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Accommodation > Hotels > England > Cumbria > Penrith > George Hotel [Lake District Hotels Ltd]
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Penrith Travel and Heritage Information


George Hotel [Lake District Hotels Ltd]

A Historic Hotel in Penrith, Cumbria


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Devonshire Street
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA11 7SU

George Hotel [Lake District Hotels Ltd], Penrith

Accommodation Description:
The George Hotel, Penrith guarding the entrance to the Northern Lakes, with spectacular Lake Ullswater only 4 miles away - the Historic town of Penrith was once the capital of the old county of Cumberland, providing a vital trading link between North and South. As times have changed so has Penrith, now no longer the capital of modern day Cumbria it is none the less just as vital and even more accessible by all major forms of transport (M6, and main line railway station). Penrith is that ideal evolution a modern day market town retaining all the Old World charm of a time gone by

Situated in the attractive town centre of Penrith, amongst the mix of traditional shops and charming arcades, stands The George Hotel. This proud building steeped in over 300 years of History, provides the ideal base from which to explore the Lake District and Eden Valley. To enter through The George Hotels revolving doors is to experience Tradition and Quality in the warm and welcoming atmosphere of a gentler time So step in, and share the experience

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From: £75.00

Accommodation Rating: 3* (about ratings)

Facilities

  • Hotel Non-Smoking Throughout
  • Cots available
  • Wedding Licence
  • Car parking available onsite
  • Wi-Fi Available
  • Restaurant
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Tea/Coffee making facilities in each room
  • Hairdryer in each room
  • Telephone In Each Room
  • Wake Up Call Available
  • Wi-Fi Available In Public Areas
  • Lounge Menu
  • Radio
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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest

 Nearest Attractions

Penrith Castle - 0.2 miles (Castle) Heritage Rating

Penrith, St Andrew's Church - 0.3 miles (Historic Church) Heritage Rating

Mayburgh Henge - 1.1 miles (Prehistoric Site) Heritage Rating

King Arthur's Round Table - 1.3 miles (Prehistoric Site) Heritage Rating

Brougham Castle - 1.6 miles (Castle) Heritage Rating

The Countess Pillar - 2.1 miles (Historic Building) Heritage Rating

Clifton Hall - 2.1 miles (Historic Building) Heritage Rating

Brougham, St Ninian Ninekirks - 2.7 miles (Historic Church) Heritage Rating

Dalemain - 3.1 miles (Historic House) Heritage Rating

St Andrews, Dacre - 4.1 miles (Historic Church) Heritage Rating



  Nearby Towns & Villages to Visit

Penrith - 0.2 miles away Heritage Rating

Edenhall - 3.6 miles away Heritage Rating

Pooley Bridge - 4.5 miles away Heritage Rating

Great Salkeld - 4.8 miles away Heritage Rating

Kirkoswald - 7.4 miles away Heritage Rating

Glenridding - 11.3 miles away Heritage Rating

Caldbeck - 13.5 miles away Heritage Rating

Appleby - 14 miles away Heritage Rating


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Directions:
By car - From the M6 leave the motorway at junction 40 at the roundabout take the exit to Penrith A592. Follow the road for one and a half miles through the one way system along the main shopping route (20 miles per hour zone) turn left after the traffic lights into Burrowgate the hotel car park entrance archway is approximately 100 yards on the right.From the A66 and A6 follow the A66 until you meet the main M6 junction 40 roundabout follow the previous instructions.By rail - To Penrith Continue by taxi bus or walk (12 Mile)into the town centre


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