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Tufton Arms Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Reception hall
Terrace/patio
Luxury Double or Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Courtyard View | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker
Suite | Living room | TV
The Tufton Arms Hotel, near Yorkshire Dales National Park, offers international dishes at The Conservatory restaurant. Guests enjoy the terrace, free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an intimate bar. Staff are consistently praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Double or Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Luxury Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Day bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Courtyard View | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker

Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen, Courtyard View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Dishwasher
TV
Renovated in 2017
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Living area | TV

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Sofa bed - double
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Market Square, Appleby-in-Westmorland, England, CA16 6XA

What's nearby

  • Eden Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Appleby Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Whinfell Forest - 17 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens - 19 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Ullswater - 27 min drive - 23.2 miles

Getting around

  • Appleby Station - 6 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crown & Cushion Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sandford Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The King's Head - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Stag Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak Inn - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Tufton Arms Hotel

Hotel near Yorkshire Dales National Park
Consider a stay at Tufton Arms Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, The Conservatory, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, laundry services, and a front-desk safe
  • A reception hall, meeting rooms, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Conservatory

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 9 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 60.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Tufton Arms
Tufton Arms Appleby-in-Westmorland
Tufton Arms Hotel
Tufton Arms Hotel Appleby-in-Westmorland
Tufton Arms Appleby
Tufton Arms Hotel Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria
Tufton Arms Hotel Hotel
Tufton Arms Hotel Appleby-in-Westmorland
Tufton Arms Hotel Hotel Appleby-in-Westmorland

Frequently asked questions

Is Tufton Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Tufton Arms Hotel allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Tufton Arms Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tufton Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Tufton Arms Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Tufton Arms Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Appleby-in-Westmorland, this hotel is steps from Courtyard Gallery and Eden Valley. Appleby Castle is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) away. Appleby Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Tufton Arms Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 180 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alastair

Liked: Staff & service
The property was basic, clan and functional, with friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great to come back to this gem of a hotel in beautiful Cumbria
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a friendly somewhat quirky hotel situated in the centre of Appleby. The breakfasts and dinners were impressive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect little getaway

Spacious, clean and gorgeous location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was very quiet when i stayed in December, well out of season. But the staff were friendly and helpful, and breakfast was excellent. As it was so quiet, the bar wasnt open but there are good pubs a few steps away. I would stay here again quite happily.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable, well equipped apartment in the middle of Appleby in Westmorland. Very reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Welcome rest

Delicious comfortable room, friendly serving staff. Large double bed room , large bed. Breakfast was ok. Very little disturbance from other guests
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stay in one of the self catering apartments. It was perfect! Spacious, clean and parking just outside the door! Very convenient for a walking tour of this beautiful town! And the staff were wonderful as well. Highly recommend a stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were in a self catering apartment which was excellent. The actual hotel looks tired and needs an upgrade. I wouldn’t want a room in the hotel, I would return to the apartment. We had lunch which was very good. They have a good chef.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a fabulous night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Stayed in apartment 21, one bedroom for two nights. Arrived an hour early and was showed to our apartment straight away. Everything was great about our stay and would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Positives: Staff extremely friendly, approachable and helpful. Food in restaurant excellent. Comfortable bed and property well-heated. Parking right outside apartment. Negatives: Needs decorative refreshing, especially in the bathroom and a more comfortable sofa in the lounge are.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sized kitchen/lounge/dining area with all you'd need for a short stay. Bedroom was fine. Shower was a 'wet room' type, walk in shower. There's a convenience store virtually next door if you need food, drinks etc. Clean and comfortable, good value with car parking right outside the property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property needs investment badly to refresh a somewhat tired establishment. Rooms were ridiculously hot with the weather and no air con. Windows either didn’t open at all, or sashes wouldn’t stay open. Beds were soggy and towels were see-through. In fairness, the bathroom (apart from the translucent towels) was decent and the breakfast, breakfast area and breakfast staff were all great. It’s in a perfect location. It wasn’t expensive, and it was fine for one night. so I guess you get what you pay for.

8/10 Good

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Overpriced rooms, but lovely food and staff

The hotel looks very grand from the outside, and as you enter. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room itself was large and clean, however it was badly in need of a freshen up decor wise. The spotlights in the ceiling didn't match, and had been painted over sloppily several times. The wallpaper looked like it had been damp and peeled, then been glued back in place. The coasters and paintings didn't match the period features or decor at all. I think the rooms would benefit from a little TLC and a good eye . Breakfast was wonderful, again staff brilliant and helpful and kind. Over all a good stay, but the room was not good value in its current state, it was worth less than half what we paid to be brutally honest. I stay in many hotels, but haven't seen a room this tired for many years.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We arrived to a twin room rather than the king we had originally booked. We were then told that that was the only room available so we accepted it as we needed somewhere to sleep. The door to the room also didn't lock so it wasn't the best start but the staff were apologetic and friendly. We asked what time the restaurant was open until and the member of staff advised that it was more or less closing time (just before 8pm) so we went for a wander through the area and found a takeaway instead. The following day we were told that our original room we had booked was now available so we moved our belongings over. We asked when we were ble to order tea and were advised that the restaurant would open from 6pm. At around 6:45 we came down but everything was in the dark with no staff to be found so we ended up going to the pub a couple of doors down for our tea and a couple of drinks instead. The following morning I tried the shower and it just wasn't getting hot. I knew from the previous room that the water didn't get to burning point however I had goosebumps while trying to wash. The room itself was lovely and I loved that they put a hot chocolate sachet out with the condiments but it just felt that although they stay was ok there was room for improvement. On a positive note though, the staff were friendly and the breakfast on both mornings was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Amenities
Perfect accommodation with baby. Own entrance, very private, clean & friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lad on reception stayed on until 9:45 when I eventually trapped in from hiking. Above and beyond IMO 👌
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super find, no doubt we'll be back

Had a meeting locally. Booked to stay at the Tufton Arms due to location and cost. Considering it was a Wetherspoons pub, it was surprisingly quiet in the room! Plenty of tea and coffee, shower was perfectly adequate for our requirements. Breakfast, although an extra charge, was easily accessed in the morning downstairs and usual tasty spoons food (beans tasted funky though!)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

A very nice hotel , good rooms and superb food and wines. Dover Sole for dinner was magnificent. Wines chosen from their adjacent wine shop ( corkage £10 per bottle ) were exceptional and good prices for Bin ends. Staff were very helpful , polite and very efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good spot

Good spot , would return here. Plus amazing Indian a few yards away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Owen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were grimy, one of the toilets hadn't been flushed, one sink had water marks in it, and a rug was really dirty and heavily marked. The sofa bed hadn't been made, or anything left out for us to make it despite a booking for 3 in one room. We decided not to stay and just left. Not recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nigel and staff made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Staff & service

One night stop over

A charming old town hotel with a great menu and drinks. A knowledgeable host who was very helpful.
Rare whiskey
Room with a view
Local Ale
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shabby

Unfortunately the room was extremely run down which gave it a unclean feel. Mouldy skirting boards, needed painting, worn carpets and the bathroom very old and shabby. Certainly needs modernising. Did not use the shower due to feeling unclean and grubby. Also when we went to check in there was nobody on reception. We tapped the bell 3 times and eventually had to go find someone from the cafe. Just relieved that we only needed to stay one night and we intentionally stayed away from the room as much as possible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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