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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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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PETER • couple • gb
9
Great location, super staff and owner and good brekkie.
Pros:

Excellent friendly staff and owner. Good food offering breakfast and evening. Fair pricing. Great location. Really dog friendly.

Cons:

Our room was great but it had opaque panes so no hint of the lovely view. A chair for the dressing table was needed and the good WiFi struggled in our bedroom area, although 5G was good.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • gb
5
Needs some TLC
Pros:

All the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was great. Location excellent.

Cons:

Really didn’t like the cobwebs, they were everywhere! Basic bathroom supplies not provided until requested.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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GLl • extended_group • gb
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • ch
4
Pros:

eigentlich gut gelegen

Cons:

weder Berg- noch Sehsicht, sondern Hinterhof. und sehr hellhörig.
gebucht, bestätigt, aber als wir ankamen wussten sie von Nichts.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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T.S. • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Mitchell • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location was great, staff very friendly, food very good

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Molly • couple • gb
6
Overall a good value, comfortable stay.
Pros:

Our stay was comfortable and pleasant, staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was lovely, and the girls at breakfast couldn’t have been better at their jobs!

Cons:

When we got to the room and went to make a cup of tea we found that the cups left for us were dirty, along with the teaspoon. It looked like someone had recently made a coffee and the cups hadn’t been changed or cleaned. The shower-head in our room was broken so could only be used facing forwards (not pointed down into the bath) or by holding it manually.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Anabel • family_with_children • de
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great location, lovely views and very quiet. Staff were friendly and helpful, good range of beer in the bar and delicious food. Best Steak and Ale pie I've ever had.

Cons:

Several flights of stairs up to the room.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Janice • couple • nz
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Kelley • couple • gb
10
Super friendly staff - very helpful and went above and beyond to help us with our stay.
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Mandy41 • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Gareth • couple • gb
8
A relaxing environment with fabulous views.
Pros:

Breakfast and evening meal were both good. The room we were allocated was comfortable and relatively spacious. The location by the water's edge was fantastic and we enjoyed walks from there. Just around the corner were shops and restaurants. The staff were all helpful and friendly and looked after us well.

Cons:

Although there was free parking available, it was a bit random and difficult to park near to our accommodation. But it wasn't a huge problem.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Johnston • couple • gb
1
Disappointed overpriced dirty
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Avoid Avoid Avoid We booked a luxury suite for 2 days costing just under £300 inc breakfast. For 2 people. There is nothing luxuary about this hotel or the rooms how it has a 4 star rating is beyond me. The entrance has a musty damp smell which is carried through the out dated old stairway and halls. When we got into the not so luxurious suite it had clearly not been cleaned food crumbs and drink stains on the table which also had drill holes in it not sure why, the seats round the table where badly stained and so dirty we had to put towels on them so we could sit on them. One of the towels was stained with god knows what. The bed did not fit together properly, the toilet / bathroom had also not been cleaned toothpaste spit or dribble on the floor next to the sink and the toilet had urine staines around the base. The electric shower was so old the plastic has turned yellow and the shower head pole was just about being held up with a rusty screw which was sticking out the bottom. On reporting our findings to a member of the staff he apologised and said he would be in to clean the room as they are short staffed it must have been missed. We left the room for them to clean it. On our return the table had been cleaned and the toothpaste drool also removed but they missed the urine stains down the front of the toilet. Which we at that point just cleaned it ourselves. We decided to try the food for our evening meal where we met the owner who again apologised and jokingly said he didnt want us leaving a bad review. The meals my wife and I had seemed a little overpriced the fish batter was soggy and the fish extremely greasy. I had a burger that if you wanted cheese with it cost £1.50 I believe, when does a burger not come.with cheese as standard. The bar staff where very nice polite and helpfull. If we could have found somewhere else to stay we have left that night but we where unable to.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Clare • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • gb
6
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely location
Pros:

The location was incredibly beautiful and the room had great potential but failed in certain aspects of cleanliness; however, the staff were absolutely lovely and the pub itself was great with fantastic food and views.

Cons:

One of the beds had a missing wheel, which made it slightly wonky. The bathroom mirror and glass shelf were covered in what looked like toothpaste. A previously used towel was hanging on the back of the bathroom door. The flooring in the bedroom was not as clean as it could have been.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Fowler • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

Price

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee