The Wasdale Head Inn & Apartments

Hotels
8.4 (151 reviews)
Wasdale Head , Seascale , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Covered parking

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.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 151 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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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
H
Huub • couple • nl
9
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Fantastic location, superb views
Friendly helpful staff
Good food and drinks
Free parking
Free WiFi
A pint by the fire after you've come off the mountain

Cons:

Going home

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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sgibby • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Location,staff and food are all great.

Cons:

It's a bit overpriced

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
P
paul • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
C
Charan • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
J
James • couple • gb
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

Fantastic location. Warm comfortable room and great breakfast.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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RICHARDSON • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great location, hardly saw anyone. Pints great.food excellent. Scrabble had all the pieces

Cons:

Don't be silly it was great

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
8
A great place to stay for easy access to the fells
Pros:

Room 6 was excellent, although one side of the bed was a bit lumpy, the hotel was very quiet, good breakfast

Cons:

nothing

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Reichelderfer • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • gb
2
Iconic location and building. Desperately uncomfortable bed
Pros:

Amazing location. Iconic historical building. Friendly staff. Good pub.

Cons:

Appallingly uncomfortable mattress - worst I’ve seen for a long time. You could feel every spring. Even the YHA has more comfortable beds - no excuses at this end of the hotel market. It was the same in the 2 other rooms on our booking. I’ll come back for the pub but won’t stay here again.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Andy • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • couple • gb
5
Perfect location. Lovely staff. Bit grubby.
Pros:

Staff excellent. Food good. Clean bed. Close to start of climb.

Cons:

You’re sitting on a gem of a place and yet it’s dirty and unloved. A good clean. New carpets. Some paint. And generally a big hug is all that’s required.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
10
Absolute gem, and lovely people, who couldn't be more accommodating, helpful and hospitable!
Pros:

Staff were awesome - couldn't be more helpful and accommodating (including reassuring a hiker whose party were stranded on the mountain, and getting ready to organise rescue, which fortunately was not needed in the end). Beautiful property, comfortable rooms, excellent local real ales on tap, good food, great breakfast, perfectly situated for climbing Scafell Pike and other local hikes, and especially - lovely people, and hospitality at its best in every sense!

Cons:

Absolutely nothing I could think of to improve the experience!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Snape • extended_group • gb
8
Been a few times before and will return.
Pros:

Unfortunately there was a power cut and a cooked breakfast was not provided. Still enjoyed the stay though.

Cons:

No cooked breakfast but couldn't be helped.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee