Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel Great Langdale

Excellent all round... We had a lovely night eating fantastic food (my husband very much enjoyed his goat curry... Poor goat!) a brilliant array of local cask beer and live folk music to boot! Only downside is letting drunk people pick their own breakfast choices... Kippers seemed like such a good option after pint #5 ... Not so much the next morning !! 🤢🤣🤣🤣 I'm sure they would have let me swap had I have asked, anyway, dog very much enjoyed the kippers and my scrambled eggs on toast were perfect! Can't wait to return!

Stayed 2 nights last weekend on a climbing trip. The staff were friendly and helpful. Cooked Breakfasts and Fish &chips at dinner were excellent. The Pub has great character with open fire and lots of people with dogs.

The cosy walkers pub at the side of the hotel is a legend ! A warm and cosy haven after a long day on the hills for hikers and dogs open to all and a short walk back to the NT campsite . Great beers good harty grub and decent WIFI . keep it up guys

We don't know about the hotel, but we've been coming to the hikers bar for over 30 years and it's exactly the same as it ever was in terms of decor etc. A little piece of history. Dog friendly, very friendly staff, great pub grub which is very reasonably priced. Always a fire, and sometimes live music. Great place in the heart of the Lakes.

My friend and I were walking stage 3 of The Cumbria Way and planned to arrive outside at 0801 hours from Ambleside. I emailed during the week and Linda replied to say they could fit us in if we booked and paid in advance which I did. On arrival, the waitress greeted us and brought us coffee and breakfast. Great food, great value, great service. Thank you chef and staff. It was appreciated and set us up for the walk ahead.

This was a very good deal. Situated right at the end of the Langdale Valley, under the Langdale Pikes, providing easy access to the fells. This is a super dog friendly hotel, which my dog loved. A really good breakfast (in the price) set me up for my task for the day. Blisco and the Crinkles in winter conditions. When i got back, i had an amazing (hot) shower, getting the feeling back to my toes. The bar is a typical walkers bar, no frills, but a log fire and plenty of Moretti. I met a couple over dinner, who just came to stay in the hotel. A great experience overall.

I rang the ODG about an hour ago and did not get through, however 10 minutes ago the lovely Linda, called me back, in response to their missed call #first5*action. I was inquiring about room availability in January so no specific dates in mind, hence actually speaking to someone, rather than battling with online booking was a breath of fresh air #second5*action. During a lovely chat with Linda directly everything is done dusted and booked, indeed I had the confirmation booking before we finished the call #third5*action. Well done ODG and thank you Linda for the personal touch making booking with you simple.

Best roast potatoes ever! But we were 18 years old and camping nearby in the middle of winter. They brought out a tray of potatoes from the restaurant for the climbers and walkers in the small bar. Still clearly remember the taste, crunch and warmth sixty years on ?

Don't let the Ambleside address fool you. The Old Dungeon Ghyll is up at the end of Great Langdale, and surrounded by challenging climbing and walking country. It's worth the journey, to sample the range of real ales on offer in the Hiker's Bar. The bar meals come in large portions and are home-made with local produce. I havn't stayed at the hotel, but it has a good reputation. It does look distinctly up market of the pub, which is less well lit, cosy and older.