The Mortal Man, Troutbeck, Windermere LA23 1PL    015394 33193   Reservations@themortalman.co.uk   WhatsApp us: 07763 994 066

The hotel was recently sold in January 2023, since then the new owners and staff have worked tirelessly to renovate and rejuvenate the hotel and grounds. Many of our regular customers will have seen the significant changes already, theres plenty more planned though! We hope to keep the character of the historic building with all of its quirks whilst improving the comfortability and convenience to its residents.

We are incredibly pet friendly with everything welcome. We frequently have dogs & cats staying, even the occasional parrot! We have many of our own pets on site, including the new and improved duck garden, these are pets and only their eggs are used on the menu, collected fresh daily.

We have a small but dedicated team, many of whom have been with us for a significant amount of time.

The main bar area dates back to 1689 and has always been a public house. The building is grade 2 listed. It was originally known as the White House but had the nick-name ‘Mortal Man’ from the rhyme about Sally Birkett’s ale “O, mortal man, that lives by bread What is it makes thy nose so red? Thou silly fool, that look’st so pale, Tis drinking Sally Birkett’s ale.”   It earned its name from the locals at the turn of the nineteenth century, who became fond of the ‘Sally Birkett’ rhyme depicted on the inn sign. In time, the nick-name became so universal that ‘The White House’ was dropped in favour of  ‘Mortal Man’.

The original inn sign was painted by a famous landscape water-colourist, print-maker and writer called Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759-1817).  He completed the work by way of payment to the proprietor for the “wonderful hospitality” he had enjoyed during a fishing trip.  The supposed exchange between ‘Nat and Ned’ allegedly took place within the The White House.   The Mortal Man sign was not the only indication of Ibbetson’s sense of humour, in 1800 he showed four humorous paintings of sailors at the Royal Academy.

We work closely with four charities all chosen by our owners and team.

We have one chosen Cask Ale 10% of the profits from this go directly to one of the charities, this rotates between the four charities. We also have donation buckets located in the bar and reception areas. Any and all events have a percentage donated from them too.

Changing Lives Carrington– A Manchester based small animal charity, our new owners are originally from Manchester. A small farm based charity that helps any and all animals find their forever homes

Animal Rescue Cumbria– A small animal charity, offering a secure and caring environment for animals whose owners, for whatever reason, are unable to care for them any longer.

Eden Valley Hospice– A charity close to heart for some of our staff. provides the highest standards of specialist care and compassion to local people with life limiting illnesses.

MIND– Mind is a mental health charity in England and Wales. Mind offers information and advice to people with mental health problems and lobbies government and local authorities on their behalf.

Stay With Us

We have 11 guest bedrooms that have all been recently refurbished and include views across the stunning Lakeland Fells.

Eat & Drink

With an ever changing menu and selection of drinks, unwind in our a traditional pub atmosphere or enjoy our garden room views

Relax In The Beer Garden

Voted as one of the Time’s top ten UK Beer Gardens we are sure the spectacular space and stunning views won’t disappoint

Events - Get Involved

Keep up to date with whats happening throughout the year, whether it’s our award winning cider festival or our summer garden parties.

Discover things to do nearby

Talk a stroll for the day using our walk booklet, relax exploring the lakes and local towns or find a more adventurous activity.

Hire our GArden room

The perfect room to hire with packages ranging from tea & coffee socials, business buffets or a sit down 3-6 course meal parties.

STAY

We have 11 guest bedrooms that have all been recently refurbished and include views across the stunning Lakeland Fells.

Eat & Drink

With an ever changing menu and selection of drinks, unwind in our a traditional pub atmosphere or enjoy our garden room views

RELAX

Voted as one of the Time’s top ten UK Beer Gardens we are sure the spectacular space and stunning views won’t disappoint

Discover

Find out whats on at the Mortal Man or find something to do in the local area

Hire

The perfect room to hire with packages ranging from tea & coffee socials, business buffets or a sit down 3-6 course meal parties.

STAY

We have 11 guest bedrooms that have all been recently refurbished and include views across the stunning Lakeland Fells.

Eat & Drink

With an ever changing menu and selection of drinks, unwind in our a traditional pub atmosphere or enjoy our garden room views

RELAX

Voted as one of the Time’s top ten UK Beer Gardens we are sure the spectacular space and stunning views won’t disappoint

Discover

Find out whats on at the Mortal Man or find something to do in the local area

Join us!

We are always on the look out for motivated happy people to join our small team. Send a copy of your C.V. and the position you would like to apply for along with any other important details and we will get back to you

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The Mortal Man, Troutbeck, Windermere LA23 1PL
015394 33193    Reservations@themortalman.co.uk
WhatsApp us: 07763 994 066

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