Situated in the picturesque village of Orton, The George is a traditional Country Inn and Pub nestled on the border of the Howgills and the Eden Valley. As a family run business, visitors to The George can expect nothing less than a warm, friendly and comforting welcome.
The George maintains eight rooms on its premises, providing Bed and Breakfast at extremely reasonable prices. The rooms include single, double/twin and a family room. All rooms contain a TV and have tea and coffee making facilities. Specifically designed to provide a ‘home away from home’ feel, all of The George’s rooms feature comfy beds and a warm, homely feel making them perfect for a snooze after a long day of exploring the nearby attractions.
If you would prefer a night under the stars, The George also has camping facilities for up to 4-5 tents from £5.00 per pitch. Campers will have full use of a bathroom/bath for an additional £6.00 per person and meals are available in the bar and restaurant.
The George is a well-known stop off point that is used for short stays by ramblers, cyclists and keen travellers throughout the country. Guests have recommended The George giving five-star reviews of their stay. Its services have remained of the highest quality for many years which is why customers keep coming back. One reviewer quoted, “We have stayed here several times over the last few years. Bronagh and Andy couldn’t be more helpful, the food is great, and the rooms are comfy. It’s a great pub in a beautiful part of the world.” Another guest commented, “We have been doing the Coast to Coast walk and had a great stay at The George. Everything from drying our soaked clothes, to good beer and food, nothing was too much trouble for these amazing hosts.” As mentioned here in this review, The George also offers a laundry and drying service just in case its guests are lucky enough to get caught in the Lakeland rain. Furthermore, there is also a secure overnight bike storage for cyclists.
After a long day of either exploring the beautiful surroundings of Orton, or battling the diverse weather conditions the Lakeland has to offer, nothing beats a traditional, hot, home cooked meal in a friendly, cosy country pub.
Producing an envious selection of traditional real ales and home cooked food using locally sourced produce, The George’s menu is an unmissable experience. The George prides itself on using local produce, sourced from within a 20-mile radius of the George Hotel. Offering an abundance of traditional pub grub dishes, alongside its selection of drinks, The George has some delicious menu options to tantalise your tastebuds. For starters, guests can enjoy options such as a bowl of Home-Made Soup of the Day with crusty bread, or a loaded plate of Cheesy Nachos with sour cream and salsa.
For mains there is an array of dishes that cater to all dietary requirements and tastes including Cumberland Sausage Curl topped with Fried Egg, Mixed Bean Chilli served with rice and nachos, Vegetable Burger topped with cheese in a brioche bun served with chips and coleslaw, the Classic Lakeland Beef Burger topped with cheese and bacon in a brioche bun served with chips and coleslaw, or if you fancy something to really get your teeth into the 12 oz Sirloin Steak topped with creamy mushroom sauce served with chips or mash and salad or veg will more than leave you satisfied.
The George also offers a range of homemade pizzas with a gluten free base option and a selection of toppings. There is also a selection of light snacks for brunch or for those want a quick meal such as Baguettes & Melts, Jacket Potatoes, and Bacon & Egg Baps. Furthermore there is also a children’s menu as well as a takeaway menu to which all meals are under £7.00.
Being perfectly positioned, Orton is just three minutes from the M6 Motorway (Junction 38) and is four scenic miles from the M6 Motorway (junction 39).
There is plenty to see in terms of its surroundings and The George is also on various Coast to Coast and cycle routes including Alfred Wainwright’s ‘Coast to Coast’ walk and Walney to Wear & Whitby Cycle Route (W2W).
The W2W route passes through a variety of wonderful countryside to the South. It stretches between Walney Island, just outside Barrow-in-Furness on Cumbria’s Irish Sea coast, and both Wearmouth in Sunderland (153 miles) and Whitby (172 miles) on the North Sea coast.
Additionally, The George is also now on the new re-routed Lakes & Dales Loop which is a 196-cycle loop which covers the Lake District, West Cumbria, Eden Valley, Morecambe Bay & the Yorkshire Dales.
There is a number of local delicacies and businesses to visit and try such as Kennedys Chocolate, a fine chocolate coffee house and factory shop, Orton Farmers Market, where local farmers, producers and artisan craftsmen all offer a tremendous variety of high quality, local and speciality produce on the second Saturday of each month, and Bessy Beck Trout Fishery, a local and well respected Trout fishery that includes three well stocked lakes catering for experienced anglers, with tuition and advice available on request for the less experienced, as well as a tea room, gift shop and farm shop on site.
Whether you’re visiting for a pint in the sun, enjoyed in The George’s outside terraced beer garden or of an evening to delight in some well-deserved respite and delicious food cosied up in front of the roaring log fire, The George welcomes you to join them for a relaxed stay delivered by a friendly personal service all year long.
For more information, please see the details below.
T 01539 624071
www.thegeorgehotelorton.co.uk