The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

The location, the food and the very laid-back vibe. No frills. TV in the room, just an amazing view to look at - the stars at night were just as impressive as the mountains! The menu might be considered limited to some, but the food was amazing with daily specials and was impossibly good value.

Excellent location . Warm. Great food and bar. Very friendly staff. Hot powerful shower.

This is an iconic hotel which is unspoiled by progress located in a perfect place for fell walkers. Take yourself back to yester-year and enjoy life without being connected to much except nature. Extensive and sumptuous breakfast and a short but wholesome dinner offering.

If you are unlucky to get a room with “private bathroom” then be aware that this is not shared with anyone but it is a way down the corridor and a robe/slippers is not provided.

Beautiful Great Langdale valley location encased by the surrounding fells. Friendly staff, fantastic proper British food with big portions. Cosy and traditional vibe, I love that residents have the option of a quieter dining area and the snug lounge with comfy chairs by the fire.

My only pick up is that my mattress was very hard, but it certainly won’t stop me returning.

Breakfast was great - the other food was very good and tasty. The only negative for us was that the couple in the next door room has two dogs with them and they were quite noisy at times. However, being a trekking hotel one has to expect certain of the guests will bring their dogs with them.

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Superb location.Great breakfast.Great atmosphere in climbers bar.

Rude staff. Couldn't care less attitude.

As usual great room great food great location.

Leaving

Its location, the staff, the food.

Few cobwebs in bedroom. Bathroom mirror light didnt work. Loo roll holder coming off wall.

ive stayed at the old dungeon twice now value for money when you consider its location it has that presence about it like it is steeped in history the log fire and christmas tree in the guest lounge so cozy i will be back again very soon and would recomend

theres nothing not to like about the hotel

Location. Staff. Down to earth. No fuss - comfy bed, hearty food, helpful staff and a great location.

Sometimes had to wait to get someone’s attention at reception or the residents bar.

This is a lovely period hotel ideally situated in the Langdale valley. It hasn't changed that much on the outside from the pics taken in the early 1900s. Its an old building so dont expect glitz but it makes up for this with genuine character. The room we had was a good size with a double and a single bed. The en-suite was a good size with ample hot water.The drawing room is lively and cosy especially in the winter when the fire is roaring. The public bar is a popular watering hole for locals and walkers. There is a regular wednesday folk club and the occasional impromptu music from visitors. There is a residents lounge for dining and drinking when the public bar gets busy.The menu is simple and done well and the breakfast sets you up for the day. Last but not least, the staff were all lovely, friendly and effective.What are you waiting for ...

Apart from the lakes drizzle, there was nothing to dislike with the property and the staff.

An excellent hotel at the end of a quiet valley with superb rooms , excellent bathrooms , very warm , with real fires in bar and lounge.The service is superb, the food in the bar is superb , the range of beers and wines is excellent and the craic is even better .

The weather was very wet !!There's nothing not to like at the hotel .

This was (I estimate) my sixth stay at the ODG. If you can book a single occupancy room off peak you have one of the best value deals in Britain, surrounded by some of the finest scenery. The breakfasts are to die for (not literally). Old fashioned (no TV or, in many cases no mobile signal) - but who cares in such a beautifully atmospheric place? Ask for the log fire to be lit in the Victorian lounge in winter : the bedrooms were supercosy anyway. Worth the 120 mile drive from Edinburgh every time.

It's too popular some parts of the year and one can't get the single rooms at the ideal prices (but still probably worth it).

Good size characterful room with comfy bed and great views. Friendly staff and good breakfast.

Heating seemed to be struggling in my room with the cold weather. I was surprised there were no TVs, but actually quite liked that!

Great location And nice to have a large bath after a long walk over the tops

It is a victim of its success, bar was full at teatime, although we got s table after 30 mins or so. Bar staff and food service were excellent. Food portion was generous and well cooked and presented

Gorgeous location, friendly staff, comfortable room, very generous breakfast size in the morning, and a lovely hikers bar servicing hearty food and some local beers!

I personally found the bed a little firm, but thats just personal preference. Couldn't fault them otherwise

Excellent location, comfortable beds, quiet at night, great vibes in the pub

Dinner was hearty but basic fare.

Comfy bed, amazing shower, great views / location, dog friendly, delicious hearty food in the bar.

My room was just above the outdoor shelter outside the bar. Lots of people were sat outside drinking / chatting loudly until late. Great to hear them enjoying themselves, but they were very loud and I had an early start after a long day and desperately needed sleep. As the windows are only single glazed they did nothing to stop the noise.

Friendly staff, comfortable beds, tea and coffee facilities

Heating only came on at 6pm does a little cold during the day

All the staff were great and really friendly, the food was brilliant too. The room was nice and cosy and the bed was so comfortable. The Loweswater Gold on the bar was superb too and I really enjoyed the Wednesday evening folk night.

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