Tucked away near Yorkshire Dales, Red Dragon Inn is a cozy haven with breakfast, a warm bar, and a delightful restaurant. Connect to WiFi in public areas and unwind with newspapers; the helpful staff has won hearts of previous guests.
The Enchanted Chocolate Mine - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Yorkshire Dales National Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Lake Windermere - 32 min drive - 43.0 km
Ullswater - 57 min drive - 83.1 km
Getting around
John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 101 min drive
Carnforth Silverdale Station - 15 min drive
Carnforth Arnside Station - 17 min drive
Burneside Station - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Crooklands Hotel - 10 min drive
The Punch Bowl - 8 min drive
Costa Coffee - 11 min drive
Burger King - 11 min drive
The Highwayman - 4 min drive
About this property
Red Dragon Inn
Red Dragon Inn offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Yorkshire Dales National Park. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Services
Free newspapers in lobby
Room amenities
Freshen up
Towels
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Red Dragon Inn Kirkby Lonsdale
Red Dragon Kirkby Lonsdale
Red Dragon Inn Carnforth
Red Dragon Inn Carnforth
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Red Dragon Inn Inn
Red Dragon Inn Carnforth
Red Dragon Inn Inn Carnforth
Frequently asked questions
Does Red Dragon Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Red Dragon Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Red Dragon Inn?
Yes, pets are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Red Dragon Inn?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Red Dragon Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Red Dragon Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and rafting.
Are there restaurants at or near Red Dragon Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Red Dragon Inn like?
Red Dragon Inn is located a short 10-minute walk from Yorkshire Dales National Park.
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Reviews
Red Dragon Inn Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.8
Location
9.2
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, and delicious with a great choice of options. (15 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2025
Decor very good.Food great and staff friendly.
NORMA
NORMA, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
Lovely pub in a great location
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Red Dragon is centrally located within easy reach of all the local attractions
Karl
Karl, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2024
Lovely historical pub and hotel. The manager was the perfect host and nothing was too much trouble, i was their on business and would come out my way to stay their again.
Debbie
Debbie, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2025
Great hotel, immaculate large room, super king size bed. Staff were very welcoming, especially to our furry friends.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2023
Highly recommended place to stay
Good sized room, comfy bed and excellent choice of food for evening meal and very good breakfast
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2024
Great stay
Comfy and friendly
Phil
Phil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2024
Very comfortable stay
I had a lovely stay here the room was very spacious and the bed incredibly comfortable. The food downstairs was also very good. Lovely pub!
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2025
Great pub, great location and amazing staff
Lovely stay, the staff are so friendly and cannot do enough for you. Location is great right in town centre. Food was excellent. The room was very clean and a good size shower just a shame the water was a bit lukewarm but maybe as it was the furthest room. Would definitely recommend a stay.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2024
Lovely hotel in a picturesque country village
Lovely hotel in a picturesque village on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
Great room & bathroom, nice decor and comfortable beds.
Dinner and breakfast at the hotel was wonderful, helpful and attentive staff and service.
Would definitely stay again!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2024
Room lovely, bathroom nice all very clean, plenty of tea, coffee etc in the room. Breakfast was very good and plenty of choice. The food in the evening was nice too. All round great stay
Kathryn
Kathryn, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2024
very friendly staff and food and particularly breakfast was good. Stayed to break up drive from Inverness to London. Will stay again
richard
richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2024
Anniversary night away.
Great time, welcome from the staff excellent. Room very comfortable and dog friendly !!!
Will return again. We paid for the evening meal package, great value and lovely food. Breakfast was great.
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2024
5 stars
lovely town, hotel was a good find, very accommodation staff, room was really good, very well appointed with local touches.
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2025
Great hotel, brilliant staff
I was made to feel welcome as soon as I arrived and all the staff I met were brilliant - nothing was too much trouble. Most importantly, they all appeared to genuinely care that I enjoyed my stay. The breakfast was delicious as well. I wouldn't hesitate to come back. Thank you!
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2024
Beautifully refurbished property in tasteful style that really suits such an old pub.. Beds so comfortable and everything spotless. ALL staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful.
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 6, 2023
Lovely pub in the centre of Kirby Lonsdale
We stayed for 1 night and the room was clean, very nicely decorated and comfortable. Whilst the choice at breakfast was basic, the cooked breakfast was lovely & not greasy . Would recommend.
Suzanne
Suzanne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2023
Half term break
A beautiful inn! Lovely staff (Sam), decor and atmosphere.
A lovely place to recharge the batteries!
Plenty of places to visit…. Beautiful scenery even in the rain!
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2023
Lovely staff and great breakfast. We took advantage of local parking that was free between 6pm and 8am. Traditional pub with good food and we had a comfortable room with a great walk in shower. Very clean.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2024
Lovely old pub, with lovely big rooms if mine is anything to go by. Very quiet despite being in the centre, although it was midweek. Very nice meal in a good atmosphere. Great cooked breakfast, nice, helpful staff. Impressed.
Edward
Edward, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Red Dragon.
Very comfortable clean room and ensuite..so much choice in room service coffee/tea/biscuits first rate .
Very friendly informative staff. Breakfast superb choice and quality .
I will return..
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 7, 2024
Great staff
Lovely hotel room, nicely decorated and the bed was luxurious and comfy. Bathroom was okay, but prefer walk in showers. It was very warm at night and unable to open the windows, although a fan was provided. Staff are excellent both at the bar, check in and breakfast. Breakfast was very good, plenty of choice and served with a smile.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 30, 2024
Staff were really lovely. Pub downstairs was good. Room was refitted and some bits were great while other bits appear to have been poorly thought out. We did have some noise from the terrace of the restaurant next door until quite late.
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 5, 2025
Delicious breakfast
So upon arrival the hotel had no record of our booking through Hotels.com.
Luckily they had a room available and gave it us for the rate id booked a year ago.
The room was large, nicely decorated. Comfortable bed. Large bathroom.
Breakfast was outstanding delicious.
The staff were lovely.
We had two issues. The toilet wasn't clean, had poo stains from previous guests. And there was no hot water from the shower. Luckily the bath was ok.
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2024
Lovely, Lovely, Lovely
Kirkby Lonsdale is a lovely quaint town, and the Red Dragon Inn compliments it by creating a warm, welcoming environment. The rooms are clean and are a high standard, the food very good on the normal menu, with the breakfast being exactly what you needed after a days walking and sampling the fine ales the town has to offer. All the team there treated us fantastically, extremely friendly, and a real big shout out to Sharon who looked after for at breakfast and couldn't do enough to make sure our stay was a positive one. Check in and check out a breeze. Will definitely be back.