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An excellent base for exploring this end of the Lakesset in a very interesting village. Loved the Howk walk. People were very friendly, the menu and range of beers delicious and enjoyable. Highly recommended.

Really enjoyed our stay at the Oddfellows Arms in Caldbeck.The food was lovely and the room very comfortable.All the staff were really friendly.Just what we needed after a long day's walk!

Thanks for a lovely stay: best shower on the Cumbria Way! Very grateful for the advice to ignore the detour; easy to pass the landslide and didn't have to climb any gates.

Rooms were very nice, enjoyed the food but was disappointed with the cheese board (not served enough variety of cheese). But will defined come back.

Perfect for our needs. All the staff were lovely, hearty supper and breakfast. Just the job - many thanks.

I had a fabulous time here. The room was clean and comfortable. The food was delightful and the staff were so welcoming. I wish I stayed for longer.

Warm, friendly welcome.Lovely room, friendly staff and fantastic food and beer.

The staff, service, room and food were outstanding. It is a wonderful place in the middle of a thriving village and I wouldn't mind living there.The only possible room for improvement would be better instructions/directions on how to get into the main building for breakfast.Perhaps I will find the route more easily next time and I hope my next time is soon!

What an absolute treasure of a place.All the staff are welcoming and helpful serving good beer and even better food.It was a very appreciated stop on the Cumbria Way

Visiting with friends for a birthday. Lovely cosy bar, with a good selecting of beers.Nice clean room with a powerful shower. Great breakfast and friendly staff.

We were staying for the second time for Lakes In a Day Race. Enjoyable meal on arrival, comfortable room with excellent shower. Staff all very friendly. Thank you 😊

Lovely Inn, great welcome, food and breakfast…..highly recommended ….the service was excellent.

My wife and I enjoyed a really nice 4 nights at the Oddfellows Arms in Caldbeck. We received a warm welcome in the pub on a busy Saturday afternoon andwere shown to a compact but clean, comfortable room in the neighbouring annex. The room had been recently refurbished with an en suite shower room and the shower was great. We walked each day through beautiful countryside and are in the pub each evening. The menu and the food were excellent and good value.Breakfast was included in the room rate.We are happy to recommend the Oddfellows Arms to walkers and passing travellers. Dogs are also welcome!

Warm, friendly pub. Bedrooms clean, fresh, modern.A good night’s sleep and a great English breakfast.

The Oddfellows Arms was an excellent stay while walking the northern section of the Cumbria Way. The room was excellent with a good bed and en-suite with excellent shower.The evening meal choice was good and the food was produced quickly and was of excellent quality. Breakfast was available from 8am which is good for walkers. The breakfast choices were excellent and because they were made the previous evening the food was quickly provided in the morning.The Landlord was particularly helpful regarding a route closure and diversion on the Cumbria Way east of Caldbeck. Take his advice and ignore the closures - the issue is so trivial compared to much greater path problems elsewhere.

We stayed overnight on our way home from Scotland. Lovely pub, beautiful location, delicious food and very friendly staff and other customers. Accommodation was spotless, with a great shower! Would definitely stay here again. Thank you.

Our 2nd visit.. Comfortable, helpful staff and excellent food! Will be back!

Very welcoming and friendly after a hard days walk. Food and drink very good with good service.

Everything was superb.Spotlessly clean, kind attentive staff, lovely food and beer

A welcoming atmosphere, good beer and food, staff were friendly.

Enjoyed a one night stay whilst walking the Cumbria Way. Pub menu extensive a food I had (curry) was homemade and excellent, good beers too. Caldbeck is a lovely village.

Friendly, helpful staff and one of the best meals we had on the Cumbria Way. Our room was also very comfortable.

As above, food unbelievable 😋 👍

Great meal warm and welcoming.Good accommodation

We had a lovely nights rest on our Cumbria Way journey. Great shower, comfortable bed and lovely food, couldn’t ask for more.

Thanks for such a welcoming stay! Comfortable and clean Rooms with superb food - our stay at the OFA was the perfect end to a big days walk!Highly recommended for all Cumbria Way’ers!!!

We had a really nice stay - the food is good and gunuine, and the owner and the staff extremely helpful and nice. Thank you 🙏🏻

SuperbExcellent room and fantastic showerThe pub was great and the food was excellentThoroughly recommended

I can certainly recommend this venue for the a stay over for the Cumbria Way.I was a lone female walker and the staff were friendly and welcoming.I enjoyed a meal in the restaurant and breakfast the following morning.The gentleman serving breakfast was friendly/funny (well I liked his jokes) and he ensured I had the up to date information for the Cumbria Way.the room was clean, shower was excellent.

After a long day’s walking our stay at Oddfellows was so welcome. The room very comfortable, the shower hot and powerful, food all delicious and staff very friendly. No complaints at all

A couple of misadventures, coupled with extra muddy trails, kept us from reaching the Inn by evening on our walk from Keswick.After a night at Lingy Hut and a smooth walk north from there, we arrived at the Inn well past the point when the kitchen was shut down for breakfast.They made an exception, fed us breakfast and helped us figure a weekend bus schedule to leap frog to Carlisle.Everything was done with the best of good cheer and hospitality.If we can find a way to get back to this part of the world, we will figure out a way to make a stay here!Thank you!

Food amazingRoom brilliantManagement caring (I had an faint )thanks

Wonderfully clean and welcoming. The food was amazing. Staff were well trained and knowledgeable. What a lovely place to find and move to on our last holiday day. Wish we could have found it sooner.

The village was idyllic, the staff were great, and the lodgings cozy and clean. It was a great place for a break on our trip.

Room was comfortable and had everything we needed. Nice decor and comfortable bed. The evening meal waslovely and it was nice to have a nicely cooked hot breakfast. The packed lunch however was poor for the price. Two slices of white bread with a bit of rocket and hardly any ham. I’d suggest that for the price the sandwiches need to be more hearty especially since most people are walking long distances.

Very nice room.Clean, comfortable.Staff friendly and helpful.The dinner was excellent.Breakfast was adequate.The coffee leaves a little to be desired, however.

Really lovely pub/inn in lovely location. Really welcoming reception on arrival. Good food and selection of fine ales. Be sure to book restaurant which was busy.Informative breakfast time host Bill on hand to explain the minutiae and vagaries of the Cumbrian way upon which route The Oddfellows Arms is located. Hearty breakfast lovingly prepared by Margaret. Comfortablerecently refurbished room. Can't give 5 stars because that would mean there was no room for improvement which I guess there is always something you can make better.So am awarding 4.9 stars.Pretty damn good nevertheless. I shall he back

Busy bubbling pub in the centre of this charming isolated village. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful and the room was clean and comfortable. The one evening meal we had was outstanding. And all guests in the bar were very good -natured too. We'll be back.

We loved this pub/hotel. After a long hard walk it was great to be greeted by friendly helpful staff, a delicious pint in a welcoming cosy pub and then to go and collapse in our clean, tastefully decoratedcomfy room. Very well appointed ensuite, plenty of tea/coffee making options. We then had one of the best meals we had had during the whole week of walking. Would thoroughly recommend this pub. Top marks all round. Lovely breakfast the following day and helpful advice for the last leg of our Cumbria Way journey.

Stayed while doing the Cumbria way. I changed dates a couple of times because of the weather and they were very accommodating. Rooms comfortable showers hot food good especially breakfast. Landlord informative about detour on Cumbria way.I would definitely stayhere again.

Stayed here for a night while hiking up the Cumbria Way. Cozy rooms, comfortable beds, amazing food and very friendly staff. Would hundo percent return & recommend.

The hotel was great, and the best shower ever. Food was fine, with good breakfast.Staff very helpful and friendly

Last night of the Cumbrian Way this pub was a real treat. Lovely modern rooms with good facilities. Pub food was lovely too

Brilliant start to a night away. Mark in reception was helpful and the staff at night pleasant and excellent service. The menu was 5star choice better than some expensive hotels. Overall was relaxing and enjoyed every moment plus our dog was accepted without trouble. Will definitely be returning within next month.

We really enjoyed our stay and food at Oddfellows. Stayed one night as walking the Cumbria Way with a dog.Would recommend this pub.

It's a while since our last visit, when we arrived we found out that the owners were just going on holiday. Very pleased to say that the team of young staff didn't let them down, we had another great stay and hopefully will be back again soon.

Very lovely and friendly staff, the food at the pub was delicious and the room very nice and clean. The breakfast in the morning came with some advice for our remaining walk. Definitely will stay and eat there again!

Great food and friendly staff. Felt the price was a bit high for size the of room and amenities, could do with a dressing mirror and towel rail.

Very friendly and helpful staff.Nice room.Hot shower.Excellent food.Good stop along the Cumbria Way

Small but comfortable room with everything we needed; good food and friendly staff.

All staff very welcoming and efficient. Really good food, both breakfast and evening meal.Thank you for making our stay so special.

**Review: A Great Stay at a Charming Hotel**We recently spent three nights at this charming hotel and were thoroughly impressed. Our room, though small, was impeccably clean and tidy, with ample space to store our belongings for our short stay.Breakfast each morning was a highlight, offering a fantastic selection of delicious options. The man serving breakfast was incredibly helpful, providing us with numerous suggestions for planning our daily trips and routes.In the evenings, we dined at the hotel's pub restaurant. It was evidently a popular spot, so we wisely booked a table each night. The food was consistently fantastic, with a wide variety of choices to suit all tastes.Overall, our stay was wonderful. We would highly recommend this hotel and look forward to hopefully returning in the future.

Extremely welcoming stay. The breakfast staff in particular were very helpful and provided invaluable up to date information about the upcoming section of the Cumbria Way. Would thoroughly recommend.

Excellent customer service - made to feel welcome, super comfy room and delicious meal.Thank you

Nice place to stay, good atmosphere!

We stayed for 1 night as a stopover as we were travelling to Scotland.We had our excitable dog with us and we were made to feel really welcomed.Both the dinner in the evening, where a table had automatically been reserved, and the breakfast the next morning were excellent.Very comfortable bed too.

Spent one night at the Oddfellows Arms as we were visiting from Canada. We were meeting up with an old family friend who had recommended the Oddfellows Arms as a place to stay and eat.The service was bang on, with everyone so warm and friendly. The rooms were gorgeous and were well equipped with everything you'd need for a comfortable stay. We had made a dinner reservation the evening of our check-in. Food was delicious and the selection of local ales were top notch too. Loved the Naked pork scratchings stationed up at the bar as well! Highly recommend and would 100% stay again when back in that neck of the woods.Ps. Shout out to the Owners' dogs Coco and Maple who were a an absolute delight!

Excellent service and food

Great good

Perfect location for the Cumbria way route.Great rooms, amazing food & very friendly, helpful staff would recommend this pub to anyone wanting tostay in this area.

Several members of the NFS who were holding a meeting in Caldbeck stayed at the Oddfellows Arms.Once the question of their tenancy had been settled, the management were helpful and took trouble to meet our requests when we requested a dinner for the whole group.Ordering presented one or two problems as there was no fixed price set meal and I had to coordinate and order on behalf of the group from a bewildering array of choices.However when the time came, the staff were exceptional welcoming and helpful.The fine weather and laid back, relaxed atmosphere of the village was a great help.We had a very enjoyable gathering.Sheila Everard ( Organiser)

Arrived tired after walking from Bassenthwaite. Beer was fabulous, as was the welcome. Twin Room was excellent and the food outstanding. Breakfast too was very good. Top notch.

Such a great place! Good food, drinks, great rooms and friendly staff. Recommendable for anyone who loves the countrysidelife

Nice room and very large cooked breakfast. Friendly staff.

Fantastic place to stay.!Clean comfortable rooms recently refurbished en-suite. Great food, super friendly staff. Caldbeck is a sweet little village, & Odd Fellow Inn is a brilliant pub !

Enjoyed our stay at the Oddfellows and Caldbeck. The inn is in the middle of this lovely village. The Inn itself was busy on a Saturday afternoon, but the staff were helpful and pleasant. The evening meal was good together with the breakfast the following morning.

Een herberg met fijne kamers en goed eten. Bovendien met een waard die gastvrij en hulpvaardig is.

Fabulous!Great pub, room and dining. Friendly staff, especially Bill at breakfast.Comfortable bed.

What a welcome sight this place was after the rigours of the fells.The food was unexpectedly great, what a tempting menu! The staff are all very welcoming and helpful.The rooms are comfortable and well appointed.I highly recommend if you need a place to stay or eat in the area.

Stopped at the Oddfellows Arms while walking the Cumbria Way. It's a lovely spot and the apartment rooms looked newly decorated and fitted and were very comfortable. Did our best not to track mud everywhere after a very long and wet day of walking! Was genuinely surprised at the extensive and exceptional menu which was much appreciated at the end of the day, as was the facility to order a packed lunch for our next day of travel. If you walking the Cumbria Way, or even just looking for a base to explore the northern lakes, I would heartily recommend!

Lovely and professional staff.Spotless rooms with good WiFi. Shower pressure was heavenly after a 16 mile walk in the rain!Beautiful traditional village pub with REAL food. Couldn’t recommend enough to anyone on a similar journey or on holiday in the area.Thoroughly enjoyed, thank you.

The service and the food were very good. The room was comfortable, but the on-suite was a little cramped - difficult to close the door once inside.

Very Nice hotel with very good food!!!. Excellent. Friendly barken&woman.Clean rooms too. 👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿

The hotel has many good points.It seems that the bedrooms have been recently refurbished and they are very comfortable.The menu is remarkable, the helpings are very large and well cooked.(Though not everybody may want to eat that much!).The staff are helpful.Well worth a stay.

Excellent friendly inn ideal for walking on the Cumbria Way.

A group of four of us stayed for one night whilst walking the Cumbrian Way. Fantastic room and accommodation. The bar had a lovely community feel. The food was fab and service excellent.

Lovely room, dinner and breakfast. Very friendly and pleasant staff

Warm welcome, comfortable bed, excellent dinner, lovely breakfast. What more could you want!

It’s our third visit and as usual the bedrooms are very clean and very tidy.The breakfast was very nice and we also stayed for our evening meal which was perfect.Looking forward to our next visit

Lovely room, very friendly staff, excellent food, dog friendly.

3rd visit and yet again had a great time. Staff friendly and accommodating, beer food and breakfast great. Many thanks and see you next time.

An amazing place to stay in a wonderful part of the country. All staff very welcoming - will do anything to help.Great food, clean and comfy bedrooms, great Guinness - will be back!

Fantastic location, staff are super friendly and helpful.Accommodation was very spacious and clean and the food is excellent.Would definitely recommend and come back anytime.

I stayed here on business whilst working at Carlisle, tired of the boring chain hotels. Its only a short drive and you get so much more for your money.I also visit and stay in the lakes a lot and always try to visit new places and I will deficiently be back for both work and pleasure - If I was only allowed one highlight it would be Margaret's Breakfast and that fact she came in extremely early to cater for my early start and fussy diet - The Pub was very welcoming as were the locals - thanks

This is the perfect country pub ! A great mix of good beers, great menu and well cooked food. Most importantly the pub was busy and full on a weekday winter evening which shows that lots of other people also thought it was great.The accommodation was faultless. A great place to stay for a few days of if walking the Cumbrian Way like us.

Have just returned from two nights at the Oddfellows Arms . Another great stay . Service excellent & friendly . Food wonderful ; the Rib Eye steaks best we have tasted . Overall another outstanding stay . See you soon .

The building is full of traditional charm and log fires, Our room was lovely really nice and comfortable. The staff were all fantastic nothing was to much trouble, Emma and James were the perfect hosts and run a superb establishment.The food was out of this world we loved it all. Although this was our first visit it, it will NOT be the last.

Lovely place to stay after a hard days walk over Skiddaw and Great Calva. Burger was delicious as was the full English the following morning. Comfortable room and friendly staff.

Excellent 2 night New Year Break. We loved that the pub has remained traditional offering good real ales and welcoming all. The refurbished rooms separate to the main building were very quiet and , excellent shower and comfortable bed. Both nights evening meals were excellent - pasta special, burger, steak and curry chosen - excellent quality and plenty of accompaniments. Breakfast was nicely served though some fresh fruit and yogurt would have been appreciated. Very good local poached eggs.Overall an excellent base in the beautiful well preserved village of Caldbeck.

Both the Pub & accommodation were excellent . Food was absolutely lovely . Staff very friendly . Location marvellous . We will certainly be staying at the Oddfellows Arms again .

I arrived at the Oddfellows, in the dark,after a 15 mile slog on foot from Keswick. Around 3 pm I'd been on top of High Pike at the same time as Storm Elin so I was drenched and well chilled.The welcome from pub staff and locals was warm, friendly and efficient.My room was cosy and had two belting radiators. I left the next morning with dry kit. Breakfast was tasty and, once again,the service was friendly. Oh,and I enjoyed the grilled cod, chips and peas in the evening. Caldbeck is a charming village. A good-value stay.

Enjoyed yet another good stay at Oddfellows. Thank youA special mention for the showers which are excellent

Another very happy stay at The Oddfellows in the charming village of Caldbeck. Dinner in the bar by a warm log fire (or in the restaurant if we wanted). Always opportunities to chat with the locals and maybe challenge them to a (competitive) game of dominoes. Excellent breakfasts. Friendly and attentive staff. Have been coming here for years and hope to continue to do so.

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Always A pleasure to have you both, hope to see you again soon. Emma x

Had a great stay room very tidy and clean and staff were very helpful

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Thank you Steven, hope to see you again soon

I have stayed here on numerous occasion's , very friendly , great food , good selection of beers , fabulous location . Rooms are simple and clean .Highly recommend .

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Thanks Shaun, see you again soon

Very comfortable and cosy room, compact bathroom with a great shower and good food….even for a coeliac!

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Thanks Peter, hope to see you again soon

Definitely recommend this place. Lovely village and the bar / restaurant has a really nice atmosphere. Comfortable room and good brekkie included.

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It is good to stay in a place where you feel welcomed and the standard of food and accommodation is excellent. The food in particular was very good including the Korean popcorn chicken starter followed by a choice of curries that are well worth a try

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Room clean, nice and warm after a day hiking..Room was small but has everything you need.Breakfast was very nice!

Lovely pub,lovely staff,friendly people. Evening meal was enjoyable,and we had a excellent quality very tasty breakfast. Our room was absolutely spotless,good shower,we had a wonder sleep, the bed was so comfy and the bedding was spotless. Would definitely stay over again.

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Arrived at the Oddfellows after walking from Keswick to caldbeck and was greeted with a smile and a warm welcome.after a quick pint I was shown to my very comfortable room for the night, I had a table booked for my evening meal of pie and mash which was delicious followed by a few drinks in the bar which had a mix of locals and guests and made for a good atmosphere,I had a good night's sleep and a excellent breakfast and was on my way .I would definitely stay there again it's excellent value for money and the hosts were lovely..

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Great place to stay, very comfortable room. My husband was running Lakes in a Day so ideal location at start line! We enjoyed a nice evening meal in bar and great breakfast setting him up for his run! Friendly and accommodating staff. We have already booked to come back next year!

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From the moment we arrived to the moment we left the staff couldn't do enough for us they are so welcoming and friendly never experienced service at such a high level.The rooms were absolutely spot on and the food was gorgeous if you get a chance tl try the Dober roast beef its somthing special couldn't fault the place perfect place to stop if your walking the Cumbria way you won't get better than the Oddfellows Arms that's for sure

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Lovely room, friendly staff, great food.

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Stayed before Lakes in a Day race 2023 - everyone at the Oddfellows went above and beyond to make us welcome and comfortable - including breakfast at 6.30am and delicious evening meal the night before.Thank you!

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One nights accommodation during Cumbria Way, absolutely horrendous day from Keswick.Made to feel very welcome during checkin.Shower was absolutely superb and just what was required on sore shoulders.Dinner excellent, breakfast superb.Left much refreshed compared to the exhausted state I’d arrived in. Highly recommended.

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We had a really nice few days at The Oddfellows Arms. Emma and all the staff were pleasant and friendly, and our room was ideal. We loved the food and the restaurant was a great place to spend our evenings. A perfect Wedding Anniversary treat thankyou!

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A warm & friendly pub offering comfortable accommodation,, great food and a good selection of beers and wine.

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Friendly staff, good food, clean and comfortable, only negative would be room set out not really big enough for king size bed

Very good comfortable accommodation and food. Very dog friendly.

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Amazing stay during our five day Cumbria Way Walk.Excellent room with the best shower ever. It’s like having a massage!Food at the restaurant was amazing. Three youngsters essentially ran the place that evening. It was so busy but the service was second to none! The owners should be very proud of their staff.Definitely coming back. In my opinion, they could and should be charging more for what they provide their guests.

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Great pub, really friendly staff.Bedroomsclean and perfect after a long hike.

We arrived late and very wet and the staff couldn’t have been more welcoming. Comfortable room and a great dinner- best meal of the week!

Nice hospitable warm place to stay as part of the CW walk. Evening meal very good

Stayed recently for 2 nights with my dog. The room was very comfortable and spotless. Friendly owners and very doggy friendly. Both evening meals and breakfasts very good.

Very friendly staff, good food, good beer and a comfortable room.

A warm and characterful pub with a great restaurant and super comfortable beds.

Had a great stay,room was small but very comfortable.Lovely food, friendly staff.Would definitely stay again

The Oddfellows is ideal for a break in the North Lake District. Our room was small but comfortable, the bar and outside perfect for a pint or two and an evening meal, as was the restaurant. The service, along with the food, was very good and it was nice to spend time chatting with the bar and kitchen staff at the end of the evening. I'd hope to stay again in the not too distant future, thanks to everyove at the Oddfellows Arms for a great break.

Welcoming staffVery comfortable & light room, interesting view of village going’s on.The breakfasts were so well cookedEvening meals outstanding. Interesting options. Reasonable pricesWould recommend

Welcoming and helpful staff who carried our heavy bag to our room. A perfect haven, for the watery walker. Good substantial meals and a good local vibe.

Great rooms, modern, well equipped. Welcoming staff. Good food and bar. Decent price.

Pleasant triple room. Lovely bathroom. Good pub grub. Adequate breakfast.

Very pleasant place to stay when hiking the Cumbria Way. The staff were very friendly, the room comfortable and the food excellent with delicious gluten free options. I would definitely stay there again.

Lovely rooms very friendly and helpful staff..great atmosphere..adorable landlady..great food..excellentbreakfast..made to feel very welcome..Faultless.lovely experience..

A warm friendly welcome from staff who's helpful, kind and thoughful attention continued through out our stay. A proper pub vibe which meant we enjoyed our evening meal and stayed longer for after dinner drinks given the warm welcoming atmosphere. The room was clean and nicely decorated, with the most amazingly powerful showers and very comfortable beds. We very much enjoyed our stay and will return to Oddfellows should we be back in the area.

Overall good, but lack quality details.Adequate accommodation, excellent dinner, reasonable breakfast.Brilliant staff and hospitality - arrange early breakfast

I had a very pleasant and comfortable stay at the Oddfellows Arms. The room was clean and nicely furnished with a very comfortable bed. The ensuite was spotless and the shower had great water-pressure. It was everything I needed after a long day on the Cumbria Way. The food in the restaurant was also excellent.

2nd visit. Well looked after. Excellent food.

One night stay on Cumbria Way. Very friendly staff on arrival. Twin room in an annex was small but had everything we needed. Very good shower in the en-suite. We didn't have an evening meal but the breakfast was substantial and very good.We will be doing the walk again and will be very happy to use the Oddfellows Arms again.

Lovely pub hotel ,rooms in a separate annexe so very quiet, great food in the pub and a very nice freshly cooked breakfast.very clean room ,powerful shower ,all in all a very nice relaxing place in a lovely village .

A warm and friendly welcome at this great pub with accommodation. Staff super and food excellent. Not our first visit and certainly not our last.

We had a lovely stay, great food and brekkie lovely comfy bed and very friendly staff.Thank you!

Great base in a quiet location. Rooms excellent. Staff helpful and food good especially Margaret's breakfasts!

Perfect overnight stay along my Cumbria Way journey. Evening meal and breakfast was scrumptious and my room perfect for what I needed. I’d definitely stay again. Great location for walking. I especially liked that anyone staying overnight was automatically reserved a table for an evening meal.

Iv left a review on Trip Advisor also. Your staff are amazing-helpful-lovely-warm-nothing to much trouble.Food was excellent as was the service. If all pubs had staff like yours then they’d be onto a winner. My husband & myself have been ALL OVER THE LAKES & your pub is definitely high ranking. Can’t wait to come again. Just brilliant & THANKYOU

Lovely accommodation; friendly, helpful staff; great choice of meals .

Good accommodation choice; lovely meal; friendly staff.Small room.

Clean + comfortable accommodationFriendly staffGood value foodGood atmosphere in pub

Our stay with our two dogs in Room 10 was only for one night but we wished it was a longer stay.The food was absolutely excellent - we had an evening meal and breakfast which we enjoyed very much.The friendliness of ALL the staff was second to none.They were very cheerful, welcoming and nothing was too much trouble to make our stay a memorable one.The cleanliness of our room and all communal areas was also excellent.There are some fabulous walks in the area, with or without dogs.We are back there again in August - we can’t wait!Thanks to you all at The Oddfellows Arms.

Perfect place to overnight when walking Cumbria Way. Spotless room, good food. Recommend.

four mature men booked into two twin rooms at the Oddfellows Arms after completing day four of the Cumbria Way. Lovely rooms (one with a bath which was great to have a soak in) Great food in the restaurant (nice to have a good choice not just pie and chips) and all the staff we had interaction with were brilliant. Keep up the good work.

We had a lovely spacious very comfortable twin bedroom with a large en-suite bathroom.Great service and excellent meals both at dinner and breakfast.Perfect place to stay when walking The Cumbria Way.I just wish they had a drying room for our soaking wet boots and clothes!

I was expecting basic pub food but OH NO -it was a gourmet dinner.Loved my comfortable clean room-would highly recommend.

A welcome sight after along walk. A warm welcome as we arrived. Our room was comfortable everything we needed for our stay. Excellent shower.Evening food so much choice and very enjoyable. Puddings and mains delicious.Good nights sleep and excellent breakfast set us for our days walk.

Loved my stopover at the Oddfellow Arms. It’s the perfect place to take a break between hikes and it has excellent food.

Good points: Check in, bar and restaurant service was efficient and friendly. Decent pub grub and wine selection.Not so good: Beer prices high for country pub.Room very warm.

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Than you for you feedback, we are tied to the brewery so pay a lot more on top of our barrel prices hence the slightly higher prices

Excellent beer to refresh when arrived. Room 11 king sized bed good sized bathroom. Body wash provided. Food good and filling. Friendly staff. Easy check-in and departure. Good packed lunch. Village quiet after pub shut until cows woke up!

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thank you very much

Perfect place to stay during the latter part of our Cumbria Way walk. Room was very comfortable, food and drink excellent and the staff very pleasant and helpful. Thank you.

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thanks for your review

My second stay here. Rooms are small but we didn't care. Friendly helpful staff. The chef deserves a rosette. Not only was the food tasty, but there was a touch of class in its presentation. Caldbeck is a really nice village.

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thank you very much

Hard working and very pleasant staff.Very good food, especially the breakfasts cooked by Margaret and served by the ever jocular and ever informative Bill. Alsolocated in the beautiful but relatively untouristy village of Caldbeck

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thank you very much

Great Food, Good lively atmosphere, Very clean accommodation and most important very friendly astute hard-working staff. You are to be congratulated. I will find an excuse to stay again.

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see you again soon, i will pass your comments on to the team

A delightful stop on The Cumbria Way.The staff were very welcoming. The room was comfortable. The food was delicious, especially the breakfast where there was a great choice.

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thank you very much

I stayed for just one night. The staff were lovely. The room a bit small but good, and a great breakfast before I left for the Cumbria Way walk. Thanks!

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Over recent years there has been a considerable investment put in to the place, particularly in the accommodation where most, if not all rooms have been upgraded. The showers are excellent and the beds clean and comfortableWe appreciated the improvements that had been made to the beer garden at the rear. A very pleasant place to sit on a sunny afternoon/evening!As regular visitors for many years it is good to see a rural pub doing well. The only downside was a substantial increase in beer/cider prices.....

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Great night stay! Our room was so comfortable with a beautiful bathroom just what we needed after several days walking. Lovely meal in the evening and a great breakfast the next morning, staff went above and beyond to make us welcome. We will definitely return.

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Thank you for your hospitality. After a very tiring first day on the Cumbria way, it was such a relief to arrive to great food, a comfy bed and such accommodating lovely staff.Would highly recommend this place.

Great inn that has got the lot! We enjoyed food and drink and a comfortable overnight stay which gave us the chance to discover the treasure that is Caldbeck.

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Beautiful complex with several thoughtfully renovated buildings, very nice and clean room, dinner and breakfast were great, it was a pleasure talking to Bill

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Excellent food , excellent staff , room was perfect 👍 can’t recommend highly enough and the village is very friendly. Will definitely be back.

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Another brilliant stay at the Oddfellows. Superb refurbed room and breakfast. Great bar as well with real ale and all in a beautiful village. Service was excellent.

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The Oddfellows Arms offered everything we needed on our final leg walking the Cumbria Way, a warm welcome with easy check in, a beer garden to enjoy the sunny weather, comfortable bedroom with excellent shower, good food both at dinner and breakfast with efficient service. A very slick operation, well done, would highly recommend 10/10

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I had a very pleasant stay here. The room was modern and clean. A little bit noisy at night from other people just moving around and using plumbing. The food was really excellent and the location is almost right on the Cumbria Way. Staff really friendly and helpful.

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We had a very Nice stay in the Oddfellows Arms.

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Welcoming and friendly pub. Very good food and comfortable room. We will be back.

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If you're looking for a friendly pub-type atmosphere, with cosy, comfortable rooms and great food, you'll have landed at the right place. It was our first time here, but already looking forward to the next visit.

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Lovely country inn with rooms, a surprising large dining room, we’ll staffed with great food.We stayed in the annex next door and although the room had everything we needed - particularly a king sized bed - it was a little on the small side.After 16 miles of hard walking we all appreciated the good beer and food and a lovely breakfast set us up for the next day.A special mention for all the staff who were friendly and helpful.

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Clean comfy. Good food and friendly service

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The room was rather small compared with most establishments. We were very disappointed not to have drying facilities, other than a heated towel rail in the bathroom, after arriving in the rain.The food choices were very varied and very good. Drinks on the expensive side.

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This is a proper country pub. Everybody welcome (including man’s best friend).Bedrooms - Clean and comfortable.Pub - Great selection of really well kept ales. Proper pub atmosphere.Food - Absolutely first class (great ingredients cooked properly).All in all a brilliant pub!!!“Go on, give it a try”.Regards, Mark and Rose.

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Lovely room, good dinner, excellent breakfast.Very friendly staff.Good value

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My friend and I plus 3 labs absolutely enjoyed our stay with you.The food was delicious & breakfast Devine.And I must say the atmosphere & staff were so friendly & accommodating… will definitely be returning for some more of the above ♥️ thank you Bill Hill your a treasure xxxx

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An absolutely lovely place to stay. Friendly staff, great food, and clean and modern accommodation. I do a lot of walking and stay in pubs a lot - this is the best one I've ever stayed in, by a long way.

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Stayed over recently as we walked the Cumbrian Way. From the staff,the food and the room to say was super and look forward to calling back again.

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A lovely room, excellant meal and friendly staff all made our overnight stay very enjoyable. Would certainly recommend

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Food very good. Pizzas to die for Friday nights only . Room’s very tidy and comfortable

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Fabulous place! 6 of us staying on the penultimate night of our Cumbria Way walk. Nice rooms, fantastic showers, brilliant atmosphere in the pub & lovely meals!

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great location.very clean, comfortable & well equipped.very friendly & professional staff. excellent food - both dinner & breakfast.good value for money.

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Stayed Saturday 22nd April 23 as part of walking the Cumbria Way. Room clean with great hot shower and a great selection of food and beers, thanks and will call again

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Very nice room, good food and pleasant staff. Great place to stay on the Cumbria Way

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Comfy warm room, nice pub food in the evening, good breakfast and friendly staff.The room (8) was comfortable and warm (heated up quickly when radiatorturned on), with a good bath and shower. Needs a tiny bit of tlc (toilet seat was only half attached, gap/damage in skirting board near bed needs repair). Some nice pictures on the wall and a comfy bed.Dinner in the evening was chefs curry with half chips and half rice...filling and good. Saturday night so a good few locals in the pub but after a day's walk from keswick I had an early night and slept v wellBreakfast in the morning was poached haddock with z poached egg after some cereals and a pot of tea... all good and nice to have a change from the full English.

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We stayed at the oddfellow arms for two nights while tracing family history. We found the rooms to be clean and comfortable. The pub was cosy and very welcoming. Perfect location for what we wanted.The staff especially the landlady was so friendly and hospitable. We loved the area, away from the crowded lakes. We will return xx

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This pub came highly recommended and it didn't disappoint. All the staff where friendly and helpful. The food was excellent, especially the breakfast fast.

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Nice room and good food in a pleasant village.

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We were in a dog friendly room which is on the small side but has a comfy king size bed and an excellent shower in the en-suite bathroom. The staff and locals are all very welcoming and helpful, we will definitely be back to stay again.

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This was my final overnight on my Cumbria Way trip. By far the best place I stayed, food amazing, room perfect and very comfortable, nothing was too much trouble. All the staff were superb. My second stay and won't be my last.

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I only stayed the one night as was on business.Evening meal was excellent, beer was excellent and so was the accommodation. Very clean all round.Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again.Well done team. 👍

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We were made welcome when we arrived fresh from the Cumbria Way and very wet. After booking us in the young man asked if we wanted a table for dinner which we said yes to.We were given fresh milk for the room after we'd had a pint of their tasty real ale. Beautiful clean and comfortable room with a large double bed. The heating worked very well and the shower and bathroom were excellent.We we're shown to our table in the extensive and tastefully decorated and lit dining room. There were many tables but we weren't crowded at all. Our meal was very good. We had the beef pie, mash and vegetables. The extra slug of gravy was a very nice touch. Tasty bottle of merlot as an accompaniment too. A shared creme brulee as a dessert finished it off very nicely.We would highly recommend Oddfellows.

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All the elements you need for a comfortable nights stay in a traditional pub with rooms.

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We arrived cold, tired and wet after an 18 mile trek, the latter stages with driving rain. We were made very welcome. The room was small, but then it is an old pub. The heated towel rail was full of air, but it was easy to bleed and we were able to dry most of our stuff. The radiator took an age to heat up. Great bed, shower, and a good night's sleep. Happy refueling with a nice glass of wine. Coming back in 3 months.

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We had a lovely couple of days at the old fellow arms, it was very welcoming, our two breakfasts we had were excellent, done by Margaret, she was so lovely aswell. Our accommodation was nice and cosy and very clean, if you needed anything, nothing was a bother, we will definitely stay again.

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My husband and I booked last minute and let Oddfellows Arms know we might be quite late arriving. There was no problem with this and we pre-booked a meal which was prepared as we settled into our room. Great atmosphere in the pub and a lovely warm welcome to us plus our dog. Breakfast the next morning was as delicious as our meal the night before. Would recommend to friends, family and anyone looking for a great place to stay in North Cumbria.

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A great overnight on the Cumbria Way. Really comfortable room, good food, and really helpful, welcoming staff. Definitely recommended.

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Comfy rooms, great pub atmosphere and great beer. Our evening meal was very good with an interesting menu, and the quality of the dishes was way above standard.

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We had a lovely 4 night stay, a really cosy friendly place, staff went out of their way to help & were so thoughtful about our dog Hugo which made it a brilliant break. To top it all off the food was excellent, absolutely delicious, we’ll definitely go back!

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Arrived New Year’s Eve afternoon to a lovely welcome from the licensee,Emma, shown straight to our lovely room number one in the annex,by friendly staff, spotless, warm and cosy, lots of milk tea coffee waiting. Amazing blaster of a shower in bathroom soap lovely white towels. Went for drink in lovely cosy bar , beers great, served by mark who remembered me from my summer visit. Had lovely evening meal ,good choice of food. Next morning went down to breakfast, met by a most wonderful couple,Bill and Margaret , amazing array of foods to choose, full English was fantastic, Bill ,is a fountain of knowledge for the area and so friendly and kind. Well done oddfellows five star from me , people could take lessons in the hospitality you give. See you soon, thank you❤️😬

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A lovely stay- great room with everything you need. Hot chocolate to drink was a fab touch. Comfy bed and amazing shower! Dog friendly and all in all a fab place to stay!

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I stayed here for 3 nights , after a very long journey from London I had a very lovely welcome . My room was just as described , very comfortable, warm, and all amenities were clean , shower and bath lovely hot water . A television and importantly a very comfortable bedand even a television too . I would happily and wholeheartedly recommend this warm and welcoming venue .

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We have stayed here several times - great pub and lovely food in bar.Brill location for breaking the journey south from Scotland

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Good food too!

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The accommodation, service and food were all faultlessThank you

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Perfectly situated on the Cumbria Way, well equipped albeit slightly snug room, with very tasty breakfast included in the price. Was a welcome break after days of hiking and set us up nicely for the final day's walk.

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2nd visit in as many months, good food,goodbeer, friendly and welcoming staff, extremely dog friendly, what more needs to be said.

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Very enjoyable

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We have stayed here over many years, and it just gets better and better! The facilities have slowly improved to a high standard, while the staff have been friendly and attentive throughout. As it is dog friendly, our entire clan love staying here!

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I’ve been staying in the Oddfellows arms as a step on the Cumbria way.The place is lovely with recently renovated and pretty rooms. Bed was very comfortable. The food from the pub was amazing! And the service very friendly. Same for breakfast. The village is really pretty as well.I’ve stayed there in a Saturday night and was a bit afraid of the noise but music stopped before 11pm which I found quite reasonable.I would come back here with no hesitation.

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I couldn't fault the accommodation or hospitality.Secure undercover bike storage was a bonus.Breakfast with all you could eat help yourself buffet was magnificent.Staff were friendly and welcoming.I look forward to returning next year and actually managing "Lakes in a Day!"

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Great food and a warm welcome.Well appointed and spotless room

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I stayed here for one night while on business.Very comfortable and well appointed room. I ate in the pub and had a very tasty and well presented evening meal. The atmosphere in the pub was great. It was very busy for a Tuesday night. Good to see when the industry is struggling. My here breakfast was also very tasty (bacon and eggs). Will most definitely return for a little holiday here. Very dog friendly too with lots of great touches to appreciate as a dog owner.

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The staff were friendly and the food was amazing

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A lovely traditional country inn. Good food, open fires and a very comfortable room, all that I needed.All the staff are excellent; really friendly and helpful.

Very nice accommodation, a friendly welcome and good food. And at very reasonable prices!

Pleasant comfortable room with generous supply tea coffee hot chocolate. Good meal, nice beer and splendid kippers for breakfast, and reasonably priced. Turned out to be good meeting point for others doing Cumbrian way. Friendly staff.

The room was very comfortable, with a lovely new shower room, & away from the bar, so nice & quiet even though the bar was busy. The food was very good, & all the staff were very welcoming. The location is great, right in the centre of the village, & we'd definitely stay here again.

Fantastic place and locationRooms stunning, food and service excellent.All staff from the bar , restaurant and morning breakfast friendly helpful and efficient

All the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Wonderful food and a great atmosphere. Nice room with a comfortable bed. Beautiful village. We will definitely return. We would recommend to anyone.

Arrived about 5.30pm walking the Cumbria Way. The pub was full but very welcoming. Room lovely as you would expect from an old inn. Booked a meal at 7.00pm but didn’t arrive until 7.45pm. Large dining room very busy on this Friday night. No problem, enjoyed the beers.

Good location, nice room ,friendly staff.Meals good but I would have like to have seen better choice of help yourself items at breakfast eg honey, better musieli, tinned Or fresh fruit .

Very cosy well equipped bedroom.Beautiful dining room.Fantastic food.Really helpful staff.For the second time we were unfortunate in dining there when a big group, 15, were in.Social etiquette is dead.They were shouting at the top of their voices and laughing like a demented braying donkey in the restaurant. It was painfuland impossible to communicate unless we shouted too.This happened last time.I think, for large groups like that, a separate small, sound proofed function room is needed.Later, some of them sat outside at the back loudly shooting lines until very late.They could be heard even with ear plugs.You are free to do what you like up to the point at which it interferes with someone else’s right to do what they want.Responsibility and consideration are required.Unfortunately, my partner said that she would never stay there again.It is in such a beautiful quiet rural setting, but it was like Carlisle on a Saturday night!

We found the staff and accommodationWas was wonderful all the staff were very friendlyAnd the food was excellent we would recommend it toAnyone who would like brake from the work to go their

Lovely stay over welcoming clean and food very good. Couldn’t have asked for more.

Had a fabulous couple of days, enjoyed it so much we have booked to go back in October.

Lovely pub hotel ,staff very friendly. Evening meal was superb, great sleep and to get up to a super breakfast, set us up for the day

Arrived after a long days walking to be greeted by a friendly smile behind the bar, which continued throughout our stay. Room had been recently modified and was very comfortable and spacious.Dinner, breakfast and the pack lunches we ordered were all of a great quality, very tasty and would definitely recomend.Definitely worth a stay. We will be back

We received a very warm welcome from all the staff.Our room was clean and comfortable.We both enjoyed your burgers for dinner and an excellent and generous breakfast set us up for a days cycling on the quiet local roads.

Nice room with great shower. Tasty breakfast and lovely staff. Thank you.

Stayed one night while walking the Cumbria way 👣. A nice welcome. Good clean room . A good evening meal, and breakfast the next morning. Wouldn't hesitate to book again . 👍

First visit for us and we were made most welcome.Our room was perfect and the meals were excellent and very satisfying. We will definitely be returning in the near future.

Excellent dinner and breakfast and pleasant staff.The bedroom seemed a little tired - not sure if it is going through a refurbishment as the bathroom was new but the bathroom door and frame looked old and the door opened the wrong way in for the layout of the bathroom.

The staff were excellent as was the food. Lovely room and very clean.Only deducted 1 star as the room was booked at a price of £115, I paid a deposit of £10 so I was surprised when we came to leave I was told the deposit was non refundable and we still had to pay the full £115. So I do feel conned after what was a lovely stay.

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Warm welcome, great food, humorous and helpful staff. Stumbled off the fells on day 4 of Cumbrian way, and couldn’t have felt better.

...at the beginning might be a good idea.After a busy and exciting day house hunting, we were royally welcomed at the Oddfellows Arms, taken to a lovely room with sparkling cool white bed linen.Our rescue collie was also given the same warm welcome.This is just our sort of local pub we thought as we settled down in the bar for our evening meal.Dinner on so many levels gave us joy that only the weary traveller can maybe appreciate. My husband chose the topside pie looking for all the world as if a joint of the best beef was kitted out in a pastry overcoat... none of this pretend home made here.My chicken burger with all accompaniments was just what a lapsed (only for that night, mind!) dieter was looking for, nay desiring.It was blooming delish.Our puds were... his apple, sultana and cinnamon crumble, mine creme brulee which was oozing unctuousness.Husband's choices were closely followed by the four on the next table andchosen by them.He positively glowed at being such a trend-setter, we had a superb evening chatting with a pub full of cheery customers, staff on the ball and the general air of efficiency with the soul aim of making allcomers welcome.Coming from Ludlow a foodie town we both decided on the strength of our stay and the friendliness of everyone we talked to that we had made the right decision to move to this part of the world.We have found our local before we have finalised on our forever home. Wish us luck we will return...

Great accommodation, good food, lovely staff

Very comfortable room, good dinner at the pub and good breakfast (great coffee!) - would recommend, thanks!

Stopped here for the fourth night of the Cumbria Way. Great food and choice of local beers. Room was snug but excellent. An oasis in the Northern Lakes, don't miss it.

Comfortableroom, nice meal, perfect stop on the Cumbria Way

We were warmly welcomed by Emma, who was most helpful in meeting our requests for changes to our accommodation at very short notice. She has a wonderful team in the bar and restaurant who were hard working and unfailingly polite. The Oddfellows has an iconic location in easy reach of the Cumbrian Way, the Caldbeck Fells and Carlisle. We have been staying there for many years.

Hi stayed at the oddfellows end of june2020,for a walking weekend with my jack Russel Ernie,Fabulous walking round the Northern fells and a warm welcome at the oddfellows,nothing was too much trouble for the staff,food was bang on as was the beer,very friendly locals,very nice modern clean rooms,a perfect stay,thanks Wayne & Ernie

A very pleasant stay indeed

After four days hiking the Cumbria Way I turned up wet and tired. I was greeted warmly by a friendly lady. Pub was great; the feel the food and the ale, and the room was good too. It’s June 2022 and the shower room had been newly refurbished so the shower was amazing! Village was lovely too, all in all, a great place to stay.

Authentic small inn, cosy and friendly, lovely host. Great place to stay.

Great room (room1), great food, great beer, great service!

The Oddfellows is in a beautiful village and outstanding countryside. All the staff I met in my brief stay. surprisingly 8 from bar staff, restaurant staff and cleaners were polite and pleasant. The room was clean and comfortable, nicely decorated and suitable for me. The food was excellent, the beer great and the local diners chatty to a brief visitor. The cost for 1 night B&B was very reasonable compared to others on my route. I was walking the Cumbrian Way so only had 1 night with an evening meal and breakfast but would highly recommend The Oddfellows Arms, Caldbeck. I'm actually thinking of reasons to go back.

Nice people. Clean, comfortable room. Great food and beer.

Nice clean rooms; food and staff very good and attentive. Good wine selection; beers not tried.

Room was lovely, staff friendly and food was really good. Thank you very much!

We regularly stay at the Oddfellows Arms and have enjoyed seeing it progressively improve over the years, particularly in terms of the accommodation that is offered

We stayed two nights at the Oddfellows to be near the rest of our family who were camping at the village. Our room was clean and comfortable, and essentially, warm. We enjoyed a delicious meal in the restaurant with all the family. Staff were all excellent. Efficient and friendly. Can recommend the Oddfellows to anyone.

All great…restaurant perfect…one tip for The Oddfellows, eradicating the cigarette type smell in the room 5 corridor. Other than that, was fab.

We where staying here due to a wedding in the area . The accomodation was spot on and the food was restaurant stand with a great selection of drinks.Thank you

Helpful, friendly, great room, great food!

Really enjoyed my stay at the Oddfellows Arms. Brilliant friendly staff.Room was clean and tidy with a power shower. Lovely meal and washed down with a Cumberland ale .Good choice for breakfast and I will definitely return.

Lovely pub, good food and friendly staff, would definitely stay again.

We have been regular visitors to the Oddfellows for many years and have always enjoyed our overnight stops but on this occasion the improvements to the accommodation were very noticeable, in particular the refurbished bathrooms - the showers were a pleasure to use. Thank youThe food is always good, especially the excellent breakfast

I stayed at the Oddfellows Arms after a long stage of the Cumbria Way, and it was very welcome. The people working there were friendly (especially the gentleman looking after breakfast). The room was comfortable and the shower was fantastic! If I was nitpicking I would say that the towels provided could be better, but overall very good.

Have notbeen for a few years. Such a difference in bedrooms & en suites. Much appreciated as was Mary’s breakfast.Thoroughly enjoyed stay.

We stayed for one night during a walking holiday.Our room was newly renovated and beautiful.However there were a few finishing touches that would have made it perfect, we’d suggest that staff spend a night to understand!The bed was up against the window with curtains that were too long and had to be pushed back onto the windowsill while we slept.The lovely large bathroom needed a towel rail near the hand basin.The rail to hang clothes was over the armchair so not the best place to hang anything.Niggles aside, we had a lovely night and slept really well. The bed was huge and extremely comfortable.We had dinner in the restaurant and the food was very good. Breakfast was also good and the service for both attentive.

A great place to stay on the Cumbria Way.The staff were excellent and the food and beverages top valve.

A really friendly and welcoming pub with lovely rooms.Very wide choice on their menu and the food was exceptional.So nice to see such a thriving village pub.

Fantastic food,friendly staff and the rooms are well priced and everything you need after a day on the trails

Warm, friendly and welcome place to stay on the Cumbria Way.

We walked the Cumbria way and this was one of our overnight stays.The welcome was lovely, staff was so friendly and food was amazing.Our room was lovely and warm and comfortable bed - just what we needed after a days walking.We will definitely return and definitely recommend staying here.Thanks all.

I loved this pub! From the moment I walked in I was made to feel very welcome. The food is excellent and the room was comfortable. This place feels like the heart of a community, it's run really well. Special thanks to Emma for her hospitality and Coco the dog for being such a good girl.

The room, looking out over the front of the pub is small, with a huge bed, but very comfortable.The staff were exceptional.The evening food and the breakfast were both very good.The understanding that we needed to leave early was dealt with very efficiently and helpfully.We will come back to stay longer

We had a lovely time at Oddfellow Arms.Our room was lovely and comfortable and freshly decorated.The shower was excellent.Our room was separate to the main pub in a barn conversation (30 second walk from the pub) which I was very pleased about.The pub was friendly and you could either eat in here (if you had a dog) or sit in the restaurant.The food was very nice and there was a good selection.We would definitely recommend and stay here again in the future.Owners very accommodating to our needs.

Friendly staff, comfortable room, good beer and great food at reasonable prices.

Staff really friendlyand helpful.

I stayed here for three nights over the bank holiday weekend whilst walking the last couple of days of the Cumbria Way. Cosy bedroom was spotlessly clean, lovely and warm and with a comfy bed. We requested breakfast half an hour early on our first morning which was very kindly accepted. Perfect poached eggs three days in a row! We ate dinner here 3 evenings and each meal was great and plenty of it. Sticky toffee pudding was delicious! On top of all this, every member of staff who served us was so friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Caldbeck is a lovely place where everyone we came across, locals and visitors were really lovely. Well done, I will definitely return.

Comfortable, clean and well presented room. Food and cask ales first class, staff friendly and helpful - I would definitely recommend

Very comfortable stay. The staff were very helpful.

Wonderful place. Super friendly staffand the best power shower I’ve ever had.Lovely breakfast as well

We planned camping but got soaked so booked into b&b. Great decision. The staff were friendly/helpful. Great food/drink. Room was clean, warm, with kettle/tv etc, shower was amazing! Breakfast spot on. Deffo recommend 👍 many thanks

The team try hard to make you feel welcome which was appreciated. New bathrooms in the barn conversion are really up to the mark but Margaret's cooked breakfast is the best!!.

We were walking the Cumbria Way, this is an ideal area as one of the stage finishes of the walk. We had an excellent welcome and was shown to our room.The room had a new bathroom with an excellent power shower.The room itself was quite small and the furniture tired, but still good, one downside was the mugs left in the room hadn’t been cleaned and showed ‘tea’ staining.I’m glad we booked a table for evening, Since it was busy. The staff and food were excellent, as was the breakfast the next morning.All in all a good stay, but quite pricey for the quality of the room

The staff were really friendly and helpful, the menu has a great range of options and the food was very delicious! Also wider range of breakfast options than most B&Bs!

Actual vegan options ! The chatelaine is a veteran vegan and local gal . She is Even going to put a vegan breakfast on too

Lovely welcome to Oddfellows Arms after walking over hills in the rain from Keswick. Spotless, comfortable ensuite room in the annexe. Liked the breakfast choices - kippers and smoked haddock as well as usual cooked breakfasts. Went to look at the Hawk mill and waterfall before setting off again - a few things to see in the village of interest.

I enjoyed a good nights sleep at Oddfellows’s this week, with a fantastic dinner and breakfast.My room was warm, clean & quiet.The management and bar staff could not have been more friendly and helpful.I would definitely here stay again.

Nice village. Nice accomodation. Great food. All people very friendly, couldn't do enough for you. Will be back

The Oddfellows Arms is situated in the centre of Caldbeck. A delightful unspoilt village. Plenty of parking available.The accommodation was comfortable, good bed, excellent power shower. The staff were all charming and helpful. Food, for a pub, excellent... be warned the twelve inch pizza is very big.Only flaw was being unable to get breakfast on our first morning, front door hadn't been unlocked, and no reply on the phone... an unfortunate mistake (The staff suitably apologetic later), but wouldn't stop us staying again.

Welcoming, very friendly, terrific atmosphere, good beer and food. Favourite place I stayed during the Cumbria Way.

So we enjoyed our stay very much but a few things that would be good to sort1. Rooms - no one got the rooms they booked I ordered a refurbished room got an older room - no shampoo in the shower it had ran out as had the toilet roll , some lights were not working bedside2. We were a group of 4 separate bookings but your staff allowed for an entire nights drinks to be charged to my room by another , many reasons why this is a cock up on your part not least of all fraud! But it caused embarrassing check out issues that were unnecessary .3. I was overcharged for drinks we didn’t have with our meal 2 x wainwrights at £4.25 and one 175ml of Sauvignon at £6.15 but it was so embarrassing at check out due to the issue above I paid and left to avoid the extra grief.4 the food was good but if I were you I’d tone down the out there titles. , no need to over embellish a great meal5 you keep superb beer I’d recommend you apply for the cask marque , you deserve it and can put us all down as referees,one of the best pints I’ve ever had and we spend lots of time all over the north staying over.Breakfast was great , but your morning lady is in a hurry and because of it comes across a little nippy which I’d rein back on as parting experience linger.Overall a great stay we would def come back perhaps with our entire club of 20 mature gentlemen who like spending money in Great places such as yoursWell done I hope you take the above constructively , if you ask for feedback I’m a strong believer in giving my truth.As I said it’s 4 out of 5 from meThanks and hope to see you againDF

Excellent stay,

Great hospitality. Warm clean room . Lovely food and a great pint. Perfect stop on the Cumbria Way.

Lovely twin room, great food, exceptional service, friendly staff, great ambience.

we stayed in one of the newly refurbished rooms - only negative was that the bed was in front of the window so we had to climb on the bed to open or close the window, and having no headboard meant that the curtains fell behind our pillows so were pulled a bit as we leant on the pillows. perfect location to alk the cumbria way.

We stayed one night and had a very comfortable room (11, apparently it’s the best). We also had lunch and dinner, both of which were very good. Will definitely come back. Only slight gripe was that the check-in service said we could arrive from 1pm but when we arrived at 2pm were told the rooms are available from 4pm! Apparently their website is wrong… we’ll know for next time. Breakfast was very good and staff friendly and helpful.

Thank you for your hospitality. I am a mature single traveller and was made to feel very welcome. Oddfellows is in beautiful idyllic location. My room was spacious and very clean. Compliments to your chef on delicious breakfast and evening meals. Although I wasn't a walker I noticed your ''boot drying'' building which I imagine is much appreciated by fellow guests. I wouldn't hesitate to return or recommend this charming B&B. Thank you.

Comfortable room, friendly staff and enjoyable food.I would stay again if I'm in the area.

We stayed in a recently refurbished room which was very nice.We dined in the restaurant and really enjoyed the food the variety and standard lifted it above the usual pub grub.We would definitely stay again when we are in the area.

Stayed for one night in August whilst walking the Cumbria Way.The amply sized double room was clean & tidy with very good private facilities.Had dinner in the large dining room which was quite busy on Friday night.However the service was quick and efficient.The Food ........... EXCELLENTThe Steak Pie was the best I have had in a pub for many a year!Not surprising since the Chef/Owner had spent many years catering at some of the best hotels in the Middle East.Can highly recommend a stay at The Oddfellows Arms

Very friendly staff. A good selection of ales and a good menu. The room was airy and bright and breakfast was excellent.

A great hikers Inn in a lovely village.Comfortable room with 3 single beds and big bathroom. Yummy breakfast!The staff were brilliant as I was staying to participate in a local running race. They got us breakfast early on race day. Food was yummy. Only negative was the time ti took to take orders and deliver food. It was super busy in there being height of summer.Other than that, thank you for a lovely stay.

Had a lovely stay here with my dog! Food was great, the accommodation was very clean with plenty of teas and coffees. The staff are lovely, extremely helpful and friendly- I would highly recommend staying here!

Nice friendly place great food

The room was clean and spacious with a very comfortable bed. our room had a window facing the riverside cafe and it was a nice view in the morning, really enjoyed having my morning coffee sitting on the window(yes it had enough space for me to sit on :) ). the pub downstairs was great too, had a very nice dinner there after a long days walk and met some very friendly local people there. it was an amazing stay, we would definitely like to come back.

Stayed here about 6 times over the years

Very nice clean comfortable roomsExcellent breakfast

Title says it all....3 of us stayed overnight whilst walking in the area, and having nailed Skiddaw, we needed some full-on ales, tasty food, and deep sleep.All supplied in style and substance by super friendly staff (smiling away even though place was very busy...).Lovely area, lovely inn.

GoodfoodClean rooms, if a bit tired (but they are working on that)Staff very friendlyWould stay there again

Very pleasant stay. Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Spacious restaurant with good food. Lively bar with good beers. Comfortable room although shower was a little compact.Would recommend and will visit again.

Only stayed one night but the rooms were clean and comfortable. The decor was simple but good and the beds very comfy. The atmosphere was friendly although the locals were a bit loud! Would definitely stay again.

Very comfortable room, good food, and excellent and friendly service.

We were three retirees walking the Cumbria Way. The Oddfellows was a very welcome resting place. The room was comfortable. Breakfast was substantial and the service was good. The evening meal was good, though the service was slow due to staff shortages.

Greeted by friendly, helpful staff having walked in the pouring rain , Excellent food , good beer , comfy quiet room to sleep

We had a couple of nights stay at the Odd fellows. The weather was beautiful. Great breakfasts and the evening special was a very good meal. Hobgoblin gold was excellent. Ensuite room and facilites were adequate and clean and we had a good night's sleep. There's good footpaths along the river and local history. Easy access to North Lakes. Very enjoyable.

Excellent pub + restaurant with beds in a historic old village. Fab range of high quality beers, and varied menu. Gets busy in the evenings, but a top choice.

Very friendly host & staff, clean comfortable room, great food - huge portions! Welcome sight after long day walking the Cumbria Way from Keswick. Booked online in 8weeks in advance but no record of booking at the hotel, luckily a room was available but would suggest that if you do book on line phone the hotel to be sure it’s been noted.

For what it was it was genuinely lovely. It was exactly what it said it was with great food and drink. Could not fault it and everyone was lovely.Thank you so much for our stay, our fist stop off on the Cumbria Way going South. A much visit.

Stayed here on first stop whilst walking Cumbria way with a friend , everything was perfect, nice clean spacious room, comfy bed, amazing power shower, tasty food, well kept beer, friendly helpful staff, all in all a marvellous experience, would certainly recommend staying here.

Stayed here 17th June 2021 on final leg of Cumbria Way. Location is very good, although you are quite restricted in terms of accommodation in Caldbeck. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was excellent (curry & fish n chips highly recommended). Great room, fantastic shower. Highly recommend.

We were travelling as a group of 5 cyclists.We were made very welcome and they went out of their way to find storage for our bikes in their secure garage.The real ales were good along with the food.The buffet breakfast could have been better but the lady serving us made up for that with her friendliness.

Had a great stay at the oddfellows even though there was a problem with the room this was sorted promptly and efficiently by the very friendly girl from behind the bar. Evening meal and breakfast were both excellent and the room spotlessly clean. Would highly recommend staying here and we will definitely stay again.Lisa, Mark and Lexie the springer

While walking the Cumbria Way footpath, we spent our final night at the Oddfellows Arms, a delightful pub, friendly staff, comfy beds & delicious food. Make sure you pre-book your table as it gets very popular.

Enjoyable one night stay - food very tasty & room comfortable

Situated in a lovely village, this was a comfortable and welcoming hotel.The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Breakfast was equally brilliant. The lady even got us porridge which wasn’t normal on the menu. I can not thank them enough.We would definitely stay here again.

Comfortable room. Excellent food. Very friendly staff.

Very welcoming place in a lovely village.Room was comfortable and the evening meal and breakfasts were excellent.

Staff was kind and nice, best British food i’ve ever had.

Stayed at the Oddfellows as part of our Cumbria Way Walk. The staff, room, food and service were all brilliant. Would recommend and would stay again!

It was our second stay under the current management who have just reopened after the pandemic and making a flying start. Good pub and pub food which was still a bit limited with no lamb on the menu and all those sheep all around.

I was well looked after. Good meal in bar, excellent breakfast. Nice room, well decorated. Good value. Would not hesitate to return.

I arrived here after walking 18 miles from Keswick on the Cumbria Way. I was greeted by Emma who had the forethought to reserve me a table for dinner. Danielle showed me to my room. The room was perfect and the shower was hot. Dinner and breakfast were both excellent. I would recommend a stay here at anytime. Thanks guys for looking after me. Happy New year 2021. Rob

We recently spent a couple of nights at the Oddfellows and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Our room was fairly basic, very clean and very comfortable. The dinners and breakfasts were excellent. Will definitely visit again.

I had a good stay at oddfellows. I found the staff to be very welcoming. The room was good with all that I needed.Great staff at breakfast and good food

Very comfortable room, great restaurant serving a variety of wholesome food and a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the bar ... what more could you ask for after a long day walking in the fells?

Comfortable room. Great welcome, good beer and an enjoyable hearty meal.

Stayed for 1 night and had an evening meal & breakfast, everything was good and the staff were freindly and polite. Would definately stay again

Good value, lovely staff, nice room, fantastic food, great stay, thank you!

Booking easy on line. Room clean and comfortableExcellent Excellent BreakfastGreat location ample parkingEve I g meal BeautifulWould I recommend Definitely

Really enjoyed my stay at the Oddfellows. The room was clean and comfortable, and the pie was great after a day’s walking! Good beer too and a nice location. I’d stay here again!

Wonderful, friendly welcome from all staff, and fantastic eve meal!

Stayed 1 night while walking the Cumbria Way & we were looked after really well. The food was especially good, evening meal & breakfast. The restaurant is especially nice with twinkly lights all around the room. Can't fault the experience except the shelving unit attached to the wall in our room. It sticks out quite far and both my husband & I banged our heads on it! If it had been made of a harder material we would have been seriously injured. I suggest it's taken down! Thank you.

We are very impressed with the hotel letting us cancel due to covid19.We will be coming when we are in the other side.

Warm welcome, Cosy bedroom, Wholesome food. Very peaceful and Good value. I had never visited Caldbeck before, it looked a great place to explore, but it was a dark and miserable night, so I declined, stayed in the bar area and read my book and listened to all the local gossip. So I look forward to my next visit on business so I can get out for a good stroll around the village, to work up an appetite for the Big Breakfast.

The Oddfellows Arms is a very welcoming place to stay. The food, service is excellent. The rooms warm, clean and good value for money.

After 8 hours walking in rain and cloud, the Oddfellows was a welcome sight.My friend and I had a comfortable stay with a much needed hearty meal and a few ciders. The rooms are a little dated, but have everything you need.The staff were polite and professional throughout.The full English breakfast is a must. Would recommend and re-visit.

The oddfellows is a hidden gem. I found the staff to be very friendly, with good service. The room was very comfortable and cosy.

Fab hotel right on the way. Food great both in the evening and the breakfast. Bar manager kind and understanding that we were walkers. Room clean and good toiletries in room

We had a good time there. Great stay after a long day on the Cumbria Way. Friendly staff and a good breakfast!

The Oddfellows Arms is a lovely place to stay. Staff friendly and the service both in the bar and restaurant excellent.The food both breakfast and evening meals were fantastic and good portions. We stayed in the annex part . These room could possibly do with a upgrade , though the beds and pillows were comfy . Overall I’d definitely recommend the Oddfellows Arms to anyone

Excellent for walkers on the Cumbria Way!

We previously stayed here in December 2018 - the weekend of hurricane Deirdre.We found it so warm and welcoming in the austere weather. So much so that we decided w would visit again in 2019. so this was our return visit.Wow the newly refurbished King size room was great. The bed comfortable. The welcome was amazing and the warmth of the atmosphere on out arrival was good.We look after our grandchildren and this was a welcome break in which to 'chill'. So 19th - 23rd of August was our dates.Ehr food was excellent with a good menu to choose from, and if you drink gin - 40 different kinds - my wife who drinks little got hooked on the strewberry and ginger - with ginger!!! Me there were so many different lakeland ales to choose from.The breakfast menu was si,ple and straightforward - me I enjoyed the full english and my wife scrambled egg on toast plus mushrooms which were nit on the menu but added without a problem. Well supplied with pots of coffee as well - a strict demand in my case.All of the staff were amazing and helpful - Emma one of the proprietors had a warm greeting for everyone - James {her partner} we ssaw little of as hebeevered in the Kitchen producing the excellent quality food. Every meal individually prepared and cooked unlike some of thr big chains where it goes straight from freezer to microwave. Still being patient gave the opportunity to sample the wines from their wine list.We have recommended a number of friends through the last 7 months and none of them have they have all been full of praise.Looking forward to our nexr Cumbrian break - guess where - The Oddfellows Arms, Caldbeck. So easy to get to from our home city - just over 2.5 hours drive.ROOM 12 here we come again!!{soon I hope}

The Oddfellows was the perfect place to spend the last night of our Cumbria Way walk. The staff were extremely attentive and very friendly and the twin room we stayed in was very clean and comfortable. My only complaint would be that the shower was very weak. The food however was amazing! We had the lamb shank and the drunk cow steak and ale pie and both were incredibly good. The best food on the trip and we’ve eaten well the whole way! The cooked breakfast in the morning was also superb. I would definitely recommend the Oddfellows to anyone staying in Caldbeck. Book a table for dinner though as it was very busy when we were there.

We stayed a night after walking from Carlisle and enjoyed a clean and comfortable room. It was quite and the bed was soft. No WiFi in room, but fibe in bar. What struck us was the quality of the staff. We thought Mike was fabulous and really an example to how hospitality everywhere should be. The man with the beard at breakfast was so chirpy and smiling at that time of day and the lady with the amazing tattoo on her back was an angel. Thank you for a fabulous stay and start to our Cumbria Way.

Nice atmosphere, nice staff, clean rooms, shower had issue with waterpressure

Staff were lovely and very accommodating to the family’s needs.The facilities were satisfactory but the bedrooms due for a refurbishment. The food was good .

Staff flexible and accommodating. Rooms clean and comfortable. Restaurant, food and beer all excellent.

A nice, quietfull house with good food, nice beds, friendly staff.

Oddfellows Arms provided us with a home away from home on a recent trip to the Lakes for a wedding. We found it welcoming and friendly with good wholesome food. Neat and clean and ideal for a visit to this beautiful part of the Country.

Great location and a very warm welcome. Caldbeck is. Great village to visit. The food here was excellent I enjoyed my evening meal after a walk from Keswick via Skiddaw. Rooms were clean and well furnished, a little tired in places. Overall I’d recommend the Oddfellows Arms for their hospitality, food and accommodation.

A group of 6 ladies walking the Cumbria Wayfound a warm welcome and comfortable accommodation. While we recognised the roomswere a little dated, they had everything weneeded and plenty of space.We enjoyed thehearty food and the kind evening meal/breakfast service.

From the minute I arrived I was made to feel welcome. The owners are friendly and happy to see you, especially if you've had a long day walking the Cumbria Way. The rooms are a little dated but remember it is a pub and the owners have prioritised the essentials (i.e. A lovely new mattress in the room). Would thoroughly recommend a stay to any walker.

We arrived here having walked almost 18 miles from Keswick the long way round due to poor weather over the top.We got a warm welcome, the room was clean and functional with a very comfy bed.The food is excellent and the atmosphere and friendliness of the Bar & Restaurant is brilliant.

Enjoyed the stay very much.Good food and drink.Welcoming and friendly staff.Comfortable accommodation.Dog friendly.Beautiful location.Good value for money.Would recommend and will return.

Very pleasant stay - thank you.Just checking - do I still owe for the room?If not please let me know.thanksRobert

A very warm welcoming atmosphere as we arrived early Friday evening. Group of friendly locals at the bar made us feel at home. Their dog liked us!Shown to our room by bar staff, it was what we expected of a Country in - nearr clean and well presented and despite the 2 degree tempreature outside was nice and warm.After settling in we rrepaired to the bar for some refreshment - a wide choice if gin for gin drinkers and wonderful real ale by Jennings.We had a nice corner table for our evening meal which was very good, I had soup(which I almost always do) and my wife chase from the menu. We both had the Beef and ale pie which was delicious and very filling. We had to wait for our curses as each dish was freshly prepared. Found a very nicechilean merslot to wash it all down with.Breakfast was very good - full English set us up for the the day (storm Deidre included) spent a great morning in Keswick Christmas shopping and ony when we stopped for a light lunch did Deidre close i. We moved on to Penrith and, as the weather was so cold moved back to the Oddfellows Armas whre we spent a pleasant couple of hours i the bar - warming our innards with a single malt(me) and my wife tried one the the many gins.Staff warm and friendly, nothing too much trouble. James and Emma the proprietors were very welcoming, they have only been there for 11 months and are working to upgrade the establishment - a large task. They were pleasant friendly and genuiney wanted to give us a good experience.The Bar and restaurant were very homely and the rooms comfortable. looking forward to seeing the further improvements when we visit again in 2019.Jame food is amazing - had a curry to die for. An Indonesian beef- James is a chef with international experience and Emma is an amazing hostess.Great value for money and first class food.

A very warm welcoming atmosphere as we arrived early Friday evening. Group of friendly locals at the bar made us feel at home. Their dog liked us!Shown to our room by bar staff, it was what we expected of a Country in - nearr clean and well presented and despite the 2 degree tempreature outside was nice and warm.After settling in we rrepaired to the bar for some refreshment - a wide choice if gin for gin drinkers and wonderful real ale by Jennings.We had a nice corner table for our evening meal which was very good, I had soup(which I almost always do) and my wife chase from the menu. We both had the Beef and ale pie which was delicious and very filling. We had to wait for our curses as each dish was freshly prepared. Found a very nicechilean merslot to wash it all down with.Breakfast was very good - full English set us up for the the day (storm Deidre included) spent a great morning in Keswick Christmas shopping and ony when we stopped for a light lunch did Deidre close i. We moved on to Penrith and, as the weather was so cold moved back to the Oddfellows Armas whre we spent a pleasant couple of hours i the bar - warming our innards with a single malt(me) and my wife tried one the the many gins.Staff warm and friendly, nothing too much trouble. James and Emma the proprietors were very welcoming, they have only been there for 11 months and are working to upgrade the establishment - a large task. They were pleasant friendly and genuiney wanted to give us a good experience.The Bar and restaurant were very homely and the rooms comfortable. looking forward to seeing the further improvements when we visit again in 2019.Jame food is amazing - had a curry to die for. An Indonesian beef- James is a chef with international experience and Emma is an amazing hostess.Great value for money and first class food.

Nose room but heating not to good

Response

Thanks for your feedback, yes we had issue this week in the main building, we did ask guests to move to the second accommodation building so we could repair but no one, including yourself wanted to move.This issue was resolved today as my plumber could access all rooms.we hope to see you here again soon

I stayed here 1 night with a friend as we walked the Cumbria Way. The room was located in a building next to the pub. Great accomodation. We had dinner and breakfast in the pub. Good quality and nice atmosphere full of locals. Would definately recommend this place.

nice and friendly place and made welcome, good evening meal and hearty breakfast , room was good too.

Very comfortable accommodation - could do with a shelf in the bathroom would be my only complaint. The food in the restaurant is absolutely fantastic - what incredible value for money and top drawer. Would definitely stay again.

Comfortable room, well priced, and an enormous breakfast. Had dinner on the evening I arrived and it was equally as good.

Great room at a very competitive price. Staff very friendly and helpful. Hearty breakfast ideal for a walker on the Cumbrian way. Good evening menu too. Some aspects of the room were a bit "tired", but for my purpose this was not a great concern.

Stayed here for 3 nights, room was clean, warm and cosy. Breakfasts were freshly cooked with plenty of choice and the staff welcoming and made us feel very much at home. Would definitely return again.

Whilst the accommodation was well up to the standard I would expect for the price. I was disappointed that the bar staff started cleaning the beer pipes at half past eight, as no other customers were in the restaurant or bar. This gave me the impression they wanted me to leave as well.As the television in my room was not working and nobody seemed interested in fixing it, this made for a long and boring evening.However the breakfast was excellent.

Friendly staff, made welcoming. Food in bar at night was excellent. Breakfast was also excellent thoroughly recommend the full English. Room was good water was hot and the heating was also good. Only one negative was that the shower could have been a little more powerful.

I was travelling with my brother as we were walking the Cumbria way,but on arrival we found we had been given a room with a double bed and I specifically booked a twin bedded room.Fortunateley another customer could do a swap with us.Apart from that everything else was excellent,so many thanks.

A welcoming friendly place with helpful staff and good food and ale. Quiet rooms for a restful night and set in a charming village. All this at a reasonable price. We will be back

We enjoyed our stay in the Oddfellows. The bed was great after 25 km of wslking on the Cumbria Way. But we had higher expectations about the shower! The amount of water that came out was not enough for our tired bodies... Tnx for your kind service and good food in the pub.

After a long day walking the Cumbria Way the Oddfellows was a very welcoming site. We had plenty of space in our mini suite. The food and drinks from the bar were quick considering it was a fairly busy Saturday evening. Staff were welcoming and considerate.

Very friendly, nice meals comfortable beds

I have used the Oddfellows arms several times when walking part of the cumbrian way. It is a great location for the northern Fells. The occommodation this year was excellent value. a large living room and bedroom with a kitchen area. The food was very good and staff helpful.

This seemed to be the place everyone was staying if walking the Cumbria way that week. We were actually a male and female travelling as friends so were very glad of the single occupancy option without a heavy cost. Happy with food and beer (there's a decent choice of food for vegetarians and meat-eaters and staff were lovely with our various questions), and although the rooms were 'tired', it meant I didn't feel bad about my slightly dirty rucksack etc and the most important bit - the bed - was just lovely. Parking easy if needed and there's even petrol available in the village. Don't expect glamour but it's definitely an enjoyable option with a nice pub in a nice village.

A pleasant location, excellent food, very comfortable accomodation and very friendly staff.

An excellent stay in this lovely hotel.Very friendly staff and excellent food.Highly recommended.Useful for going up Skiddaw from the North via Bakestall or visiting Mosedale and Mungrisdale.

Comfortable, friendly and good value, Oddfellows Arms is a big asset to Caldbeck and helps make it a good place to visit or stay in.Room was en suite and very comfortable. Dining arrangements flexible and with plenty of choice. Quality of dinner very good: meat and potatoes excellent, slightly letdown by rather overcooked veg.

Warm welcome from bar staff on arrival. My en-suite had that comparative rarity nowadays: a bath! Much appreciated by the weary legs of this walker. Quiet room. Very large breakfast. Good value.

The place was fine. The rooms are a bit old but clean. Nothing fancy, decent for one-night stay and straight on Hadrian's Wall Way.

I've stayed here many times, beautiful place to visit and stay. The staff at the premises are very friendly and above all helpful. I have never stayed anywhere that could beat the way in which the staff actually look after you to the same level. There is a great menu with a good selection of meals that are of an excellent standard. Plus their breakfasts set you you for a long day. I have no hesitation in commending this as a great place to stay.

Excellent pub with friendly staff. Nice clean room & good value

Thank you for a pleasant stay and delicious meal - a great overnight stop for the Cumbria Way

Great value. Excellent food. Spotlessly clean. Pleasant and friendly welcome. Gorgeously quiet.

Excellent visit - staff outstanding

We stayed only 2 nights to attend a wedding, although we had booked dinner, because of changes to the wedding pre party we did not end up having it although we were a bit disappointed as the menu looked very good, would not fault the staff nor the selection of drinks and beers on offer.We did have breakfast which I thought was excellent and the service by all the girls was good.And then there's Helen, what an absolute diamond, nothing was to much trouble, helpful, knowledgeable and a brilliant bar maid, we can't praise her enough, if every pub had one of her they would be full every night.The room I'm afraid was not that good, small and cluttered, tired, very tired, ok I suppose if you just want to crash for a night, or if you are a walker and don't care about the finer things, because there are none.I rate the pub and staff 5 star, the rooms maybe 2.

I was completing the Cumbria Way walk with my young son, and Oddfellows was perfectly located for us.However, we were taken aback first by how perfect the village of Caldbeck was, then by how friendly Oddfellows was!Lovely bar, excellent ales, great food, good, clean rooms, and a smashing breakfast to send us on our way!In the evening the bar had been busy and friendly, the food excellent, and spot on service!If we ever do the walk again we will definitely return to th Oddfellows Arms!

The Oddfellows Arms went beyond the normal service level to make our stay a success.

I stayed at this very friendly place for the second time this year.The reception as always is very friendly.The room is spacious and comfortable.The village is lovely and quiet and is a great place to visit.Did not have a chance to sample the evening meal this year as I was visiting friends nearby, but the breakfast was excellent and served with a great smile.I would recommend this place to all as a relaxing place to stay

Conveniently located on the Cumbrian Way, this old inn offers spacious, comfortable rooms – if a bit dear – and good pub food with a choice of Jennings ales. Friendly staff. I just wished they had been able to give us the correct stop for the Wednesday bus to Carlisle, which we missed because they gave us the wrong information. We expected a pub to know such information in such a small village, especially as they cater for walkers who may well need that bus service. No-one else in the village seemed to know either. Luckily two amazing elderly local ladies took us in their car to chase the bus which we managed to catch at Dalston!!!! Please please make sure you can give such info to your guests in the future.

Pleasant friendly establishment

A comfortable, friendly inn in a beautiful village. Good food and a good night's sleep.

Thank you! We hope to be back. Especially appreciated being given a larger room so we had space for our baby. The only criticism is that the shower needs a pump as the pressure is so low the water stops coming out above waist level.

Delighted with our stay at Oddfellows Arms .Perfect location in lovely village .Staff were always happy to help us with any concerns we had . I would use it again and will recommend it to friends. Many thanks

Room good and clean but well used , would use again.

A pub with good beer and food and a friendly welcome. Bedroom warm and comfortable though a bit small.Good value.

Walm welcome and friendly atmosphere. Pleasant room and fantastic food. Ideal stopping point along the Cumbria Way.

We stayed for just one night on 26th October. We had the warmest of welcomes and every member of staff we met was just brilliant. The room, the food and the location of this place is an absolute must do. Thank you Oddfellows Arms and we will be back over the Christmas Holidays for a drink.

I've stayed here before and my recent stay was just as good as the last,Lovely rooms lovely pub, excellent meals and helpful staff, you can't beat it really :-)

I arrived late and the bar staff couldn't have been more welcoming and friendly.My room was very clean with a nice view over the rooftops of the village.Finally, their English breakfast was excellent, and the staff friendly again.Very good value for money and a thoroughly enjoyable stay.