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The Old Ginn House Inn

4.0 star property
Inn in Workington with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Lobby
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Superior Room (Courtyard Suite) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
The Old Ginn House Inn offers a warm, charming atmosphere. Start your day with breakfast on the terrace or at the restaurant. Unwind with a drink at the bar after exploring. In-room WiFi keeps you connected, and the staff assists with daily needs and wedding services.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Classic Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room (Courtyard Suite) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room (Courtyard Suite)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (3 children) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (3 children)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Room (2 children) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (2 children)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Moor Road, Great Clifton, Workington, England, CA14 1TS

What's nearby

  • Opera Bingo - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Lake District Coast Aquarium - 15 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Lake District Wildlife Park - 27 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • Derwentwater - 28 min drive - 20.6 miles
  • Buttermere Lake - 31 min drive - 20.4 miles

Getting around

  • Workington Station - 8 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saludo Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Butterflies - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Old Ginn House Inn Great Clifton Workington - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oily's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Old Ginn House Inn

Upscale inn
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a bar at The Old Ginn House Inn. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a reception hall, and a TV in the lobby
  • Wedding services and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Old Ginn House Inn have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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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 full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ginn Room

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Old Ginn House Inn Workington
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Old Ginn House Workington
Old Ginn House
The Old Ginn House Inn Workington, England
The Old Ginn House Inn Inn
The Old Ginn House Inn Workington
The Old Ginn House Inn Inn Workington

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Ginn House Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Old Ginn House Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Ginn House Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Old Ginn House Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Old Ginn House Inn located?

Situated in Workington, this inn is within 3 mi (5 km) of Helena Thompson Museum, Opera Bingo, and Funtastic Softplay Centre. Borough Park is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Reviews

The Old Ginn House Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 229 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay for our family. Two adults and 3 kids (two teens and a preteen) fit comfortably in one of the larger rooms. The rooms were simple, but clean and a great base for exploring the Lake District. Staff was very friendly and Breakfast was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel with very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Made to feel welcome from the minute I checked in. Great friendly service from every member of staff I came in contact with. Breakfast was one of the best I have had. Definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn was great. Nice peaceful location with lots of character. My only negative was that although WiFi was included it did not work at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and convenient parking. Friendly and welcoming staff. Excellent restaurant with great options for the whole family. The room was clean but hot as we happened to be there on a rare hot day. We had dinner there and the breakfast included with our stay was great. Many options for breakfast and were all popular with our family. Thank you.

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Issues with wi-fi and shower

Excellent food and room was comfortable but wi-fi in the room was awful and the shower appeared to have only two Settings - ice cold or cold - even turned up To the hottest setting the water was cold.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Pleasant saty - staff very friendly - breakfast service not so good but portions were huge and food very good. Also the set time for breakfast was alwkward given all early slots went and I needed to be as early as possible to get to work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

Williams family stay

We stayed in a large family room with lots a space for a family of 5. The room was large and clean bathroom was good size and clean kids all had there own beds my only issue was our bed was a little on the hard side for me but everyone’s preferences are different so I wouldn’t necessarily mark it down on this. Breakfast in the morning was lovely and I would highly recommend this place to anyone staying in the area. We will be back again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
No hot water for shower. When staff was informed, they said they'll fix it, although this only benefit the next guest. No offer of hot shower elsewhere or reduction to bill etc. Disapointing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Convenient if you're in the area

Pleasant place to stay and located in a quiet area. The rooms are immaculately clean, warm and have everything you need. The staff are friendly and the breakfast is nice and fresh with ample choice. We have stayed twice at this location, although we prefered the seperate annex, rather than the main building. We were in room 8 on our last visit. It is above the dining room, so was rather noisy on an evening and during breakfast time. The room itself was lovely, but soundproofing could be better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Great for leisure, no Wi-Fi in room for business

Excellent food, excellent room and very good location for my needs BUT no wifi in room. After multiple restarts of the kit and three conversations in two days I was left with the clear impression that the walls in room 1 (courtyard suite) are too thick for the Wi-Fi to reach… this is the only negative in a lovely room and hotel, but meant I couldn’t work and have calls in the office of the room as planned, and had to sit in the reception / lobby instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lin

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

Overall, for lone traveller; an unsafe experience

Hotel was clean. This hotel would benefit from having a lone traveller policy. I lone travel for work, stayed at the hotel on one other occasion, but will not be back due to lack of basic safety knowledge from staff. On check in two men checked in before me and remained in reception. My key was given room number side up, reception then said room number aloud. Bedrooms are opposite the pub, across the car park. My room was on ground floor between both men room, in a corner. Lighting in corridor did not work, making entering the room a vulnerable experience. Door to room did not have peep hole nor inside lock or chain. When paying for my meal barmaid asked for my room number. I explained I did not have a tab open. She said she had to have the room number. Bar was full of men, I had to state I was not giving out my room number in a bar full of men I did not know. That silenced the whole area. Wrote my room number on a pad. No explanation as to why a room number was needed in a pub that caters for people who are not staying overnight. Overall, for a lone woman traveller, an unsafe experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Lubna

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'd consider this hotel for last-minute bookings or budget-friendly options, but be aware that the rooms may not match the pictures. Unfortunately, our room had stained bed sheets, noticeable cobwebs, and visible signs of spiders in various corners. My daughter was frightened by the spiders and refused to sleep in her bed. I had to remove them myself, which was unpleasant. Additionally, room service isn't available 24/7, closing around 10 PM, so assistance isn't an option late at night. It is 20 somthing minutes drive by car from lake district bational park so if you have children you would consider taking a closer accomodation, I booked two nights but checked out after the first night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pankaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and quiet property. The best part was the breakfast. We were surprised to see that everything was made to order and not a typically buffet morning breakfast. And all of it tasted really good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

MAGALAGE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an Inn/pub with dirty carpets and sticky tables in the dinning area. The food is nothing to write home about and although generous it is tasteless. The rooms are cramped with views to the car park. The room cleaning was good with a clean toilet but the carpets and other surfaces require attention. Not in the best part of town and not somewhere you want to explore. We had some money off since last minute, it really is not worth the full price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, great room, breakfast was great and allowed to take it away
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean , modern , ground floor not having to take luggage up steps. The bar had good mix of beers. The food was excellent. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a lovely room and food was decent, not much options for gluten free, but was okay. If you intend on using the bar be mindful if your are too loud laughing you will be told to hush :( x
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall a great stay and we'll go again given the opportunity, even if the shower was a bit tricky. Really friendly staff, evening dinner and breakfast delicious with big portions, even a small portion of the Cumbrian kept us going the whole day.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Lovely place, and lovely staff!

The staff were excellent, and very friendly. They made our stay with our two young daughters very pleasurable. Thanks very much!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Nice pleasant stay.

Lovely stay in a warm modern room with all amenities. Friendly staff from cleaners to bar staff. Lovely meals and breakfast all made to order.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

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

Great for overnight stay

Great one night stay. Super friendly staff and fantastic Cumbrian breakfast. Room clean and well appointed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asifjaved

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place will go again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ophelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, room had clean towels and bed neatly made. Breakfast was excellent with options to choose. We really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Birthday treat

The food was first class and the cooked to order was really goo eggs benedict superb and next days grilled fry up best ive tasted in along time well done all staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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