The Wheatsheaf at Beetham

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9 (402 reviews)
Milnthorpe , Beetham , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Pets allowed
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Extremely friendly, helpful and attentive staff
Excellent food (dinner and breakfast) and standout steaks
Charming village location with good walking options
Free parking opposite and dog-friendly
Comfortable beds and generally clean rooms
Cons:
Church bells for some guests can ring frequently and disturb sleep
A few cleanliness/detail issues (dust, hair in shower plug)
Some rooms are small and there are character stairs
Occasional breakfast seasoning complaint (too much salt on egg)
Limited additional on-site amenities beyond the pub/rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Mostly described as very clean or spotlessly clean in several reviews, but a few guests mentioned dust and hair in the shower plug hole, so slightly reduced.
Service
9.8
Consistently praised—staff repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming, very helpful and going out of their way to accommodate guests (including late check-ins and attentive service).
Location
9.3
Charming village setting with good walks nearby and convenient free parking opposite; one recurring minor downside is church bells for some guests.
Room Quality
8.7
Beds repeatedly called comfortable and rooms described as lovely or spacious in many reviews, though some guests noted small rooms, stairs and occasional cleanliness/detail issues.
Amenities
7.9
Basic but appreciated amenities mentioned (free parking opposite, dog-friendly, pub/bar on site); limited additional facilities noted, so rated a bit lower.
Value for Money
9.1
Several reviewers said the stay was worth the price and praised quality of food and service relative to cost.
Food and Beverage
9.6
Repeatedly highlighted as excellent—steaks cooked perfectly, plentiful and fabulous breakfasts and generally exceptional dinner/breakfast experiences.
Overall Experience
9.4
Overall very positive sentiment across reviews with many glowing endorsements, repeat stays and strong recommendations; minor negatives (bells, occasional dust/small rooms) do not outweigh strengths.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 18:37

Property Description

Luxurious Rooms & Amenities
Indulge in comfort with our well-equipped rooms featuring flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with a sumptuous breakfast offering à la carte, continental, and Full English/Irish choices.

Outdoor Adventures
Explore the picturesque surroundings of Sandside with hiking and cycling options at your doorstep.

Ready to experience luxury and convenience at The Wheatsheaf at Beetham? Book now to secure your stay!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 402 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 9.1
Food and Beverage: 9.6
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Virginia Elizabeth • family_with_children • gb
8
Comfortable stay in a pretty village.
Pros:

Excellent, welcoming and attentive staff. Interesting building. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. There was a spacious car park. Good walks nearby. I did not need the ear plugs provided....the church bells were not loud. It was a beautiful sight at night with the floodlights.

Cons:

The room was quite dark and there was insufficient light to read comfortably in bed.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Sherrill • couple • gb
10
Amazing
Cons:

Coffee/teacups too small

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Leah • couple • gb
9
Beautiful. Great staff and very clean and comfy room.
Pros:

Decor was lovely. And the bed was perfect :) I had a very long day of traveling and Lucy waited up until midnight for me to check in. A big big thank you. You made my stay perfect and we appreciate your hospitality! Lucy is of the highest standard you could possibly want. Thank you!
Breakfast was exceptional - big thank you to the chef!

Cons:

Unfortunately I was there for a very little amount time - so the only downfall is that I didn’t get to stay longer. It was a beautiful stay!

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Katelijne De Meyer • couple • be
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Fantastic stay in a beautiful building
Pros:

Everything. Beautiful building, fantastic room and wonderful staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Katy • couple • gb
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • gb
7
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Such a lovely location and super helpful staff. The breakfast was sizeable and delicious.

Cons:

It was all great

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • solo_traveller • gb
9
Beautiful old country pub with great breakfast.
Pros:

Beautiful old building. Friendly staff. Good dinner & breakfast. Clean. We had a spacious twin room on 2nd floor.

Cons:

We stayed in August during a heat wave & the bedroom was very hot. We couldn’t leave the window open overnight because the church bells ring every 15mins!

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Gino • solo_traveller • be
9
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
3
Lovely old inn spoilt by attitude of staff.
Pros:

Lovely period inn.
Very comfortable and well presented room.
Very quiet little village and good breakfast.

Cons:

Attitude of member of staff in restaurant when we were having dinner.
Ordered bottle of Malbec which was served very cold and was very poor. Most of the wine had not been drunk and I complained. When the member of staff tried it she pulled a face (!!) but would not exchange for another bottle, inferring that we were trying to get free wine.
I have been drinking Malbec for years and this is the first time I have had to complain in a restaurant. They did provide two new glasses of wine (equally as bad) which we left.
Poor staff attitude and customer service spoiled what would have been a pleasant overnight stay.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Penelope • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

What a lovely welcoming place, all the staff were friendly, the pub itself was spotlessly clean, as was the room and its facilities that we stayed in. For dinner we had the steaks on the menu, cooked perfect and breakfast had a good variety you can choose from.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
7
Good place to stay if not bothered about bells ringing
Pros:

Nice little village with walks nearby. Character property

Cons:

Bells from nearby church ring every half hour or so night and day, which ment sleeping was interrupted despite having ear buds.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
10
Absolutely fantastic
Pros:

Beautiful location. Amazing property and the staff were second to none. They were so helpful and couldn’t be any more polite.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
10
Would highly recommend! We only stayed one night as a Passover stay during travelling to Edinburgh, but would 100% stay
Pros:

It’s a lovely place to stay! Very oldie worldie with the most comfortable bed! We were running late due to traffic so I rang to inform them as it was going to be past 10pm, and the guy I spoke with was so lovely & said he would wait for us to check in! Car park is opposite & free, and breakfast was fabulous.

Cons:

Nothing it was all perfect.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee