Hotels in Cockermouth, UK

Hotels in Cockermouth, UK
Located at the junction of two rivers, the River Cocker and the River Derwent, the English town of Cockermouth is close to the Lake District National Park. Ideally situated for people who love to boat, sail, kayak and swim, Cockermouth is also a wonderful place for hikers and walkers. The poet William Wordsworth was born in Cockermouth, and the beautiful countryside he wrote about still exists today. The local cemetery is known as a wonderful place to walk, complete with flowers, bridges and views over the moorland. Don't miss the traditional English Market Place in the center of town or the quaint shops and cafes nearby. Cockermouth also has several hotel choices that will surely please visitors.

The Trout Hotel

Located in the market town of Cockermouth, The Trout Hotel is set in its own gardens and located on the banks of the River Derwent. Built in 1870, the privately owned hotel features 47 guest rooms decorated in a luxurious yet traditionally English style. Each room boasts en-suite bath, TV, beverage trays, hairdryer, Wi-Fi Internet and complimentary toiletries. The hotel has standard and executive rooms and junior suites to choose from. Breakfast is included in the nightly room rate. Dinner is served in the AA-rated Derwent Restaurant, where the chef concentrates on a typical Cumbrian menu that includes several locally grown ingredients. The Trout Hotel is in a perfect location for kayakers and canoeists, as well as for those who'd like a nice brisk walk on the river banks before breakfast.

The Trout Hotel
Crown Street
Cockermouth
Cumbria, CA13 0EJ
011 (+44) (0) 1900 823 591
trouthotel.co.uk

The Manor House

The Manor House is located in a 19th-century Georgian house in the center of Cockermouth, and in a wonderful location to enjoy the town's Market Place, shops, restaurants and pubs. The hotel itself offers 13 bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, beverage-making tray, trouser press, complimentary in-room Internet access and television. Breakfast is cooked to order every day, so you're guaranteed a perfectly cooked English start to the day. Dinner, popular with locals and guests alike, is served in the hotel restaurant with an a la carte menu that concentrates on Cumbrian dishes using fresh, local produce where possible. The hotel bar also has an extensive selection of wines, brandies and single malt whiskeys and is sure to please. The Manor House even includes a small, self-catering cottage, Beaulieu Cottage, if you'd like to stay a little longer but enjoy your privacy.

The Manor House
Crown St
Cockermouth
Cumbria CA13 0EJ
011 (+44) (0) 1900 828 663
manorcockermouth.co.uk

Allerdale Court Hotel

Allerdale Court Hotel is another independently owned hotel in Cockermouth that caters to those who enjoy a traditional English hotel but with all the modern conveniences. This family-run hotel offers 21 traditionally furnished guest rooms complete with en-suite bath, beverage-making tray, writing desk, TV, iron, hairdryer, and free in-room Wi-Fi Internet access. Breakfast is included in the room rate. Allerdale Court has two on-site restaurants, both serving Cumbrian cuisine and using fresh, locally produced ingredients that are carefully chosen for best quality. Don't miss visiting Wordsworth's house close by, or take a drive to the Lake District to see one of England's most beautiful areas.

Allerdale Court Hotel
Market Place
Cockermouth
Cumbria CA13 9NQ
011 (+44) (0)1900 823654
allerdalecourthotel.co.uk

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