Priory Hotel

A Hidden Gem Found in The Priory Hotel, Cartmel! Tucked away in the quaint village of Cartmel is a little-known gem called The Monks Bistro, located within the Priory Hotel. After a brisk morning walk, we stumbled upon this unassuming spot, not quite sure what to expect given its unique setup as both a hotel, bar, and restaurant. Luckily for us, this delightful gem delivered far beyond our expectations. From the moment we entered, the staff's warm and welcoming nature instantly put us at ease. Despite visiting quite late in the day, they kindly informed us of the remaining menu options still available. We settled in with our drinks by the inviting real fire, which provided the perfect ambiance to thaw out after our chilly morning venture. Our order of homemade Steak and Ale pies arrived in no time, and the aromas alone transported me back to fond memories of hearty family meals. The quantity was generous, but even more impressive was the quality – the tender steak, flaky pastry, and rich ale gravy melded together in a culinary delight that had us craving more. Admittedly feeling quite satisfied, we couldn't resist the temptation to sample their homemade puddings. Sticky toffee pudding and Eton mess joined our table, and to our surprise, we managed to find room for these indulgent treats. The puddings were divine, providing a sweet and satisfying conclusion to our meal. What truly made our experience stand out was the exceptional value for the price. For under £50, we enjoyed two filling mains, two decadent puddings, and two drinks. It's clear that this family-run business pours its heart into providing top-notch quality at an affordable price. A must-visit for anyone seeking a warm, inviting atmosphere, delectable homemade fare, and outstanding value. It's apparent that this hardworking family establishment is dedicated to ensuring patrons leave feeling full and satisfied, we look forward to returning for another delightful meal soon.

We had a absolutely delicious lunch at the Priory today, my wife had a tuna sandwich with side salad which she loved. Our son and I has the steak and ale pie with home made chips and mushy peas and it was fantastic. Pleasant surroundings helpful and polite staff in a lovely picturesque village in the heart of the Lake District, jobs done. Well wort a try

Situated in Cartmel the Priory Hotel is absolutely highly recommended. The room we stayed in was stunning and one of the most comfortable beds I have slept on in a hotel. Staff were very helpful and friendly. We didn't stay for Breakfast as we had to leave early. Will 100% return very soon

Such a lovely hotel , perfect location in the lovely village of Cartmel. The best thing about this hotel is it’s staff, oh and the food. The staff could not have been more helpful and friendly very much a home from home experience. The bar food looked lovely but we had dinner in Monks Bistro on site restaurant. Excellent menu made by a wonderful chef. Again great service. Room was modest and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious. Highly recommended and will definitely go back.

Came here to grab a bite to eat before the Cartmel races began. Service was brilliant and quick and the full English breakfast was delicious! Highly recommend as the prices are reasonable too.

Lovely food with very welcoming staff who are well organised. Warm.and cozy bar area where food is served in the perfect amount of time.

Whooshed off up to Cartmel the other day and stayed here on a whim...as meeting up with some other people the next day I was very lucky indeed as only one free vacancy and for that one night. The chef made me some delicious sandwiches out of hours and I had them in my lovely comfy spotlessly clean room that overlooked the street...I had absolutely everything I needed too. All the staff were very good as it was into the busy season. I had a very leisurely evening in Cartmel and despite it being quite a busy town ..it didn't disturb me one bit as I even had the window open as it was quietly busy not rowdy or such. In the morning I had a beautifully presented breakfast in a lovely off the side bright room and had relaxed friendly chats with others the staff couldn't do enough for us all to be quite honest and were spot on with everything. Very good value and I'd definitely stay there again as ...I loved it !!!

Eight of us stopped in mid-afternoon without making a booking and was made to feel very welcome. This was after trying 3 or 4 other places who told us that the kitchen was closed, they were full or that they didn't have enough staff. We where served with various meals ranging from a ploughman's lunch to sandwiches and fries. All of the staff were very helpful and attentive and the food was very good and priced competitively. A well deserved 5 stars.

This hotel situated in prime position on the square is such excellent value for money . We had a delightful room with all we required catered for ,excellent clean room . Thoughtful layout too . The staff and management could not have been more helpful in every way including going out of their way to provide us with lunch late. in the afternoon when all the cafes had closed . A really pleasant stay will definitely return as soon as possible . Thank you Lindsey

Had lunch there today. Lovely sandwiches. Hot sausages and onions, creamy cavan chicken. Also a cold tuna mayo.