The Old Mill Inn - Allerdale

We have stayed twice at the old Mill. The first time in September 23 and recently in January 24. We returned with friends having had such a fantastic time the first time round. This is a gem of a place. Only 25 minutes drive from Keswick. The bar area is cosy and welcoming with a lovely log fire. The staff are warm and engaging and the rooms beautifully appointed and exceptionally clean. Huge comfortable beds with high-quality duvets, pillows and bedding. The food and wine in the restaurant was exceptional. Overall outstanding value for money. we have recommended this place to family and friends and will definitely be back.

Service and food brilliant we stayed at the hotel so had breakfast and dined one evening. The service was exceptional all staff friendly and very welcoming. The quality of the food is fantastic and great value for money. My partner is gluten intolerant and had most of the menu to choose from. Three courses each and high quality wine! Thank you so much to the restaurant staff for making our stay so great we would highly recommend to friends and others!

The meal was small for the price there was 5 adults four had steak pie which came with a piece of pie the size of a mobile phone a small portion of mashed potato and some undercooked broccoli and cabbage my pie had a lump of fat which filled half of my pie,when l pointed this out l was told the chef would be informed,the fifth member had macaroni cheese with garlic bread dry and unappetising, we all had sweets overpriced at nearly £8 each l was unlucky l had sticky toffee pudding which had a large stone from a date in it, nearly broke my tooth, my wife asked me not to complain and Frankly after the response about my pie it really wasn't worth it, the bill with two lime and sodas and a coke and two pints £115.poor value for money.

Do NOT pay attention to any reviews older than 2023. The Old Mill Inn has been completely renovated and is under new ownership and management, only opening in summer 2023. The restaurant team are young, exciting and fresh with a real passion that translates to delicious dishes. Beautiful food and imaginative menus. Wine pairings are superb and the ambience is relaxed, cheerful and smart-casual. The front of house staff are, without exception, absolutely charming. I have dined in Michelin starred restaurants and the best gastro pubs inns all over Cumbria and this is THE one to watch. It knocks the spots off all other local Inns and produces the best food in the area. Book before there's a three month waiting list when the best kept secret in western Cumbria gets out.

Don’t take any notice of pre 2023 reviews. The entire property has been re-imagined recently. Lovely evening meal and breakfast, and the staff couldn’t do any more to help. The only negative was that I only booked a one night stay …