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The Fleece Inn

3.5 star property
Travelers gather around the garden firepit for warm evening conversations or savor local flavors in the cozy restaurant atmosphere

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The Fleece Inn serves cooked-to-order breakfasts to start the day right. Guests unwind by the outdoor firepit or explore the garden at their leisure. The property offers free in-room WiFi, outdoor furniture, and an inviting bar and restaurant on site.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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  • Pet friendly
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About the neighborhood

Lancaster is home to The Fleece Inn. Nuffield Theatre and The Dukes are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Old Holly Farm and The Old Grammar School Arts Centre & Gallery. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ingleton Open Air Heated Pool or Giant Axe. Visit our Lancaster travel guide
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The Fleece Inn, Bay Horse, Lancaster, England, LA2 9AQ

What's nearby

  • Lancaster Castle
    Lancaster Castle
    14 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach
    Blackpool Pleasure Beach
    49 min drive - 34.3 miles
  • The vast expanse of Lake Windermere shown from above the village of Ambleside in the British Lake District.
    Lake Windermere
    52 min drive - 43.7 miles
  • River Wyre
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lancaster University
    5 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Lancaster Station
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee
    5 min drive
  • The Barn
    8 min drive
  • West Cornwall Pasty Co
    29 min drive
  • Bay Horse Inn
    3 min drive
  • Greggs
    8 min drive

About this property

The Fleece Inn

Inn near Lancaster University
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a firepit, and a garden at The Fleece Inn. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Fleece Inn pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Fleece Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Fleece Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Fleece Inn located?

Situated in Lancaster, this inn is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from River Wyre and within 6 mi (10 km) of Old Holly Farm and Lancaster University. Forrest Hills and Nuffield Theatre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Fleece Inn Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness
The food was excellent! Very Pet friendly and service whilst relaxed was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff in beautiful surroundings. Great atmosphere in the bar and excellent evening meal and breakfast. Lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotlessly clean and the bath and shower room was fantastic, all the staff were friendly and courteous and the food was brilliant. Excellent pub for everyone with a good selection of drinks, we will be returning here
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, serving excellent food with excellent service.... cannot wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

P A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a friendly welcoming pub with a very comfortable room. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we had what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, really comfy bed, great shower and bath with plenty hot water. Bar was busy but a nice atmosphere and the food was delicious, breakfast was excellent. Staff very polite and helpful, all round and excellent little pub with rooms, we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and pub. Perfect location - not far from the motorway but still very peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Wonderful hotel near Lancaster.

Fabulous hotel with superb host Daniel. Great atmosphere in the bar and restaurant .Varied menu at a decent price. Lovely room and classy breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food, fantastic service and lovely room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay at The Fleece Inn, the pub was nice & rooms are excellent. Enjoyed the food and the breakfast as well. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely night away, beautiful place, lovely food and excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and food really good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean room with plenty of space. Large en-suite with a separate bath and shower. The team were friendly and gave great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Natasha at check-in and Ben at breakfast were fantastic. This is a great place to stay with great people and service. The wonderful breakfast was my highlight.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming staff, dogs very well received, and despite a rowdy 40th birthday party, the staff coped well service was good and the room was far enough away not to be disturbed by the frivolities!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Great place to stopover

Fabulous pub with lovely rooms and great food. Perfectly placed for a stopover on our way north
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely country pub with a local shop and a nice vibe from the locals in the bar. Excellent food and comfortable accommodation with beautiful bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail

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

Excellent

Comfortable rooms, very helpful pleasant staff, delicious food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming and beautiful. Most comfortable beds and pillows! Great food!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A beautiful place. The staff are amazing, the rooms are clean, big and soooo comfortable and the food is stunning. Every member of staff makes you feel welcome and like you’re part of the family. Thank you. We’ll see you again next year.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bertha

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

Lovely country pub

Beautiful country pub on one of hottest days of year! V comfortable room, great meal and breakfast excellent service by all staff. Pub is set in lovely countryside and has great garden.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic friendly and helpful staff. Good food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

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

Rural Idyll

Lovely, traditional old English pub. Nice rooms, great food and an excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Amenities
We stayed here for a night whilst travelling back home from the Lake District. I would highly recommend the Fleece Inn. Great pub, dog friendly, really nice rooms and owners are really welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super breakfast with good choice. Room clean with excellent quality king size duvet and lovely bathroom. Warm welcome and assistance with earlier checkin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025