Welcome to The Brown Horse, Winster

A Georgian coaching inn, situated in the heart of the Lake District, in the picturesque Winster Valley, is the perfect travellers retreat. With 9 bedrooms, award winning restaurant and pub, we always create a warm welcome to visitors, locals and guests who have become firm friends over the years.

For our foodie guests, we have a few awards under our belt! Most recently, we have just won; My Local Awards Restaurant of the Year 2026. We won Cumbria’s best Pub & Bar in 2023. Our head chef, Shaun Edmondson, was awarded Pub Chef of the Year 2020.

Our seasonal, locally sourced menu is sure to have something for all tastes, 7 days a week. We have a beautiful restaurant or you can enjoy the whole menu in the more casual, cosy bar area. For the alfresco diner, we have a terrace and garden as well as a separate play-ground where our younger visitors can enjoy themselves.

Dine with us

Our seasonal, locally sourced, award winning, menu is sure to have something for all tastes, 7 days a week.

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Explore

The Lake District offers plenty of areas to explore, whether it is walking, hiking, climbing or exploring the views the Lakes has to offer!

Things to Do

Stay with us

The Brown Horse Inn offers nine quality bedrooms including our external King rooms featuring their own patio, and two dog friendly rooms.

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Woodland Pods

Eight beautifully designed luxury pods, on site, 5 dog friendly.

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About us

A Georgian coaching inn, situated in the heart of the Lake District, in the picturesque Winster Valley.

Who are we

Family Friendly

We have a terrace and garden as well as a separate play-ground where our younger visitors can enjoy themselves.

Outdoor Play

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Brown Horse Inn, Winster, Near Windermere LA23 3NR
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Dogs are more than welcome in the bar area, we do not allow dogs in the restaurant.

5 Star Reviews

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What do our guests say?

“A brilliant night at the Brown Horse. A great meal with good choices and excellent service. I am always nervous about going out for a meal as my allergens can sometimes not be handled well. The Brown Horse exceeded my expectations – they listened to my order and changed anything that would affect me. A great night and will certainly return soon.”