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It’s a constant challenge keeping on top of maintaining this fine old gem of a building. 400 years of Lakeland weather takes its toll! Most of our roof has now been re-slated, putting paid to the days of dashing round with buckets in every downpour, to catch the drips. We are always looking to upgrade the rooms and public areas, whilst keeping the character of the place intact. William Wordsworth, once our neighbour, would surely still recognise the historic interiors, whilst current visitors love the fine beers, fine food and fabulous staff.
Re-open 4th July
Posted: June 24th, 2020
Have you ever had to wait so long for a pint? On Saturday 4th July we hope to welcome you back. We are doing all we can to keep within covid19 best practice, and running a pub with social distancing will be interesting. On the 4th daytime we will be serving drinks only. Meals will be served in the evening, reservations strongly advised. Then food and drink as normal from Sunday, though not a Sunday Roast on the 5th.
B&B rooms are available from 4th July. You can book rooms online now. We have altered out cancellation policy so that all new bookings are fully refundable as long as you let us know more than 7 days in advance.
See you soon!
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Cheers! 4th July Re-opening
Posted: June 19th, 2020
Have you ever had to wait so long for a pint? On Saturday 4th July we hope to welcome you back. We are doing all we can to keep within covid19 best practice, and running a pub with social distancing will be interesting. On the 4th daytime we will be serving drinks only. Meals will be served in the evening, reservations strongly advised. Then food and drink as normal from Sunday, though not a Sunday Roast on the 5th. We plan to open our rooms for B&B as well from the 4th, though there has been no government advice (..what a useless bunch...). Please keep watching the news and checking our website for updates, but fingers crossed we will be open very soon. You can book rooms online from the 4th, and we have altered out cancellation policy so that all new bookings are fully refundable as long as you let us know more than 7 days in advance.
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Re-opening?
Posted: June 8th, 2020
It looks likely that the Badger Bar and Restaurant will re-open on 4th July. The hotel may not open then, but should be open soon after, we hope. This all of course depends on government advice. It is even possible the beer garden here may open later in June. Whenever we open, it will be great to have customers back again.
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CLOSED
Posted: March 22nd, 2020
The hotel and Badger Bar are now closed until further notice. Anyone with a room booking is welcome to re-book with us when we re-open. We will keep your deposit safe and this can be used as a credit for a new booking. Sorry, we cannot issue refunds because this would threaten our business survival, now that we have no income at all. Thankyou for your understanding and we hope to see you all in more normal times fairly soon....
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CLOSED
Posted: March 21st, 2020
The Hotel and Badger Bar are now closed until at least June.
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Yes we are open!
Posted: March 17th, 2020
Food, drink and rooms available as usual. We are taking precautions to ensure that our customers and staff remain healthy during this time
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Spring Sunshine
Posted: March 15th, 2020
Never mind all the doom and gloom, the Lake District is looking beautiful now, with the daffodils out and fluffy little lambs appearing. A good blast of fresh air is great for your health. Avoid the city crowds and paranoia! Escape to the Country, we have some great room rates on offer.
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Power Cut 5th March
Posted: March 4th, 2020
Essential repairs to the storm-damaged network in Rydal means no power for us 9am-4pm. We will be open but only for sandwiches and cold drinks. Cash only please. Back to normal by Thursday evening we hope.
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Happy New Year!
Posted: December 24th, 2019
2020 is fast approaching! Come and join us to welcome in the New Year - everyone is welcome. We are also hosting a scrumptious 3 course feast on New Years Eve - booking essential.
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Jingle Bells
Posted: December 3rd, 2019
Spend Christmas at our cosy country pub. Log fires, mulled wine, lovely rooms, festive food. There are still a few rooms left. Book a 3 night package or just B&B, or come for our hearty 3 course Christmas Dinner on the 25th. New Year stays also available.
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