The Wasdale Head Inn & Apartments

Hotels
8.4 (175 reviews)
Wasdale Head , Seascale , gb

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Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Dated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.74
Some rooms clean but common areas not up to standards.
Service
9.21
Staff were outstanding, super friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.25
Iconic location with stunning surroundings for hiking.
Room Quality
7.7
Rooms adequate but in need of a spruce up.
Amenities
8.73
Bar food and decent facilities available.
Value for Money
7.69
Basic for the cost, but location is a major plus.
Food and Beverage
8.24
Food is basic but good quality.
Overall Experience
8.61
A very nice stay with some areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 04:41

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience the comfort of our 4-star property, offering well-appointed rooms with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV and private bathroom.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with a satisfying breakfast featuring buffet, à la carte, or Full English/Irish options to suit every palate.

Convenient Location
Explore nearby attractions like Muncaster Castle and enjoy easy access to Leeds Bradford International Airport, just 173 km away.

Don't miss out on a memorable stay at The Wasdale Head Inn & Apartments – book your room now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 175 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.74
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 7.69
Food and Beverage: 8.24
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Bertie Wooster • solo_traveller • gb
9
Wonderful historic, old fashioned hotel for those who appreciate such things
Pros:

Grand historic hotel full of character in the residents' section. Loved all the pictures on the walls of famous British rock climbs, local climbers and the golden age of Alpinism. Beautiful dining room and comfortable residents' lounge with a great library of Alpine Club journals. My single room was fine with a comfortable bed, old fashioned wooden furniture, clean bathroom (with large bath), TV, kettle/tea/coffee, bed lamp. Wifi good everywhere. Excellent breakfast with good menu choice. Public bar is very pleasant with reasonable range of bar meals and excellent real ale on tap. Pleasant outdoor drinking areas by the river. Receptionist and bar staff all very pleasant and helpful
Some people have complained about the old furnishings and carpets. Ignore them - this is an old fashioned hotel with character and history. If you don't like that sort of thing and want somewhere modern then go elsewhere. Plenty of old inns in the Lakes have been bought up by corporate organisations and had the life refurbished out of them. They might suit you better
Long may this place retain its character

Cons:

The window didn't stay open which was a nuisance as it was a hot night.
I was lucky to get a saver deal so the price was fair. Otherwise I think the rooms tend to be rather overpriced in general which is why I have waited a long time to stay here. If the hotel promotes more saver midweek deals then I will be back

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Takashi • solo_traveller • jp
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • gb
10
Wonderful, simply wonderful
Pros:

One of the best hotels I've ever stayed at for staff, location, food and price. It was my 60th birthday and the receptionist gave me a free room upgrade which was a wonderful act of kindness after a particularly difficult day.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Darina • couple • ie
7
Brilliant location, staff amazing, especially the receptionist, would stay again if hiking in the area.
Pros:

Location and staff excellent

Cons:

Filthy carpets, leak outside the bedroom when it rained. Buckets in the corridors catching the leak, electrical gone when it rained..

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Seal • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very good

Cons:

Na

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Clare • couple • gb
8
Lovely
Pros:

Amazing location, very friendly, lovely to our dog

Cons:

The access road is narrow and full of potholes

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent and just what I needed for one night and it had a bath

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • couple • gb
10
Beautiful England at her best
Pros:

Location location location, right at the heart of the mountain .

Cons:

Difficult to get to but likely the reason it’s remained unspoilt!

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • couple • gb
10
Spectacular!
Pros:

The location was extraordinary. At the absolute end of a long winding road sandwiched between amazing dry stone walls, the beautiful lake and the incredible mountains.

The staff were amazing. Florence the waitress who runs everywhere to make sure tables are cleared and hot food is delivered, receptionist Sophie was so friendly. We felt that her genuine awe of being in this historic inn was still so fresh.

We stayed for 3 days and with a restricted diet of being vegetarian and only being fed by Wasdale inn, we could have a range of fresh delicious food.

Cons:

Having to leave!

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • family_with_children • gb
10
Amazing location, bags of atmosphere, good pub food
Pros:

Stunning location, amazing views, a timeless feel, good pub meals, and a good take away breakfast that powered us to the top of Scafell Pike. We liked our double room and the kids loved the triple room they stayed in. Other features include the adjacent shop with useful hiking supplies and the stream at the back where we cooled our feet.

Cons:

It’s quite expensive - but worth it for its unique atmosphere and amazing location

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • nl
9
Pros:

Het straalt echt historie van hiken en trailrunnen (Fellrunning) uit. Op een schitterende plek, met hele aardige mensen.

Cons:

Het is wel vrij duur. En het is oud. Dat heeft ook wel charme, maar de deurposten zijn laag en het bed is klein. Dat is het echter zeker waard

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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tamas • family_with_children • gb
8
best location, but don't expect much and you will enjoy the place
Pros:

location is the best, breakfast brilliant

Cons:

a bit pricey for the quality of the rooms

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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joanne • solo_traveller • gb
10
The best location in the lakes!
Pros:

The best Lake District hotel to stay in

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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StellaCD • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

wonderful views, a traditional English Inn, wiht pub and quiet sitting room too. Excellent breakfast. Lots of old photos of Mountaineers

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect location for hiking the mountains
Pros:

Fabulous staff - very helpful and friendly

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Barney • couple • gb
10
Probably the best spot in the UK
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful location and the rooms were clean.

Cons:

Shower pressure was very low

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Rosalind • couple • de
8
Beautiful place, comfortable quiet stay with convenient pub on site.
Pros:

Fabulous location in the mountains. Peaceful. Comfortably furnished room. Loved the washing line that pulled out over the bath.

Cons:

Quite expensive for what it is, but in line with other hotels in the area.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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lee • solo_traveller • gb
8
The center of beauty
Pros:

The history of the place is amazing. The whole place is set up for visitors and they do a great job!

Cons:

The room was aged and I couldn't turn down the radiator.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee