The Old Ginn House Inn

4.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Workington inn

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Lobby
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Superior Room (Courtyard Suite) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Moor Road, Great Clifton, Workington, England, CA14 1TS
  • Place, Opera Bingo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake District Wildlife Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Buttermere Lake
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room (Courtyard Suite)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room (3 children)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room (2 children)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Workington

Workington retreat .You'll find Helena Thompson Museum and Opera Bingo within 3 miles (5 km) of this inn. Funtastic Softplay Centre and Borough Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Opera Bingo - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Lake District Coast Aquarium - 15 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Lake District Wildlife Park - 27 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • Derwentwater - 28 min drive - 20.6 miles
  • Buttermere Lake - 31 min drive - 20.4 miles

Getting around

  • Workington Station - 8 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saludo Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Butterflies - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Old Ginn House Inn Great Clifton Workington - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oily's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Old Ginn House Inn

Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Workington inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Old Ginn House Inn also features a terrace and a television in a common area. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Workington inn is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Old Ginn House Inn offers 21 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Workington inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Ginn House Inn to the airport?

The Old Ginn House Inn is 87.9 mi (107-min drive) away from the Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Ginn House Inn?

As of Oct 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Ginn House Inn on Nov 5, 2025 start from $112.31, excluding 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.

Does The Old Ginn House Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Old Ginn House Inn.

How close is The Old Ginn House Inn to the beach?

This inn is 9.6 mi (18-min drive) from North Beach and 13.8 mi (32-min drive) from Fleswick Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Old Ginn House Inn offer free breakfast?

Yes, The Old Ginn House Inn offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Old Ginn House Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Old Ginn House Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Old Ginn House Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Old Ginn House Inn have a pool?

The Old Ginn House Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Old Ginn House Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Old Ginn House Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Old Ginn House Inn to downtown Workington?

The Old Ginn House Inn is 0.1 mi away from Great Clifton.

The Old Ginn House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 229 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, great room, breakfast was great and allowed to take it away
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean , modern , ground floor not having to take luggage up steps. The bar had good mix of beers. The food was excellent. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a lovely room and food was decent, not much options for gluten free, but was okay. If you intend on using the bar be mindful if your are too loud laughing you will be told to hush :( x
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Lovely place, and lovely staff!

The staff were excellent, and very friendly. They made our stay with our two young daughters very pleasurable. Thanks very much!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Nice pleasant stay.

Lovely stay in a warm modern room with all amenities. Friendly staff from cleaners to bar staff. Lovely meals and breakfast all made to order.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

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

Great for overnight stay

Great one night stay. Super friendly staff and fantastic Cumbrian breakfast. Room clean and well appointed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Darren

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Makaella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
No hot water for shower. When staff was informed, they said they'll fix it, although this only benefit the next guest. No offer of hot shower elsewhere or reduction to bill etc. Disapointing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asifjaved

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place will go again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ophelia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, room had clean towels and bed neatly made. Breakfast was excellent with options to choose. We really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel with very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Birthday treat

The food was first class and the cooked to order was really goo eggs benedict superb and next days grilled fry up best ive tasted in along time well done all staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Made to feel welcome from the minute I checked in. Great friendly service from every member of staff I came in contact with. Breakfast was one of the best I have had. Definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Wonderful hotel fantastic breakfast very comfortable beds would recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Staff friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Ensuite was functional, liked the bath! Breakfast was tasty and menu had plenty of options. Will definitely return in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

A good nights sleep

The staff are very friendly, service is good, food is great, good price, book before going as it gets very busy. Rooms are lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024