diets available
  • Vegetarian diet available

Children

  • Children welcome - Children welcome from any age
  • 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
  • Games room onsite
  • Golf available (onsite or nearby)
  • Shooting
  • Squash onsite

Parking

  • On street/public parking

Property Facilities

  • Dogs/pets accepted by arrangement
  • Lounge for residents' use
  • Totally non-smoking
  • WiFi or internet access

Room/Unit Facilities

  • Hairdryer
  • Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
  • Television

Site Features

  • Building of historical interest
  • Public house/Inn

Target Markets

  • Hen/Stag Dos Welcome

Access Information

Parking

Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
Route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

Entrance well lit

Public Areas

Baby changing facilities
Good contrast between the floor and wall
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:
Bar
Lounge
Public toilet

Dining

Good contrast between the floor and walls
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift
Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided:
Gluten free (coeliac)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Organic
Sugar free (diabetic)
Vegan
Vegetarian

Bedrooms

Bath with support handrails available
Bathrooms available with:
Bath
Bath with shower
Separate shower unit
Bedroom furniture can be re-arranged if requested by guest
Bedroom with non-allergenic bedding available
Separate shower unit with support handrails available

General

Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
Proprietors/staff available 24-hours

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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Awards

  • Other AwardsSelf-assessed Accessibility Information Self-assessed Accessibility Information
  • Other Accommodation AwardsSawday's Sawday's 2016
  • Cumbria AwardsMember of Cumbria Tourism Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016

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Road Directions

From M6 to jct 36 and then A65 signposted Kirkby Lonsdale, in the centre of town.

Public Transport Directions

Main line station at Oxenholme near Kendal, just 20 minutes drive.

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