Lutwidge Arms

Great walking weekend staying at this family run hotel. Mick and Elena really made us feel welcome and looked after us. I can highly recommend the Latvian Chicken dish on the menu! We will be back I’m sure as the mountains near by are fabulous and the welcome is very warm.

Staff were friendly and very accomodating throughout, providing a comfortable vibe throughout the whole stay. Food was great. The room was ensuite, and kept clean and comfy, with good amenities provided. Would stay again!

We stayed on bank holiday weekend and it was dead. The bar/pub had 3 people in it, there was no background music or a**osphere so was just a little awkward. We moved into the dining room with the intention of having dinner but changed our minds after seeing the condition. The tables appeared to be dressed all differently, I couldn’t figure out if they’d been used by previous customers or not, just presented as untidy and unclean. We sat down on one table after finding 2 chairs with seats that weren’t completely worn down but the cutlery just looked unclean and we thought it best to seek food elsewhere for dinner on both evenings. The lady who seemed to be juggling every job was very pleasant and kind, she just presented as absolutely run off her feet! The kettle in the room was covered in dust and the bathroom was questionable, there was a weird brown mark next to the toilet under the window seal smothered across the wall, on first glance this appeared to be faeces but I think it must have been some sort of sealant that turned brown, we can only hope. The shower was dirty where people stood and there was a long ***** plastic hanging off the bottom of the glass which connected to the bath. I’m not sure what to expect from a 3 star but the previous reviews for this place read very well but in reality It’s not a true reflection. We were told we were the only ones staying for breakfast and felt bad for declining so we had breakfast once, it was alright in fairness!

Lovely stay, meal was ok (medium steak was very well done) well presented and good portions. Very nice and welcoming staff. Whether was typical Cumbria but I was there for work so didn’t effect me

Friendly people & food first rate.

Really welcoming and friendly staff and we had a lovely meal and delicious breakfast . We chose this hotel because of the secure motorbike parking which was great as we were on a new bike and there was a downpour during the night. We'd definitely go back.

The property is badly in need of major refurbishment. On arrival, first impressions are really disappointing. The exterior of the property is scruffy looking. Our room, although spacious had filthy windows, torn curtains,very unkempt, no ambiance or atmosphere in the bar area. We stayed 2 nights, but saw only 1 other table used for breakfast. Not surprised the hotel is not busy. Wouldn’t recommend until some major changes are made. Which is shame because the surrounding are is very picturesque.

Stayed here 4 nights while visiting the area. Thoroughly enjoyed the Lutwidge experience: Elena and Michael very welcoming and their colleague in the kitchen a particular star, sending out excellent breakfasts and a delicious evening meal on the night we chose to eat in. Very pleasing room and great location handy for coast as well as Eskdale. Thanks all.

Stayed at Lutwidge Arms for 1 night although originally planned 2 nights. Nice hotel however although we booked a superior room with King size bed, as per the website, we ended up with just a standard double bed. This was room 3 facing out to the main road and traffic noise started constantly from before 5 AM onwards. Not ideal if you want to get some sleep. Double glazing did not make much difference to the road noise. The host was friendly enough but let us know that there would not be enough hot water for a bath due to rising energy costs!! Also no info in the room about general hotel info, fire safety etc.