Crown & Mitre Inn in Eden

This place is an absolute shambles, the boiler did not work leaving us without hot water and heating for the weekend, the place was filthy on arrival, all the crockery and pots and pans where dirty, When we told owner that the TV didn't work, he told us to buy one. I would not recommend this place until the owner has brought it up to standard. The advertised hot tub overlooks the neighbours house and gardens, and looks as if it was shoved in the only place it would fit.

We were greeted by the current owner describing us as "the dregs" of her final bookings. Not a good start. My friends bed collapsed in the night, no appology . Owner just said you should not have had such a big pudding.. I appreciate they are moving on but it does not justify such poor service.

Firstly the website is incorrect, this is not an Inn, it's a b+b. It does not have a range of cask ales it only has bottled beer. It does not have a range of fine wines. The food is mediocre and not made from the finest local ingredients. The owners are not particularly friendly, They did not speak to us at all during the evening meal and gave the distinct impression they had just had a row. No-one appeared until 6:30, it was self check-in and the bar did not open until 6:30. There are just three choices of starter/main/pud on the menu. The fish pie was advertised at being accompanied by a selection of fresh vegetables, it was just peas. The Spaghetti bolognese - a strange choice for an English lakeland restaurant - was passable but not great. The Greek salad was very good however as was the apple crumble. The service was the slowest we have ever experienced due to the snails pace the chef worked at. It took 2.5 hours to serve ten guests from a very limited menu. The waitress, Wendy, was extremely pleasant and friendly and did her best to keep the waiting diners happy during their long wait. The rooms were very pleasant, very comfortable beds and nicely decorated. The shower provided plenty of hot water. Our room had a very strong chinese theme to it with a tartan carpet, not quite a lake district feel though. Breakfast was mediocre, the food was self-service from a single bain-marie, no choice of eggs, just scrambled. This was stop number seven on our coast to coast walk and way below the standard of all the other accommodation. Not recommended at all.

Charlie and Jane make our one night stay with them very enjoyable with fantastic home made cooking and they were such a friendly couple. Highly recommended for other coast to coast walkers

Una excelente cena en un pub muy agradable. También teníamos una cómoda habitación elegante y espaciosa. El desayuno era delicioso y abundante y nos preparó bien para otro tramo de costa a costa a pie.

Having spoken to friends who had previously stayed here we were a bit disappointed. For those walking the coast to coast be aware that it is about 1.5 miles off the track, which is quite a long way if you have had a long day. Unfortunately they had run out of cask beer when we arrived and some of the food choices had sold out so menu options were limited. However the room was spacious and clean and the staff were really friendly and helpful if we needed anything.

The Inn-Keeper, Jane, went out of her way to help us, though we were only passing through on the Coast to Coast path. Among other kindnesses, she pointed us on our way across the fields to Shap, armed with needed tips for wayfinding. We were truly sorry we weren’t booked to stay at the Crown and Mitre that night, but if we ever pass that way again, we certainly will stay there!

We went to this pub as it was local to our holiday cottage and was also in a walking guide book that we'd bought. We waited outside for 15 to 20 mins as the sign outside said that it did evening meals but only opened at 6pm (18:00). When we finally went in and asked for a table for four the lady arranged a table for us. When we asked to see the menu she tersely replied "Are you booked in?" to which we replied no only to be met with an instantanious response of "NO!". No explaination, just NO! We then asked if she could advise of anywherelse to eat to receive another terse reply of "Go to Askham!" This lady's idea of customer service will drive tourism from the Lake District. The village is in a beautiful setting but with ignorance like this - why would anyone want to go back? Thankfully, if and when we do, we will know to avoid this establishment and I will be telling anyone that I know who is going up there to stay away too. Stay away from here and go to the Punchbowl or Queen's Head in Askham - they're only a couple of miles down the road and you'll be much better off.

Hotel in the middle of nowhere, we read a limited menu and looked at each other slightly concerned. However, the steak and mushroom pie with triple cooked chips, gravy and vegetables was AMAZING, truly AMAZING!! The other guys were VERY happy with the fish pie and lasagne too. So enjoy if you get the chance. The breakfast was pretty good too

Whilst staying in Bampton we ate in the Crown & Mitre. The Landlady, Jane, was very welcoming and made us feel right at home. The beer was well kept and refreshing after a long day walking. The food was excellent and of good quality. Wendy was especially friendly and informative on the local area.

Having visited the Crown and Mitre previsly during an Autumn stay in Bampton, as the only pub serving meals within walking distance, we returned this week (June 2019) in the hope of a meal and a few drinks to be told all the tables were fully booked! Fair enough we thought, it was Sat night after all, we'll email to check opening times and book if necessary for another night only to be told it's 'effectively only running as a b&b at the moment' so not catering for anyone other than 'residents' -shame their website doesn't make this clear, nor does the company through which we booked our cottage! My advice, head to the Punchbowl in Askham, much more welcoming and accommodating, the food was far better too!

We stayed at the Crown & Mitre during our Coast to Coast walk. Our room was great with a good ensuite. The owner is very friendly and knowledgeable and has FOUR wonderful labradors. Breakfast was excellent.

Busy friendly pub. We visited with our dog and were made very welcome. Good portions of well cooked food. Nice atmosphere.

Stayed here last week for two nights and will definitely be back, lovely room, great food (pie was fantastic) and beer, Jane and Wendy very nice and friendly people along with the locals who we got chatting to on Thursday night, great base if you are walking the Eastern Fells or walking the Coast to Coast.

We ordered one of the real beers and found it be ‘off’ and vinegary. This can happen to any pub, but not the reaction of the landlady who intimated that it wasn’t off although she didn’t even taste it. ‘Are you a connoisseur then?’, she asked rudely. I said my husband knew what he liked. We had the other beer on offer, a very lively beer. I happened to say this, with a smile, but she wasn’t having any of it. No it’s not lively, apparently. Hmm, well a lively beer happens to settle lower in the glass, which it did. Couldn’t believe the response of the landlady who didn’t want to top it up at all. The one star is for the beer we drank finally, which was nice.

Stayed for 1 night while walking the Coast to Coast. Upon arrival we were informed that we did not have a booking for accommodation. Checked the register to find our names crossed out. Our hosts did have an email trail from us, however, appear to have not updated the booking register when the deposit was paid. Fortune was with us as there were two rooms available and we had evidence of paying the deposit. While the service was friendly and amenities fine, there certainly was no apology or explanation provided as to what happened with our booking.

Loved staying here. Great room, food, drink and company. Loved meeting Jane and Wendy. Such a good night. Great furniture, photos and paintings Beautiful little town. Thanks so much for making us so welcome

This place is very nice, helpful and friendly staff. The food was great, all of our plates were empty by the end, and we washed it all down with some tasty cold ale. We also got some friendly tips for the local camp sites. Great experience over all. Recommended!

We ate here whilst on the Coast to Coast walk. Good menu, tasty food and big portions.Great service from staff who were under pressure because of shortages

You need to book ahead to get a table here. It is the only place to eat in Bampton, unless you have a car and go up the road a few miles. Staff at the bar were very friendly. Food was about average, nothing special, but nothing bad.

I ate on a Monday. The place was full of walking Australians and I thought that I would need to look elsewhere but they squeezed me in.

There was something very wrong on the night we were there. There was nothing Thai about the Thai fishcake: more economy Tesco with some salad on a slate. Likewise, the chicken curry was nothing like a chicken curry: more a grilled chicken breast covered in a grossly over-salted tasteless gooey gravy. Sorry, but it was truly awful. The lounge bar in which meals are served is comfortably furnished and the immediate bar area has been relatively newly installed to a high standard. There were no external lights when we left: not easy given the moonless night sky.

Lugar acogedor, excelente y deliciosa comida, fantástica atención. Sabores del mundo pero encajados perfectamente con la comida inglesa. Atención por su dueña, simpática y hospitalaria.

We visited after a busy day exploring the lakes and were made to feel very welcome by the staff, real characters who added to the charm of the place.

We had a lovely evening in this very friendly pub - there was a good selection to choose from on them menu. Food was good - big portions. Local ales were good Staff very friendly

En primer lugar, este es un lugar encantador y perfecto para aquellos, que como nosotros, estaban allí para asistir a una boda en el frente de la iglesia y la recepción en el ayuntamiento. Cerca Knipe

Una considerable a pie desde el final de la presa! Ten cuidado. Bien regado; buena cerveza de barril, bien alimentados; las habitaciones son encantadoras y también un gran desayuno. Muy bien cuidado. Pequeño y encantador hotel y los otros caminantes habían tomado la ruta diferentes para obtener aquí - ¡buena idea! Más que contentos de estar aquí de nuevo. Taxi desde represas una sugerencia - tuvimos suerte y nos tocó un ascensor!

La mejor comida que hemos tenido desde que llegamos a nuestra casa en Shap. Pubs locales agradables pero no comida decente! Ambiente encantador y un personal estupendo que eran muy acogedores. Gran torta de carne y curry fabulosa y postres para morirse (y)

Brampton Grange es un precioso pueblo con la iglesia y Crown & Mitre en su corazón. El pub está bastante ocupado con los senderistas y los locales y sirve excelentes cervezas y comida riquísima. Mi habitación individual era bastante pequeña, pero tenía todo lo que me esperaba; servicio de té/café, TV (aunque sólo pude encontrar estaciones de radio, estaciones de televisión no encontrar amigos), baño con ducha potente y un buen acceso. Por favor tenga en cuenta que no hay cobertura de teléfono móvil.

Nos presentamos alrededor de 19. 30 sin reserva el sábado por la noche, (01. 04. 2017) el pub estaba lleno y nos dijeron que la comida estaba lleno, así que compramos una bebida y estaba a punto de hacer otros planes cuando la camarera anunció...

Buen lugar para parar en el C2C a pie, mucho mejor que en Shap. Nos dieron la habitación 2, que era grande, con una gran ventana mirando a la histórica iglesia al otro lado de la calle. Pero, las camas individuales era como dormir sobre...

Quaint old pub, well presented with friendly helpful staff.Meals normal pub food nothing exceptional.Rooms neat and tidy but quite small- not enough room to put two bags on the floor but comfortable.Walls are paper thin and any noise from the hall or next bedroom clearly heard. Room keys have cute small cowbells attached so we could hear every person walking down the hall to their rooms-good for one night only.Nice pub- poor rooms.

Very good food at this excellent country inn in delightful village with easy access to and from coast to coast route

Fabulous food well cooked! Baked salmon , sautéed potatoes served with a large portion of well cooked vegetables. Friendly owner.

I'm sure this pub may usually be OK, however, our visit was a big let down. They let us order (and pay for) a round of drinks, only to immediately after inform us that they could not serve us food as the chef was off & the landlady was in the kitchen. Therefore, only serving residents, not helpful with a hungry 10 year old! Sadly, will not be returning.

After a long walking day the good home prepared food was very welcome. Friendly atmosphere in comfortable surroundings.

Excellent home cooked meal with great service and lovely room. We were sitting on a table with 6 more hikers and everyone thought the food was superb. The only pub we stayed in on the Coast to Coast would love to return.

Under staffed, appears to be run on a shoe string budget, room was cold, Check in time was 3pm, No meals till 5.30/6pm

We were in Bampton for the night and visited for dinner. We were very impressed with the quality of the food: tremendous chicken liver pâté with spiced pear chutney, a well-spiced sweet potato soup, then haddock with excellent home made chips and a very tasty well aged steak with a nicely dressed salad. The local beer was well kept, the staff were friendly and we enjoyed the open fire. Thanks very much!

We visited here on the 1st of May for dinner. We were a party of 14 and initially we were informed that they were unable to cater for us. Once they were aware that we were staying in the village they arranged for us to dine with them and went out of their way to accommodate us. The food was delicious and very reasonable. Staff were very friendly and the pub itself is very lovely and cosy. Main courses were priced between £10-£20. The menu was very good and the food was fab. We are hoping to visit again next year so we are definitely going to book here again. Couldn't fault it.

the breakfast was the best of 4 stops we have had on this trip and the open fire in the bar was very handy for drying our boots while sinking a well earned pint.

Crown and Mitre is a lovely Inn, accessible from Penrith or the M6. Close to Haweswater and surrounded by gorgeous countryside. Travelled there in early March for Haweswater half marathon (winter price offer), ideally located 10mins from the start. Rooms are clean & comfortable, pub/restaurant downstairs is lovely and welcoming, rustic with a big open fire. Food is lovely, good portion sizes and prices. Friendly, helpful staff. However, cooked breakfast portion sizes seem to vary depending on who is working - my mother wanted a sausage sarnie and got a sausage on a plate! Plus, the first day she got a cafetiere of coffee, second morning she had to keep getting cup refilled.

Il faut le mériter tant il se cache dans ce petit village de la région des lacs. l'accueil y est chaleureux et l'ambiance "cosy". le chef ,dont la réputation n'est plus à faire y fait une prestation remarquable avec des produits de qualité. les assiettes sont généreusement garnies et le dressage recherché. Le service complète le tableau de belle manière . Il est prudent de réserver en saison haute car l'endroit est couru. Bon ap.

This place reminded me of some North Devon hostelries an air of gloom pervades the place. Why wasn't I surprised when we were served three pints of tired cloudy beer and the disinterested barmaid couldn't tell the difference between gin and gin and tonic. Best avoided plenty of choice in the area.

Had an evening meal while walking Westmorland Way. Reservation required as very busy but excellent service. Extremely good steak pie and ice cream in ginger baskets. Highly recommended.

Delicious home cooked food, in very smart cosy pub. A little out of theway but well worth the detour.

We had a lovely meal here on the first night of our holiday. The remoteness of Cumbria and the long, dark lonely roads had us a little on edge when we arrived but a nice meal with friendly company at the Crown and Mitre put us at our ease. The service was top-notch and the food was really tasty.

Nice friendly welcome when we arrived for our booking with our friends and our dog. Customers seemed a nice mix of locals and visitors. Tried some of their tap beers which were good.Ate at 8pm and quite a few things were no longer on menu, but luckily none that we wanted!We ordered just two starters - the duck pate and the soup, but only the pate arrived, however this oversight was quickly put right and both were delicious. For my main I had the sausage and mash which was nice, and boiling hot in part due to the heat of the plate, but my husband had the pie which he said was a bit like oxo cubes under the pastry and no gravy to help out. Whether this was due to being in the oven too long, or on a too hot plate I don't know. Our two friends said their meals were nice and as it was their anniversary we didn't like to complain.So overall as in the title a bit 50/50 regards food, but as we didn't complain they didn't get a chance to make amends, so I would go again as most of the food was very nice.

After a long day of hiking, this was a great place to eat, relax and enjoy generous helpings of tasty food. Great atmosphere, too.

Great country pub grub, if you can find it, don't follow the satnav left as you leave the bar you will go down roads that should not take a car

We stopped at Bampton for a night during our recent Coast to Coast walk and ate at the Crown & Mitre Inn at the recommendation of our B&B hosts and how pleased we were to heed the advice. There was a genuine, hearty welcome when we arrived, despite the Inn already being full of diners, and having ordered drinks, we took our table in the quieter dining room. Service was attentive and efficient and our orders arrived in good time. The starters were tasty, well presented and made with fresh ingredients and the main courses were ample for 2 adults with hearty appetites, well cooked and very appetizing. We shared a dish of selected cheeses that didn't disappoint and finished with liqueur coffees. The wine list was compact and well chosen and the Chianti Classico was full bodied and just what we'd hoped for. After dinner we moved to the bar that was now far more quiet and we were able to spend some time in conversation with the manager and chef. We left feeling that we'd enjoyed something special and we would readily recommend others to do the same.

Stayed at the B+B for the one night before heading off to a nearby music festival and had what can only be described as an absolutely lovely experience. Me and my boyfriend found the staff to be extremely accommodating, making us food late on in the evening after our long drive. There was nothing at all amiss with the room itself, the breakfast was superb, and the atmosphere of the downstairs dining area was perfectly cosy. Would recommend.

A great local restaurant.Food dependable good - steak pie in particular always a winner.Exceptionally friendly staff and warm atmosphere. Lovely peaceful Lakeland location.Look out for good deals on accommodation too.

We stayed at the crown and mitre for one night and really enjoyed our stay, the evening meal and breakfast was very nice. The two lady s serving/cooking breakfast were very pleasant, nothing was too much! Our room was at the front facing the church, lovely and spotless. Our dog was made very welcome also.

Stopped in here after a recommendation.First impression:- very drunk local at bar causing a damn nuisance. Seemed to be called "Pete".Poor beer on tap.Long wait for service and when food delivered it was extremely mediocre. Much of it seemed to be mass produced and not home cooked. Staff appeared to be interested in gossiping and not attending to customers unless you were local.I certainly don't understand where the good reviews come from or did I gat a bad day.

Stayed at the Crown and Mitre on Day 6 of the Coast to Coast walk and the food was the best we encountered. Up to then it had been standard pub fare - pies, fish and chips, cumberland sausage etc. The Crown and Mitre food was fresh, original and clearly a long way from the standard mass catering in most pubs and hotels. Good selection of beer, very friendly bar and restaurant staff, comfortable room and lounge area. Breakfast was great too.

Staying at the Haweswater Hotel but felt like trying somewhere else although we enjoyed our stay there.What a find!Staff were most welcoming and food excellent.Wonderful Barnsley chop and the best pie you could ever have.Fantastic chef Can,t wait to come again.xxxxxxx

A vital discovery when passing by mid-afternoon; having found the pub in nearby Bampton closed indefinitely, this one was closed too, but the "back at four" sign gave some hope for later on. Fears that this might be a "B&B only" establishment were dispelled early evening when the cosy bar was open and we booked for dinner, allowing time for an evening stroll. Two real ales were available to start and the menu and specials board contained some intriguing and unusual items. My swordfish risotto was fine, but sadly my wife's slow-cooked venison was extremely tough and largely inedible; however, reference to the chef quickly produced the offer of a replacement, while not charging for the original, so all well in the end and we shall certainly return to this charming inn when in the area again.

This little pub boasts some of the best food. I enjoyed a smoked salmon pate followed by sweet potato and five bean chili. Good selection of local Ale all hand pumped.

Nothing to dislike at all. Food is fantastic, fresh and very well presented. You certainly don't leave the table hungry. The food, service and atmosphere will want you going back for more but book a table.

Well the sat-nav didn't like it but we got there.Good food and good real ale.Defiantly worth a visit

visited Saturday night and whilst most tables where reserved they found us one,the place was quite busy considering its in the middle of nowhere , food wise hmm ,my steak pie was fine with plenty of veg , should have asked for a gravy boat but heyho that was my problem , my partners fish ..we both agreed was small and not the best , for the price ( gastro pub prices ) , we felt it was a bit below what we expected .

We have eaten at the Crown & Mitre Inn (Bampton) on several times over the years and have never been disappointed. The food is excellent with a good choice to suit all tastes, the eating and bar area is spotless, and the service is excellent and courteous.The specials board on this last visit was very good, I had the Smoked mackerel pate, followed by Swordfish on a bed of noodles with a sweet chilli dressing and a light salad. My wife Anne had the same starter followed with Sea Bass which was cooked to perfection.I can recommend the Crown & Mitre as an excellent destination to eat at.

Over this place. The atmosphere is great, and the food makes the visit worthwhile. All dishes(7) that our table had were great. Some interesting food that just works.The chef takes the orders personally and service is warm and friendly.

Food menu and choice good - well priced. Nice atmosphere and good friendly service. Lovely sticky toffee pudding.

Arrived early and were allowed in as soon as room was ready which was great. Friendly owner and evening meal wholesome. Room tiny but comfortable. Considerate owner left ear plugs for guests to block out the church clock that chimes every 15 minutes all night. Good nights sleep resulted. Good atmosphere in bar. Only negative is the basin in room was too small and it had a shelf above so almost impossible to clean teeth.

We really enjoyed our stay perfect for fell walking. Friendly staff good service fresh daily vegetables. Well recommended.

I'd been craving risotto and so the artichoke and tomato one they had on the menu was just the ticket. It was so hearty I didn't have room for dessert, which was a shame!

Walking distance from our rented cottage this pub served tasty food at reasonable prices, everyone was very chatty and friendly. We both had chicken liver parfait and the pie with vegetables.

Visited this pub in early June 2014. We were told when we arrived at apporx 7.15pm they were very busy and we may have to wait a while to eat.The bar experience was very pleasant being offerred tastes of different ales, good start.After 8 pm we asked if we might possibly order our food and we were given a menu.Finally at approx 8.50pm our food arrived. It was ghastly. Two of us ordered steak and ale pie. I found it totally inedible, dried up and tough with the most wierd gravy containing an unbelieveble amount of ROSEMARY in it. Beef with rosemary, ||I don't think so. Another of our party had salmon. The new potatoes served with it were like bullets and completely inedible. Some main courses were served with the accompanying vegetables arriving some 15 minutes later.We complained at the time and when presented with the bill asked for a reduction for the poor quality of the food after the length of time it had taken to serve it. Our complaint was badly received and reinforcements were called from the kitchen to refute our criticism. Eventually they agreed to reduce the £74 bill by £4 because I had not eaten my pie. This reduction was given so grudgingly the staff would do well to remember 'the customer is always right', all they kept saying " was all we can do is apologize" but they couldn't say SORRY or accept any criticism. In answer to the length of time we had to wait we were advised residents take priority in service.If one had been a first time visitor to Cumbria and this being the first place they had dined they would have had a very poor view of Cumbrian hospitality. It is a good job one of our party was born and raised in Cumberland and he knew this was certainly a very poor specimen.

We were staying at a wonderful holiday cottage nearby and this place was the 'local'. Lovely walk by the side of the river. It was a gorgeous spring day so we initially sat outside with our dog, but moved inside when it became a little chilly. We left our muddy boots by the door and enjoyed the sofas, even the dog was welcome. Although we did not eat, the menu looked really good - would definitely return the next time we visit and try the food next time. No phone reception but they do have wi-fi, just ask the bar staff for the code.

I found this visit to be very enjoyable with plenty of atmosphere. Would certainly recommend to anyone.

had a meal with 4 friends last week. I have been in the hotel several times over the years and seen lots of changes. Was my local in my younger days. I had the small steak and Ale pie which was lovely and for pud a rasberry brulle. one of my friends had already eaten at lunch time so she had the salmon parcel and salad which she said was delicious. other friends had pork with a very crisp crackling and cheesecake for pud. Hopefully will be back soon bur will need to get in touch before I take my husband as he is a coiliac.

Called in to try to book a table at about 6pm at the start of a weeks cottage rental in nearby Bampton. The response from lady behind the bar was "I may be able to fit you in at 8.45 to 9 o'clock if then" Spoken with an amused grin. I wanted a serious answer. The place looked very nice but we didn't return

Stayed in room 3 for two nights while we did some walking around Haweswater. King size , comfortable bed, wonderful bathroom, excellent food, well kept beer and friendly service. What more can I say? Oh, and we saw Andy Murray's last three games having a couple of very nice pints of Black Sheep in the bar.

This was our 3rd stop on our Westmorland Way walk. The rooms were warm and comfortable. The shower wins our "shower of the week award" for being the most powerful yet! The meals were delicious, I had the steak and ale pie, which came in two choices of size, I opted for the large, having been walking all day, but it defeated me! The panacotta pudding was simply divine. For breakfast we were encouraged to have eggs rather than a full English, and this being our 3rd day my husband went for the poached eggs. I must admit they did look delicious. I opted for the croissants which were warm, and looked home made...they were scrummy!

Booked in advance for evening dinner. The inside of this public house is very cosy and comfortable. The staff are attentive and efficient. There is a really good atmosphere from the other customers who clearly enjoy being there. The food is obviously "home made" and is well cooked and presented. A very enjoyable meal. Certainly one of the best p.h. meals we have eaten (and we have sampled many!).

We called here for lunch on the way to Haweswater. We both chose homemade steak and ale pie, this was served with a good selection of fresh, crisp vegetables and proper chips. The pie was packed with steak and mushrooms and served with delicious gravy. It is served in two portion sizes and to be honest, the smaller portion would have been more than enough!!. This was washed down with a pint of well kept Keswick Brewery real ale (there was a choice of 3 real ales, 2 Cumbrian and Black Sheep Bitter). The welcome and service was excellent and very attentive. The bar and surrounding rooms are nicely decorated and furnished and are very inviting. A real gem worth hunting out.

Just spent a very enjoyable three nights at the Crown & Mitre Inn in Bampton. Excellent hosting, food and accommodation. You won't be disappointed. Thanks

Stayed here for a couple of nights for my wife's birthday mid November and ate in both evenings. Wendy the manager (ex-owner) couldn't have been any nicer, nothing too much trouble. The food was first rate on both evenings, I loved the Thai style noodles in particular. Good breakfasts too, home made granola followed by full English, delicious.