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About this property

Situated in the market town of Penrith, The North Gate-way to the Lake District National Park, Foundry 34 offers free Wi-Fi throughout, a brasserie restaurant, and bar. Perfect transport links; it is halfway between Carlisle and Kendal with easy access to the Lakes. This modern budget hotel has recently renovated rooms (January 2022); The rooms include an LCD smart TV, black-out curtains, and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room also offers ironing supplies, a full-length mirror, and large wardrobes. The en-suite bathroom has a power shower. Foundry 34’s restaurant serves imaginative British cuisine, with some Mediterranean influences. Dishes are prepared using seasonal, Cumbrian produce. Cocktails & local beers can be enjoyed in the bar. Lake Ullswater is just 4 miles from Foundry 34. The property is easily accessed from junction 40 of the M6 motorway and from the A66 Trans Pennine route. Come and enjoy Live Music in our bar on Saturdays and Bank Holiday Sundays.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Penrith, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room location was right in the centre but good for parking too. The food was great
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy to find. Very welcoming . Breakfast was great
  • Shane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely lovely stay all round, staff were very helpful and friendly, rooms were well kitted out, bed was really comfy, nice central location. Good choice for breakfast from cereals to full English. Myself and my partner opted for the full...
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    With it being a restaurant and bar , you didn’t have to go far for something to eat. Room was of a good size with a great on suit shower
  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely place. Rooms are spotless and have everything you need. We booked into the restaurant for evening dinner and food was exceptional. Staff are really attentive and friendly. Breakfast also very good.
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really clean and comfortable. Convenient location near the bus station. Friendly staff
  • Stu
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic rooms; staff were very helpful as always, the young lady who was working when I checked in and later in the evening couldn't be more pleasant and helpful. Credit to the foundry again.
  • Higgins
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great place to stay. Immaculately clean and modern with everything you need. The staff were very nice and helpful. Lovely breakfast.
  • Antonia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very cosy and comfortable room, good heating and spacious bathroom
  • Joshua
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved its location, ease to park, great room, fantastic food, good drinks, staff were friendly and attentive.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Foundry 34
    • Cuisine
      British • European
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic this property is currently operating on a room only basis and a contactless check-in service is available. All payments must be made prior to arrival.

Please be aware that due to the town centre location, this property can occasionally suffer from noise from traffic or people outside. The ground-floor bar is also sometimes host to live music on a Saturday, a Bank Holiday Sunday and Fridays throughout December, on an evening until 00:00 midnight. Although every care is taken to avoid it, noise can travel to the rooms. Complimentary ear plugs are available upon request.

Pay and Display parking across the road. Free Parking between 6PM and 8AM.

Please inform Foundry 34 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests will receive a rental agreement which must be signed and returned to the property prior to arrival. If guests do not receive the agreement on time, they should contact the property management company at the number on the booking confirmation.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).