The Red Admiral Hotel

Hotels
Independent
9 (20 reviews)
Boonwood, Seascale, England, CA20 1BP , Seascale , GB

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Nature reserve
Express check-out
Free WiFi
Garden
Express check-in/check-out
Wheelchair accessible
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Free breakfast
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room maintenance problems

Categories

Cleanliness
7.88
Issues with cleanliness were noted, including marked towels and a broken ornament.
Service
9.85
Staff were described as very good and helpful.
Location
9.39
Standard location-related sentiment, closure of on-site pub noted.
Room Quality
7.84
Room required TLC, with several maintenance issues mentioned.
Amenities
8.87
Amenities such as breakfast had positive remarks but overall lacking in some details.
Value for Money
8.83
Fair value noted but limited by room quality drawbacks.
Food and Beverage
10
Fantastic breakfast and lovely dinner praised greatly.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall experience was pleasant but overshadowed by room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 18:02

Property Description

Experience the charm and adventure at The Red Admiral Hotel, where your getaway awaits!

Adventure Awaits
Embrace the great outdoors with rock climbing, hiking, and biking trails just a stone's throw away, perfect for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike.

Savor Culinary Delights
Indulge in a delicious, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast each morning, and unwind with a drink at our cozy bar/lounge after a day of exploring.

Cozy Accommodations
With only 17 well-appointed guestrooms, each equipped with complimentary wireless internet, you’ll find the perfect retreat to recharge after an exciting day.

Book your stay today and discover the hidden gems around The Red Admiral Hotel!

Important information:

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Pets

    Pets allowed (no fees)

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.88
Service: 9.85
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 7.84
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 8.83
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Robert partner
8
Pros:

Pleasant Stay

2025-08-01 via Nuitee
J
Judith family
10
Pros:

Perfect stay

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
J
Joanne
4
2 night stay
Pros:

Will start with the plus points.Check in was easy and we had a lovely roast dinner.The bed was comfortable. We chose breakfast at 9 and there was plenty of options. The chef made a fantastic breakfast and was very helpful/friendly.
Unfortunately we did find faults with our stay.On arrival we noticed that there were no tea bags and only about 3 sheets of toilet paper. When we went for dinner we did mention this and also that the window didn’t open.The waitress gave us a half used toilet roll from the ladies toilet (we popped out for the evening and when we returned there was another one in our bathroom).The window wasn’t looked at and so the room was very stuffy and hot at night.
There was no shower gel in the bathroom dispenser (luckily we had brought our own) and the towels were marked. Out of 5 spotlights in the room there was only 1 that worked properly and another that was very faint, emergency light had tape on and in one of the drawers there was a broken ornament.
As I said previously, the bed was comfy but there was no headboard and so when we sat up in bed we were leaning against the wall.The curtains only just closed and the hooks moved.
Although the food was lovely, the chairs were extremely uncomfortable and so after eating our dinner we drove to another pub for the evening, we returned about 9.30 and the pub here was already closed.
Unfortunately, we would not choose to stay here again as the rooms need a lot of TLC but the staff and breakfast were very good.

2025-07-22 via Nuitee
J
Joseph
10
Pros:

Great stay, lovely staff, excellent breakfast.

2025-06-21 via Nuitee
C
Caroline partner
10
Pros:

Very enjoyable stay. Super friendly owners and staff.
Excellent breakfast- freshlt cooked. Loads of choice. Very quiet at night.

2025-06-20 via Nuitee
M
Matthew
10
Pros:

Great hosts, really nice and helpful when I stayed doing the coast to coast ride. Good spacious room and food was fab too.

2025-06-16 via Nuitee
M
maeve family
8
Pros:

We had a brilliant time stayed for 3 nights and had our dog with us who got treat as well as we did. Lovely accommodation and room couldn’t fault it. Only thing was the bar closed quite early

2025-06-09 via Nuitee
D
David family
10
Pros:

I booked a double bedded room with a trundle bed (for a child), but there was no such bed in the room allocated me. This was sorted out while we ordered dinner and we were moved to a different (better) room.
Very friendly staff and great food evening and breakfast.

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
E
Eric
8
Pros:

Very friendly staff. The Red Admiral is a little outside the urban areas, so very quiet once the pub winds down. My wife was convinced that there was another (peaceful and tranquil) presence in the room, perhaps The Admiral.

2025-05-25 via Nuitee
S
Stuart partner
10
Pros:

From the moment we arrived to the moments we left, the staff was helpful friendly.
The location is beautiful.
The drinks are priced reasonably the food (breakfast) was wonderful. Served with a smile and presented with locally sourced sausages and bacon.
I'd personally have zero worries if i ever had to return.
The rooms were clean and the bed was really comfortable,

2025-05-23 via Nuitee
C
Chris
8
Pros:

Lovely staff, nice food

2025-05-18 via Nuitee
A
Andrea
10
Pros:

The people working here were very kind and helpful, had food both nights we stayed and both meals were big portions and very nice. Breakfast was again really good full English spot on and again big portions to keep you going for the walks ahead, guy even made me some overnight oats which where the best! Can't fault the place ☺️

2025-05-15 via Nuitee
J
john family
8
Pros:

Clean & tidy basic accommodation in outbuildings at an affordable price. Pub restaurant is very nice with a cosy traditional theme. The staff are very friendly and helpful with their good advice and local knowledge

2025-05-07 via Nuitee
S
Samuel
10
Great find
Pros:

Lovely tidy wayside hotel and restaurant. Great breakfast. Will return for dinner and overnight.

2025-05-01 via Nuitee
M
Mark
10
Pros:

A good stay. Clean and modern room. The resturant is a bit dated but the service was food and food ok.

2025-04-27 via Nuitee
E
Edward
10
Lovely stay with the family
Pros:

Had a lovely stay with my family. I think what made the stay even better here was the breakfast! So much to choose from cooked and continental. Filled us up ready for a day of exploring. The staff are really friendly and helpful. Lovely place to stay, would definitely return

2025-04-23 via Nuitee
M
MINA family
4
Pros:

We booked this hotel for three people—two adults and one child. Upon arrival, the child’s bed was not prepared, and the next day, we were informed they had forgotten to set it up. The room was very dirty, and the bed linens were not changed during our stay. Not recommended.

2025-04-21 via Nuitee
P
Pranjal
10
Incredible service and great experience!
Pros:

Incredible location for the hikers and nature lovers. Great service by personal attention by the owner David and his crew. Special mention to Matt for those delicious food (trust me) and over all service from Richard. Loved our stay and will return…

2025-04-21 via Nuitee
Y
Yasir
10
Pros:

Good stay

2025-04-14 via Nuitee
C
Christopher
8
nice for a quiet break
Pros:

beer garden is lovely, service was great, room was clean and spacious, bed was ok. food was ok, great for a quiet stay

2025-04-10 via Nuitee