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George and Dragon Clifton

3.0 star property
Inn in Penrith with free breakfast and restaurant

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Food and drink
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Superior Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Clifton, Penrith, England, CA10 2ER
  • Place, Mayburgh Henge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lowther Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lowther Castle and Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bathrooms
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Penrith

At George and Dragon Clifton you'll be steps from Eden Valley and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Brougham Hall. Highlights at this inn include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the inn's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a fireplace in the lobby and luggage storage. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Penrith inn include Yorkshire Dales National Park and Ullswater.
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What's nearby

  • The Eden Millennium Monument - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Mayburgh Henge - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Lowther Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Rheged - 4 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 12 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arturo Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Dog Beck - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fell Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Queens Head - ‬4 min drive

About this property

George and Dragon Clifton

Inn in Penrith with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Self parking is free.

This 3-star Penrith inn is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
George and Dragon Clifton offers 11 accommodations with free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Penrith inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Queens Head Inn
  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Bar
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 311 reviews
The price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Queens Head Inn

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

George and Dragon Clifton Inn
George and Dragon Clifton Penrith
George and Dragon Clifton Inn Penrith

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at George and Dragon Clifton?

George and Dragon Clifton offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at George and Dragon Clifton?

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at George and Dragon Clifton on 7 Jan 2026 start from AU$189.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at George and Dragon Clifton?

Yep, George and Dragon Clifton has a free self car park.

Does George and Dragon Clifton serve breakfast?

You bet, free full breakfast is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at George and Dragon Clifton?

No, George and Dragon Clifton does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at George and Dragon Clifton?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at George and Dragon Clifton?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at George and Dragon Clifton?

Dogs are welcome at George and Dragon Clifton, with dog exercise areas and food and water bowls on offer.

George and Dragon Clifton Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A delightful overnight stop

We had a “new” room that was beautiful with a stunning bathroom. One thing could be better…a full-length mirror for the ladies. Breakfast was top class and dinner was also superb though our server was a bit random and forgot a second glass of wine. But the manager recovered very well by delivering at no cost! Location is good especially for a stop-over close to the M6.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Wonderful staff. Great breakfast. Comfy bed. Good food when we are in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Edmund

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little stopover

We only needed a place for a one-off stopover and the George and dragon fitted the bill perfectly. We had a lovely meal in the restaurant and the staff were very attentive and helpful. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So much nicer than lots of the 'generic' hotels along the M6. Impressive food, friendly staff, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our favourite place for a night away Perfect in every way. Love the attention to detail and relaxed atmosphere Fabulous food and wine and first class service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice accomodation. Would have dinner elsewhere

Accomodation fine. Welcome greeting factual but short on personality. Evening meal menu was short on options and tried to be too 'modern and trendy' for my taste. Steak at evening meal was cold and served on cold plate. Bacon at breakfast was over cooked and appeared to have been prepared early and 'kept warm'. Would stay again if visiting area but would give evening meal a miss and find restaurant in town instead!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable rooms, great dining, friendly staff and great with the dogs. Excellent stay, highly recommend and will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and inviting
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kerli

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jacquie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Improvements needed

Unfortunately food was not as good as our previous stays.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Pleasant Surprise!

A fantastic gem of a place….accommodation clean, fresh, well appointed, individual….bed very comfortable….restaurant/menu and wine list exceptional…breakfast not to be missed….and excellent value for money, you really got what you paid for and more unlike some of the high-end chains we’ve visited recently….we will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food excellent. Friendly and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous in every way! Staff, service, room, attention to detail, ambience and food were beyond first class! Interior design was truly inspirational and coordinated to perfection! Cannot recommend The George and Dragon Clifton highly enough. Back very soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, wonderful rooms and excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel, a true gem

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

colin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025