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The Sun

3.0 star property
The peaceful countryside setting creates a perfect backdrop for the attentive staff who make guests feel completely at home during their stay.

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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

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

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

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Double Room (Room3) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Room3)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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 (Room7) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Room7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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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

About the neighborhood

Located in Coniston, The Sun is in a rural area. Brantwood and Go Ape Grizedale are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Cocoa Hearts and Raw War Paintball are also worth visiting.
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Sun Hill, Coniston, England, LA21 8HQ

What's nearby

  • John Ruskin Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Coniston Water - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 12 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 22 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Ullswater - 31 min drive - 19.7 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
  • ‪Chesters - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Britannia Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Sun

Inn near Lake Windermere
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
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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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Reviews

The Sun Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 220 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Position of hotel, good food.friendly bar and staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sun is in an amazing location overlooking the beautiful village of Coniston. It is also a stunning old building, full of character and charm. Tha staff cant do enough for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

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

Up the hill - but worth the climb

We really enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful location, room was lovely and the staff very attentive. We had a very comfortable night's sleep, and breakfast was high quality, hot, and beautifully presented.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

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

Ideal location and very comfortable

Perfect for a last minute overnight stay in the lakes. Picked as it was the ideal location to the walk we planned. Room was small, but was perfect for what we needed. Very clean, all the required facilities, and the staff were amazing. Breakfast was also delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

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

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

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

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

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff. Spotlessly clean, cosy and comfortable pub/restaurant/hotel with its own parking. A wonderful terrace with great views to enjoy whilst having a afternoon/evening drink. Great spot for a short stay in the lakes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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
Good value for money . breakfast good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A decent place to stay! The room was fine, if a little cold, but the additional heater warmed it up well. The bed was comfy and the breakfast was excellent. The staff were very friendly and I had a lovely pint in the bar. Coniston is well worth a visit and The Sun is definitely worth staying at.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very Friendly Staff & Good Food.

Very welcoming staff, friendly, polite, helpful, couldn’t be nicer & the food was great! Bar, was well stocked, comfortable with the outside areas looking very welcoming, great for a summer stay. The room was nicely decorated, but a small double means a small double, the bed felt tiny. If you are booking in get a larger room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

A Joy to be staying there

Very pleased with the warm and friendly service. I was the only guest for 2 nights. I was treated just the same as if the hotel was full. Enjoyed the time, thanks to all
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second occasion we have stayed at The Sun, we love it! It is aging and a little rough around the edges, but it’s character runs deep, it’s atmosphere is just lovely and homely. If you like your hotels with character and charm, this is the place for you, if you are after standard, or uniform, or sterile, this is not your place. Really convenient and delicious breakfast, will be staying again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023