Ye Olde Fighting Cocks Hotel - Arnside

Historic pub hotel on the Kent estuary in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with free EV charging and pet-friendly rooms

Rooms & Accommodation

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks Hotel Arnside offers 20 en-suite rooms, with choices from a Small Double to a Luxury Suite with Estuary View. The Disability Access Suite includes a wet room and is designed for wheelchair users, while the Classic Double room is fully pet-friendly. Many bedrooms overlook the Kent estuary and the Lake District mountains, and all rooms come with daily housekeeping and a hospitality tray.

Dining & Entertainment

The hotel has two on-site restaurants serving home-cooked food, with a lunchtime menu that includes ham & mustard baguettes and a popular Monday fish and chips deal. The bar features a wood-burning fireplace, a Sky/BT Sports area showing live events, and award-winning ales from local breweries. Evening meals include a steak and ale pie with locally sourced ingredients, and guests can earn a free drink through the loyalty card scheme.

On-Site Amenities

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks provides free private parking for guests, with two electric vehicle charging points available in the car park. The scenic beer garden offers views of the Lake District mountains and the Kent estuary, and there is a picnic area and sun terrace. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible toilet, grab rails, and a designated smoking area, plus CCTV and 24-hour security for guest safety.

Location & Surroundings

Arnside Rail Station is 350 metres from the hotel, and the Lake District National Park is a 5-minute train journey away. The hotel sits on the Arnside village promenade, with direct access to the cross-bay walk and the Kent estuary. Nearby attractions include RSPB Leighton Moss nature reserve and Arnside Knott, a hill with panoramic views over the bay.

Family & Pet-Friendly Stay

The hotel offers a child-friendly environment with flexible check-in services and board games available for children. Pet-friendly rooms include dog bowls, towels, and a selection of treats, and pets are welcome in the main bar area and beer garden. Family rooms such as the Family Junior Suite accommodate up to four guests, and the staff can provide secure bicycle storage for outdoor enthusiasts.

• Location: On the Kent estuary in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 5 min by train from the Lake District National Park
• Rooms: 20 en-suite rooms with estuary and mountain views, including disability access suites with wet rooms
• Dining: Two on-site restaurants serving home-cooked food and award-winning ales, with a wood-burning fireplace and Sky/BT Sports area
• Accessibility: Disabled access suite with wet room, grab rails, and steep-free entry for wheelchairs
• Eco-Friendly: Free electric vehicle charging points and private parking for guests
• Pet-Friendly: Dedicated pet-friendly rooms with dog bowls, towels, and treat selection