Langdale Ambleside, Little Langdale LA22 9NZ England
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Our Lake District hotel has ten individually furnished bedrooms including our three luxury suites. The prettily decorated bedrooms have stunning views of Wetherlam and the Tilberthwaite Fells. All our rooms offer en-suite accommodation with digital television, tea making facilities, free Wifi and radio alarm clocks. Guests can also relax with the roaring fire in our comfortable residents lounge. We have a cosy walkers bar with a wood burning stove serving five local real ales, soft drinks, wines and hot beverages. We serve lunch (12:00 until 14:30) and dinner (18:00 until 21:00) in both the bar and our restaurant. All of our food is freshly prepared on site and made from local, fresh ingredients.
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Blackout curtains
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Great place to stay! Fabulous views, accommodation, food and staff!🙂 Would definitely recommend the Three Shires. The rooms are spotlessly clean and comfortable, the food is wonderful and all of the staff are so friendly and welcoming.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Don’t normally write reviews, however this little place deserved one! Clean, cosy, quiet, relaxing, fabulous food, not a bad word to say! We arrived late in the evening after walking Scafell Pike and couldn’t wait for a quiet drink and some amazing food and that’s exactly what we got! Our room was also perfect, spotless, comfy, and super cute!!! This fabulous little hotel exceeded our expectations! We shall hopefully be back!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 12 Mar 2023
Hi Megan Thank you for your review. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards Tony
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Four of us Stopped here for a Sunday Roast. Very expensive at £18 per head in relation to portions. Plenty of meat on plate, but vegetable were few. Service wasn’t particularly friendly. Great location with excellent outside seating area.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Limited parking. Dangerous right hand road corner on exiting.
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Fantastic stay at the Three Shires Inn this week - best breakfast I've had in a long time, proper cask ale brilliantly looked after, dinner was excellent, room was top class and service impeccable - special mention to Gary who was great - my new regular base for the Lakes 👍
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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We had a lovely 2 night stay here and it was amazing!!!!!! Our room was spotless and very cosy. Tony was a very attentive host and couldn’t do enough for us. The breakfast was delicious and you could tell it was all fresh produce. We also had a lovely evening meal and a drink or 2 through in the lounge next to the coal fire. I honestly cannot wait to come back. It was lovely to get away from the bustle of everyday life and to completely chill and take in the beauty of this gem and its surroundings. Thanks for everything x
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from James Wilkinson, Owner at Three Shires Inn
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Emma Thank you for your kind review. It was great to meet you both. We very much look forward to welcoming you back. KInd regards Tony
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We ate here tonight, food was excellent and the service was to. Highly recommend, good value for the quality of food. The guy serving was polite and service was great. Nice varied menu, food came nice and quick and no rush to get rid of us.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Looked child friendly to
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit and very much look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Our first visit to the The Three Shires Inn and we would definitely return! We stayed in the "Black Sails" room overlooking the beautiful valley and the first thing I noticed was the attention to detail in the rooms ( room named after a fell, with a picture of that fell in your room as an example ) and in the communal areas. The room itself and the bathroom was spotlessly clean and so were the other areas and you can see why as the team are so attentive. The rooms are of a high quality with high end fixtures and fittings, you can see the owners care about the look and feel of the place. The staff are so friendly, with particular mentions for Gary and Julie. Gary was so helpful, helping us with our luggage up to the room and offering to keep a bottle of wine chilling for us while we were out so we could buy the bottle rather than separate glasses. He was knowledgeable on the beers and whiskeys too, which they have a vast amount in the bar there and we tried a few. We ate breakfast and evening meal one night too and it is really good that Julie explained they automatically book guests for the evening meal and then ask if you want the booking on the day. It saves guests being disappointed and that worked for us. You are also asked at breakfast if you want your room refreshing that day or not, which we felt was a good idea. We really didn't need it doing for a two night stay, so it saved their time and good on the environment not changing towels etc. Julie was very attentive at breakfast and at the dinner so you don't ever feel between Gary and Julie that you will be forgotten. The service is faultless. The food itself was also so impressive and of a very high quality. We commented that the chef was fantastic. The fish of the day and the venison haunch were beautiful and the cranachan and sticky toffee pudding are definitely recommended. We ended the evening in the lounge area, which is very homely and a great selection of Lakeland books to browse. The walks from the Inn are beautiful and we did a circular walk that encompassed Colwith and Skelwith forces with a stop at Cathedral Cave. 6 hours, but lots of stops along the way. With walks like that on your doorstep, you need to return to experience it again!…
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Do walk from the Inn,definitely have the evening meal and try the whiskeys!There is a spare...
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Response from James Wilkinson, Owner at Three Shires Inn
Responded 17 Oct 2023
Hi Mandy - Thank you so much for this kind review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the different aspects of your visit. I will pass your comments on to Julie and to Gary and separately to the kitchen. We very much look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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This is our second visit. Spotlessly clean, beautifully tastefully 5 star design. Wonderful views. Amazing food. But most of all, Julie and Gary. Julie ran a beautifully organised ship working so hard and with passion arw caring. Gary was so attentive nothing too much trouble. Neve experienced such amazing customers service We will be back and could recommend this place highly enough
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 17 Oct 2023
Thank you for your kind review. I will let Julie and Gary know your kind comments. We very much look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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We arrived looking to do very little during our stay and that's what we got thanks to the staff at the three shires. We were greeted on arrival by Julie who was friendly and easy to talk to. Our room was clean,well decorated and there were some fantastic pictures on the walls. We were very impressed with the bathroom,even down to the heated sensor mirror . The bed was extremely comfortable. We ate in the restaurant on the first night and the food was delicious and we were able to relax in the lounge afterwards. There is a great choice for breakfast and Julie was a pleasure to talk to. We ate out at the Eltermere Inn the second night which I regretted as it wasn't as welcoming as the three shires. I would recommend this place to friends and family and we will be visiting again in the near future.…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from James Wilkinson, Owner at Three Shires Inn
Responded 25 Sept 2023
Dear Melanie Thank you for your kind review. It is lovely to hear you had an enjoyable stay. I must to a audit on our pictures :-) We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards James
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We stayed here for two nights, the staff were very friendly and attentive. The rooms were comfortable with lovely beds. The lounge and bar area were nice to spend time in the evening and a beautiful terrace to look out at the view with a drink after a walk. Excellent location. Good and varied breakfast options. Ate here one night, limited vegetarian menu but a couple of very imaginative and delicious starters.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 23 Sept 2023
Hi Lizzy Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and very much look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards James.
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PRICE RANGE
US$128 - US$167 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
the three shires hotel little langdale, the 3 shires inn
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandCumbriaLake DistrictLittle Langdale
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Three Shires Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Three Shires Inn?
Nearby attractions include Ambleside Cowhides & Sheepskins (3.7 miles), Easedale Tarn (3.1 miles), and Old Man of Coniston (4.4 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Three Shires Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Three Shires Inn?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, blackout curtains, and a view of the mountains.
What food & drink options are available at Three Shires Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Three Shires Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Old Stamp House Restaurant, Tacos Del Sol Ltd, and Fresher's Cafe.
Is Three Shires Inn located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.1 miles away from the centre of Little Langdale.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Three Shires Inn?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and French.
Are there any historical sites close to Three Shires Inn?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Brantwood (4.7 miles), Rydal Mount & Gardens (3.1 miles), and Bridge House (3.8 miles).
Does Three Shires Inn have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.
Is Three Shires Inn accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.