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The Sun

3.0 star property
Inn with free breakfast, near Coniston Water

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Lounge
Double Room (Room7) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room (Room2) | Bathroom | Free toiletries
Exterior
Restaurant
The Sun offers a genuine countryside retreat with a warm welcome. Guests can start their day with a delicious breakfast, grab a coffee at the on-site shop, or watch children enjoy the playground. Free WiFi and luggage storage add practical convenience to the relaxing experience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Family Room (Room2) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Room2)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room (Room5) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Room5)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Room6) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Room6)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Room3) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Room3)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room (Room4) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (Room4)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Room9) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Room9)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Room7) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Room7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Room8) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Room8)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Sun Hill, Coniston, England, LA21 8HQ

What's nearby

  • John Ruskin Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Coniston Water - 6 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Grizedale Forest - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 10 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 20 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Silecroft Station - 21 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wainwrights' Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wilson Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Sun

Inn near Coniston Water
Consider a stay at The Sun and take advantage of free breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a playground. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Sun Inn, the on-site bistro. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Sun have amenities such as free WiFi.

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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

  • Free breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Sun Inn

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Sun Inn Coniston
Sun Coniston
The Sun Inn
The Sun Coniston
The Sun Inn Coniston

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sun pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Sun?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sun?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Sun?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Sun located?

Situated in a rural location, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of John Ruskin Museum and Coniston Water. Brantwood and Old Man of Coniston are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Sun Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 216 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was very good room was nice bar was great good atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely stay, however had a long wait for evening meal. Beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only criticism i have is too late for booking in and on a personal note i think 08:30 is a little late for breakfast. Beside that i found the place fantastic. Great accommodation and friendly staff and ideally situated for exploring the lake district.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was lovely place nice staff and great views
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10

Good place to stay in coniston. The staff are friendly and very helpful especially Joe and Darren. Would recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very good breakfast clean tidy room. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Philip

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was basic but did the job. I found the lack of attention toward customer experience disappointing. There was no ambience/ background music at breakfast making it all quite awkward and very quiet. No effort was made to mop up the table and floor from the leaking conservatory roof at breakfast, making one of the tables and chairs for breakfast unusable, which I found surprising. The service was slow (magnified by the poor ambience) and when it did arrive my beans arrived cold and needed returning for heating. My shower temperature could not be regulated, but was constantly very hot as opposed to cold and so could be used dipping in and out. Cleanliness was poor, however I was expecting something more rough and ready from the pictures and so wasn’t surprised. A fantastic location and good pub evening environment and atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money . breakfast good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room overlooking the beautiful scenery. The breakfast was fantastic and they even gave the dogs sausages which they loved.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Great staff, food and views

Lovely little hotel that serves great food and has the friendliest staff you will ever meet. Had a good sized, comfortable room with a lovely view. We’re very dog friendly, even cooking an extra breakfast sausage for her! Would highly recommend, we had a wonderful stay.
View from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

kathleen

Liked: Staff & service
Great staff. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff . good bar well stocked. 10 out of 10 for food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb area, very quiet and relaxing atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

The sun hotel

Food excellent. Room comfy. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

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

Village hotel

It is a local hotel with pub atmosphere and clearly popular in the village. However our stay was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
historic hotel, always feel relaxed when i stay here. The staff are warm, friendly and always prepared to give you their time. the lounge is just so relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel, with a lot of history, with its links to Donald Campbell and Bluebird. Room was cosy and comfy, and staff were so lovely. Really amazing location, with geat views and a fantastic beer terrace. Food was excellent. Could not fault it. Will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Good location to walk the Old Man of Coniston and visit the Ruskin Museum and village. Parking on site. Lots of choice for breakfast options. Breakfast is available for a short window. Excellent choice of ales on the bar and friendly staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Best pub in Coniston

Lovely pub and rooms which are very comfortable and clean. Excellent ales, really well kept. Great staff and owners. Best place in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay. Everything I needed after doing the Lakeland50. Would definitely stop there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

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

Super sun

Loved it. Gorgeous place - perfect room incredible views. Staff beyond helpful and super friendly. Plus free car park
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Rowdy hotel with a loud bar and drunk people

Very rowdy bar. At midnight had a drunk person banging on doors for ages in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

good stay

fixtures & fittings a bit dated and worn plus a lick of fresh paint would be good but overall a good clean, comfortable place to stay in an excellent location Staff hospitable and very friendly very good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022