Wilson Arms in South Lakeland

Popped here mid walk with the family. We had 2 fantastic “light” fish and chips. Which at £13 is the same as the chip chop. Big fresh fish, hot and crispy batter (not oily) and a big plate of real potato chunky chips. Kids meals were a great size (big enough for a young teenagers) fish for the boy and chicken goujons for the girls. Both ate the lot and it was very good value (also the option of chips or fries for the meals). Nice staff and relaxed comfortable vibes. Would definitely go again. I have no idea what the bad reviews are about the people posted. Also good Lilly’s coffee and the pot of tea was massive with 2 tea bags so happy to sit and chill.

Where do i start with this hovel!! The food was atrocious. I ordered the gammon and I got a chicken? I’m not sure what sort of idiot in the kitchen can’t decipher the difference between a pig and a chicken but it’s ridiculous. I was then given a blue wicked rather than a red wine, appalling! I raised this with the bar staff as I was concerned about their hearing or eye sight. I heard one of the barstaff call me a ditsy b**** , disgusting way to treat a customer. No toilet roll in toilets so i had to improvise (i won’t go into further detail). Me and my respectable family will not be returning to such a pig sty again.

Stayed here for one night which was very relaxing and peaceful. Everything you needed in the room, comfy bed. Free and good parking. Great location for walks. Friendly staff. Breakfast was delicious. Would stay again and would recommend.

A big shout out to Ciaran! Last Saturday whilst out solo hiking I lost my mobile, and as we know, we rely heavily on these small devices. I managed to find my way back to my car, a short walk away from The Wilson’s Arms. I walked in and I was in panic mode, could barely get my words out. Ciaran went above and beyond to help calm me down. He even gave me his personal mobile for me to communicate with friends and family back home! The pub became very busy, in fact all the tables were taken; Ciaran, despite being busy still came to check on me. As I sat waiting for a call back, I looked around and the food being served looked 5* quality; as a foodie myself I know quality when I see it! Everyone was saying how amazing the food was and I saw many going up to the bar complementing the chef. As a frequent Lakes visitor I will return to sample those dishes, for sure. Thanks again Ciaran, you were amazing. I’m looking forward to visiting again, under less stressful times.

Over priced and small portions.. Would have expected more than 2 tiny morsels of meat. Would not recommend. Very disappointing.

I had a nice couple of pints of ale but didn't eat here. The young staff can get distracted chatting to each other and forget to check if there's anyone waiting at the bar.

Well £73 pound down the drain..I can cook better..my starter full of mayonnaise,hubby's mushrooms..cold..Hubby's Gammon,okay,my steak..terrible.. Fatty, cold and oily..J/P cold..butter wouldn't melt..lovely pub to sit and have a drink..but food..never again for us..Sorry.. Husband wouldn't let me complain as I say things as it is..no gray area..sort your chefs out Wilson Arms..

We visited the Wilson's on two occasions and left disappointed both times. On our first visit we booked a table for Sunday evening and were promised over the phone that roast would be available. When we arrived our table was not clean and no one was able to clean it for us. And we were greeted with a long list for dishes that were not available including our promised roasts. This meant there were only 2/3 options left to pick on the menu. When I have worked in pubs previously we would always prioritise booked tables over walk ins and ensure there was food left for the bookings, so was disappointed with the lack of food left to choose from. When we ordered drinks we were asked to show ID (understandable) the girl then took our driving licences off us and took them into the kitchen for 5 minutes with no explanation given. We were totally confused why she was taking this information down and what they were doing with it, did not feel comfortable with them noting down all of our personal details and how they are storing it (GDPR??). The food was of an okay standard but definitely overpriced. We visited a second time as we were staying nearby and wanted to give them a second chance. We sat in the garden and when we ordered drinks at the bar we were charged £45 for 5 drinks this seemed expensive so I went back to question whether we had been overcharged and the girl at first said she had undercharged us. I then asked the price of each item and she realised I had in fact been charged for a bottle of wine instead of a glass, so she begrudgingly refunded me £15. The girl that served me then went into the kitchen and made a snarky comment to the chef. We then ordered food from the outside menu, when we collected food from the bar it was presented in takeaway boxes. The portion size was drastically smaller from the eat in menu but they are still charging the same over inflated price. £20 for a burger and a dozen chips seems excessive, when you have to eat with wooden cutlery and collect the order yourself. Overall disappointed with the rude service and overcharging. Interested to hear what they do with the recorded information from my driving licence.

where do i begin we were sat outside because we had a dog so dont come here if you have a dog , we waited over an hour for our meals and they were presented in takeway boxes when we whent to collect our meals we realised a meal was missing so we whent back to the bar to question what had just happened and they hadn’t even put the meal on the order even though we repeated it twice when we finally got to our meals they were awful i orderd hallumi fries and a mozzarella and tomato salad my hallumi was cold and the salad( i will attach a picture)was definitely not worth £8 , after waiting another 20 minutes for the missing meal it was completely wrong as my friend orderd a beef burger not a chicken burger all in all this was a painful experience and definitely not worth the prices they are charging , they also failed to mention that you couldnt order certain items of the menue if you were sat outside so my other friend had to re decide whilst stood at the bar i wouldn’t recommend this to anyone!

This place is a godsend if you're hungry and you've been unable to park in Coniston. Parking here is easy and the place and service are pleasant enough but the food is quite grim. I had the burger and I wouldn't have eaten it had I been less desperate and my wife was similarly unimpressed with her fish and chips. But service was smiley and good so it wasn't that bed.

We stayed in the one bed apartment, no complaints ( I thought pillows were lumpy) Bed comfy , hot top great , all clean and comfortable. Our only issue was a little dog barking all day in a kennel, my daughter asked and apparently the owners dog . We actually felt sorry for it 😢

Stayed 3 nights at one of the Shepherds Huts -Daisy. It’s was clean,stocked with a few days of wood for the Hot tub (extra wood was £7.50 a bag)and they provided some necessities like cleaning products and bathroom bits. It had a tv,hob ,fridge,toaster and microwave. Under floor heating kept it warm. 5 mins in car to Coniston and about 30mins to Bowness made it a decent spot for exploring the lakes Staff was great. The pub serves some good food and seems a popular place for locals to eat ,as it get busy on an evening. Shop/Deli seems well stocked or is good for a butty in a morning.

Chose the steak & ale pie. Steak it was NOT. Under the pastry crust the dish was full to the brim with very very runny gravy. Only four pieces of meat each ~ no exaggeration, the size of a sugar cube, one being very gristly which was left! The smallest portion of mash I have ever had!!! A very very disappointed regular customer, so will be finding somewhere else to go, sadly!

We stopped at this pub on our way back to where we were staying after a hard days walking. Three men were in need of nourishment! The pub is clean and tidy inside and the staff were really friendly. We ordered three drinks and three main meals. Two of the meals were pie of the day which disappointed, the meat was fine but the gravy was very runny. Accompanying the pie was a scoop of mash potato and a couple of small florets of broccoli. I have to say I was expecting more for just under £20! I was hoping for a hearty meal to replenish all the calories I’d used up walking during the day. I might be out of touch with today’s prices but this just seemed a lot for what one of my younger grandchildren could easily have eaten. I wouldn’t return which I a shame as the pub is nice as are the staff

Recently stayed 3 nights at The Wilsons Arms in Torver. Overall a very disappointing few days. We paid 50% non-refundable deposit 7 months before our stay and they collected the balance 5 days before our arrival so left us no option to haggle if things were poor. On arrival met by a woman who was allegedly the manager and she advised us that we did not get a key to the main building, just one for the room. We had dinner there on the first night which was OK. They had emailed us before arrival and put a sign in the bedroom saying guests must sign their tab each evening or settle the bill daily. I asked for a tab bill to sign and was told I did not need to. I insisted and received a confrontational and frankly rude reply from the manager. Over our 3 days we had to change 4 items of cutlery as they had dried food on them and clearly were not clean. On our last night we returned at 9.28pm to find the pub shut and we had been locked out despite being told it was open until 10.00pm. Luckily another guest heard our cry for help and came down to let us in. Overall one of our worst experiences in a pub/b&b. Emma was the only quality member of staff and the so called manager left the day after our arrival, clearly way out of her depth.

We stopped in a local campsite just across from the Wilson's Arms, we had drinks most evenings they have a great beer garden. Sunday we opted for Sunday lunch. The portions were very good and the food was excellent. Service was brilliant, it's always good to see an open kitchen, honest and up front. The staff were great, especially when a couple who sat and ate all they ordered and then complained about everything. I'd have told them to bugger off as they were obviously pair of chancers and not short of a good dinner, very childish behaviour on their part. So if there is another review that sounds similar, ignore it. It's a great place 👍👍👍

Filthy. Sticky table - asked for it to be cleaned and was sprayed along with the table. Table remained sticky. Volume so loud, could not have a conversation without shouting as couldn't lean over the table - everything stuck to it. Menu very limited. Reluctant to eat much as it felt so dirty - could not wait to leave.

We called in for lunch after exploring the Coniston area. We opted for the soup and sandwich offering as we only wanted a 'light lunch'. The chicken noodle soup is possibly the tastiest soup I've ever had, and the pork sandwich was delicious. My wife couldn't finish her tuna sandwich as she was 'stuffed'. The lady behind the bar was very friendly and happy for us to bring our dog in with us. We will definitely seek this place out the next time we are in the Lakes and look forward to trying out their evening menu.

Reserved a table for lunch at 1 pm in case it was busy luckily when we arrived it wasn’t but half an hour later it was very busy. Very dog friendly we had two with us and ate inside with no issues. Good lunch and main menu served at lunchtime. All happy with our food and big portion sizes were an added bonus.

What a beautiful place!! This hotel is in a great location as it is in the middle of pretty much everything. All tourist attractions were around an hour drive, whether you are going south or north. We stayed in one of their suites, the room was clean and very spacious. The food was incredible, breakfast and dinner. We would definitely stay again and 100% recommend! 10/10

Great evening meal here as it’s located just outside of Coniston. Large selection of beers/drinks and the food was bang on. If you’re looking for a nice gastro pub then definitely give this a try.

We stayed in trover for a week in a cottage Was absolutely lovely to have the Wilson deli and pub a stone throw away - The staff chefs and all at the Wilson’s were absolutely gorgeous kind and lovely people The food is absolutely lovely fantastic chefs We will Miss being spoilt ! Are are all so lovely with our dog kids and ourselfs - Happy place Thankyou all so so so much For helping us and being so wonderful The Taylor’s Sheffield 😍

Great cosy pub.a bit pricey but Great looking food.we stayed in one of the cottages. Upon arrival no heating and very little information on anything. But we was told boiler probs.an engineer came out who was very friendly and a staff member to be fair was great. Gave us logs for the fire. And heating was solved. Cottage lacks towels as only supplied x2.And with hot tub and showers would expect more.cottage could do with a sprinkle off a weekend revamp.

We stumbled across the pub on a wet and windy day and in need of some lunch popped in. It was busy on Easter Monday and we ordered a child’s chicken goujons and chips -homemade goujons whic were excellent. We opted for the lentil and red pepper soup ( delicious) with a sandwich. Highly recommend and it’s close to Coniston.

Really good pub. Great ale. Food was fab. We had lamb shank, steak and ale pie and burger. Gorgeous food. Great service. Very friendly.

This is our go to eating place. We had hoped to have their superb Sunday roast but as they had been very very busy from opening time they had run out, so we reverted to our favourite dishes which did not let us down. Although it was still busy (6pm) over 30 people eating, ours arrived piping hot, well cooked, large portion and yummy! Pleasant friendly staff as always.

Was given a stay here for a long weekend as a Christmas present. The pub is warm and cosy with fantastic food and the rooms are comfy and a good size. Our room was right above the pub and at first was worried that it would be noisy but the bar closes at about 10 so this was no problem.

We had a fabulous stay recently, In one of the cottages. It was just perfect, The cottage had everything we needed. So cosy, With the log burner & outside balcony with hot tub. The views were fantastic. It was just what we needed after a very busy festive work period. Fantastic walks in the area, And we had the perfect weather. The bed was AMAZING we didn’t want to get out of it, The comfiest bed we’ve slept in, in a long time. We will definitely be back.

Excellent Sunday roast. We had both the veggie nut roast, the vegan roast, the roast pork and the gammon eggs and chips. It was really really good. The attention to detail was excellent - e.g. a touch of cinnamon in the red cabbage etc. obviously Loweswater Gold to wash it down was a treat too. Would totally recommend and will be back for sure. Thank you very much!

Lovely country pub with log burner. Perfect for a winter Sunday lunch with friends. Portion size was very good, a real plate full. Added bonus is that it's dog friendly. Staff were friendly and efficient. Very handy for local walks and a little deli next door too.

We have just got back from a weekend stay. Lovely room, great friendly staff & amazing food! Pies are unbelievable and the lamb is to die for! 100% recommend & you like a baileys hot chocolate yum!!

Wonderful stay in the Primrose Shepards Hut. Super cosy and the wood fired hot tub was fab - just takes a little time to get going but well worth it! The hut has its own private fenced garden which was great for our dog. We had a meal in the pub the first night on 1st Jan, unfortunately the triple cooked chips weren’t on and the service was slightly lacking. However, it was the first day of the year and these things happen. Christmas is a crazy time for hospitality so this is understandable. The location is great for visits to Ambleside, Keswick and Windermere. Highly recommend. Thank you for a great start to the year!

very good meals (smaller portions if required). pleasant dining area and extensive outside area. Very pleasant sitting at outside tables at front, on a sunny day !

I had meant to write a review on returning from our overnight stay on 9th November but simply forgot. Well here it is now, better late than never! We were treating our friends to an aniversary celebration and booked two rooms and a table for an evening meal. I had of course looked at the images on the website and read several reviews but still had some reservations about a night in the lakes in November. Those concerns were completely unfounded, the stay was excellent in every respect. No problems whatsoever with rooms, breakfast, evening meal and service. In fact, the rooms were even nicer than shown on the website. An excellent stay and my only regret was that we had only booked a single night!

We had this stay booked on air bnb to stay in one of the glamping pods with a hot tub. We were messaged 1 hour 30 mins before our check in time to say that the snow was too bad for us to come and so they couldn’t accommodate us. I completely understand that the weather is out of their control - however we were only made aware of this 90 minutes before our check in time , and we had already set off onto one 3 hour drive there. I rang the Wilson’s arms and asked if we could be refunded for our trip as they said we are unable to go and the rude women said ‘no, we can’t help the weather’ and was then told to ring back on Monday as she was too busy right now. We were also repeatedly lied to as one member of staff advised due to the conditions of the road this morning being so bad she was having to stay the night, when we asked why we weren’t informed sooner if she knew the roads were unsafe the phone was then passed and we were then advised by another member of staff the conditions had just turned. We were also told we would be contacted on the following Monday to discuss as there was only a single member of staff available, however when we asked further questions regarding the conditions the phone was passed to different members of staff who’s attitudes was worst than the last. We eventually had the phone hung up on us and spent the next hour stranded in a service station trying to contact the company however phone call was ignored, before finally contacting airbnb directly who when attempting to contact the company regarding our issues, then proceeded to ignore airbnb.

Three night stay with inc breakfast….excellent food and great service,clean today all you could ask for. Lovely lady serving breakfast and an open plan kitchen and bar that was respectful and quiet when needed…..really was a lovely stay and the room fittings and fixtures were excellent

The best Sunday roast dinner in a long time ...and we like food.... Great staff and reasonably priced. Good surroundings, modern... loved the fire..!! Friendly staff+ good service.

It was nearing midday on a Nov-23 Sunday, we had just finished at 10km walk up around the quarry. Entering the pub there was one other customer, I said ‘hi’ to the bar lady she grunted. She was making a coffee for the only other customer , so we wait to be served 3 mins go by , no acknowledgment, no i’ll be with you in a couple , another 3 mins go by still making the coffee and pottering around behind the bar, still not being acknowledged. A tradesman then comes in to look at an issue with the boiler 3-4 mins talking to him. Still no acknowledgment. She returns to the coffee making , another 2 mins , still waiting at the bar. Zero acknowledgement no i’ll be with you shortly , i just looked at my Fiancé laughed and said let’s go. 10 mins waiting at the bar in an empty pub (except) one other customer, not to be acknowledged or spoken to. Frankly comical. We left walked into town to find a delightful pub and to be treated as a paying customer. Maybe she was having a bad day! but you can’t run a business like that.

Lovely little pub, food was lovely, rooms clean and comfy! We stayed for two nights and it was really quiet in the rooms to which is a bonus! The pub itself gets really busy so make sure you book a table but everyone in the pub was super friendly specially the staff.

Had an amazing stay, room was spotless, food was fantastic, great atmosphere and friendly staff, thoroughly recommend

Genuinely dreadful We booked as staying locally Someone else was sitting on our table when we arrived We were ignored at the bar We finally managed to order food, it was sold out …. On a Friday night … so two of the children capitulated to macaroni cheese… sadly they’d run out of cream so that was off the cards too ! What finally turned up (with four sets of cutlery , for 5 people) was rough … we did request an extra set but they didn’t materialise… we worked it out but I think a knife and fork isn’t really too much to ask Please give this place a wide swerve it’s terrible… amusingly so … but terrible nonetheless…. Save yourselves!

Very difficult to research somewhere when food & accommodation reviews are intermingled. It seems the latter is generally highly regarded, the former a more mixed bag. I'm sure much of the food experience is positive. Ours wasn't. We both had chicken supreme & both were very underwhelmed. Simply too dry. It needs some sort of sauce. Staff were pleasant. Wint be back. First impressions lasting impressions & all that...

Stayed a couple of nights in one of the Shepherds huts. Lovely accommodation, fabulous view of Old man Coniston when the weather allowed and the location makes a great base for walking / touring But The COCKEREL!!!!! Most mornings it started at 6 30am and...

Amazing place! You must come here! Had a fabulous lunch here. Food was delicious and beautifully presented. Atmosphere is warm and friendly. Decor.. well... you really need to visit for some outsranding design revelations.. that's all I'll say.

Warm welcom and a comfortable cottage which was well equipped. If I was going to pick fault I would ask for a cleaning cloth as well as washing up sponge! We booked breakfast for our last morning and that was a let down. Service was...

Left it late to call for a reservation but was accommodated. Upon arrival greeted by friendly staff, was seated and had our meal freshly cooked within 30 mins approx. The wife had Chicken Supreme and I had the Steak, both meals were excellent. Portion size...

My friends and I were on a walking holiday, and the staff went above and beyond to help when one of us had an injury. They also went out of their way to help us with plastic bags and cloths as we had been walking...

We stayed in The Primrose Shepard's Hut. Perfectly cozy and had everything you would need for a self catering get away. Bed was very comfy and unexpectedly spacious. Kitchenette had everything you would expect. The freezer compartment was frosted over but that was a minor...

Cannot express how grateful to everyone at The Wilson Arms for their kindness in helping me with my injured knee, above and beyond. The accommodation was comfortable, food great, people wonderful. Thank you.

We enjoyed our steak yesterday together with a good selection of beers. Staff were very helpful & friendly . Delightful pub & restaurant

Best to book as this is very popular. Very friendly staff team. Food was well presented and tasty too. Would go again. The ladies loos are well worth a visit for their uniqueness.

Called in on spec on a weekday, we just missed the main lunch rush so were happy to wait with a drink after ordering the food as it took around 3/4 hour to arrive. 4 meals were ordered, we all had different choices and the...

We popped to the Wilsons on a sunny midweek afternoon for lunch thinking that the beer garden would be rammed as usual when in fact we were the only ones outside. After ordering a couple of sandwhiches and a portion of chips we realised what...

The Wilson Arms is a very welcoming and friendly restaurant with a great atmosphere. The staff are very helpful and nothing is too much trouble. I would recommend booking because it can get busy because it is popular. The food is cooked to perfection and...

tNice internal decor. Welcoming atmosphere. Sunday roast was excellent. Quality and quantity so satisfying. If in this area of the Lakes (Coniston) make sure you don't miss this one.

We stayed in the cottage (No3 Wilsons Cottage) or, as it's called on their website - the executive suite. There is nothing executive about this cottage. We were staying for three nights for a family getaway. The cottage was filthy. When we arrived, I went...

It’s been a while since we last visited, and wow what a renaissance the Wilson’s arms has gone through. Great open fresh restaurant with quite simple but great menu choice. Although the 4 of us chose different meals they were served up together and my...

I don’t think I’ve ever used the word faultless when talking about a place, but, The Wilson Arms is! Friendly attentive staff, the Gin glass came out of a fridge, the Ales where proper. The food is worth coming for on its own, ok, no...

We stayed in the Shepard’s Huts at the back of the pub with our pup. The hut itself was cozy with all the amenities we could possibly need for a weekend of walking. We ate in the pub both nights, the pub has a large...

Went in for dinner as close to where we were staying and staff were very friendly and helpful. Ordered food and the chicken supreme was dry, overcooked and not very supreme. Other meal was ok but won’t be rushing back anytime soon!

Dropped in on the off chance (staying at a local camp site) found us a table, friendly service but the food was outstanding!!!

Stayed here with my fiancé for three nights, we had a lovely experience. The room was gorgeous, with a huge free standing luxury bath, big walk in shower - very modern, clean, comfortable room with all the facilities we needed and complimentary tea/coffee and water....

Food good but chef needs a lesson in hospitality. Sat outside and you get a buzzer to collect your food . Chef just pointed to the boxes and said there they are . No offer of cutlery, condiments , enjoy your food or anything ....

Visited on 2 consecutive days as staying nearby. On both days they had nothing on draft which the barman advises was due to the temperature outside (16 degrees) causing the cellar to cut off the chiller, we ordered food - just sandwiches as main menu...

The food was bland but the plate was full. That is about all you can say. The serving staff were miserable. Where was the happiness in serving people with food? You do wonder why they are doing a job that involves serving people. Food. There...

Excellent all around! From check in to check out everything was quality. Clean, tidy, quiet, great staff, food and facilities. Dog friendly and right on a selection of footpaths and trails. We walked up the old man of coniston from there but there is also...

This is our local "go to place", cannot be beaten for excellent food, friendly helpful staff, immaculately clean throughout and on cold and wet days the wood burner is amazing! Had lunch & evening meal lots of times, not been disappointed once. If you have...

Great location, perfect for a number of different hikes. Food is truly good. Whilst my stay did not go according to plan, I was well looked after by David all through my stay. In the end I had a truly wonderful stay at The Wilson’s...

We had a lovely welcome, ordered Haddock & Chips for lunch, & the food was superb! My father, who was with us, said it was the best fish & chips he had ever had - & he's a fit & healthy 97 year old! My...

Lovely pub B&B, stayed after a days hiking, great location for Coniston. Really friendly staff and atmosphere and the food was very good. We had an evening meal which was delicious, and plenty of choice for breakfast. The room was clean and had everything you...

Great short break, made all the better by some really thoughtful staff who quickly solved a booking challenge. The shepherd’s huts are well-designed and very comfortable, and the food is wholesome and tasty. Terrific location for walking in and around Coniston.

Always rated this place, first time back in a few years and since the refurb. Loved it, service and food was just perfect for us. Menu varied and just what we like when visiting the lakes after a days hiking. We arrived just before 5,...

Booked this place to escape the foul incoming weather whilst walking and camping the Cumbrian way. Great welcome and lovely food and Hawks head beers. Me and my mate had the enormous gammon which was excellent 👌🏻. The room was great and the shower was...

We visited with another family and were absolutely shocked at the poor quality of the food. I have never returned my food and not eaten anything at all due to the food standards in my life but this is what happened. The other family we...

We are staying in Torver for a week and, having tried other restaurants in the Coniston and surrounding areas, the Wilson Arms in Torver just 2 miles from Coniston village, has come out tops. Attractive modern re furbished restaurant, popular with dog owning hikers, friendly...

Popped in for lunch and a couple of drinks while on the Coniston Water edge walk. Great service, food was lovely. Well worth a visit.

Very good food and very hospitable , lovely rooms and location ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️………………………… been twice in a month enjoyed it that much .

Superb quality perfectly cooked meals for the four of us. Smaller meal portions available which we appreciate as we are getting older !

What a beautiful place to stay!😍 We came for a special birthday & it really didn't disappoint. We had a gorgeous view of the mountain. The vintage bathtub 🛁 is amazing! Absolutely loved the food. Just delicious, fresh and wholesome. 😋 The staff were very...

We had a fabulous lunch between Xmas and New Year. Two of us had the gluten free fish and chips, which were delicious. It’s nice to have a GF option, there is even a separate GF menu. Staff lovely and and a nice atmosphere with...

After reading the reviews of this pub I was slightly concerned about visiting but couldn't fault the staff or food it was lovely! Lovely inside super warm and dog friendly. Some people will leave bad reviews for the sake of it I'm sure! Would definitely...

wish we had looked at trip advisor first.... We rang ahead to book and to check that they could cater for gluten free, which was confirmed. However on arrival, having placed our order...of a gluten free burger with chips, we were told that we couldn't...

We booked a 3 night stay, I spent my childhood here. We booked into a suite but on arrival they couldn't find our reservation. We eventually got into our room, absolutely stunning, couldn't fault it. The staff however, I've never felt so let down by...

Saturday evening has some very uncouth customers drinking at the bar. Very bad language and crude conversation. Definitely not somewhere ti take your family.

As my title states, this was the worst experience I’ve had in a very very long time. We were told they were serving food til 8:30 but they then decided at 7:40 we had ten minutes to order our food. After ordering, we heard the...

We chose Wilson’s as it was a short walk away from our accommodation, we called ahead to check they were open but when we arrived the pub was closed but behind was a very big marquee. It was quite big and quiet so wasn’t the...

We have eaten here several times over the years and always had a lovely time. Unfortunately last August Bank Holiday Monday was not a good experience. We were staying nearby and wanted a pub dinner for 16 people. We had tried to book but been...

We stopped at the Wilson Arms in Torver after we had visited Donald Campbell exhibition and Lakeside motor museum. Its a lovely pub, good food, and friendly staff. Our first visit to Torver, a lovely village, not far from Coniston.

My husband and I decided to detour to Torver whilst doing the Cumbria way. We booked in the Wilsons arms. That day was so wet we were soaked on arrival. The pub was very busy but we were still greeted warmly. Ushered to our room...

Arrived with 2 vegans, tempted by the vegan options on the menu, ordered drinks whilst discussing what options were already out of stock, told they still had vegan options. Then the second I’d paid for the drinks a different person appeared at the bar to...

The food was good but not exceptional. The biggest disappointment was ordering light bites for the 6 year old and 2 year old in our party then being given crayons, colouring sheets and A CHILDREN’S MENU after waiting a while for our meal. We could...

We were looking for a place to get a good night's rest ahead of half Marathon in Coniston this was the perfect place. Ample parking very friendly welcome originally we had been informed the restaurant would be closed for our stay and food would be...

We hired a glamping pod, which is a part of the pub on the back field. We had dinner in the pub, which was sublime… lamb shanks and all the trimmings, whilst Matthew sorted our hot tub. The staff are so accommodating here… charming, friendly…....

Whilst staying at Coniston Coppice Caravan Park we called in at the delightful Torver [Wilson Arms] Deli whilst walking in the area. We asked if they sold Caesar sauce and commented that we couldn't find anywhere despite shopping in Coniston and Ambleside. The assistant stated...

A great little shop. Excellent cakes and drinks. It was the platinum jubilee weekend when we visited and they were giving away slices of their Jubilee cake for free.

Had the best break up at torver over the bank holiday weekend for the jubilee celebrations. The food and drink here was amazing and the staff couldnt do enough for us. We will definitely be back and can't wait to visit again! Thanks to all...

We'd booked a table earlier and were told when we got there that they had run out of fish and chips.. The only thing on the menu I could eat. I ordered a roll. They forgot to bring that. The drinks took ages. We went...

Cracking pub, we’ll run and for the volume of customers on a Jubilee Weekend, every box was ticked. Great selection of local draught and service was excellent. Never have fish and chips in a pub but changed my mind today when the next tables food...

Really good location, good quality food but I found the service very unfriendly and they forgot our drinks.

Had table booked for months before we turned up. Seemed very inconvenienced by our arrival as we were told that the pub was serving residents only and we would have to eat in marquee as they were serving food in there. We eventually were allowed...