Although I never met the mysterious Bill, we had a most excellent stay and Jill looked after us…read morethoroughly. The room was clean and spacious with en suite and a massive bed. English breakfast was cooked to order every morning with no shortage of cereal, fruit and toast. Jill was accommodating even when we wanted to leave our bags in the hall on our check day. You just cannot fault the location with easy access to a multitude of surrounding hills.

Lovely hospitable guesthouse in the honeypot of the Lakes! I've stopped over a couple of times on…read moremy business jaunts round Ambleside and Bowness! The situation is brilliant with the River Rothay running straight past the door and the hills accessible on foot. Ian and Christine's comfortable B and B is perfectly placed for cyclists on the Coast to Coast route. if you're ever peckish - ask Ian for one of those secret pies ;-)

Grasmere, one of the popular tourist destinations of the famed Lake District in the UK. Chestnut…read moreVilla is a relatively new B&B serving the Coast to Coast walkers passing by here less than a half mile up the road, making it one of the most convenient stays for those folks with tired feet (ie., me) putting in the long miles on this iconic and famed walk. First off, beautiful facility, new, modern, yet tastefully fits into the neighborhood and expertly run by a young gentleman whose name I'm sad to say I didn't write down. Great wireless connection, comfortable lounging area. Here's the deal: you arrive at these places after walking for 6-8 hours so someone that says, "Here, your shoes look wet, let me put them in the back yard in direct sun so they dry out. I'll watch for rain (which it does frequently) and if it threatens I'll bring them in." Wow... score. Killer traditional English breakfast, a great packed lunch, friendly and professional staff. These are things you don't get in all of these small towns you pass through so a welcome stay. Chesnut Villa should be moving to the top of the list of B&Bs for the tens of thousands of hikers that pass through the city on their way from coast to coast. Not much Yelp activity in Grasmere so let me say it plainly and loudly: this place rocks. If I do this walk again I will specifically request to stay here. That good.