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George and Dragon Clifton

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Food and drink
Superior Room
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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Clifton, Penrith, England, CA10 2ER
  • Place, Mayburgh Henge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lowther Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lowther Castle and Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

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

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

George and Dragon Clifton

Inn in Penrith with free breakfast and a restaurant
This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a lobby fireplace. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided.
George and Dragon Clifton offers 11 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Penrith inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
During your stay at George and Dragon Clifton, you're just a quick walk from Eden Valley. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking. Some of the pet-friendly amenities this property offers include food and water bowls and an off-leash area.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include luggage storage
  • 14 minutes by car from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 10 minutes from Ullswater
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls and an off-leash area
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Self parking is free.

This 3-star Penrith inn is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
George and Dragon Clifton has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

George and Dragon Clifton Inn
George and Dragon Clifton Penrith
George and Dragon Clifton Inn Penrith

George and Dragon Clifton Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely comfortable room, great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

A delightful overnight stop

We had a “new” room that was beautiful with a stunning bathroom. One thing could be better…a full-length mirror for the ladies. Breakfast was top class and dinner was also superb though our server was a bit random and forgot a second glass of wine. But the manager recovered very well by delivering at no cost! Location is good especially for a stop-over close to the M6.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

Great stay

Wonderful staff. Great breakfast. Comfy bed. Good food when we are in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Edmund

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Great little stopover

We only needed a place for a one-off stopover and the George and dragon fitted the bill perfectly. We had a lovely meal in the restaurant and the staff were very attentive and helpful. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So much nicer than lots of the 'generic' hotels along the M6. Impressive food, friendly staff, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our favourite place for a night away Perfect in every way. Love the attention to detail and relaxed atmosphere Fabulous food and wine and first class service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Nice accomodation. Would have dinner elsewhere

Accomodation fine. Welcome greeting factual but short on personality. Evening meal menu was short on options and tried to be too 'modern and trendy' for my taste. Steak at evening meal was cold and served on cold plate. Bacon at breakfast was over cooked and appeared to have been prepared early and 'kept warm'. Would stay again if visiting area but would give evening meal a miss and find restaurant in town instead!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable rooms, great dining, friendly staff and great with the dogs. Excellent stay, highly recommend and will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and inviting
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kerli

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jacquie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Improvements needed

Unfortunately food was not as good as our previous stays.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

A Pleasant Surprise!

A fantastic gem of a place….accommodation clean, fresh, well appointed, individual….bed very comfortable….restaurant/menu and wine list exceptional…breakfast not to be missed….and excellent value for money, you really got what you paid for and more unlike some of the high-end chains we’ve visited recently….we will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food excellent. Friendly and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous in every way! Staff, service, room, attention to detail, ambience and food were beyond first class! Interior design was truly inspirational and coordinated to perfection! Cannot recommend The George and Dragon Clifton highly enough. Back very soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, wonderful rooms and excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

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

Excellent hotel, a true gem

This is one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in. The room was wonderful - comfortable and clean, with nice extra touches. The bed was so comfortable it was difficult to get up in the morning! The restaurant was wonderful - excellent food and service. Breakfast was also excellent. Will definitely book again next time we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

colin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025