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The Wilson's Arms

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Coniston with a restaurant and a bar

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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Torver, Coniston, England, LA21 8BB
  • Coniston Water
  • Old Man of Coniston
  • Lake Windermere
    ‪15 min drive‬

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  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Cottage, Ensuite, Mountain View (Herdwick)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Mountain View

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cabin, Ensuite (Twin Glamping Pod) | Terrace/patio

Cabin, Ensuite (Twin Glamping Pod)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Cottage, Ensuite, Mountain View (Saddleback Cottage)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family House, Ensuite, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Ensuite (K2 Family glamping po EHU)

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

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Cabin, Ensuite (Double Glamping Pod )

Standard Cabin, Ensuite (Double Glamping Pod )

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, Ensuite, Mountain View (Primrose )

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Cottage, Private Bathroom, Mountain View (No 3 Wilsons Cottage)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Mountain View

  • 1335 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1625 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room, Ensuite, Mountain View (Bluebell)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Ensuite, Mountain View (Daisy)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Mobile Home, Garden View (NO ACCOM Point only)

  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Coniston

The Wilson's Arms is located within a few miles (5 km) of John Ruskin Museum and Brantwood. This 25-room, 3-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • John Ruskin Museum - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Coniston Water - 12 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 14 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 22 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 23 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

  • Green Road Station - 15 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blacksmiths Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Square Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Wilson Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Wilson's Arms

Bed & breakfast in Coniston with a restaurant and a bar
The Wilson's Arms features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. You can put free parking to good use if you drive.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Front of property - evening/night

The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 287 reviews
The price is $159
includes taxes & fees
$132 per night
May 22 - May 23
The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Hotel Registry Number: PLa0660
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

The Wilson Arms
The Wilson's Arms Coniston
The Wilson's Arms Bed & breakfast
The Wilson's Arms Bed & breakfast Coniston

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to The Wilson's Arms?

This bed & breakfast is located in Coniston, close to Coniston Water, Old Man of Coniston, and Grizedale Forest. John Ruskin Museum is also within a driving distance of 2.7 mi.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wilson's Arms?

As of May 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wilson's Arms on May 18, 2025 start from $88.58, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at The Wilson's Arms?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Wilson's Arms have a casino?

No, The Wilson's Arms doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Wilson's Arms?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What do couples enjoy most about The Wilson's Arms?

There are many amenities for couples at this bed u0026 breakfast, including a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms feature fireplaces.

Are there hot tubs at The Wilson's Arms?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Wilson's Arms have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Wilson's Arms serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Are there connecting rooms at The Wilson's Arms?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Wilson's Arms?

Yes, some guestrooms at this bed u0026 breakfast offer a deck where guests can enjoy garden or mountain views.

The Wilson's Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 57 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Perfect getaway

All perfect! Friendly staff, excellent food, our little shepherds hut was perfect. Loved it! Ideal spot to climb up to Old Man of Coniston
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class service fantastic food. Music a bit loud down stairs
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Excellent stay.

Staff friendly, food excellent. Quiet, relaxing, would recommend especially if you wanted to walk and explore. Dog friendly too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed in a Shepherd's hut and it was great! Lovely location for going walking (only about 10min drive from a car park to go up old man coniston) Was super cosy and warm inside the hut, everything you need to prepare food, a tv to watch Netflix etc and bed was decent. It did get quite damp in there at night leaving the corners of the bed a bit wet in the morning but nothing too extreme. (Might be worse after more than 2 nights though.) The Wilson’s arms was a nice place for food and a drink in the evenings and the deli attached had everything you need. Would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme, Kirkintilloch

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at the Wilson’s arms the staff was so warm and friendly, staff was very accommodating when it came to the dining options too food was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The management were very nice and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Lovely stay night before a wedding in Coniston

Had a lovely stay here recently, the staff were really great and very friendly, even allowing me to stay in my room later than the official check-out time as I was getting ready for a wedding. The room itself could have been a little cleaner and one of the lamps by the bed didn't work, but overall it was perfectly fine and more than clean enough for rooms above a pub :) The bed was wonderfully comfortable and I had one of the best nights sleep I've had in a while (especially after driving 7 hours to get there!). Breakfast the next morning was included in the price for the night, with a selection of both continental style and cooked options, my full English came out within 15/20 minutes of ordering and I had a proper, cafetière coffee. Very pleased and would definitely stay again if I'm back in the Lakes!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very Disappointed August 2024 Booked a 2 night stay with my partner - The room was tidy although the bathroom was quite mouldy and had silverfish running around the floor. We had an hours wait for breakfast on the first morning and the staff had packed away the bread/toaster etc well before our food arrived (food actually arrived 30 mins after breakfast restaurant had closed). In the afternoon we asked if we needed to book a table to eat at night. We were told there’s absolutely no chance of a table as they are so busy. The nearest place for food is in Coniston (over an hours walk away). We didn’t think it was unreasonable as a resident of the pub/restaurant to expect to be able to eat and drink there. We had to return home half way through our stay and lose our booking costs of £110
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anil

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lucy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I hate to write anything other than a great review but I have to be honest about our stay. We paid £148 for one night in a room that to be honest that was small, smelt musty and just generally unclean. We found hairs in the bed, and in a coffee cup. There was rust on the bathroom radiators, black grouting in the shower and the floor just looked unclean. There was also a large dehumidifier in the room - it was clear why. We didn’t end up staying for breakfast as it didn’t start until 8:30am and we were up and out early so can’t comment on that but when we come to leave I was asked have you paid up instead of first asking how our stay was. I unfortunately cant say I would return, It was nothing like the pictures shared on the booking site.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Enjoy the trip so much

Nice place and friendly staffs. Very nice dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stopped here overnight walking the Cumbrian Way. Fantastic place, great food, helpful and friendly staff, very clean and comfortable rooms, would recommend to all.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

A very comfortable stay and great staff and food

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

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

Cosy warm room with a little mountain view

The room was warm, clean and cosy, comfy bed, bath towels a bit small, had a room with mountain view of Dow Crag & Coniston all be it a little restricted, the food was very good in the evening & the breakfast had a great choice and very tasty, staff were very friendly and helpful, it was a very peacful place to stay quiet at night no noise from other rooms will defo stay again it has been one of our better choices
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

Perfect relaxing break

Always nice to stay here staff friendly and food is very good especially the Sunday lunch. The shepherds huts are perfect everything you need for a relaxing break nice touch with the dressing gowns so we can get to and from hot tub. Ideally situated for walking don’t have to use car if you don’t want to.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay, in comfortable twin room, the bed was a little soft for me but slept reasonably well, the bathroom was definitely a little small but nicely done with mirrors on all walls at face height (a bit scary). We ate in the bar and had an excellent meal, I’m Coeliac and was very well catered for both at dinner and breakfast. A great plus was a gluten free hand pumped beer on the bar as well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Sara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pod was great and clean except it was so hot during the night and we had to open the door 5-6 times and closer to the morning turning off the heating. The second day the water was shut down because of water freezing at -1 degree. My expectation was they could handle water running in even more cold weather conditions. We did the self checkin successfully but no one welcome us pr guide us as local to tell where to go or visit. Our pod was located in the camper van parking area and does not have hot tub as I saw in the photos.

8/10 Good

Stuart

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

Enjoyable stay

Most thing s where very good seating in pub was a little basic and food choice was not to our liking being vegies , Must say the food choice in most cases looked very good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023