Hawkshead, Lake District — Built in the 1800s

The Sun Inn
Hawkshead

Private Pub with En-Suite Rooms · Sleeps 20 · Exclusively Yours

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A pub from
another century

Built in the 1800s and nestled in the heart of Hawkshead village, The Sun Inn is one of the Lake District's most storied buildings. An open log fire crackles at the heart of the pub, setting the scene for evenings that feel a world away from ordinary.

When you book The Sun Inn, you take the entire property — the pub, the rooms, the bar, the beer garden. It is yours alone. No strangers, no staff hovering, just your group and two centuries of history.

Whether you're celebrating a milestone, gathering family from across the country, or simply seeking an extraordinary retreat, The Sun Inn delivers a sense of occasion that never fades.

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The Sun Inn Hawkshead exterior
20
Sleeps Up To
1800s
Built
10
Bedrooms

Everything you
could want

Sleeping Arrangements
  • Bedroom 1 — 2 single beds
  • Bedroom 2 — 1 double bed
  • Bedroom 3 — 1 double bed
  • Bedroom 4 — 1 large double bed
  • Bedroom 5 — 1 double bed
  • Bedroom 6 — 1 double bed
  • Bedroom 7 — 1 large double bed
  • Bedroom 8 — 1 double bed
  • Bedroom 9 — 2 single beds
  • Bedroom 10 — 1 bunk bed & 1 large double bed
Great for Your Stay
  • Parking nearby (£8.50/day)
  • Pets allowed — no extra charge
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Terrace
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Kitchen
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bath or shower
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen provided
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted rooms
  • Heating
Safety & Security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Accessibility
  • Upper floors via stairs only

What guests
are saying

★ Superhost
4.94/5
Airbnb Rating

Awarded Superhost status based on outstanding reviews, reliability, and guest experience across 48+ stays.

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Top pick
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One of the most loved homes on Airbnb — recognised for consistently delivering exceptional experiences to every group.

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◆ Elite Status
Top 5%
Of All Airbnb Homes

Ranked in the top 5% of all homes listed on Airbnb globally — a mark of quality that very few properties achieve.

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✦ Exceptional
9.5/10
Booking.com Score

Rated exceptional by verified guests on Booking.com, placing The Sun Inn among the highest-scored properties in the Lake District.

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Hawkshead,
Lake District

Hawkshead is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled villages in the Lake District National Park. Car-free lanes, medieval architecture, and surrounded by fells on all sides.

Perfectly positioned between Windermere and Coniston Water, you are minutes from some of England's finest walking, cycling, and boating.

34 Main Street
Hawkshead
Ambleside, LA22 0NT

✦   4 miles from Windermere ferry
✦   8 miles from Ambleside
✦   2 hours from Manchester
✦   3.5 hours from London

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