The Lisdoonie was originally a pair of large Victorian semi-detached houses, the town side one having a large garden surrounded by a high wall and trees. This is where we believe the name to have originated, most probaly translated as garden on the hill in Gaellic. The earlier part of the century saw this house used as a Gentleman's club and many of the trophys are on display in the hotel. At this point the garden was alternately utilised as a tennis court then a bowling green as fashion and enthusiasm dictated. A bowling trophy is mounted by the entrance to the resident's dining room and the attached plaque shows the green in use and behind the players can be seen what is now the TV room and bedrooms 1 and 2. Gradually the membership declined and after the last steward and his wife passed away the building fell into disrepair, until it was bought and converted into the Lisdoonie in 1975. Unfortunately most of the garden was either built on or made into carpark. The other semi was for many years a Christian science reading room and many locals still remember the open bible on display in a glass case built into the Abbey road wall during this period. Under the resident's dining room wall-paper were found religious texts and when the property was first viewed by the Cook family the downstairs room had pews and altar all ready for services. Unusually for such a large and imposing property it was also without a bathroom or heating.

All the bedrooms are individually designed and are en-suite, equipped with TV, GPO telephone and tea making facilities. The resident's dining room is open every night and serves an interesting and varied selection of menus. There is a TV room and seperate lounge and bar area for residents and small dinner parties.

Lisdoonie Hotel, 307 Abbey Rd., Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 5LF. Tel:01229-827312 Fax:01229-820944. We recommend booking by telephone. Leave the motorway at junction 36 take the A590 to Barrow. After about 25 miles you will pass throught the middle of Ulverston. Now after a few miles you will come to a large roundabout take the second exit for Barrow. At the next roundabout go straight on.(This would be the first roundabout you would arrive at if you werre coming down the the coast from Millom etc.) At the next roundabout (No3) turn left following the hospital sign. After approximately a mile you will arrive a small roundabout situated in a small dip, now turn right. You are now on the old main road(and very pretty it is too!). At the first set of traffic lights go straight on passing the Strawberry pub and two garages, then immediately signal right and turn into the next side road Furness Park Rd. Just a few yards up on the right is the hotel entrance.

Welcome to our site. The Lisdoonie is a true family hotel; now you are most likely to see John or Ruth but John's mother Nanette still takes an interest in the running of the hotel that the family created in 1975 out of what was a derelict property.

All prices are for BB and include V.A.T. Sunday to Thursday nights inclusive: Single £52.50 and £41.50 per night(please note we only have one room at £41.50). Double or Twin £65 per night. Friday and Saturday nights: Price per night. Single £37.50 Double/Twin £49.50

 Credit cards accepted
 Heating
 Licensed bar
 Pets are accepted
 Parking lot
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Common room with a TV set