GoHotelly
4-star hotel Check-in 14:00 · Check-out 10:00

Fat Lamb Country Inn

Fat Lamb Country Inn offers low-key rooms, free breakfast, pet-friendly stays, and a rustic bar in Ravenstonedale, Yorkshire Dales. Rated 4.5 with 620 reviews.

Crossbank, Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4LL, United Kingdom View on map
9/10
Exceptional Based on 643 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Breakfast Free parking Pet-friendly Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Fat Lamb Country Inn

Guests highlight a charming countryside setting with rustic dining, comfortable rooms, and convenient amenities that support a relaxing rural stay.

Guests often praise

  • The quality and taste of the free cooked breakfast served each morning.
  • Friendly and welcoming staff offering attentive service.
  • A cozy, rustic atmosphere in both the rooms and the on-site restaurant and bar.
  • Peaceful location next to Crossbank nature reserve, ideal for nature lovers.
  • Pet-friendly and kid-friendly facilities that accommodate families and travelers with pets.

Worth knowing

  • Rooms are low-key and do not have air conditioning, reflecting the inn’s countryside character.
  • No pool, fitness center, or airport shuttle services are available on site.
  • Free parking and Wi-Fi are offered but some may find amenities limited compared to larger hotels.
  • The inn is smoke-free throughout the property.
  • Nearby attractions include scenic spots like Cautley Spout and historic pubs such as The Green Dragon Inn.

Best for

  • Travelers seeking a tranquil, countryside retreat within the Yorkshire Dales.
  • Nature enthusiasts wanting easy access to nearby reserves and walking routes.
  • Families and pet owners looking for welcoming, family-friendly accommodations.
  • Visitors interested in exploring historic and rustic local inns and pubs in the area.
Compare booking partners

Open this hotel on the platform you trust.

GoHotelly doesn't process bookings — we open this property on each partner so you can compare live rates, cancellation rules and loyalty perks side by side.

Some links are affiliate — if you book, GoHotelly may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Read the full disclosure.

About this property

Welcome to Fat Lamb Country Inn

```html

Fat Lamb Country Inn is a countryside inn located in Crossbank, Ravenstonedale, offering low-key rooms within a rustic setting. Housed in a restored coaching inn next to the Crossbank nature reserve in the Yorkshire Dales, it provides a quiet environment that is a short drive from both the North Pennines and historic sites such as the 14th-century Penrith Castle.

The property features essential amenities including free Wi-Fi, complimentary cooked breakfast, a bar, and an on-site restaurant serving rustic fare. While air conditioning, a pool, airport shuttle, and fitness center are not available, the inn is both pet-friendly and kid-friendly, making it suitable for families and travelers with pets. Free parking and a smoke-free environment contribute to a practical and relaxed stay.

With a 4.5 rating from 620 reviews, guest opinions generally reflect satisfaction with the laid-back atmosphere and countryside location. Some guests appreciate the peaceful surroundings and proximity to natural attractions, while feedback suggests the accommodation and facilities are straightforward rather than luxurious.

The inn is well situated for exploring local points of interest such as Cautley Spout waterfall, the historic Green Dragon Inn at Hardraw, and Wild Boar Fell. For travelers arriving by air, Newcastle International, Leeds Bradford, and Teesside International airports are reachable within roughly two hours by car. Nearby alternatives include several other inns and hotels, affording options within just a few miles.

```
Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast
Free parking
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Air-conditioned
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Fat Lamb Country Inn

Kirkby Stephen, United Kingdom

Set in a restored coaching inn next to Crossbank nature reserve in the Yorkshire Dales, this laid-back hotel is 10 miles from the North Pennines and 27 miles from the 14th-century Penrith Castle.

  • Kirkby Stephen 1 hr 14 Walk
  • The Fat Lamb Inn 1 min Walk
  • Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 43 Car · 4 hr 38 Transit
  • Leeds Bradford Airport 1 hr 49 Car · 4 hr 30 Transit
  • Teesside International Airport 1 hr 6 Car · 5 hr 59 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in United Kingdom. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Cautley Spout 287 reviews

Cautley Spout

A683, Sedbergh LA10 5NE, United Kingdom

4.9 · Tourist Attraction
The Green Dragon Inn at Hardraw 1,345 reviews

The Green Dragon Inn at Hardraw

Bellow Hill, Hardraw, Hawes DL8 3LZ, United Kingdom

4.3 · Inn
Wild Boar Fell 26 reviews

Wild Boar Fell

Kirkby Stephen CA17 4LL, United Kingdom

5 · Mountain Peak
People also viewed

Similar Inns in United Kingdom

Hand-picked alternatives with a comparable feel, size and price band.

The Bridge Business Park, Halcrow Ave, Dartford DA1 5FX, United Kingdom

Premier Inn Dartford hotel

Contemporary rooms at Premier Inn Dartford hotel with free WiFi, parking, and carvery restaurant. Close to Dartford Tunnel and nat...

4.2 (1,197) View
The Crask Inn, Lairg IV27 4AB, United Kingdom

The Crask Inn

The Crask Inn offers 4.7star stays in Lairg, UK. Enjoy a friendly LGBTQ+ atmosphere with bar, restaurant, and nearby sights like ...

4.7 (303) View
Derby Rd, Bournemouth BH1 3QB, United Kingdom

Derby Manor Boutique Guesthouse

Stay at Derby Manor Boutique Guesthouse, a 4.5star Edwardianstyle adultsonly hotel in Bournemouth with free WiFi, breakfast, p...

4.5 (407) View
The Valley, Porthcurno, Penzance TR19 6JX, United Kingdom

Seaview House

Stay at Seaview House, a charming 1910 cottage guest house in Porthcurno offering free WiFi, free breakfast, parking, and close t...

4.4 (53) View
Moorfield Roundabout, Annadale, Kilmarnock KA1 2RS, United Kingdom

Premier Inn Kilmarnock hotel

Enjoy a 4.1star budget stay at Premier Inn Kilmarnock, near Kilmarnock town. Family pub dining, free parking, LGBTQ+ friendly, cl...

4.1 (847) View
41 Wangford Rd, Reydon, Southwold IP18 6PZ, United Kingdom

The Randolph

Relax at The Randolph, a laidback hotel in Southwold offering free breakfast, WiFi, and a bar. Close to Southwold Pier and local...

4.3 (320) View
London Rd, Corwen LL21 0DR, United Kingdom

Bron Y Graig

Stay at Bron Y Graig, a 4.8rated guest house in Corwen offering free WiFi, breakfast, parking, and petfriendly rooms near Dee V...

4.8 (87) View
11 Morton Cres, Exmouth EX8 1BE, United Kingdom

Cavendish Hotel, Exmouth

Relax in laidback rooms at Cavendish Hotel, Exmouth. Enjoy beach access, free parking, a bar, and nearby attractions like Exmouth...

4 (353) View
28 Bath St, Southport PR9 0DA, United Kingdom

Seaview Guest House

Seaview Guest House in Southport offers a 4.9star stay with kidfriendly amenities. Close to Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Manches...

4.9 (33) View
Church St, Tarvin, Chester CH3 8EB, United Kingdom

The Red Lion

Stay at The Red Lion, a classic 18thcentury pub with 4 casual guestrooms, pet and kidfriendly service, near Chester Zoo and Che...

4.4 (97) View
Share your stay

Stayed at Fat Lamb Country Inn? Help the next traveler decide.

Short, honest notes are more useful than long ones. A few sentences about what worked, what surprised you, and who the hotel is best for will go a long way.

Your email is only used to verify the review — it won't be shown publicly.