Horse & Farrier Inn in Eden

The only positive thing I can say about this place is that the dogs like their sausages. 3 out of 4 main meals were dreadful. A dried beef burger and 2 lamb dinners with tough meat. The burger was eaten without complaint but was given a score of 4 out of 10. The lamb dinners were returned and replaced with turkey but for some reason they didn’t include roast potatoes with the replacement meals. We ordered 4 deserts but only 2 were served. A waffle which was acceptable and a sticky toffee pudding which was rock hard and inedible. I assume the chef needs to work on his microwave skills. After we complained they didn’t charge for the inedible desert and took 30% off the bill. The discount didn’t make up for the absolutely atrocious food.

We were very last-minute booking a break in the Lakes, but luckily found this little gem! We were warmly-welcomed the minute we walked in and I must say, ALL staff, throughout our 2 night stay were very friendly and professional - a real pleasure. Our room was comfy, clean and cosy - a little small, but this was clearly stated in the room descriptions so not a problem at all. Breakfast was outstanding, with a wonderful choice of fresh produce and again, all served with a smile. We ate dinner here too and, oh my goodness, what a truly delicious meal. The location of the pub is wonderful - right in the middle of the most beautiful scenery, especially lovely if you get the weather to enjoy the beer garden (we did!). It's in great proximity to visit Keswick too. We did the Threlkeld to Keswick 5km walk along the old railway line, which was stunning, then got the bus back, which drops right outside the pub. Highly recommended, and we will definitely be back

Keith is an excellent asset to the Inn. His manner is very professional while being very friendly and welcoming and knowledgeable. He has a very pleasant disposition and nothing is a bother. He has impeccable manners and we look forward to meeting him again.

My friends and I were cycling the Coast 2 Coast and spent our first night (Saturday 17 August) at the Horse and Farrier. Keith and Rachel were wonderful and could not have done more to make us feel at home and so well looked after. Despite being very busy during dinner service Keith and Rachel attended to our many changes in guest numbers with a calm air of professionalism yet laser focused top class customer service. For a wonderful bed and breakfast experience, and excellent quality food topped off with world class customer service, I cannot recommend the Horse and Farrier more highly. We will return.

Great food, wonderful service. Excellent value for money. We had not booked a table, bit the lovely lady managed to fit us in. Service was excellent, the nice waiter was very funny and very accommodating. I would not hesitate to recommend this place

Amazing customer service and top quality food. Visited today with 2 Miniature Pinschers, one of whom is extremely nervous and wary of humans after a bad start to life. She is terrified of everything & everyone. Cannot praise our waiter enough for how patient & persistent he was to gain her trust. We were at table 11 & would ask the management to recognise just how good our guy was. Forever grateful. Food was amazing & service exceptional.

Lovely pub in an idyllic setting, sitting at the foot of Blencathra. Went for Sunday lunch and there is a good selection of reasonably priced food. It most certainly filled us up ! The staff were all friendly and efficient. We would definitely return and recommend.

Great inn in quiet location. The room was spacious with king bed and very modern large bathroom whilst keeping the period features like ceilings beams. Quality of the room surprised me given the age of the building. Dinner was most enjoyable and the breakfast was also full of choice. One of the best inns I have stopped in on my trip from Australia. Staff were also excellent.

On a driving tour around the extensive and dramatic Lake District scenery I came across this attractive Inn and decided to stop for lunch. It was quite busy but still had some space in it's good size car park. Went in and was made welcome. It was my first lunch in the Lakes and went a bit traditional with a Cumberland Sausage & Mash with fried onions and tasty gravy. Delicious. If you find yourself in Threlkeld then this is the place to go for a good meal and a well stocked bar.

We were greeted immediately by Keith when we entered the pub with a warm welcome and smile. It felt comfortable and relaxed. Our portion sizes were impressive and of high quality. We had the Greek salad and the Tuna and Onion baguette with a good salad garnish. Martin and Libby were also attentive and friendly as they served our food and drinks to our table. Overall, an impressive experience with staff who clearly know how to run a hospitality establishment. Well done everyone and thank you.

Always enjoy popping into the Horse & Farrier when we are in Threlkeld. Love the relaxed feeling inside and on a good day its nice to sit outside. Staff are always welcoming and there is a pretty extensive menu to choose from. I personally love the starter loaded nachos to which I add beef chilli. Its a meal in itself.... absolutely delicious. Lunchtimes you can generally get a table but it may be advisable to book in advance to secure a table in the evening.

Remarkably warm welcome to this impeccably clean and relaxing pub restaurant. All staff were courteous and efficient with the delicious food served promptly. Our four legged companion and ourselves will be re-visiting next time we are travelling across to the Lake District.

Lovely friendly pub.spot on pint of poretti. The staff were so lovely friendly and helpful. Big shout out to Rory who helped us get in touch with the local garage as we had a problem with our campervan. Will definitely be returning

A group of 8 of us stayed for 4 nights. From check in to check out the service we received was excellent. The rooms were very comfortable with everything we needed and the food delicious. It is mine and my partners second stay here and will be back. Thank you to all the staff for making our stay so enjoyable.

Party of 4 and all happy with the main course though I do think that £5.50 for sides, eg. Portion of chips/tomato and onion salad/onion rings, is over the top. Dog friendly pub but they are not allowed in carpeted areas. Not everyone like dogs so it is good to have some segregation but I would say that the carpets have seen better days. Overall a good place to go but it does sometimes suffer from its popularity.

Lovely ploughmans lunch on Good Friday. We had booked our table in advance. The pub was very, very busy with lots of people enjoying the nice weather outside too. Ploughmans was excellent with lots of cheese and ham. Only slightly disappointed with the bread - a small slice of toasted focaccia which was rock hard. Nice IPA on draught.

I came for a late lunch with my family. There is a good choice of meals for different diets (vegans etc) however the chicken burger two of us ordered was very tough and almost inedible, at £15/£16 a meal I would not be returning

Food was ok but very overpriced at £17 for frozen chips and frozen scampi! Basic pub grub at gastro pub prices. Not as nice as it used to be unfortunately.

Stopped here for a night was a nice and warm pub on a cold weekend we were in room 1 which was very small and not so warm decor was very disappointing plaster missing in room and in toilet which was also very small bed was comfy a little love need in this room. Had dinner at night food was very good and plentiful beer was also very nice breakfast was cook well also they just need to step the game up re room thanks 🙏

This is a decent pub and beer, nice staff, good atmosphere, snug with its fires. However, the chicken piri-piri salad was totally inedible. The 'chef' clearly doesn't taste his own creations. The cold chicken was smothered in hot chillies that they blistered my lips. I overheard other diners also tell the waiter that their dishes were tasteless. It was the first time this 70 year old had eaten so little of a plate - even in central Africa I managed to finish my plate. All I can imagine is the chef was on holiday and a poor sub was in his place.

We stayed here for a 3 night break just before Christmas. We were really looking forward to our stay as we have stayed here before in the past and have really enjoyed ourselves. But this time after our stay we will not be returning. I will start with the good points. Lovely old building with traditional lounge and bar area. Convenient to get to Keswick and Penrith by bus as its just outside the door. The traditional breakfast was delicious and with local produce. However, when we arrived we informed the reception that we are travelling with a campervan which we have parked in the hotel car park. We informed reception that we were telling him this as we didnt want anyone to think we have parked up and abandoned our vehicle as we wouldnt be using it during our stay. However, when we checked out and returned to our vehicle, a very rude abrupt man (which we assume was the manager) came up to us telling us that we could not just park our vehicle in the hotel car park as its only for hotel guests. I explained to him that we had been staying in the hotel. He totally ignored what I was saying to him. He then repeated that we couldnt park in the hotel car park and that he had been banging on the campervan doors for the past 3 days trying to catch someone in! I again repeated that we had been staying in the hotel. And again he ignored what I was saying to him and again proceeded to say we cant park there and that they had had trouble with campervans just parking up and leaving their vehicles. Third time of telling him that we had stayed in the hotel for 3 nights and thats why he couldnt get anyone in the campervan as we were out during the day. I then told him that he can check with the hotel if he wanted to prove that we had stayed there and that we get hassle off people all the time as they just assume campervans shouldnt be parked anywhere. This time he actually too it in what I was saying and then said he used to have a campervan and was sorry he had got rid of it!! I suggest that you should take guests car registrations when they check in so that incidents like this can be avoided. Especially as we had informed reception upon arrival and maybe it would help if the Manager had actually listened to what guests are saying. Apart from this very unfriendly departure, which was just the icing on the cake for a bad experience here. Our room can only be described as a broom cupboard as it wasnt much bigger than one! It didnt help either with the walls being a dark grey colour which only added to the feeling of a prison. The room was that small that the bathroom door could not be opened fully because it hit the bed. We could not hang our coats up as 1) There was only 3 thin wire coat hangers which looked like they would break and 2) if we had hung them up then they would have been on top of the tea tray as the coat hanging rail was above the chest of drawer with the tea tray on top. The shower room was small but when you went to use the toilet, you were dripped on from the ceiling light and the paint on the ceiling was peeling off. It was a good job we were travelling light as there was no wardrobe and only just about room between the beds to open your case, but you would have to stand in the case to move around the room. The staff could do with a retrain in hospitality. They were not friendly, infact they didnt speak until we said "Good Morning" to them first. Which is a real shame as the staff used to be so friendly here which is why we have stayed before. It was a very unpleasant stay overall and we wont be returning.

Decided to stay an extra night in the lakes as our booked trip was so good, called the Horse and Farrier, luckily they had a room available, what a fantastic place, the food the atmosphere, the room were absolutely 2nd to none! A great mix of locals and walkers. 100% will be back Thank you to all the staff

A wonderful experience - the food, the service, the beer and the atmosphere were all spot on. We'd definitely recommend them and we'll be back!

Stopped by for lunch, Excellent food and excellent service, very friendly staff and clientele, would definitely return and recommend.

We popped in here with friends for a drink and snack on a Sunday lunchtime. We were greeted by polite , attentive staff, a very good menu and delicious food. Thanks to the staff for such a lovely time.

I found this pub very expensive with average food and poor service. For a pub with such a good reputation I was extremely disappointed and will not be going back there.

Lovely food Plenty of it. Reasonably priced x. Just one little snag … service was a bit slow to start. We seemed to be waiting ages. But would def go again. First time had Christmas lunch away from home and it was a delight x....

Came here for drinks one night, and the staff were so lovely that we came back the following day for lunch. Prices reasonable, cosy atmosphere, towels provided to wipe the dogs down on entry (and dog treats and water). We just had sandwiches which were...

As soon as we walked in we were asked if we were dinning to which we replied no, just drinking. We were shown to a table and were asked a further 3 times if we’d like to order food. They got the same reply. We...

Couldn’t fault the staff and food, felt really welcomed on the multiple nights we came in with our Labrador puppy. Our air BnB host recommended the pub as a place to visit and I can tell why! Thanks for looking after us every time we...

Having last visited the Horse and Farrier four years ago and back then we had an amazing evening we were looking forward to our return visit. How disappointed we were! Firstly as the night progressed and the kitchen staff drifted out of the kitchen and...

Stayed overnight at the H and F in their dog friendly accommodation 'The Salutation Inn' across the road from the pub hotel. Dog friendly room was spacious with bowls and bed area for the dog and large double bed with large plasma tv for our...

WHAT A SUPER LUNCH!, The soup was a meal in itself with the lovely bread, they sandwiches were full and beautifully presented. The staff were very nice not overbearing , The manager and staff were very smart and CLEAN. the whole experience was great we...

Not been in for several years and the food then was excellent. Today I'm afraid was a poor experience. The beer I bought was only average and the food was just about edible. My son and I both had a burger which were both like...

We had 2 evening meals here when in the area recently. The food was good the staff friendly and efficient. I enjoyed the gin menu, paired with various Fevertree tonics. I particularly liked that our dogs were made very welcome, in fact nearly every table...

When we got there was a friendly welcome, great selection of drinks and food and all to a great standard. My boyfriend had the pork medialons and I had the gammon both where lovley and would definitely recommend and would go back.

Stayed just 2 nights and from the second I arrived a very warm welcome from Keith who showed me to my beautifully equipped room. My evening meal excellent so was breaky. Really impressed from the polite prompt service to the beautifully presented meal served very...

Yes this is an old coaching inn full of character but I think £5.95 for 10 olives and 4 pieces of crostini is pushing it to say the least. The main course was pleasant enough but nothing special. Real ales also seemed expensive. Having said...

Excellent friendly service, nothing was to much trouble. The food was lovely, the fish and chips were fabulous and the coronation chicken sandwich was delicious. Will definitely be back soon.

53 Walkers from Lytham Ramblers descended on the Horse and Farrier for a pre ordered meal . With a choice of 10+ meals to select from the Kitchen had their work cut , especially as we only had around an hour to have it served...

Having eaten here several times before, albeit not for the last 4 years, we were really looking forward to a repeat of the lovely meals we had previously enjoyed there. However this time, the choice on the menu seemed very much reduced and far less...

Had a one night stay, booked a table for our evening meal, lots of choice and a good hearty meal, had the chicken and leek pie off the specials menu. Staff are excellent, from the welcome, dinner service and breakfast, all very pleasant. Lovely clean...

We couldn’t find a table until 8:40pm on the website so called up and we were fitted in at 6pm. Wow. The welcome and service were exceptional and the good portions were huge and very tasty. Table with a Mountain View, what more could you...

Great food, very reasonably priced with good service and lovely staff! We had Sunday lunch and returned later in our holiday for an evening meal. We really enjoyed both and would recommend to friends and family.

We discovered this pub when looking for where our walks started in Threlkeld. The menu seemed to suit us so went back to eat. Great service and good food. We had Cumberland sausage ring, gammon steak, scampi - all of which were ample portion sizes...

Had a couple of nights at the Horse and Farrier and thoroughly enjoyed our stay (this was a return visit). The staff were very friendly and efficient, food was excellent though too much of it so had to leave some (I hate leaving food) and...

Just called after walk along the railway line for snacks and a drink each x had sides of chips onion rings chicken wings and cheesy garlic bread! All frozen items apart from garlic bread ! £28 .00 Later and that wasn't drinks included !!! Lovely...

Found pub by accident but had a lovely lunch with lovely good home cooked food and well presented. Service was friendly, quick and efficient. Worth dropping in!

Pub food can be a bit of gamble at the best of times, but this particularly gamble was a bad one. Unfortunately, the only positive thing about our experience was the politeness of the staff. Without wishing to put too fine a point on it,...

Popped in as passing by from Keswick. Didn’t know the area and this popped up on the map. It was so lovely and welcoming. Car park opposite. Dog friendly from the start, with towels, water and dog biscuits at the entrance. Very attentive and friendly...

We spent a night at the Horse and Farrier after a v long day's walking. The staff were brilliant. Very friendly, welcoming and with lots of useful information about the local area. The rooms were very comfortable and we had a good night's sleep. Our...

It is a few years since we have been to the Horse and Farrier but, being over in Keswick, we were going with some old friends for Sunday lunch. As we had out dog with us, we decided to go to the dog friendly Horse...

I can highly recommend this great place for food service and atmosphere from arriving they really make you feel welcome a great well stocked bar and an excellent menu and good wine list We had the curry which was delicious and the liver which was...

Lovely pub supper enjoyed last night at Horse & Farrier. Proper homemade tasty food, generous portion sizes and very efficient service - thank you everyone

A lovely large pub with plenty of room and a lot of staff on. Welcoming for families and dogs(not on carpeted area). A varied menu and very good food. Very polite attentive older waiter. Seems very busy. Booking advised at times. Would definately return.

Booked in here for dinner a few days before we arrived in the Lakes, and given that they were turning people away, this was a good move. Straightforward menu plus a 'specials". We had the chicken Parma and the bean burger, both were really good....

The H&F is our favorite place to stay in the lakes, we stayed June 24th/25th - couldn't get our usual suite, but had a superior room - lovely as always, beds are so comfy... The only thing we noticed is that Steak is no longer...

Having visited this pub for food several times over the last few visits to The Lakes in recent years, we were looking forward to coming back and enjoying their previously delicious Sunday lunch. Sadly, we were disappointed. The children’s sausage was fine, the scampi was...

We called here for lunch while in the Lake District, it was that good we actually went twice, fabulous food and my husband really enjoyed the real ale, the staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble, really good value for money, we...

On a recent holiday we were fortunate enough to have dinner here on two occasions. This is a beautiful pub where the food and service was superb. Do book ahead, they are very popular and justifiably so!

Fantastic food. Average wait times for food. We had dogs so sat outside on the patio area. Friendly staff. Would definitely recommend visiting.

This is our second stay here and like our time here before it ticked all the boxes. Stunning location, warm and friendly staff, great food (lots of Gluten Free options at Dinner and Breakfast) and the most comfortable room and bed. We stayed in The...

Stayed here overnight, both the tea and breakfast were amazing! Special shout out to the amazing staff, Christian and Steve in the kitchen cooked up incredible food, and we were waited on wonderfully by Martin and Mattie - truly wonderful staff, and a truly wonderful...

The food was overcooked to the point that it was inedible. I had the burger, and it was so overdone that I couldn't cut through it with a knife. Also, my daughter had the chicken burger, and that was very dry. My father-in-law had the...

After reading good reviews we booked a table for after our walk up blencartha... I really do wish I hadnt had bothered as this must be the worst sunday lunch I have ever had put in front of me.. I'm just going to be brutally...

We ate here for dinner midweek of a busy half term. Pale ales were good for a start, then attentive service from the front of house staff. We had starters and mains including Nachos, salt and pepper squid and mushrooms, fish and chips, chicken chorizo...

Upon arrival we were greeted by friendly and professional staff. The room was small but very clean. The en suite was fairly restricted being very small. The evening meal was fabulous washed down with one of the many ales on offer. However the breakfast was...

Having eaten here on several previous occasions, it seemed the ideal base for a walking holiday with four German friends. We had two rooms at the Horse and Farrier and two (including a dog friendly room) in the Salutation over the road owned by the...

The staff were friendly, professional and welcoming. In fact the waiter really made our day. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was lovely. Best place we’ve found locally.

Stayed one night, room was very clean and had a great shower and comfortable bed, staff very friendly and efficient. Pub had lots of character, the evening meal and breakfast were excellent so we are hoping to return next year.

Just back from a lovely stay, we stayed two nights at this B&B, rooms are beautifully decorated, yes they are on the small side but are clean and comfortable and let’s face it your in the beautiful Lake District so you shouldn’t be spending much...

Not sure where to start, but needless to say we booked the horse and farrier due to its excellent reviews. We arrive to be told that we were staying overnight in the in across the way by the name of the salutation we were in...

Ok let’s get the good stuff out the way. It was in a beautiful location. And it was clean and had the character and charm of an old English pub of which most pubs in the lakes can boast. This review is simply about the...

Arrived tired after a long walk with our dog. The pub was really busy , however we were greeted immediately with a friendly smile. We were told that there were no tables available, but we think the manager for the evening felt sorry for us...

Great pub, great food, great beer and really good staff. The servings were huge, especially the fish and chips. I went for the belly pork from the specials menu and it was amazing. My daughter really enjoyed her meal too. Thanks

We stayed here for one night in one of the pub rooms. One of our party slept on a sofa bed, which hadn’t been made up on arrival, and which turned out to be very uncomfortable. The main bedroom was fine, but noisy, with bar...

Great food great service great beer. We especially enjoyed the Sharp edge pale ale and the assiete desert plate. But it was all great

Lovely lunch outside on heated patio at the end of a walk down the railway line from Keswick. Well-priced food compared to many places and good quality. Baguettes are 👌

Dropped in on the off chance we could get in for a bight to eat after a day walking. The staff were very accommodating and got us a nice table for two. I had the fish and chips and my wife had the gammon. Both...

Inviting cosy country village Inn Village of Threlkeld at the foot of Blencathra just a few a few miles outside of Keswick. I would recommend booking a table as it is are popular. Outside seating too. A delicious varied menu, very pleased they had a...

We stayed overnight at the Horse and Farrier for dinner, bed and breakfast. The dinner was excellent, the room clean, warm and cosy. The breakfast was plentiful! The staff are all very pleasant and attentive. We plan to go there again.

We visited the Horse and Farrier many years ago when under previous ownership. As we were in the area again we visited for lunch expecting home cooked food as we had experienced previously. Unfortunately we were disappointed, the children’s meals looked undercooked, they weren’t but...

We eat here every time we stay in Threlkeld. The food is absolutely delicious and portion sizes are extremely generous. We ate here three evenings last week and there’s so much variety on the menu we were spoiled for choice. The Sunday roast is to...

Excellent meal. Fabulous service, roaring log fire on a cold evening, good choice of beer and wine, dinner specials and regular pub grub all freshly cooked to order. Beware large portions! Strongly recommended.

Whenever coming on holiday our first stop was always the excellent Horse & Farrier. Booked table for lunch today, totally different vibe to the place, new manageress who isn't the most friendly. Rooms were cold, Whenever we used to visit there was always a welcoming...

Wow just been today for Sunday lunch and it was one of the best Iv had for a long time I have not one fault, and the staff are brilliant too. Can’t wait to go back 🤗

We drove to H&F after a walk at Easedale Tarn, anticipating a warm welcome and excellent food, as we’ve experienced in the past. And of course, it was perfect. Marcin was attentive and excellent in his customer service. The food was delicious and plentiful. We...

Dog friendly. Not sure that people friendly, but polite. Food good. Quite a warm welcoming atmosphere

One very rude member of staff who needs some serious customer service training. Not only rude to our group but also to another table. We were asked to go a wait in the pub further down the road in the pouring rain and freezing cold...

We went on New Years Eve Starters and Mains were sublime. The Hake was cooked perfectly. Dessert was very rich and a step too far for me but it was ultimately delicious and decadent. Very efficient service and a lovely cosy location

Stopped here after completing the railway walk from Keswick. Staff were very friendly and the food was excellent. Would deffo recommend if in the area.

Stayed for 2 nights. Food was excellent and room clean and comfortable. The younger staff were all very friendly and helpful, especially Dave who managed breakfast and reception on his own without missing a beat. The same couldn’t be said about the manageress who when...

This is a lovely pub with a really nice atmosphere, the service was quick and everyone very polite, the food came out piping hot and without delay and it was great value for money as well.

This is a really lovely pub and a great base to explore the northern Lakes, particularly if you’re planning on climbing Blencathra. We stayed the night and spent a long December evening at the pub after a hard day’s hiking in the snow. The food...

The staff were very helpful, friendly and efficient. Our bedroom was spacious and we loved our super king size bed. We reserved a table for dinner and were seated next to a cheerful blazing log fire. The food was tasty and of generous portions. We...

Myself, sister and cousin together with dog had just walk from Keswick along the railway path and had got soaking wet. One of the bridges was close and we had to take a detour. We met a couple along the route who had said they...

Seven adults and a toddler plus 2 dogs. Staff very helpful and friendly, great service and excellent Sunday lunch. Very reasonably priced too. Thank you

Visiting again we received an excellent welcome for ourselves and our dog , the service and quality of the food was excellent. We will be returning.

After over 15 years of visiting this place for an hour or so on a Friday night we were told by the new manageress that we were no longer welcome as we get in their way by standing at the bar. She then suggested we...

Easy to book online and also to change the time of our booking when we were running late. Received a warm welcome on arrival from a man who took us to our table and said someone would come to take our order for drinks and...