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4-star hotels in Barrow In Furness
This shortlist covers the 4-star hotels and serviced apartments in Barrow In Furness, from town-centre addresses to the coast. It is for couples, families and business travellers comparing where to base themselves in this Cumbrian shipbuilding town.
Staying in Barrow In Furness
Barrow-in-Furness sits on the Furness peninsula in Cumbria, north-west England, known for its shipbuilding and submarine construction at the BAE Systems yard, its Victorian town centre, and as a gateway to the Furness peninsula and the southern Lake District. The town centre around Dalton Road and Portland Walk holds the shops, the town hall and the main railway station, while Barrow Island lies between the centre and the shipyard, close to the docks and the Dock Museum. Abbey Road addresses sit close to the centre, with The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel & Bar 0.4 km from the centre, Jeffersons Hotel & Serviced Apartments The Steel Works and Abbey Apartments both 0.5 km away, Abbey House Hotel 2.9 km out, and PARKER St by Prestige Properties SA on Parker Street 0.8 km from the centre. Further out, Villa Marina is on Piel Street at Roa Island and Finest Retreats Lighthouse Cottage is on Walney Island, both well suited to couples and families wanting space and coastal quiet.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Abbey House Hotel
Abbey Road Cumbria, Barrow In Furness, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereSet on Abbey Road about 2.9 km from the centre, Abbey House Hotel pairs a garden and a fitness centre with a restaurant and bar on site, so guests can eat without going out. Families are catered for with family rooms and cots, and parking is free. It suits travellers who want a quiet 4-star base with plenty of facilities; guests rate it 4.6 out of 5 from 1198 reviews.
See Abbey House HotelThe Duke of Edinburgh Hotel & Bar
Abbey Road, Barrow In Furness, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Duke of Edinburgh Hotel & Bar sits on Abbey Road only 0.4 km from the centre, putting shops and transport within easy reach. A restaurant and bar, business centre and free car parking cover both work trips and short breaks, and family rooms with cots are available. Choose it if you want a 4-star hotel in the middle of things; its 1294 reviews average 4.3 out of 5.
See The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel & BarOYO Imperial Hotel
Cornwallis Street Barrow In Furness Barrow In Furness England La14 2Lg, Barrow In Furness, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Step-free access
- Family rooms
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOn Cornwallis Street, 0.5 km from the centre, OYO Imperial Hotel offers a bar and banquet facilities, plus wheelchair accessible rooms and lifts for easier movement around the building. Family rooms, cots and free Wifi are provided, and the 24 hour front desk handles late arrivals. It suits guests wanting a central, straightforward 4-star stay; 355 reviews give it 3.8 out of 5.
See OYO Imperial HotelJeffersons Hotel & Serviced Apartments The Steel Works
3 7 Buccleuch Street, Barrow In Furness, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereJeffersons Hotel & Serviced Apartments The Steel Works combines hotel rooms with apartments on Buccleuch Street, 0.4 km from the centre. Apartments include a kitchen with oven, microwave and refrigerator, and there is air conditioning, free Wifi and free car parking. It suits longer stays and guests who prefer to self-cater while keeping a 24 hour front desk nearby.
See Jeffersons Hotel & Serviced Apartments The Steel WorksAbbey Apartments
48 Abbey Road, Barrow In Furness, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereAbbey Apartments on Abbey Road, 0.5 km from the centre, provides self-catering apartments with a kitchen, washing machine and balcony, plus a fireplace for cooler evenings. Free Wifi and free car parking are included, and wheelchair accessible accommodation is available. It suits families and groups wanting space to cook and relax rather than hotel rooms.
See Abbey ApartmentsVilla Marina
Villa Marina Piel Street Roa Island, Barrow In Furness, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereVilla Marina stands on Piel Street at Roa Island, 5.3 km from the centre, close to the beach and facing the sea. The house has a garden, a jacuzzi, a fireplace and a kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator, and pets are allowed. It suits guests who want a coastal base with room to spread out and bring the dog.
See Villa MarinaPARKER St by Prestige Properties SA
15 Parker Street, Barrow In Furness, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay herePARKER St by Prestige Properties SA is on Parker Street, 0.8 km from the centre, in an apartment with a kitchen, sofa bed and fireplace. Free Wifi and free car parking are provided, bars are among the facilities, and the apartment is non smoking. It suits couples or small groups wanting a central self-catering stay in Barrow In Furness.
See PARKER St by Prestige Properties SAFinest Retreats Lighthouse Cottage
Walney Island, Barrow In Furness, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFinest Retreats Lighthouse Cottage sits on Walney Island, 7.8 km from the centre, with sea views and a garden. The cottage has a fireplace and a full kitchen with dishwasher, oven, microwave and refrigerator, plus free Wifi and free car parking. It suits guests seeking a quiet coastal retreat with self-catering space away from the town.
See Finest Retreats Lighthouse Cottage
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey House Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | 2.9 km |
| The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel & Bar | ★★★★ | Yes | 0.4 km |
| OYO Imperial Hotel | ★★★★ | – | 0.5 km |
| Jeffersons Hotel & Serviced Apartments The Steel Works | ★★★★ | Yes | 0.4 km |
| Abbey Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | 0.5 km |
| Villa Marina | ★★★★ | Yes | 5.3 km |
| PARKER St by Prestige Properties SA | ★★★★ | Yes | 0.8 km |
| Finest Retreats Lighthouse Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | 7.8 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Abbey House Hotel, The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel & Bar, OYO Imperial Hotel and Abbey Apartments all list family rooms, and Abbey House Hotel adds a cot, a sofa bed and special diets alongside its restaurant. Abbey Apartments has a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace, which suits longer family stays.
Abbey House Hotel · The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel & Bar · OYO Imperial Hotel · Abbey Apartments
For self-catering
Jeffersons Hotel & Serviced Apartments The Steel Works, Abbey Apartments, Villa Marina, PARKER St by Prestige Properties SA and Finest Retreats Lighthouse Cottage all provide apartments with a kitchen. Most include a microwave, oven, refrigerator, washing machine and toaster, so you can cater for yourself rather than eat out every night.
Jeffersons Hotel & Serviced Apartments The Steel Works · Abbey Apartments · Villa Marina · PARKER St by Prestige Properties SA · Finest Retreats Lighthouse Cottage
For a short break
The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel & Bar, OYO Imperial Hotel, PARKER St by Prestige Properties SA and Jeffersons Hotel & Serviced Apartments The Steel Works are all within 0.8 km of the centre, which keeps the railway station, shops and Dalton Road within easy reach on a brief visit.
The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel & Bar · OYO Imperial Hotel · PARKER St by Prestige Properties SA · Jeffersons Hotel & Serviced Apartments The Steel Works
Coastal setting
Villa Marina at Roa Island and Finest Retreats Lighthouse Cottage on Walney Island both list sea views and a garden. Villa Marina also has a jacuzzi and is near a beach, while the Lighthouse Cottage supplies a dishwasher, a DVD player and free parking, making either a calm base away from the town.
Where to stay in Barrow In Furness
Abbey Road
Abbey Road runs out towards the quieter north of the centre, and the addresses here are close to the ruins of Furness Abbey and views towards the Lakeland fells. Abbey House Hotel, The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel & Bar and Abbey Apartments all list Abbey Road addresses, and all three offer free car parking.
Our picks here: Abbey House Hotel · The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel & Bar · Abbey Apartments
Walney Island
A long island linked to Barrow by bridge, with coastal views, nature reserves and a more open, breezy setting. Finest Retreats Lighthouse Cottage is on Walney Island and lists sea views, a garden and free car parking, 7.8 km from the centre.
Our picks here: Finest Retreats Lighthouse Cottage
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Barrow-in-Furness railway station is on the Furness line, with trains along the Cumbrian coast and eastwards to Lancaster and Preston for connections to the national network. The town is reached by road via the A590 from the M6 at junction 36, passing through Ulverston. Buses link the town centre with Walney Island, Dalton-in-Furness and surrounding villages. The nearest major airport is Manchester, with road and rail connections onward.
When to go
Late spring to early autumn brings the best chance of dry weather for exploring Walney Island and the coast. Summer is the busiest period, while winter days are short and often wet. Barrow's industrial heritage sites and the Dock Museum are open year-round, and Furness Abbey is also visited outside the warmest months.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Barrow In Furness?
The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel & Bar is 0.4 km from the centre, the shortest distance on this list. Jeffersons Hotel & Serviced Apartments The Steel Works and Abbey Apartments follow at 0.5 km, with OYO Imperial Hotel at 0.5 km.
Do these hotels have parking?
Most do. Abbey House Hotel, The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel & Bar, Jeffersons Hotel & Serviced Apartments The Steel Works, Abbey Apartments, Villa Marina, PARKER St by Prestige Properties SA and Finest Retreats Lighthouse Cottage all list parking, and all of those except Villa Marina specify free car parking.
Which hotels accept pets?
Villa Marina at Roa Island is the only hotel on this list whose facilities include pets allowed. If you are travelling with a dog, it is the one to book among these Barrow In Furness addresses.
Which is the top-rated hotel here?
Abbey House Hotel has the highest guest rating at 4.6 out of 5 from 1198 reviews. The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel & Bar follows at 4.3 from 1294 reviews, level with Jeffersons Hotel & Serviced Apartments The Steel Works at 4.3.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or spa?
None of the hotels listed here includes a pool or spa in its facilities. Abbey House Hotel does list a fitness center, and Villa Marina has a jacuzzi in its apartment facilities, but there is no swimming pool or spa on this list.
Which hotels are best for families?
Abbey House Hotel, The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel & Bar, OYO Imperial Hotel and Abbey Apartments all list family rooms. Abbey House Hotel also provides a cot, a sofa bed and special diets, while Abbey Apartments adds a kitchen and washing machine for longer stays.
Which hotels serve breakfast?
Abbey House Hotel lists breakfast and breakfast in room among its facilities. The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel & Bar, OYO Imperial Hotel and PARKER St by Prestige Properties SA list restaurants or bars but do not list a breakfast service in the data.
Which hotels are self-catering?
Jeffersons Hotel & Serviced Apartments The Steel Works, Abbey Apartments, Villa Marina, PARKER St by Prestige Properties SA and Finest Retreats Lighthouse Cottage are all apartments with a kitchen, and most include a microwave, oven, refrigerator and washing machine.