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George and Dragon Clifton

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A dining table set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery. There are chairs around the table, and a painting is visible on the wall. - George and Dragon Clifton (Penrith)
A building with a sign reading "GEORGE AND DRAGON" and a chalkboard sign outside. - George and Dragon Clifton (Penrith)
An outdoor patio with picnic tables and umbrellas, surrounded by stone walls and potted plants. - George and Dragon Clifton (Penrith)
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall with a tree mural. - George and Dragon Clifton (Penrith)
A cozy room with a leather sofa, matching armchairs, and a small table. A red door and a window with curtains are visible. - George and Dragon Clifton (Penrith)
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar at George and Dragon Clifton. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a window with a view of parked cars, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a radiator, and patterned wallpaper.

Luxury Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bunk beds, a chair, a door, a lamp, and a window.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall with a tree mural.

Superior Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with two beds, patterned wallpaper, and a window with a view.

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Penrith is home to George and Dragon Clifton. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Ullswater. Penrith Leisure Centre and Acorn Bank are also worth visiting. Visit our Penrith travel guide
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Clifton, Penrith, England, CA10 2ER

What's nearby

  • A metal door knocker with a dragon head design.
    Brougham Hall
    6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • A castle surrounded by lush green fields and dense trees.
    Lowther Castle and Gardens
    6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • A woman with a black dog in a grassy area with ancient brick ruins in the background.
    Penrith Castle
    7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Lowther Park
    5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Rheged
    6 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Penrith Station
    12 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Arturo Lounge
    5 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    4 min drive
  • George & Dragon
  • The Lounge Hotel & Bar
    5 min drive
  • Rajinda Pradesh
    14 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is George and Dragon Clifton pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at George and Dragon Clifton?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at George and Dragon Clifton?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is George and Dragon Clifton located?

Situated in Penrith, this inn is within 2 mi (3 km) of Eden Valley, Brougham Hall, and Lowther Park. The Eden Millennium Monument and Mayburgh Henge are also within 3 mi (5 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

George and Dragon Clifton Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, very good accommodation & food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Number

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff, beautifully clean room and excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was lovely and cosy, staff were friendly and helpful. Bar and restaurant were tastefully furnished and the food and drinks were delicious. An excellent place to stay and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, excellent food and great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Iria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere and service. We stayed in one of their newly refurbished rooms and it was really nice! Would definitely come back and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely comfortable room, great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, wonderful rooms and excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inn. The room was decorated lovingly. Clean, comfortable and quiet. Professional staff. Great location for hikes and exploring the lakes. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, comfortable rooms, fantastic food
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had another enjoyable stay overall at the George and Dragon with good beers available and an excellent dinner. The indifferent greeting from the young man on reception was not ideal however after a long journey travelling from Scotland but the helpful and indeed cheerful barman more than made up for it. Our room decor and furnishings were of a high standard but let down by a toilet seat that had split and become loose, used cotton buds in the bathroom bin, a shower control that was stiff to operate and the shower head was so loose that it kept falling back down the rail. There is inevitable traffic noise from 6 am onwards in the rooms at the front but the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So much nicer than lots of the 'generic' hotels along the M6. Impressive food, friendly staff, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Excellent stay

Comfy room - great food - friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for driving from north Scotland to south of England. Dog friendly, clean and good restaurant and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dr Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, comfortable bed, dog friendly and on-site EV charger
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room. Quiet. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely recommend and stay again. Very comfortable bed with crisp white bedding. Spotlessly clean room and bathroom. Evening meal was excellent and the breakfast was very good. Meals were beautifully presented and very tasty! Perfect stop over on our way back to Poole in Dorset after doing the NC500. Dogs get their own bowl, blanket and treats! (There is a £20 per night charge for a dog)
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very warm welcome on arrival it had a friendly feel about it. Our room was spotless with mixture of modern and old, plenty of refreshment choices also fabulous shower gel and shampoo provided. Breakfast was included and didn’t disappoint well worth adding when booking. Great location for the nature of our visit and as it is pet friendly we will be bringing our dog next time
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kirstie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our favourite place for a night away Perfect in every way. Love the attention to detail and relaxed atmosphere Fabulous food and wine and first class service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

Great stay

Wonderful staff. Great breakfast. Comfy bed. Good food when we are in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stop near M6. Lovely decor, warm, lovely staff and exceptional food. Dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

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

Excellent base for the Lake District

Very comfortable and relaxing stay. One of the best hotels we've stayed at in the UK for cleanliness, comfort and service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food excellent. Friendly and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and inviting
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Great little stopover

We only needed a place for a one-off stopover and the George and dragon fitted the bill perfectly. We had a lovely meal in the restaurant and the staff were very attentive and helpful. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025