Experience a warm welcome at The Sun, nestled in the countryside. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, visit the on-site coffee shop, or play with kids at the playground. With free WiFi and luggage storage your stay is sure to be relaxing.
beach near Steam Yacht Gondola - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
beach near Church Beck - 2 min drive - 1.0 km
Lake Windermere - 17 min drive - 11.4 km
Getting around
John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 144 min drive
Silecroft Station - 21 min drive
Millom Station - 21 min drive
Askam Station - 24 min drive
Restaurants
The Britannia Inn - 7 min drive
Wainwrights' Inn - 9 min drive
Sticklebarn Tavern - 12 min drive
The Three Shires Inn - 7 min drive
Wateredge Inn - 11 min drive
About this property
The Sun
When you stay at The Sun, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
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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
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Traveling with children
Playground
Services
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Special features
Dining
The Sun Inn - Onsite bistro. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Sun Inn Coniston
Sun Coniston
The Sun Inn
The Sun Coniston
The Sun Inn Coniston
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Sun?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Sun?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sun?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near The Sun?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Sun Inn.
What's the area around The Sun like?
The Sun is a short 14-minute walk from Coniston Water and 4 minutes' walk from John Ruskin Museum.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
8.8
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as great, excellent, and delicious with a variety of options. (14 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2026
Amazing breakfast, beautifully clean room, fantastic, helpful and attentive staff
Joanne
Joanne, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 24, 2025
Position of hotel, good food.friendly bar and staff.
Phillip
Phillip, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2025
The Sun is in an amazing location overlooking the beautiful village of Coniston.
It is also a stunning old building, full of character and charm. Tha staff cant do enough for you.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 10, 2025
Up the hill - but worth the climb
We really enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful location, room was lovely and the staff very attentive. We had a very comfortable night's sleep, and breakfast was high quality, hot, and beautifully presented.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 30, 2024
Was lovely place nice staff and great views
Brent
Brent, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2025
Ideal location and very comfortable
Perfect for a last minute overnight stay in the lakes. Picked as it was the ideal location to the walk we planned. Room was small, but was perfect for what we needed. Very clean, all the required facilities, and the staff were amazing. Breakfast was also delicious.
Sophie
Sophie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2023
Superb area, very quiet and relaxing atmosphere
Stuart James
Stuart James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2024
A very good breakfast clean tidy room. Very friendly staff.
Roy
Roy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
The only criticism i have is too late for booking in and on a personal note i think 08:30 is a little late for breakfast. Beside that i found the place fantastic. Great accommodation and friendly staff and ideally situated for exploring the lake district.
Mark George
Mark George, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 15, 2024
Staff friendly helpful.
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 11, 2024
Lovely room overlooking the beautiful scenery. The breakfast was fantastic and they even gave the dogs sausages which they loved.
Sara
Sara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2024
Great staff, food and views
Lovely little hotel that serves great food and has the friendliest staff you will ever meet. Had a good sized, comfortable room with a lovely view. We’re very dog friendly, even cooking an extra breakfast sausage for her! Would highly recommend, we had a wonderful stay.
Lesley
Lesley, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 29, 2024
Great staff. Lovely breakfast.
kathleen
kathleen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2024
Very helpful and friendly staff. Spotlessly clean, cosy and comfortable pub/restaurant/hotel with its own parking. A wonderful terrace with great views to enjoy whilst having a afternoon/evening drink. Great spot for a short stay in the lakes.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 9, 2024
Very friendly staff . good bar well stocked. 10 out of 10 for food
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2024
10/10
Good place to stay in coniston. The staff are friendly and very helpful especially Joe and Darren. Would recommend staying here
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3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 27, 2024
Good value for money . breakfast good
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2024
The sun hotel
Food excellent. Room comfy. Friendly staff
Christine
Christine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2024
historic hotel, always feel relaxed when i stay here. The staff are warm, friendly and always prepared to give you their time.
the lounge is just so relaxing!
KEVIN
KEVIN, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 13, 2024
A decent place to stay! The room was fine, if a little cold, but the additional heater warmed it up well. The bed was comfy and the breakfast was excellent. The staff were very friendly and I had a lovely pint in the bar. Coniston is well worth a visit and The Sun is definitely worth staying at.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2024
Charming hotel, with a lot of history, with its links to Donald Campbell and Bluebird. Room was cosy and comfy, and staff were so lovely. Really amazing location, with geat views and a fantastic beer terrace. Food was excellent. Could not fault it. Will definitely be staying again.
Anthony
Anthony, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 23, 2024
Great stay. Good location to walk the Old Man of Coniston and visit the Ruskin Museum and village. Parking on site. Lots of choice for breakfast options. Breakfast is available for a short window. Excellent choice of ales on the bar and friendly staff. Would stay again.
Alice
Alice, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2024
Super sun
Loved it. Gorgeous place - perfect room incredible views. Staff beyond helpful and super friendly. Plus free car park
Noreen
Noreen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2023
This is the second occasion we have stayed at The Sun, we love it! It is aging and a little rough around the edges, but it’s character runs deep, it’s atmosphere is just lovely and homely. If you like your hotels with character and charm, this is the place for you, if you are after standard, or uniform, or sterile, this is not your place. Really convenient and delicious breakfast, will be staying again for sure!
Janette
Janette, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 12, 2024
Very Friendly Staff & Good Food.
Very welcoming staff, friendly, polite, helpful, couldn’t be nicer & the food was great! Bar, was well stocked, comfortable with the outside areas looking very welcoming, great for a summer stay.
The room was nicely decorated, but a small double means a small double, the bed felt tiny. If you are booking in get a larger room.