The Wilson Arms

Our family, including two young children had a fantastic stay at The Wilson Arms. It’s really well situated a short drive from Coniston Launch at which went swimming, hired a boat, ate some fantastic ice cream and food from the Bluebird cafe. The cottage itself was great, having everything we needed for a self catering stay. Ours had a hot tub which was really lovely once we got it heated up, and stayed warm as long as you kept the fire going while you were in the cottage, and stayed warm overnight. It was clean, modern but cosy, had a great shower, fridge and tv. If I’m being super critical I think a few washing up tablets, a dust pan and brush and some extra washing up liquid would have been useful but we didn’t mind buying our own. There was lots of space outside in the garden with chickens, cows etc nearby which the kids loved. We were a bit worried that staying at a pub might be a bit noisy, keep the kids awake etc but once inside the cottage we couldn’t hear a thing, despite it being part of the same building. It was really useful being able to pop next door to the pub for coffees, breakfast, food for the kids and some drinks when needed. The chips were incredible. The deli on site was great too, with lovely food, amazing breakfast sandwiches and useful items for sale. I’ve seen some reviews saying the staff are rude which I simply cannot image. Every staff member we interacted with were super helpful, really friendly and funny, making us feel very welcome and never a burden, despite some challenging moments with our kids. We love Coniston as it’s smaller and quieter than some of the lakes, but still looks incredible with the Old Man of Coniston and other fells surrounding. This is the perfect place to stay either on your own or with children. We would recommend it to anyone and hope to return soon.

We were staying over the road in the Church House Inn over the bank holiday in August and went over to the Wilsons`s for Sunday lunch. The place was rammed, with it being the August bank holiday and glorious weather, but the friendly staff handled it all in their stride. I`m glad we`d booked, as they were turning people away. Between us we had a beef roast, fish and chips and curried lentil pie and roasted veg. All of the food was lovely and really good value for money too. Despite the Wilson`s being a few miles out of Coniston, it`s easy to see why it`s so popular.

We had a Wonderful stay in one of the Sheperds huts, brilliant facilties Pub food plentiful and tasty Great place for dogs. Could do with two outdoor chairs as there was only one.

Popped in for tea after night canoeing on Coniston with Path to Adventure. They actually recommended coming here for tea and we are so glad they did. Myself and my friend ordered the Steak Pie whilst our teenagers ordered Gammon. All of it got demolished and was delicious! Really nice friendly welcoming pub would definitely recommend. Thank You x

Perfect getaway All perfect! Friendly staff, excellent food, our little shepherds hut was perfect. Loved it! Ideal spot to climb up to Old Man of Coniston

We stayed in a Shepherd's hut and it was great! Lovely location for going walking (only about 10min drive from a car park to go up old man coniston) Was super cosy and warm inside the hut, everything you need to prepare food, a tv to watch Netflix etc and bed was decent. It did get quite damp in there at night leaving the corners of the bed a bit wet in the morning but nothing too extreme. (Might be worse after more than 2 nights though.) The Wilson’s arms was a nice place for food and a drink in the evenings and the deli attached had everything you need. Would come back!