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The Sun Inn

3.0 star property
Escape to tranquility in this charming setting where you can dine well and rest easy.

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At The Sun Inn, unwind in the beautiful garden or enjoy a drink at the bar. You can also indulge in a delicious meal at the restaurant and stay connected with free WiFi. With amenities like free self parking, smoke-free premises, bathrooms with tubs or showers, and free toiletries.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer

Basic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ulverston is home to The Sun Inn. Conishead Priory and Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ulverston Leisure Centre and Dalton Leisure Centre. Park Leisure Centre and The Dock Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Ulverston travel guide
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Market St, Ulverston, England, LA12 7AY

What's nearby

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    Lake Windermere
    16 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Laurel and Hardy Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ulverston Leisure Centre
    15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing
    16 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

  • Ulverston Station
    8 min walk

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    16 min walk
  • Starbucks
    10 min walk
  • Aroma Indian Dining
    2 min walk
  • The Farmers Arms
    1 min walk
  • Gillam's Tea Room And Garden
    2 min walk

About this property

The Sun Inn

Property highlights
Consider a stay at The Sun Inn and take advantage of a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

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

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
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
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

The Sun Inn Hotel
The Sun Inn Ulverston
The Sun Inn Hotel Ulverston

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sun Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 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 Sun Inn?

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 The Sun Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sun Inn located?

Situated in Ulverston, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Laurel and Hardy Museum and Ulverston Leisure Centre. Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre and Conishead Priory are also within 3 mi (5 km). Ulverston Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Sun Inn Reviews

6.8

7.0

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Twdecor

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed my stay bar staff very friendly I would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness
Good value and good location for S W Lakes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hi, I had a spacious room, fab complimentary supplies, nice style of bathroom, plenty of space to put my belongings if I'd had more with me, there would have been plenty of room. Absolutely wonderful staff, went above and beyond and lovely to have the chance to pop downstairs and feel welcomed and safe moreover. I'll be coming back as soon as possible. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property under construction so in 2-3 months the property will most likely be improved. Staff was great, location was perfect, and pub and garden is delightful. Great value and quaint town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well kept, nice and clean. It is a town centre location so was a bit noisy until 10pm but was quiet after that.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

A very pleasant stay and a great Pride after party

I was greeted by a very friendly and helpful host who showed me to my room and told me about the events of the coming weekend. The pub website says that it can be noisy because they have late night events but up on the second (or was it third floor) it was actually fairly quiet even with the Pride after party going on after midnight. The pub has a small car park that was never full in the week I was there. The location is perfect, right in the centre of Ulverston and within easy walking distance of bus stops for trips to Coniston and Windermere as well as the railway station for trips along the coast. I think the only negative point is one that the Sun has in common with most other hotels, not enough teabags!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Liz

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night. We were warned and prepared for noise as they play live music until the early hours. However we were woken up early morning by strange scratching noises coming from overhead (top floor room). When I contacted the hotel they told me these were birds on the roof - I'm not so sure as it seemed to be coming from the loft space. We paid for a 'deluxe' room and there was lots of damp issues on the walls and ceilings. Generally felt dingy. Breakfast was tasty. Parking, whilst they warn is limited, was impossible as most of the car park is taken up with piles of garden furniture and a large gazebo. Disappointed given the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Diane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in perfect location plus the free car park .Staff very nice .Down sides .The king size bed needs new mattress very very uncomfortable springs nearly coming through. The room we stopped in is in desperate of a lick of paint .Theres damp and mould running right up wall .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Absoloutely lovely central location. The staff on the bar were fab blokes (a young lad who’s name I didn’t catch and a chap I believe was called Richard). We had the chicken parmo share board and I could eat it again and again. Room was budget and basic but comfortable for a one night stay. Only issue was a leaky shower but again for one night not a problem and I have emailed the hotel directly so they can get it fixed. Beware of the one way system driving through the town square as it can make finding the car park difficult and it’s rather tight to get into! Overall a lovely stay and we’d stay again next time we’re up that way. Thanks Sun Inn 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

callum

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

One night stopover

Staying for one night meant I wasn't looking for 5 star,The Sun is in the heart of the town,ideal for my needs. As expected its an old building with an old feel. Free parking was good,checking in at the bar wasn't a problem but some people might not like it. My room was on the top floor to mitigate noise from a very busy and noisy bar ,again it didn't bother me but some would be pretty upset I imagine. Food was good especially the breakfast,usually I get buffet style but this was fresh and excellent. Staff were attentive and came to check all was OK and any needs. Bargain price but I was aware of noise etc so have no complaints. All in all ,old,worn but huge bed,clean and I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You get what you pay for

Cheap and cheerful but rooms very run down wallpaper peeling off walls old decor etc. Poor nights sleep due to very uncomfortable bed and single glazed sash window very noisy, fully understand they can’t change due to been listed but very noisy, especially when Tesco get a delivery at 5 in morning. Massive room but no where to work in room. Staff very friendly and great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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4/10 Poor

Joanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were lovely . Friendly and helpful . The building is incredibly run down, the basic room we booked was very very basic, dusty and not very clean, also had a funny smell. only 2 sets of towels and 2 cups, there was 3 booked to stay . Asked for extra towel and it was dumped outside the door . Carpets have seen better days . Room was serviceable , but as mentioned not very clean . We was too tired to complain after travelling to Dave Day from down in West Sussex . Breakfast also wasnt good . Everything except the egg and bacon had been through the deep fat frier ! and a poor quality of ingredients . Coffee was luke warm. Staff were nice though and welcoming, good job guys and the notice of loud music was appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For what we paid for the room it was very spacious, clean and tidy and conveniently located for the purpose of our stay. Yes it was noisy around but when you are stay in a town centre it is no different to any other town centre,it is as expected. That said, the bed was comfortable enough and with a pair of earplugs it was comfortable enough for our two day stayover. The staff were polite and helpful and the breakfast was plentiful and tasty. The caffetiere with the coffee was like a full bag of coffee had been poured into it and was like rocket fuel,but we are coffee lovers and it was deliscious non the less. No amenities were provided, however, given the price I wouldnt expect this. Conveniently there is a tesco express right next door and boots a few doors down so easy to buy and travel essentials you have forgotten to pack. Room was nice and cool and had a TV with freeview and tea, coffee and hot chocolate available in the room which was a nice touch. The room could have done with a minor lick of paint along one wall, but as I said previously, for an inexpensive hotel compared to other places 3/4 times the price in the area, this was a great option. Accesibility may be hard for disabled/less able bodied people as lots of stairs but sure the hotel would provide a lower level floor if requested. Overall feel nice and quite homely. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ayush

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The check-in process was smooth, and the staff were exceptionally helpful. They kindly accommodated our request to change rooms when we expressed concerns about the one initially assigned to us. However, the rooms themselves are quite outdated and in need of significant refurbishment. Our initial room had a couple of issues: it was Room 13, which we preferred to avoid, and the shower was leaking, causing a persistent dripping noise even when turned off. The room we were moved to seemed fine at first, but we soon discovered that flushing the toilet triggered a loud, tornado-like noise. We could also hear the plumbing from the rooms above and below, making it unpleasant whenever anyone else flushed. Unfortunately, these issues made our stay uncomfortable, and we decided to check out a night earlier than planned, even though we were unable to receive a refund for that night. We understand that the hotel is situated above a pub, which can naturally lead to some noise, and we appreciate that this is reflected in the room rates. However, being woken up by a loud party on our floor at 2:30 AM was beyond what we expected. While we're not opposed to a lively atmosphere, our main goal was to explore the Lake District, not to be disturbed in the middle of the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really nice stay at The Sun Inn, the room was great and clean, and we've enjoy our experience at the bar, good atmosphere, friendly staff, we'll come back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ana

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice old pub in town . The food was excellent. All I ate was great. The two fellows,Calum and omg forgot the assistant or night managers name . Made my stay. I liked my bed facing the street Less noise . I would come back for sure. The , waiter from USA , only 9 from home had a British accent
Great smash burger
Never drink beer but loved this one!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

Second stay

Second time staying here and plan to use them again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was disappointed that only offering continental breakfast, I had to go to the pub at the top of the street at 9 am, so it made it a late day
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with large rooms and fast WiFi if needed. If staying in a lower floor room there may be music from below. Apart from that a very nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

george

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Okay for overnight stay but no more than that
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Richie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Sun Inn is in the centre of Ulverston with limited parking available, but they are honest and open about this and I didn't struggle to park as it was early in the week. The hotel is old and dated, but has hot water and clean bedding. Given I wasn't in the room for long periods this was fine, but might not be if you want to spend time indoors. Don't be expecting anything out of the ordinary, it is ordinary but served the purpose of shower, bed and sleep. Although if you're a light sleeper the seagulls might give you an early morning call.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good enough for me and that's all that counts
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024