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Reviews of Ye Olde Fighting Cocks 4 stars

The Promenade, Arnside, LA5 0HD, United Kingdom

#6 of 9 hotels in Arnside

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2662 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room - No Pets
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had to come home 🤣

    Great location on the sea front. Tony and all the team very friendly and helpful, giving advice on where to visit locally. My room was upgraded to a beautiful bay window view which was perfect and very much appreciated for my first solo trip after being seriously ill and becoming a widow.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    7.0
    Ok for what we had
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double - No Pets
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The renovations, was emailed before arrival warning us but was not clear that the whole main hotel/bar was completely closed

    Great location, accommodation was good, staff were friendly. Had to stay in the back annex due to the main hotel being closed for renovations, but the room was good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    It was a lovely break and we look forward to returning for another short break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite with Estuary View - No Pets
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    At the time of our stay the pub had the builders and decorators in. The bar and dining room were closed. Because of this it was only a continental breakfast. Tony made us very welcome and was very helpful.

    The room was a fabulous room very comfortable and quiet, very clean. The room was in the converted barn , 3 rooms in the barn with patio doors onto the car park. Lovely view of the sea. We were also able to charge our electric car outside the room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Disability access Suite - Wet Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good Breakfast, very good Dinner, very good Kitchen.nice Location. Very nicht People.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Great place and very friendly staff and quick check in and check out
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved it

    We have been upgraded to an amazing lake view. The room was big and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    In need of a little TLC - bathroom door very squeaky! Room very hot overnight

    Lovely staff and great location. Good size room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    A great couple of nights away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - No Pets
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a dislike, simply a question of timing, refurb was still in progress so no restaurant or bar

    Great room, very comfortable with a lovely view.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location and accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Bath & Over Shower - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They are having a reburb so a lot of things out of action, like dining room and reception. Doing a fab job keeping open and service still good. Will go back once renovations complete

    Location was great, room with bringing a dog was fab as close to the entrance to the rooms.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exellent location lots of lovley walks nearby Nice veiw from the room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic location and views, we’ll be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the restaurant and bar inside were closed for renovations but that’s not the owners fault

    Amazing views, plenty of parking, comfortable room, excellent beer garden and outdoor bar

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Triple Room - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower seal on the screen could do with cleaning. Barmaid in the beer garden needs to tone down her chat, talking about drinking a full bottle of gin at her leavers and p***ing in a sink in a loud voice.

    We liked the location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful place to stay in a fantastic location, will definitely revisit!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - No Pets
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The only draw back was that at the time of our visit the bar and restaurant were closed as building work and a refurbishment were being done. It didn't spoil our trip but would've been nice to have a meal and glass of wine, we will definitely being visiting again in the future.

    The staff were helpful and friendly. The room was wonderful with superb views over the estuary. It was clean, comfortable and spacious. We had tea, coffee and biscuits which were replenished daily. The hotel is in a fantastic position for doing lots of good walks.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    7.0
    Tranquil find
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were aware refurbishment was ongoing so took that into consideration, couldn't get on the car park but found street parking easy enough. Biggest gripe was the matteress , really uncomfortable and felt springs in my back all night, it is needing changing as your sleep comfort should be the most important thing. Can imagine it will be fab when reopened properly but please sort the mattress and I would be very happy to stay again.

    Lovely view from window

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Nice comfortable stay. In the circumstances the staff did the best they could to make us comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a shame that it was currently under renovation, so we could not enjoy the facilities to their fullest.

    Clean simple, nice view.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Interesting area to visit and comfortable stay which will be further enhanced when the pub reopens.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Room was very comfortable and was separate from the ongoing renovation to the actual pub. Enough varied options very close re food and drink.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Ideally located
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - No Pets
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property was being refurbished at time of visit so bar and dining room were closed. Works were planned at short notice so alternative arrangements could no be made.

    Great location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely location, wonderful food, nice staff and a clean room. Would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premier Triple Room - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful and relaxing location, communication prior to check in and during our stay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    very satisfactory
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - No Pets
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    the room,views and comfort.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room - No Pets
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Because of renovation issues was quite poor because was told temporary bar would be open but never opened also was told a menu for food would be available till 730 by Andy who works there but not his fault he can only say what the owners say nice location comfy room but feel like we were lied too

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Small Double - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The car park view

    They accommodate us

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Couples break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Bath & Over Shower - Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The outside door kept slamming and a lot of noise on the corridor outside our room.

    The room was comfortable with plenty of everything needed for our stay. The staff were really nice. The alfresco meal in the gazebo was delicious and the service was excellent. The staff coped well with having to use the temporary set up.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Super staff attitude overcoming difficult circumstances
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Cosy Single Room with Private External Bathroom - No Pets
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great to have electric car charging, but the limited car park meant that they were often iced/blocked.

    The staff were amazing, especially the landlord. They were working under pressure as the ground floor of the pub was having to have remedial work after a floor was found to be subsiding. Everything had had to be cleared out and so they were functioning from the upper floors only. I had booked a single room with external bathroom but had been upgraded to a lovely ensuite double. Cooked breakfast wasn't available as the kitchen was stripped out. Continental breakfast was provided in one of the upstairs rooms - as there was nothing I could eat due to my.liw oxalate diet I was given a refund. They actually delivered a toaster to my bedroom for the rye bread I had brought with me! Super location. My room was in the Crown Barn behind the pub, with super views over the estuary. With the pub being closed I discovered a lovely eatery, wine bar called JJ Crossfield just along the road. I was given the choice to cut my stay short and be credited with my unused nights but chose to stay. I will definitely return to experience full hospitality when the refit is completed. The attitude of the landlord was commendable - thank you.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    7.0
    Solo travelling
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Cosy Single Room with Private External Bathroom - No Pets
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the pub was under going maintenance on my stay bathroom very small

    Very nice helpful staff amazing location Very clean and comfortable good beer and food from pub

    Stayed in April 2024

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