Cark Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Cark, Grange-over-Sands

Significant historical sites in Cark are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. While you’re out exploring, you might want to check out the bars and restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Eeabank Lodge Licensed Guest House is a top B&B for history seekers booking on Expedia and it features a bar. Holker Hall is a short 15-minute walk away.

Cark is home to 24 lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Cark is notable for landmarks like Holker Hall. You’ll also find Cartmel Priory and Cartmel Racecourse in the area.

Guests who book a historic hotel can spend a night or two someplace that has an officially recognised historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Cark, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Yes, efforts are made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades, but interiors include modern conveniences and safety features. Tourists who book a stay should expect the popular amenities you’d find in a hotel such as private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, and free and fast Internet. Booking a historic hotel in Cark doesn’t mean you will stay in a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or rundown.