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About us

The Dukes Head in Armathwaite is a traditional country Inn offering 6 newly refurbished rooms finished to a high standard. The bar and restaurant have also been refurbished retaining its traditional country feel but with the addition of cosy woodburning stoves and state of the art beer cellar.

Situated in the beautiful Eden Valley village of Armathwaite with its stunning views of the Cumbria Pennine fells and the River Eden, the Inn is an ideal place for you to stop for a beer, enjoy dinner or stay the night. For our overnight guests, a hearty Cumbrian breakfast awaits.

We are proud of all things Cumbrian which is shown in our locally sourced food and drinks. The area is very popular with walkers, cyclists, canoeists, golfers, and motorcyclists.

Armathwaite makes an ideal base to explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Lake District National Park and Hadrian's Wall (18/17 miles) as well the historic city of Carlisle (12 miles) and several quaint local market towns including Brampton, Alston, and Penrith. There are several great golf courses in the area to suit golfers of all abilities.

The village has a railway station allowing guests to explore the historic Settle to Carlisle railway providing direct access to places like Carlisle, Settle, Skipton and Leeds.

Visitors to the Duke will experience fantastic home-cooked food and local real ales. Dogs and muddy boots are both welcome.

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Facilities

AccommodationBeer gardenCar parkDogs allowedFamily friendlyFoodOutside areaReal aleReal fireWiFi freeTakeaway foodLive musicBII

Pub reviews

Reviews

4.6/5

Sue Brooks

4 months ago

Wonderful, sincere, warm reception (especially for the dog). Perfect location for Carlisle, Penrith, the Lakes, historical site seeing, walking and relaxing. Great friendly bar on the Friday night, Fabulous food. Refurbished with character to a really high standard. Tom and his family were quite rightly proud of their inn, and happy to go the extra mile to ensure you have a memorable stay. We’ll be back.

Kerry Bentley

6 months ago

Booked Sunday roast with family roast expensive and not very good in our opinion beef dry will not re vist mail staff not happy when I said it was a shame the food was not good because the pub was lovely looking ect but there was not many there for a roast

Anthony Hull

6 months ago

Distinctly average experience, nothing wrong thank you but nothing to remember it for. The staff were friendly and helpful and the meals as described but nothing made me wish to return.

John Chaddock

7 months ago

Great place to stay on the way back from the highlands 👍 Very doggie friendly in every part of accommodation 🐾🐾 Lovely evening meal Great breakfast Thank you dukes head inn 👍

Helen Mortimer

1 year ago

I spent New years eve with my family here last night. From the moment we arrived there was a glass of prosecco and a warm welcome. The atmosphere was very friendly. The karaoke was great. There are some great singers in Armathwaite, especially "the spice girls" performing for one night only. There was a selection of meats, cheeses, crackers and crudites were on the tables to snack on during the evening. The drink was flowing, the singing and dancing went on until the early hours and we were having such a great time that we hardly noticed when it was time to go home. A wonderful night.

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Pub food and drink

Food & drink

Locally sourced food and drinks.

Food Times

Mon
Tue
Wed17:00 – 20:00
Thur17:00 – 20:00
Fri12:00 – 14:00 17:00 – 20:00
Sat12:00 – 14:00 17:00 – 20:00
Sun12:00 – 15:00
Pub accommodation

Accommodation

The Dukes Head has 6 letting rooms and are taking bookings for 2021. All of our rooms have been newly refurbished and finished to a high standard by local trades people.

Rooms are available from £90 to £120 per night and include a hearty Cumbrian Breakfast.

Please call 016974 72226 to enquire.

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