The Drunken Duck Inn

The breakfast was pretty good

The option of a full English breakfast

Food was exceptional, staff attentive and friendly, great wine list and local ales and the room and the bath was perfect after a long day of walking!

The D Duck is in an ideal location. Just far enough up a hill to keep the crowds away.

Charming old property on a stunning location. Delicious and unusual breakfast. Very sweet staff. Great bathroom and very warm.

Everything was lovely

A great location with everything you want in such an establishment. The staff were friendly and helpful. Bar prices are not out of the way. The bar has a good buzz and good selection.

I have known the Duck for over 50 years and although I enjoyed our stay it wasn’t as good as I had hoped. The staff are great but things were beginning to slide a little. The access to the accommodation was weedy and the patio area was locked and overgrown. Repairs were wanting. The food was good but rather expensive. It was OK, but at the price , I wanted better.

This was a return visit after 15 years and we weren't disappointed. It's had a makeover and feels a bit less traditional and rustic than it used to - but the staff are friendly and efficient and standards are high. The room was cosy and the bed exceptionally comfortable, and we had a classic postcard vista of Helvellyn from the private seating area outside our room.

Just be aware that there's a strong emphasis on vegetarian dishes - don't build up your hopes for a breakfast fry-up, for example. The menu's imaginative but some of the plant based dishes can seem a little bland. And it's not cheap - but this is the Lakes.

The food was fantastic, we really enjoyed our stay here and will definitely be returning. Perfect place to stay to explore the lakes.

Friendly and helpful staff Excellent food with an ethical slant...lots of vegetarian options as well as sustainable meat(venison)

No tea/coffee making in the room.