A warm welcome from your hosts

The Allerdale Court Hotel is situated in the newly redesigned Market Place in Cockermouth, gateway to the Western English Lakes, on the edge of the Lake District National Park. The hotel is just a few minutes drive from some of Lakelands hidden treasures. With 21 well appointed bedrooms and 2 Restaurants, the hotel offers an excellent range of food. The Allerdale Court provides cosiness, security and pure relaxation for; those who truly deserve it from the ever busy business traveller to those who fancy a well deserved break

The Hotel is owned and run by John and Kay Carlin who have been here 12 years. John has a wealth of hospitality experience and prior to buying the Allerdale Court Hotel, John was General Manager at the Santiago Hotel in Tenerife for 2 years, Spent 12 years at the Atlantic Hotel, Banjul, The Gambia, 2 years at The Serena Beach Hotel, Mombasa and 5 years at the Coral Strand Hotel, Mahe, Seychelles - and now Cockermouth!
 
Kay has enjoyed a varied career in numerous countries over the years including Tour Rep, Accountant, Visa Applications in High Commissions, Secretarial, and had her own children's party and catering company - Bingo the Clown and Friends! - and now............. .

John and Kay have 2 sons - Jake has followed his father's footsteps and has entered the world of hospitality. After gaining his degree Jake has worked at a number of establishments including the award winning Lancaster House Hotel and Northcote Manor. Jake and his wife, Paula, have now moved overseas to work for the Ramada Plaza, Doha, whilst Paula is a high flyer in Human Resources.
 
After completing his education at St Bees, Charlie is now in his 2nd year of his photography degree at Sunderland University. Like his father, Charlie is a young entrepreneur and has his fingers in many pies!