Ye Olde Fighting Cocks

Hotels
8.3 (3021 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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 1 and older are allowed.
    Children from 1 year old to 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 3021 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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Ralf couple de
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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philip couple gb
10
Excellent stay highly recommended
Pros:

The views were fantastic. All staff made us feel very welcome. The place is spotless and the food it lovely.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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marjorie solo_traveller fr
9
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Anna solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Elaine couple gb
8
Very friendly staff, excellent location overlooking the estuary and near the station.
Pros:

Delicious seafood chowder for dinner! Our table of 4 all enjoyed their meals very much.

Cons:

A minor quibble but, as with many hotels, the bedside lighting was not suitable for reading., even with the rather low wattage main room light.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Lovely place. Staff great. Food delicious. Very comfy and clean. Will go back again.

Cons:

Car park not very big but just managed to park.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
5
Lovely views, Adequate for the one night
Pros:

Fabulous views, the whole team were friendly and welcoming
Very comfy bed with white linens

Cons:

Quite shabby, dated and grubby

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
8
An excellent location with good food and facilities.
Pros:

A friendly traditional inn on Arnside seafront, comfortable room and excellent breakfast in the morning, a great location overlooking the Kent estuary

Cons:

No problems encountered.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Monaghan couple gb
10
We were made to feel very welcome by the management team and their great staff
Pros:

The full English breakfast was perfect.As requested the food met a very good standard.

Cons:

As the pub/ hotel stay was excellent the only thing that could have let the short break was the weather.It was hot and sunny!we were

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Holly couple gb
10
We had an excellent stay, in a beautiful location, hosted by warm and friendly staff
Pros:

The Fighting Cocks was a great place to stay. The staff were extremely friendly. The location is lovely with the bonus of a beautiful beer garden overlooking the estuary. We chose to have dinner there too, which proved a great choice as it was great value for money, huge portion sizes and very, very tasty food.

Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely stay again in the future if our travels bring us nearby.

Cons:

There was nothing to fault.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Emily couple au
8
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Tricia family_with_children gb
9
Excellent location & comfortable spacious room. Thank for the upgrade to lower room Levens. Much app
Pros:

Breakfast was very good. Good choice thank you

Cons:

My brother didn’t like the sausage, probably him not the chef!

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Patricia solo_traveller gb
7
Pleasant
Pros:

A good old fashioned pub set in a beautiful location. They offered me an early check in. The bar area was nice.

Cons:

Stairs. The bedroom was very dated, and grey. Perhaps not in tune with the beautiful surroundings.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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derek solo_traveller gb
1
A weekend ruined.
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

Unhelpful staff, room was not clean, bed was not made. Did not stay, complained to booking.com and requested a refund. Have still not received a reply over 48 hours later.
A weekend spoilt.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Christopher solo_traveller gb
10
3 night short break
Pros:

Had a great short break. We opted for the suite with estuary views and were not disappointed. A highlight of the break was sitting in the bay window people and estuary watching.

Room was big , bed was big and comfortable. En suite has shower over bath , again all good.

Had dinner in the restaurant - good value and very tasty. Likewise breakfast was perfect for our needs. I opted for the traditional fry up (why not it's a holiday!!) whereas the Mrs stuck to the cereals and toast.

Pub was good and quietens down by 10pm. Nice beer garden for the hot days.

All the staff couldn't have been nicer.

Arnside itself is a gem. There are many walks, highlight being the walk up to the Knott. Silverdale also worth a visit on foot.

Thanks we will definitely visit again.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Jasmine couple gb
7
Overall fine, the views were tremendous but disappointing that the TV was broken and the bath panel coming off as these
Pros:

The views!

Cons:

TV in room broken, bath panel coming off and WIFI in room was non existent

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Spencer solo_traveller us
9
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Paulwilliamedgar solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-11 via Nuitee