I made my reservation several months ago when invited to a Wedding nearby…read more Before reserving, I read the web site thoroughly and was pleased with what I read hence my booking. On arrival the alarm bells rang and that was just looking at this place from the outside. I was greeted by the very pleasant John and shown to my room. Although clean enough, the room was in a really bad state of repair and the decor was extremely tired to say the least. When I go away, I expect a decent standard of accomodation and this fell way short. I was really annoyed as I had travelled a long way to get here. The Kirk Lea Guest House website is extremely misleading and there are lots of issues within the room I was due to stay in. The window would not close, there was a burn on the polystyrene light fitting and the floor was very uneven. The furniture was very worn and damaged and nothing matched at all, not an attempt to look "shabby chic" I can promise. There have been some attempts to decorate by the current staff who are well aware of the appearance of the place and were very apologetic when I approached them with my impression of the place. They were helpful and could not have done more to assist me in finding a suitable alternative. This review in no way reflects on John and Val who are lovely people and I wish them well for the future!.

From the owner: Budget weekend breaks, beat the credit crunch, save money by staying in a B&B Guest House instead…read moreof a hotel. Stay with us at Kirk Lea Guest House, see what you are missing! Relax, have fun, take some time out, have some space to yourself for a few days, enjoy the countryside. Make a saving on your accommodation budget, stay in a Bed & Breakfast Guest House. Kirk Lea Guest House is a spacious and comfortable Victorian house built in 1800's, with modern facilities and the warmth of traditional English hospitality with easy access to Halifax, Elland, Huddersfield, Hebden Bridge and Brighouse. We are just off the M62, convenient if visiting the Royal Calderdale hospital opposite or HBOS Halifax Bank of Scotland head office, 1 mile up the road ....Read More You are promised a warm and a friendly welcome whether it is a pleasure or a business visit. We are confident you will have a very pleasant stay. Our staff are always on hand to make your stay at Kirk Lea Guest House, a happy and enjo

Very warm and welcoming b&b. You are made to feel right at home by the owner Amanda. The rooms are…read morespacious, clean and really cosy. The choice of breakfast is great! I'd recommed the crumpets or the full english :). It's a nice walk in to both Windermere and Bowness from the b&b and there are lots of good places to eat and drink near by.

Everything about the Punchbowl will delight you! The rooms are superbly decorated, spacious and…read morecomfortable. The food is special (you might as well book dinner for every night you are there IMHO). And the staff is fantastic--friendly and accommodating. I'd return in a split second with any opportunity!

The food, service, and atmosphere were all superb! I had a…read moredelicious cheese soufflé, which was out of this world.

We dropped in for food on a Wednesday early evening. We unexpectedly found they had a "beat the…read moreclock" promotion on food - you pay the time of your order e.g order at 6pm and pay £6 for your meal. There were 6 main dishes to choose from: sausages and mash, steak and ale pie, a seafood salad, fish and chips with just peas, pulled pork in a bun, and I forget the other, I think it was vegetarian friendly pasta. I expected the servings to be smaller than usual but fair play to the kitchen, the pie and the sausages were full sized and really very very good for £6 each. We got desserts. The chocolate brownie with salted caramel ice cream was heavenly. They have a children's menu, with a carbonara, plus others. The menu is 3 courses for £8.95. Our youngest enjoyed his Passat very much. We were very happy all round.

I stayed in the cottages behind the Waddington Arms and this pub was like our 2nd home during our…read more4-night stay. We had several of our meals here, dinner and breakfast, and were never disappointed. Their Ploughman's board was one of my favorite bites here--I'm still dreaming about that yellow/blue cheese which is apparently a local find. They also serve a local cider -- scrumpy style -- which is my fav. They get quite crowded on the weekends so if you're coming for dinner, reserve a table! The staff are super friendly as well as the manager. Also: the Waddie Arms will also sell you bottles of wine off their list should you need to BYOB for another event and you don't have time to drive over to Clitheroe and find a wine shop. If I find my way back up to Waddington on future UK visits, you can surely find me here. It's a local favorite for a reason!

brilliant place, fantastic breakfasts, lovely owner.. a really nice surprise. look forward to…read moremaking this our regular get away in the calder valley

I was looking for somewhere to stay near Chorley, and this is just outside in Eccleston. A…read moreconverted barn houses most of the bedrooms, and the main house has the breakfast room. A comfortable room with a choice of bath or just a shower. A B&B often has better care taken as it is their own property, and this was no exception. Car park at the back, and a quick walk to the pub over the road (see seperate review) and a cashpoint further down the road. The breakfast was buffet style with fruit, cereal, meats and cheeses, with fresh coffee or tea. One of the best things was the very smiley welcome from the lady of the house! I felt welcome, and refreshed after my stay.

I stayed here last month and it was pleasant, the room was a decent size, the owners were friendly…read moreand - as we were visiting family - it was the ideal place for me! breakfast is continental and served in the main house. As the name suggests it's an old farm house with fields out the back and rooms in the converted barn where I stayed. I can definitely recommend it!

What can I say ?? I just love everything about this place. It has all the character of an old…read moreEnglish country pub, with a log fire going as the cold weather begins. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, nothing is ever too much trouble, it almost feels like you are dining with family ! And the food is always delicious home cooked perfection. Every time I go, I walk out smiling and content for the rest of the day it just has that effect on me !!

When you've hiked and tromped through the hills and fields of Malham, there is no better reward…read morethan grabbing a bite and a brew from the Lister Arms. Originally built in 1723 as a 4 bedroom house, this pub/ bed & breakfast is a the perfect place to get a 'little more than your average' pub fare after a jaunt through the Yorkshire Dales. I was there this past March and enjoyed the rustic atmosphere, the vast beer selection (including Thwaites and Wainright) and some perfectly prepared steak and kidney pie. The staff is pleasant and the service was good. This is one of the few places in the village to get a beer and a bite... and if you're lucky enough to get here in the spring or summer and walk the hills, it's likely that while your dining at The Lister Arms that the families of ducks outside the window will keep you entertained. They certainly kept my attention.

Of the two pub choices in Malham The Lister Arms is by far the most stylish - a lovely old building…read morewhich has been updated so that it retains much of its original charm. There are three "rooms" in the pub area and a separate dedicated restaurant area. We had taken the precaution of booking a table for two in the restaurant area at 8pm on Wednesday evening which was wise as it was a busy evening. We were given a friendly but somewhat harassed greeting by one of the young waiting staff. After a long day walking we were hungry so we made our choices quickly from the well priced, for Malham, and good looking menu which was made up in the main of "pub classics" Sensing that things might be going slight off the rails in the kitchen we ordered a cold starter of smoked salmon in the hope that this might be served relatively quickly while I had the sirloin steak for my main and B went for the gammon with bubble and squeak. I won't drag this sorry tale out but our starter never did arrive, we were offered two sets of dishes destined for other tables and our main courses took over an hour to arrive. When we finally did get to eat our supper it was tasty and well presented (possibly helped by the fact that we had drunk a bottle of wine while waiting). When the guy behind the bar asked if we had enjoyed the meal I mentioned the problems with service: he shrugged and said it was a busy night in the kitchen due to a large number of "walk in" diners. In my naïveté I thought that a booking system was designed to avoid such difficulties and indicate when the kitchen was at capacity point - not at The Lister Arms unfortunately.