Situated in the Lake District’s most beautiful valley (as voted for by the best views of Britain!), The Fish Inn is the ideal place to stay for your Lake District adventure or a relaxing weekend away. Within just five minutes’ walk you can reach Buttermere and Crummock water or be well on your way to conquering some of Wainwrights favourite hikes.
Our Inn is full of charm and remains traditional, respecting the historical importance as the home of the famed Mary Robinson, The Maid of Buttermere.
With a lack of disruption from the modern world, you can allow yourself to indulge in the peaceful countryside and truly make the most of your stay. We look forward to the pleasure of your company and assure you of a warm welcome.
This year, our family are celebrating 50 years at The Fish Inn. But a little while before we had the pleasure of taking on the role as curators of this historic hotel, it was home to the 18th century’s version of an overnight sensation: Mary Robinson. She became known as the
Beauty of Buttermere due to being the inspiration of poets including Wordsworth and Coleridge. The Fish Inn became the destination of cho
ice. Travellers braved the winding and precarious roads just to catch a glimpse of the Cumbrian Beauty; whom as result of her lack of any worldly experience, possessed an unadorned innocence which was unchanged despite being cast into the spotlight. Unfortunately, her story took a melodramatic twist… To find out more head to “Our Story”.
