Ye Olde Fighting Cocks

Hotels
8.3 (3089 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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 3089 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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Susan solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Staff freindly

Cons:

Room was poor as said delux was not been in stander last time big room 2 x chair to sit and tmrelax 1 chair in this room squshed in at sit of bed had a bath as well as shower limation on food menu at evening poor sunday dinner was awful hard potatoes. As a honeymoon booking that they knew about no effort made been 3 x time hear and the 1 time you want it nice felt let down

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Wendy couple gb
8
We did enjoy our visit. Excellent bast to visit lake district.
Pros:

Breakfast very good. Excellent location

Cons:

Bathroom door did not shut properly. Some of the paintwork didn't match eg skirting boards were not finished off so different colour to rest of skirting

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Ken couple gb
9
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Rachel solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything. Lovely bar and beer garden with exceptional views over to the Lake District and the bay.
Lovely food. Very nice room, again with views.

Cons:

Didn't appreciate the group of cyclists congregating right outside our room and leaning their bikes against our room window. Showed no consideration for us at all but then that's typical of their type.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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philip family_with_children gb
10
Great
Pros:

Great clean room fresh beds and towels staff was very friendly food was great and excellent breakfast

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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STEWART couple gb
10
WOULD DEFINATLY BOOK HERE AGAIN
Pros:

THE ROOM WAS LUVLY AND COMFORTABLE AND VERY QUIET, THE BREAKFAST WAS GREAT AND VERY FILLING.THE STAFF WERE ALL FREINDLY AND HELPFULL

Cons:

NO DISLIKES

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Jennifer family_with_children gb
7
Cons:

Being able to hear the people in the room above us.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Carolyn couple gb
8
Great location, Have stayed here 5 or 6 times on the way to and from Scotland and will do again.
Pros:

Excellent views over the River Kent estuary towards the Lake District. Beer garden with views. Restaurant and breakfast available.
Ask for a room with a view. Nice walks and local train if you want to get out and about. Arnside is a gem not to be missed and this is near enough to the M6 to make it an excellent stop off point going to/from Scotland.

Cons:

I do like it. This is not a criticism but it's an old coaching house. Every effort of the owners has been to provide nice rooms but there are inevitably quirks due to the nature of the building. If the car park is full you may have to park on the street but its quiet so not a problem. Rooms are all upstairs . If you have trouble with stairs there are disabled rooms or rear access at the back of the car park which is quite steep.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Alun couple gb
10
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Neil couple gb
9
Pros:

Lovely property, great location staff and management very friendly, food excellent

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
10
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Harald solo_traveller de
10
Die Gegend am Meer ist genauso schön wie die Wege auf den Hügeln und in den Wäldern.
Pros:

Ich hatte ein Zimmer über Eck mit zwei Fenstern. Die Aussicht auf die Gezeitenfläche war perfekt. Dazu hatte ich bestes Wetter. Die Fotos mit der Handykamera waren absolut verrückt. Licht, Wasser, Wolken, nasse Flächen im Abendhimmel. Man muss erstmal gar nichts machen und hat schon die volle Show. Aber die Gegend am Meer ist genauso schön wie die Wege auf den Hügeln und in den Wäldern. Da kann man spazieren gehen und auch richtig wandern. Arnside ist wie ein Mini-Seebad. Das lokale Bier ist hervorragend. Frühstück a la card und das Pubfood ist liebevoll zubereitet. Guter Parkplatz hinterm Haus.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Andrew family_with_children gb
6
Comfortable stay for one night with great staff and Sunday roast
Pros:

Food and staff were really good.

Cons:

Rooms weren’t particularly clean, cobwebs, mould in shower/bathroom, bedding a bit worn and old.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Shane solo_traveller au
10
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Carpenter solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect hotel to stay at.
Pros:

Room was excellent, staff and service brilliant and location perfect

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Leyland solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

All staff very friendly upon arrival and let us know where to go etc.

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Amanda solo_traveller gb
9
Great place to stay
Pros:

Good communication and they accommadated my request to stay an extra night no problem. Had a really good 2 nights stay. Thanks

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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les couple gb
4
Just a very average place
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Smell bad in bathroom, food was average

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Rosie solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Had an amazing time, staff were so friendly and the rooms were lovely. We booked for an evening meal which was nice, good pub food and the breakfast was nice too. Good views of the sea, will definitely be back

2026-08-16 via Nuitee