Name: The Horse and Farrier Inn
Address: The Horse and Farrier Inn Threlkeld, Keswick, GB

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Berend

Very friendly staff great accommodation
Enjoyed my stay very much,will be back dv

Friends

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

LYNN

Amazing little hotel with very friendly staff - only stayed one night and didn’t get chance to sample food but great find. Only thing was shower was a bit small for my 6’5 husband.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

David

Stayed in Saddleback suite, lush big stand alone bath, with seperate (powerful) shower, huge comfy bed, all plugs had USB fittings, well decorated, comes with a fan for the warmer weather, views to the back of Blencathra. Nice big beer garden to enjoy a drink or 2. Perfect location for a bus into Keswick or starting point for a walk, Threlkeld to Keswick railway route 4 miles straight into Keswick. Really nice breakfast the next morning with a slightly later and much appreciated 10.30 kick out. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very very nice stay and 100% we will be returning.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Anthony

The Farrier Inn is a well run and customer focussed establishment. Dave runs a tight ship but with a very light touch.
The staff were all very attentive and keen to please.
The room was a decent size with comfortable beds … and the rainforest shower was a great tonic to wash away the day.
I will certainly stay there again!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

28 May 2026

Andrew

I would not stay there again, I was very disappointed to see how dirty the kitchen was. The dustbin lids looked as if they hadn’t been cleaned for a while as the was still food around the bin. We ate at there other restaurant when we arrived the food wasn’t up to the standard I thought it would of been the starter and main meal my wife had were both dry and the fish and chips I had was very disappointing. We went down for breakfast the next morning and it was very poor no flavor to the bacon eggs not cooked properly, coffee was very poor and didn’t even taste like coffee. We end up cutting our trip short due to all of these issues and left after 1 night due still seeing the state of the kitchen the next morning.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

John

We stayed at the Horse and Farrier the night before our hike up Scafell Pike, it's only a 25 minute drive to Seathwaite Parking, if you're going up the corridor route.

The staff were very friendly and welcoming. the food was lovely and the room we stayed in was clean, well presented and comfy.

Definitely recommend eating nd staying here!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Ellen

Great stay. Lovely, cosy feel.

6/10

Pleasant

17 May 2026

Danielle

We arrived and wasn't too sure which of the pubs we were staying in. One of the girls was really helpful.

The room was extremely small but absolutely not an issue. It was relatively clean, the only thing's that were a bit of a put off - the stains on the chair in the room, cooling fan covered thick in dust, bath matt was mouldy and the bathroom had black mould on the ceiling.
Despite this the bedding and towels were all nice and clean. Weve never had a shower so hot before in any hotel which was brilliant. Also plenty of tea supplied in the room.

We had our tea in the evening. The service wasn't great and was extremely slow. The food was ok. Breakfast had a very small allocation time but was the nicest bit of food we'd had.

Would i stay here again. Yes as overall it was a good location and the points id made didnt impact us for one night. Although i would probably look somewhere else first.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Stephen

Very good accommodation and excellent food. Bar attractive, well stocked.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Tim

Room was ideal, and there was a very friendly welcome. Location is great, for a spot outside of the main towns but close to travel links.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

Russell

Staff very friendly and helpful

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Dean

I’ve stayed here many times on business. A lovely vibe, excellent food, cracking selection of beers and excellent rooms. Nothing more to say than I’ll be returning.

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2026

Colin

All very nice fully satisfied

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Frances

Lovely old inn, clean and comfortable with friendly staff. Lovely breakfast cooked to order. Definitely return as great location to access lovely part of the Lake District.

4/10

Poor

04 Nov 2025

Karen

This is a review for the Sally Cottage, which is attached to the Salutation Inn…

If you’re looking for a place to simply rest your head after hiking all day, this cottage might be OK. If like us, you’re a family that needs a base for rainy days then I’m afraid I can’t recommend it. The upstairs is spacious and in OK condition, but the downstairs area is cold and tatty.

When we arrived (mid afternoon) the cottage was being cleaned and the back door was standing open. It was a cold day, so by the time we checked in at 4pm the downstairs room was freezing - with none of the plug-in heaters turned on. There’s no welcome pack/folder to provide any info and we quickly came to realise that the “free wifi” advertised on here is actually only available in the pub - not the cottage, which is quite misleading. There was also no sign of a remote for the lounge TV.

In the kitchen, all the pots had been put back in the cupboards wet, but there weren’t any tea towels or even kitchen roll to dry everything off. The only thing of that nature was a blue paper roll under the sink, so I had to call at the pub and request towels.

All in all, it was a pretty miserable stay and we left a day early after my 4 year old complained of being cold. I did flag the issues when checking out and was just told they would make a note. Not sure what good that is to us but hey ho.

Pub food at the Salutation Inn was good and I would consider staying there, but I won’t be returning to the cottage.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2025

Janet

Lovely location overlooking stunning scenery and in a quaint little village, suite was huge with authentic decor and a roll top bath, food was tasty and catered for gluten and diary free.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Bradley

Nice place

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Ian

Great Hidden Gem.

Large car park, no problems.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

Philippa

Beautiful room

The Horse and Farrier is a great old building with lots of character. The weather was poor when we arrived so couldn’t really see the views unfortunately.
Our room, which I believe has been newly renovated was gorgeous. Really tastefully decorated to compliment the original features like the wood beams. The bathroom had a stunning freestanding claw foot bath.
A special mention to Keith who is super attentive and professional to customers.
Would recommend the Horse and Farrier.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2025

Verified traveler

Perfectly adequate

The location was great and can’t fault that. Reviews gave a very different impression, the accommodation was certainly adequate but there was a window pane missing and boarded up in the bedroom, the dishes needed a wash and the sofa and bed weren’t comfortable (sorry). It served as a great base to explore, and the space upstairs was fantastic but on rainy days found it a bit tricky and the wifi didn’t work. Could get better signal in bedroom upstairs and the property was also warm. A great stay for the money, but I wouldn’t stay here thinking it’s 10/10

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Kate

Clean and comfortable cottage

A great spot for our weekend in the lakes. Staying in the self catering cottage it was clean and tidy and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. Great value for money.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2025

Judith

Although the accommodation was fully booked we were looked after as if we were the only guests

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2025

Andrew

Just had a really enjoyable stay at The Horse and Farrier in Threlkeld. The staff are excellent and go above and beyond to make your stay memorable. The accomodation was excellent, very clean and tidy with great views. The food for both breakfast and evening meal was truly delicious and the selection of real ales was top notch. Easy to walk into Keswick along the wagonway or get the bus from right outside. Would totally recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025

Dean

Superb

My second time at the H & F. What a wonderful place to stay. Lovely tasteful rooms, superb food, incredible staff and most important of all an excellent choice of locally brewed well kept ales.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025

Andrew

Sleep eat and drink

Lovely old pub, nice room, great king sized bed. Good service in the bar and well above average pub food. Nice cooked breakfast too. We will return

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Inn with character

Nice property with character and efficient staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2025

David

A gem for an overnight stay

A very friendly and helpful Landlord and Landlady who made us feel very welcome. The twin room was relatively small but perfectly adequate for an overnight stay. The bath towels are outstanding in size and fluffiness!!
The breakfast was very good in deed.
Overall - excellent value for money. Highly recommended for an overnight stay with a hearty home cooked breakfast.

Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Jul 2025

Jane

Place was warm and parking good. However would not stay again. No wifi, our room was too far away from the booster, however 3 ppl gave me a different reason why it wasn’t working which were all in conflict. Many dishes were dirty, there was still rubbish left under the sink previous occupants face cloths left in the freezer and no toiletries. Very disappointing.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2025

Ian

Nice room with good view of the surrounding hills. Very peaceful stay. Food and service were excellent.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Martin

Lovely inn dating back to 1688. Food was delicious and the rooms were cosy. For those who are on the taller side, it's worth noting that as part of the charm of a building built in the 1600's, you will find yourself having to duck underneath the doorframes!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2025

Loz

Friendly and hard working staff, lovely, clean room with fan available. Shower was great!
Hot chocolate was a nice addition as well as the usual tea and coffee.
Vegetarian breakfast was very nice.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

JAMES

Quaint Cottage in The Lakes

Fantastic cottage, just 5 miles from Keswick. Small and quaint, everything you need for a week away. Kitchen well stocked, private outside area to sit and chill of an evening. To big bedrooms, one with an ensuite plus a main bathroom. Real value for money!! I would strongly recommend and stay!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2025

Lucie

Very pleasant, lovely clean room, lovely decor. Beautiful food, just pleasant all round.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

Paul

Great staff and food

4/10

Poor

14 Feb 2025

Yvonne

Heads up on the damp

Sadly they are still to refurbish some of the bedrooms, the room I had had damp everywhere, patches of plaster off the wall. Had I know I would not have booked that place, when i complained they apologised but that was it, marred my stay with them definately.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2024

Jon

Christmas Eve

Amazing staff, excellent food and great atmosphere.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2024

Andrea

A lovely stay

We had an amazing time. The food amazing in a gorgeous pub. The atmosphere and hospitality was fantastic everyone made us feel welcome very friendly especially the lovely Keith, what a legend! Loved listening to the stories & the history of the building he was brilliant! We paid £132 a night (Tuesday( for our room, there was a few minor problems, especially the volume of the music that we could hear while in our room played in the bar & we did also wonder if it was actually a Superior room, (room 5). We would definitely stay again but request a different room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2024

Matt

Worth a visit

Really cute pub, really good food and really good service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2024

Judith

Had such a lovely stay in The Horse & Farrier Inn. Rooms were small but clean and had all the facilites needed. Food at both dinner and breakfast was delicious. Location is great, only a short drive into Keswick, with beautiful views of the mountains. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Will definitely return.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2024

Valerie

Could do better

Disappointed with breakfast especially for my partner who is coeliac and has to have gluten free food. Room was comfortable and nicely decorated but little things like a very rusty bin in the bathroom spoil the effect.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2024

Martin

Great staff great food

10 day tour, and this was a very pleasant stay. Lovely food and great staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2024

Betty

Lovely place to stay.
Staff are very friendly and welcoming
I would highly recommend the hotel
*****

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2024

Grant

Perfect Lake District Stopover

Cosy pub/ restaurant/ hotel in a stunning Lake District spot.

Sunday lunch was extremely tasty, served by very attentive staff.

Our room, the Blencathra suite, was a perfect fit for our family. Spotlessly clean, super comfortable bed, which made for great nights sleep.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2024

jessica

Staff very friendly

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2024

Sharon

Very pleasant stay

Very pleasant stay rooms were very comfortable good size had everything you would need !
Food good and tasty, ( large portions ) pleasant staff .
We had a lovely break away with friends .

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2024

Jonathan

Brilliant

Wonderful place to stay - recommend. Lovely service, great inn, and the food was unreal.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2024

Colin

Good food and service

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2024

Lorraine

Nice base for keswick area.

Lovely village pub in a great location.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Aug 2024

Darren

Not my cup of tea

Pretty average stay with unfriendly staff and varying levels of food - some good some average. Of note was the scrambled egg on toast which was minuscule. Bedrooms were clean, shower was powerful and hot. Walls had peeling paint and general areas of the hotel were grotty in places. Wouldn’t stay again.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2024

DEREK

A great wee spot to stay in the Lake District. Our room was quiet and the king sized bed very comfortable. The food was good and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Parking was easy and it’s only a short walk through the village to get onto the old railway tracks walk which takes you into Keswick, 5km away. We will be back😊

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2024

Frank

Friendly and high quality

We've stayed here before and it was well up to standard. Efforts of the team were much appreciated.

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2024

Karen

Lovely big bed in the main bedroom but we couldn't sleep because of the constant noise of the air conditioning unit for the pub. Fortunately, it couldn't be heard in the second bedroom, so we moved into that.
The stairs were steep, narrow and winding, which could be an issue for anyone with a mobility problem.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

Great location

Wonderful location for hiking and visiting Keswick

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2024

nancie

Night in Threlkeld

Fabulous stay at Horse & Farrier, food excellent, staff very friendly & attentive. Lovely comfy bed

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2024

Katy

Recommended

I stayed in the Horse and Farrier pub, which was busy when I arrived. Quick check in process and my room was lovely and very comfy. Just a quick overnight stop for work this time. Good quality linen and towels, clean. Great nights sleep - no noise from downstairs. Breakfast was included and was cooked to order.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

Really Lovely Hotel and Pub.

Really lovely Hotel and Pub. Very accommodating to guests staying at the Hotel, to find them a table for dinner or just a couple of drinks. Dog friendly on non-carpet areas, which is the majority of the pub. All staff really Friendly. The bed was a little hard, but I think that comes down to personal preference. Would recommend and we would stay again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2024

Paul

Short stay for family wedding

We stayed 2 nights with breakfast, a Friday and Saturday. It was a family stay as we were attending a wedding locally. We reserved 2 rooms. Both were clean, tastefully decorated and had small en-suites, one with a bath and the other a shower. The rooms were very warm. There was no air con but we opened a window and a fan was provided. It was very quiet outside so this wasn’t an issue and we had a nice view of the mountain behind. We ate in the restaurant on the first night and the food and hospitality were excellent. All the staff were very helpful. The breakfast is great too with a choice of cooked or continental with juices, nuts, yoghurts and soya options. We would definitely recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2024

Lucy

Superb 👏

Great stay at this lovely inn. Room lovely - comfortable bed & very clean bathroom. Breakfast & Dinner both superb - good size portions & all freshly cooked

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2024

Sue

Old English Inn

The bathroom was clean, as was the bedroom, except carpet was very worn & not so clean looking. We had twin beds, which were comfortable. We ate dinner at the pub that evening & the food & service were both good! The included, cooked to order breakfast was very tasty.
All the staff were helpful!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2024

Kevin

Excellent stay, very helpful staff

Staff were very friendly, we were leaving early for the Fred Whitton event and they arranged for us to have some breakfast at 5am!

Nice location for Keswick and the Northern Lake District.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2024

Nicola

Highly recommend a stay

Friendly and welcoming from the start, all staff were smiley and helpful. Our room was clean, comfortable and the shower was amazing! We had drinks in the bar and ate later on for dinner, service was fabulous and the food great value for money. We had a quiet and relaxed sleep in a very comfy bed. Breakfast was served by lovely staff and the produce used on the full English was tasty and good quality. Highly recommended and would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2024

Laura

Lovely little pub, which is dog friendly in the bar but sadly not the rooms. Pleasant stay in a very small twin room, good breakfast included and nice pub food available in the evening.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

30 Mar 2024

Wendy Howarth

Room lovely , food and service not the best, chips still frozen and fish cold in the middle ,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2024

Chris

Everything spot on. Great location, brilliant room, food and drink fantastic and lovely staff. Well recommended

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2024

Jane

Lovely, cosy, dog friendly pub. Out two night stay was comfortable with great menu choice.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2023

Patricia

Christmas in lakes

Lovely Christmas Break. Staff very friendly. Great vegan options. Christmas Day lunch lovely.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Dec 2023

Nicola

Almost perfect, except....

This was a birthday/ anniversary trip for 2 nights. Check-in was great, with friendly and welcoming staff. The pub itself and our room were warm, cosy, and really nicely decorated. The food was great: both the full Cumbian breakfast and the evening meal we had on the Saturday night.
The reason I've given 3 stars out of 5 is that we had such a bad night last night (Saturday). We expect noise from the bar when we're staying in a pub; after all, the buildings are typically old and don't have sound insulation. However, given that the bar closes at 11.00pm, and allowing time for people to drink up and leave, it seems reasonable to hope that things will be quiet by midnight - but they weren’t. We were in room 6, above the far end of the bar. By 1.00 in the morning I couldn't take any more and went downstairs to ask for the noise to stop. To my surprise there was a member of staff there, who must have known how easily the sound travels but was allowing the noise to continue.
It's such a shame to have to include this in my review, because otherwise we had a lovely stay. But consideration needs to be given to guests who are upstairs trying to sleep, especially if they are planning an early start for a long walk or climb, as many people must be who stay at this pub.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2023

Danny

Beautiful rooms, great service (Keith is a legend!) and excellent, great value food. Only a 5 minute drive to Keswick and a great base for walks in the fells.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2023

Phil

Simply fantastic option. Warm friendly staff from the off. Stayed in a suite which was really pleasant. Food was excellent. Drying room for wet hiking clothes was a bonus.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2023

Roger

great overnight stop

Overnight stop in a good inn with a first class restaurant

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2023

Elaine

We really enjoyed our stay. Staff were great and our room very comfortable. Will definitely return.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2023

Emily

Lovely stay in the lakes

Cosy little inn.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2023

Barbara

Great place to stay.

Great place to stay, fabulous food and good service from hardworking friendly staff.

Very busy restaurant and bar with a great drinks menu, limited food menu and daily specials. Food was excellent, (and large portions). Outside had a large seating area. (only gripe is that they do not have a small residents sitting room. If you want a quiet drink at the bar when it's busy there is no room, or you sit outside.

We stayed for 3 nights in one of the smaller rooms, very compact bathroom which included very good shower, a small sink and toilet. Only gripe is that the towel rail was too high on the wall above the toilet and only 1 narrow glass shelf above the sink. The bedroom had a kettle and tea/coffee, tv, hairdryer, very comfy bed, pillows not so comfy (but that's my personal opinion) . There was a desk and a chair and a cubby hole with hangers in the wall for clothes. Room was above the kitchen but that never bothered us and was very quiet after the kitchen closed. Had 3 great night's sleep.

We will definitely stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2023

Chris

Great pub in great location at a very good price. Amazing evening meal. Floorboards quite thin so could hear downstairs when in room however was quiet 11pm onwards. Breakfast was spot on, pastries would have made it 5 out 5. Overall don’t hesitate to stay here if I’m Keswick area!

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2023

Kristen

gorgeous historic inn with great food and beautiful walking paths in the area

Leisure Friends