Ye Olde Fighting Cocks

Hotels
8.3 (3089 reviews)
The Promenade , Arnside , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Location
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality varies
Some amenities are lacking

Categories

Cleanliness
7.55
Several reviews mention issues such as dust in the room and mold in the bathroom.
Service
9.05
Many reviews highlight the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.05
Recurrent positive feedback regarding the hotel's prime location and views.
Room Quality
7.05
Mixed sentiments; while some rooms are comfortable, others are dated and require cleaning or updating.
Amenities
8.05
Basic amenities met expectations but there are areas for improvement.
Value for Money
8.55
Overall perceived value was good, though some guests felt certain food offerings were overpriced.
Food and Beverage
8.55
General praise for food quality, though some specific meals were rated as mediocre.
Overall Experience
8.55
Overall stay was enjoyable, despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 20:24

Property Description

Picturesque Location and Stunning Views
Ye Olde Fighting Cocks, located in Arnside village beside the Kent estuary, offers breathtaking views of the Lake District mountains. The beer garden provides a perfect spot to enjoy the scenic beauty while savoring a drink.

Cozy Accommodations and Traditional Dining
Most rooms at the hotel offer picturesque views, creating a cozy retreat for guests. The on-site bar with a wood-burning fireplace serves a selection of traditional beverages, and the two restaurants offer delicious home-cooked meals.

Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions
With free on-site parking and proximity to Arnside Rail Station and the M6, guests have easy access to explore the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Lake District National Park. Book now to experience a perfect blend of comfort and natural beauty.

Important information:

Please note the maximum occupancy of each room can not be exceeded. All children must be booked in to the correct room types and declared at the time of the Booking.

When dining at the restaurant at the Fighting Cocks, please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Please note that dogs are only allowed in the Disability access Suite.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 3089 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.55
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 7.05
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 8.55
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Chiara Vars family_with_children pl
9
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Rachel solo_traveller gb
9
Dog-friendly overnight stop in lovely setting.
Pros:

Very welcoming, dog-friendly, lovely staff. Dinner and breakfast both good, with plenty of choices. Spacious room with comfy bed and nice bathroom. Lovely setting, and walks from the hotel.

Cons:

Lighting in bedroom not great; some noise from guests returning late/leaving early, as the dog friendly rooms are close to the 24 hour entrance/exit at the back of the hotel.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Judy couple gb
7
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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janet solo_traveller gb
9
Short break
Pros:

The view out of the 1st floor window,the size of the room and comfy bed.The breakfast and Evening meal.The location on the prom lovely views.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Emma solo_traveller gb
9
Nice little pub with pleasant rooms
Pros:

Excellent location, friendly staff, good food.

Cons:

Small car park however plenty of free on road parking available

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
8
Relaxing break in superb location. Very friendly staff.
Pros:

Outstanding staff, excellent breakfast and superb location. Comfortable room.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Jenny couple gb
6
Clean but not the best night’s sleep
Pros:

Nice restaurant and staff were friendly.

Cons:

The room was not very private as it had a large glass front straight on to the car park. The mattresses were uncomfortable, and noise could be heard from the room above.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Inna solo_traveller de
8
Gute Lage, leckeres Frühstück, freundliches Personal; Schimmel im Bad
Pros:

Direkt am Meer, man kann eine große Flutwelle sehen; leckeres Frühstück und freundliches Personal

Cons:

Schimmel im Bad, wenig Ablagemöglichkeiten. Nur 1 Stuhl für 3 Personen.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Edward solo_traveller gb
8
Friendly and well located
Pros:

Location

Cons:

I did take a cheaper room and so not the most comfortable bed (too soft for my preference) - however it was clean, tidy and well located. Again, you get what you pay for and so I guess I’d go for a more pricey room next time.
My stay was very pleasant and a very good full English breakfast with delightful, friendly service

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Ideal location for work activity

Cons:

Location very quaint like going back 50 years

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Karen solo_traveller gb
5
Never 4 star apart from location
Pros:

Location excellent.. Disabled reserved parking right outside room. Bar staff friendly and helpful. Bar recently refurbished and smart.

Cons:

Bed base stained and dirty, no hot water on one evening, a smell of drains once the smell of cleaning products disappeared in wet room, tiny sink in wet room with no plug. No room cleaning during our 3-night stay. Broken glass/boarded window on 'Residents' entrance at upper level and sticky handrails in main building. Room lighting too dim.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Ingrid couple es
8
Relaxing good parking nice views great bed lovely service very friendly
Pros:

Nice views but in the night when the tide came up the smell woke us up just for 10 minutes
Beds great

Cons:

The service, dinner and the beds

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Justyna couple gb
4
Pros:

The pub is good and location is stunning

Cons:

The bed mattress and pillows are very worn, you can feel spring wires and sagging dip, which makes impossible to sleep

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Claude-Ernest extended_group fr
8
Pros:

Le calme
Le bar
Le restaurant
Les frites☺️
Le parking rassurant pour des motos

Cons:

L’accès aux toilettes dans la salle de bain
Pas de vue sur l’extérieur par les fenêtres

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Olga solo_traveller ch
8
Great location, staff very lovely
Pros:

Very good location, close to train station but not noisy and beautiful view on the shore. Staff extremely lovely and kind, special thanks for their care and patience !

Cons:

Room a bit too small and difficulty to understand how british showers work

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
8
Great views great food
Pros:

Wonderful location ,good food

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Corinna extended_group de
6
Super Location zur Durchreise mit gutem Essen
Pros:

Reizendes Personal
Parkplatz direkt am Eingang
Leckeres Essen. Sowohl abends als auch morgens
Schöner Blick durchs Fenster Richtung Pier

Cons:

Sehr viel Rost an der Badewanne
Viele Spinnweben an der Decke
Die Betten wackelig und schief und sehr weich

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Patricia Zulema family_with_children ar
8
MUY BUENO, RECOMENDABLE!
Pros:

El personal es super amable, la habitación cómoda, muy espaciosa, y la comida (desayuno y cena) fueron deliciosos!

Cons:

Las camas un poco vencidas, yo sugiero renovar los colchones.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Madeleine couple gb
6
Great location and good value stay
Pros:

Great location, staff really friendly and very easy check in/check out process!

Cons:

The mattress on the bed was quite lumpy and uncomfortable. It was really noisy when other guests were entering and exiting with doors slamming and thin walls. The room was in need of dusting too as there was lots of dust in the corners and on the walls.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Lee couple gb
4
Worse stay ever
Cons:

The heating wasn’t working I asked for even a heater to plug in didn’t even get that also ordered a bottle to be put in room on arrival as a little surprise for my gf amd that wasn’t there even thought they emailed me asking did I want a bottle in me room on arrival I got it 4 hrs later amd to top it all off I was woke up from 8am with alot of noise coming from right outside my door absolute joke so didn’t sleep after 8

2026-08-03 via Nuitee