Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Attentive staff
Comfortable rooms
Great location
Good food
Cons:
Worn carpets
Parking concerns
Breakfast timing

Categories

Cleanliness
8.64
Some complaints about worn carpets and scruffy feel.
Service
9.99
Staff were attentive and friendly, providing excellent care.
Location
9.65
Quaint and good location, but parking issues noted.
Room Quality
9.6
Comfortable and cozy rooms with good quality.
Amenities
9.13
Standard amenities with notable comfort and good features.
Value for Money
9.59
Good quality for the price, worth the stay.
Food and Beverage
8.64
Generally good food but some issues with breakfast options.
Overall Experience
9.99
Overall a lovely stay despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 13:23

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Bowland Bridge

Idyllic Location: Nestled in Bowland Bridge, Mason's Arms is a serene retreat just 10 km from the famous World of Beatrix Potter.

Comfortable Rooms: Each room at Mason's Arms is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities, including a flat-screen TV, a kettle, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.

Outdoor Adventures: Explore the picturesque surroundings with hiking and cycling trails nearby, or simply unwind in the beautiful garden and terrace.

Experience tranquility and comfort at Mason's Arms. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 362 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.64
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.65
Room Quality: 9.6
Amenities: 9.13
Value for Money: 9.59
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 9.99
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Gillian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Fantastic pub and accomodation.
Pros:

I have been visiting 'The Masons Arms', for quite a few years, and have never been disappointed. We used to bring our 2 children when they were young. They are grown men now and have families of their own and it is still our favourite pub...even better now they have beautiful accomodation. Love it.

Cons:

What happened to the ribs on the menu, they were fantastic. So a slight disappointment this visit.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Nicola Jones • solo_traveller • gb
5
Fantastic location and views, suite was large.
Pros:

Location is amazing, views from the bedroom were fantastic. Room was a suite, large enough, over 2 floors. Had a restaurant within the hotel. Staff were lovely, very friendly.

Cons:

Unfortunately this hotel was not to our liking. When we arrived there was 1 parking spot avaliable and the parking is a stretch between 2 roads. When we checked in at 7.35pm ish we were told kitchen shut at 8pm so if we wanted to eat, needed to drop bags and come straight back down. Felt very rushed. Ordered food, ribs and shepherd's pie. Took a while to arrive, but I expect that when cooked fresh. However, I don't know what sauce was on the ribs but they had been separated and coated in a sauce that honestly was horrible. I scraped off what I could but even the ribs were so fatty and not cooked brilliantly i left most of them. Shepherd's pie was cooked too much, was far too hot and for 20 mins it did not cool at all. The pot seemed to keep cooking it as it just kept tasting more burnt. Maybe we picked the wrong things, but being told the kitchen shuts and rushing us to order made us feel we couldn't send them back as it would be an inconvenience.
After food we went to the room. Nice room, but the bed on a mezzanine floor with stairs to it was not the best for us. Up and down to the toilet, not easy as we weren't aware of the stairs and we are both recovering from 1 knee and 1 ankle surgeries. The bed was quite soft also.
We didn't stay for breakfast that was served between 9am and 10am as was worried what the food would be like and it was very late for us as we wanted to get on with the day.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Liam • couple • gb
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

How clean and lovely the rooms/ small house was. The staff are so helpful and very kind.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Pam • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

We stayed at Winster Cottage (the 2 bedroom cottage) for one night.
It was spacious and clean with a patio area at the back with a great view. The beds were comfy and the log fire in the kitchen was a great addition, especially appreciated on a crisp, autumn day.
The evening meal was delicious and it's a nice touch that a table is automatically reserved for overnight guests. Breakfast was also on point, setting us up for the day.
The staff were friendly, welcoming and professional.
Mason's Arms is situated in a rural spot but is only a 15 minute drive to Bowness on Windermere which we found to be ideal. It was lovely and quiet at night but not far from the hustle and bustle of the town and Lake Windermere.
This is the first time that we had stayed here and we would definitely return.

Cons:

The patio area at the back needs a good clean, the stone slabs were very slippery with algae. It needs jetwashing. The table and benches look worn and weathered and could do with being replaced.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Rachael • couple • gb
10
We love it here, we have been before and will definitely go again
Pros:

A lovely, cosy, welcoming stay. Location is beautiful and venue is a delight

Cons:

Loved everything

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Judith • couple • gb
9
Fantastic all round place
Pros:

Lovely location with fantastic views of the countryside. Excellent tasty food, lots of choice all well presented & very tasty. Beautiful, clean, comfortable room. Friendly ultra helpful staff.

Cons:

The room we stayed in could do with a couple of footstools to make sitting a little more comfortable in the evenings. Other than that it was perfect!

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
Excelent value accommodation in a traditional pub.
Pros:

Wonderful country pub. The staff were absolutely excelent providing great service for our entire stay. The pub is also very dog friendly which was also great for us.

Food and drink were good with plenty of choice. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will return in the future. Well done to all of the team.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Underwood • couple • gb
8
A fantastic tucked away gem.
Pros:

The location was sensational and we loved the decor of our room. Staff were friendly and the food was great.

Cons:

The bed was a little uncomfortable for us. We would have liked a better mattress and bedding. Parking wasn’t easy either.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Sam • couple • gb
10
Great stay, great location
Pros:

Location was fantastic, the room was cosy and spacious, attached to a great pub

Cons:

Check in was a bit crowded and in the way but not a major issue

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Gerard • solo_traveller • gb
10
Amazing place
Pros:

If your looking for a lovely peaceful overnight stay then this is the place

Cons:

Nothing what so ever to dislike

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Fran • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Sam • couple • gb
9
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
8
A lovely place to stay for 2-3 days in a quiet part of the south Lakes
Pros:

Fabulous location and so peaceful; quirky but part of the charm.

Cons:

Nothing

We would offer a modest comment about the breakfast: good choice of hot food and good selection of cereals and yogurt. Fresh fruit salad would have been appreciated rather than a plate with some bananas and an apple.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Mo • extended_group • us
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Sonya • family_with_children • gb
10
Excellent welcome, wonderful staff, fantastic cottages
Pros:

Beautiful place

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • gb
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Charley • solo_traveller • gb
10
Definitely want to return
Pros:

Beautiful room with amazing view
The comfiest bed!
Had a fantastic Sunday roast and wine before heading back to my room

Cons:

No complaints

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Lee-Amies • couple • gb
9
Very good stay. This was our second visit, We would stay again,
Pros:

Bed was super comfy, the room was perfect for our needs and had a lovely. the folk running the show were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good and freshly cooked.

Cons:

I only wish there was an earlier breakfast option (ie before 9), although i understand as a small B&B why it is restricted. An earlier time would have helped us, as walkers, to get out on the fells. A packed lunch option should be considered too. Easy to make? and could charge £10.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee