Ye Olde Fighting Cocks

Hotels
8.3 (2978 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 2978 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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Wendy couple au
10
Excellent!!!!
Pros:

Property was great, staff friendly, room amazing and great location

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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SGFerguson solo_traveller gb
9
Ye Ole Stay
Pros:

Great location, food and staff

Cons:

I'm over 6ft and 16st, the bathroom was way too small. Bedroom only had one small window that looked across an entry to a wall.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Alexandre extended_group gb
8
Superb Staff and Lovely Location
Pros:

The staff were so lovely here. Friendly, smiley, helpful. Dinner was lovely, we ate here 3 times. Good location, just a short walk from the railway station, so an easy and fast journey to Grange for a morning out. Other options for day trips by train, good to be able to leave the car behind.

Cons:

Not a lot of parking at the hotel, managed to get parked on the street across from the hotel but imagine this would not be so easy in high season. Couldn`t sleep properly first night as room was roasting in the hot weather and no aircon. Sun had been beating into the room so probably the curtains need to be kept closed on a sunny day to stop room being warmed up before someone checks in. Mechanical extract ventilation didn`t seem to come on when you used the toilet, not sure it came on when the shower was used. Automatic switch on of the ventilation activated by the light switch with a 20 minute run time would be welcome.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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stephen couple gb
9
Really enjoyable stay .
Pros:

Lovely spot .beautiful views .convenient for walks ,train .

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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clive couple gb
7
Pros:

View, sausage for breakfast, beef pie for dinner

Cons:

TV remote was iffy in Estuary and out of date info in welcome folder

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Neil solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Great location, comfortable accommodation and good food at the Fighting Cocks

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Jeremy couple gb
8
Great location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Stopped serving food very early (in the evening), breakfast and the servers were excellent

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Jeremy couple gb
9
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Iris couple gb
8
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
8
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Janet couple gb
4
Disappointing and overpriced.
Pros:

The property was in an ideal position to see the viaduct across the bay.

Cons:

Our room was cramped and extremely hot, 29c, right under the eaves so lots of stairs. The fan provided was not up to the job. The room was largely clean but the stairs and paintwork on the corridors was very dirty. The shower in our room provided lots of hot water but sounded like an engine revving up, I have never known such a noisy shower. We found the staff to be uninterested, preferring to chat amongst themselves to helping guests, with the exception of one young lady who very kindly gave us a carafe of iced water to help with the heat in the room.
There was insufficient parking in the car park to accommodate guests so we had to park on the road 2 nights. The one disabled space was allocated to occupants of one room.
We had trouble getting internet in the room even using the password provided in the welcome book, later mentioning this to the staff I was informed that they knew this as the password had changed but they hadn’t bothered changing the information given to guests.
We didn’t get breakfast as we found the time slot of 8-9am didn’t suit us. We were surprised at the short time slot as most hotels give at least a couple of hours.
When asked about gluten free the waitress just said she didn’t know, upon prompting her to ask we did eventually get an idea of what might be possible. Nothing was marked on the menu, and one person told me it was illegal to put gf on the menu, which is incorrect. The food when it eventually arrived was very nice.
We were shocked at the price of two drinks, a cider and a Malibu and pineapple which cost around £15.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
8
It was a very comfortable stay in a beautiful location
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Alison couple gb
8
Excellent
Pros:

Location easy to find

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Cubbin solo_traveller gb
10
Love this place
Pros:

Been here a couple of times now and cant fault it. We have stayed in the hotel and in the seperate part rooms are comfortable and lovely great beds and pillows. What can i say about the lakes breakfast absolutely delicious. The staff are so welcoming love it here. The location is perfect we havev already booked our next visit.

Cons:

Nothing to report.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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jacqui solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

We had two rooms booked for a catch up with family. Tony could not have been more helpful and made sure we had rooms which suited our needs. Breakfast was varied, from fruit to full English and our evening meal was excellent. A perfect seaside break

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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jacqui solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

An excellent stay

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
10
Very comfortable
Pros:

Wonderful breakfast. Fantastic views from my top floor room. Delightful beer garden that is elevated and has great views. Good dining options

Cons:

All good

2026-06-27 via Nuitee