Midland Hotel

Opposite Appleby railway station in the Eden Valley between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, the Midland has three handpumps showcasing mainly local ales with interesting additions from further afield including Worcestershire; cider and perry usually available. Acclaimed three-day beer festival in September. Two rooms with a light modern decor and wooden floors. The upstairs accommodation is popular all year round especially with steam train fans. The publicans are cask beer enthusiasts who have won several CAMRA awards. The pub is a family-owned free house providing well-kept ales and quality accommodation.