Name: George and Dragon Clifton
Address: Clifton, Yanwath, Yanwath, Yanwath, CA10 2ER, United Kingdom
Rating: 8

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George and Dragon Clifton

This is one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in. The room was wonderful - comfortable and clean, with nice extra touches. The bed was so comfortable it was difficult to get up in the morning! The restaurant was wonderful - excellent food and service. Breakfast was also excellent. Will definitely book again next time we are in the area.

Just back from a wonderful two days at the George and Dragon in Clifton.  If you are looking for a relaxing break on the eastern edge of the Lake District then look no further!   Handy for trips to Lowther Castle and for walks around Ullswater.  We couldn’t fault G&D’s bedrooms, bathrooms, bar or dining room.  Food was delicious (special mention for the cheese soufflé and the chocolate brownie with ice cream) and the service outstanding.  Star performers were Daisy, who knows how to make a really mean flat white, and Mike, a perfect host behind the bar.  If I had but one small grouse it would be that the mark up on the wines was on the high side, but then again everything is more expensive nowadays.  We really enjoyed our stay.

After reading a review in a paper we decided to try for ourselves. The George and Dragon staff were so welcoming and friendly easy to talk to and very helpful. Our room was clean and tidy with lovely en-suite shower room , soft towels and toiletries . Breakfast and evening meal was delicious all staff made sure our dining experience was so comfortable. We shall return.

Very comfortable and relaxing stay. One of the best hotels we've stayed at in the UK for cleanliness, comfort and service.

This is an excellent pub all round. It's on a main road so it doesn't have that village feel like the other two in the Lowther range (Queen's Head and Askham Hall) but there are some great walks nearby along the river and over the hill to Pooley Bridge. We had room 5 which is of a good size and has a large bathroom. If you are a light sleeper you may prefer a room at the back away from the main road. The food (dinner and breakfast) was excellent, far superior to usual pub fare and service was with a smile. We were caught out by late check-in of 4pm (we should have phoned in advance). The dinner bed and breakfast deal of £240 for two was brilliant. We will certainly be back.

Lovely hotel.  Really appreciated all the extra touches.

Beautiful place to stay and food was amazing. Its only downside is lack of sockets that I could find in the room to be able to use my hairdryer near the mirror. It wouldn’t stop me staying again. Also they are refurbishing rooms downstairs which would be ideal if they are dog friendly or me

Good location, comfortable rooms, fantastic food

Firstly I have been twice a year regular for perhaps 10 years so I know the place - this was my first visit after the fire and refurb. 
Check in and room great.
We ate there in the evening and we were impressed by the food it was excellent. There were basically 2 set price menu options which with auto tip amounted to £50 for 2 courses or I think around £58 for 3. 
We ate in the bar due to having our dog with us, as did the other couple apart from that after 8 it was pretty much empty.
However we were quite astounded that there were no other dining options. I frankly cannot understand what on earth they are thinking about - If a family have 2 teenage kids then you are looking at a bill for >£200 the management need to read the room on that. I live in Staffordshire and visit a more upmarket gastro pub called the Duncombe Arms and they have a similar set up but the menu caters for families and people who don’t want to spend big bucks (it’s certainly not a cheap joint). I also followed a village pub called the George at Alstonfield who took a similar approach, probably more aggressive with regard to locals and it failed. 
The G&D has a beer garden and a traditional bar - feeling peckish get out the platinum Amex. 
I want this place to succeed and I’m OK to pay on our visit £180 for food and drinks but I am totally aware that I am in a fortunate position. 
Maybe it’s a trial / maybe it was the week I was there - I do hope so.

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Excellent hotel, a true gem

Perfect two day break on eastern edge of Lake District.

Great weekend break

Really positioned whether you are heading north or south on the M6. Room was large clean and comfortable. Good value for money with friendly staff who made us very welcome.  The staff really made the stay. 

Dinner and breakfast were delicious, particularly breakfast. 

Our room had the kitchen extractor fan outside it, but it really didn’t disturb our night at all. What we did have was a very large, really comfortable bed.

Great stop when heading north/south on M6.

Very good value in the North-East

This was our second visit (by chance put in the same room as before) and enjoyed as much as the first. The food was very good, the scallops in particular were absolutely delicious, but did feel the evening menu fairly limited and having no eggs “for about 15 minutes” at breakfast wasn’t ideal. However it’s a lovely place to overnight for us with quality bedding, brilliant breakfast and very friendly staff. I just wish the bathroom was a bit bigger!

Great Overnight Stop

Strange dining strategy

You'd have to try very hard to find fault with a visit to the George & Dragon, and I couldn't! From the cosy well stocked bar, good local beer to the very comfortable and well appointed rooms. Excellent bed, firm but comfortable, pillows, that you sink into and pleasant decor. The restaurant equally excellent with a delightful menu, refreshingly different dishes and all freshly prepared and presented. Breakfasts cooked freshly to order equally excellent. Would love to have stayed longer, and would return anytime.

First Class on Every Level

We stayed at the G&D on our way to and from a holiday in Scotland. Although there's not much to see in Clifton (apart from the Rebel Oak) it's a good place to stopover being close to the M6 but far enough away that the motorway is not a problem. It's also easy to find with plenty of parking. Our room was good sized and well equiped with a large comfortable bed. Wifi worked well. Breakfasts were ok, but the evening meals not as good as we were expecting having previously stayed at the Queen's head in Askham - also part of the Lowther Estate.

Excellent stopover, food disappointing for the price

We were a party of 7 with a well-behaved dog, for lunch.  We pre-booked.  We had a great table so we were able to enjoy ourselves without interfering with others.  The food was great, although a bit pricey for a pub (or was it a restaurant?).  Location is interesting, particularly with historic tree around the corner.  The staff were good although service was a bit slow, but maybe that was the issue over the hospitality sector struggling for staff, and they were dealing with seven of us.  Good car park, and location is convenient by main road through the area.

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