Sunday lunch
A roast with all the trimmings every Sunday, with a roast for the little ones too. Food is served on Sundays from 12pm to 6pm.
Near Grange-over-Sands & Cartmel
A proper country pub, just up the road from Grange
Fancy a change from the prom? Witherslack is a short drive from Grange-over-Sands and Cartmel, with a warm welcome, hearty food and six rooms if you’d rather not drive home.
Your nearest country pub
Grange, Cartmel and a quieter evening out
Grange-over-Sands is a lovely seaside town on the edge of Morecambe Bay, and Cartmel is famous for its priory, its racecourse and its sticky toffee pudding. When you want something a little quieter, with a fire in the grate and food made from Cumbrian produce, The Derby Arms in Witherslack is a short drive away.
We sit between Kendal and Grange-over-Sands, just inside the Lake District National Park. Locals come to us for Sunday lunch and a pint of something local. Visitors staying in the area come for dinner, and many make a night of it in one of our six en-suite rooms.
Race days and bank holiday weekends are busy right across the area, so if you’re planning a table or a room it’s worth booking ahead.
Why make the drive
Good reasons to come over to Witherslack
Local food and drink
Seasonal Cumbrian produce in the kitchen, plus local beers and gin.
Stay the night
Six en-suite rooms mean no designated driver required. Book direct on our website for the best rates.
Dogs welcome
Walking the dog along the bay in the morning? Bring them to us for the afternoon. We’re dog friendly and so are our rooms.
Getting here
From Grange-over-Sands and nearby
- Grange-over-Sands
- about 10–15 minutes
- Cartmel
- about 15–20 minutes
- Kendal
- about 20 minutes
- Newby Bridge (foot of Windermere)
- about 20 minutes
- Arnside & Silverdale
- about 25 minutes
Approximate journey times by car, outside busy periods.
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Questions people ask
How far is The Derby Arms from Grange-over-Sands?
It’s a short drive: roughly ten to fifteen minutes by car from Grange-over-Sands, via the A590. We’re in Witherslack, between Kendal and Grange-over-Sands.
Is there a pub near Cartmel with rooms?
The Derby Arms has six en-suite rooms and is around fifteen to twenty minutes by car from Cartmel. You can book direct online or call us on 015395 52207.
Do you serve Sunday lunch?
Yes. We serve a Sunday roast with all the trimmings, plus a roast for children, and food is available on Sundays from 12pm to 6pm. We recommend booking ahead.
Is The Derby Arms dog friendly?
Yes, we’re a dog-friendly pub with dog-friendly rooms. Please let us know when you book if you’re bringing a dog.
Book a table or a room
Booking in advance is always recommended for dining. Call us on 015395 52207 or book a room online.
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