Note: I only give out 5 stars to surprisingly EXCEPTIONAL, best-in-class establishments…read more John & Lyn Kirkbride own and operate this lovely bed and breakfast. My wife and I vacationed here for our honeymoon, and we were absolutely thrilled with The Ryelands. Lyn is personable and very professional. She exudes a genuine concern and care for her guests. The rooms are fantastically comfortable, and extremely well situated within walking distance of "downtown" Grasmere. Our room, the Silver Howe, has a lovely view with an ever so faint glimpse of Grasmere Lake. The "negative" aspects of this property are actually what makes it wonderful as well. The flat screen television is VERY small with a limited channel selection, and is not easily visible while lying down on the bed (it should be mounted on the wall for better viewing). This is actually a positive, since one shouldn't expect to spend much time in the room, and time would be better spent reading Wordsworth than watching a rerun of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" The staircase leading up to the bedrooms is moderately steep and narrow--a daunting gauntlet for large suitcases or obese rear ends. And don't expect to wheel a suitcase or anything up the gravel driveway to the property. It makes a lovely crunching sound as you walk, but it's impossible to drag anything with wheels smaller than a moving dolly or hand truck. Still, the property is utterly gorgeous. The owners/operators are personable, helpful and inviting. Their breakfasts are delicious. The towels are surprisingly soft, and smell of soothing lavender. It's easy to get "caught up" in the romantic feel of Grasmere from The Ryelands. I HIGHLY recommend The Ryelands over ANY other property in Grasmere, including the famous Wordsworth Hotel. I would award The Ryelands a 5-star rating if: 1. The flat screen television was wall-mounted and maybe connected to a simple DVD player. It's a seemingly silly request, but it's what I would expect from a 5-star establishment. 2. Breakfast service ends slightly too early (around 9 or 10 AM). I would expect a 5-star establishment to provide a simple, continental breakfast option for guests who choose to dine after those hours. 3. The downstairs office uses a secured wireless internet connection, but no access is provided for guests. I would expect a 5-star establishment to provide or charge for in-room internet access. With the relatively low cost of wireless-N routers, I do not believe this to be an unreasonable request.

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.

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.

This typically built lake district B&B in Keswick is ideally located for the centre of town &…read moreaccess to the bus station. The accommodation is well decorated & comfortable. The hosts John & Heather are very welcoming & helpful. Nice standard english breakfast with healthy options. Parking is provided to the rear if the street is full as parking anywhere in Keswick can be difficult during busy times. Would recommend & use again. WI-FI available.

From the owner: Abacourt House, located on an elevated position in a quiet cul-de-sac, offering quality four-star…read moresilver award bed and breakfast accommodation. Built in 1894, the traditional Lakeland Slate Victorian town house offers five double en-suite bedrooms which are ideal for a romantic retreat or much needed escape at the stunning Lake District National Park. Abacourt House has been recently refurbished to provide guests with home-from-home comforts in a friendly and welcoming environment for relaxing amid beautiful surroundings. Guests are invited to take advantage of clean bedrooms offering Freeview televisions, touch lamps, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryers and free Wi-Fi. With keys provided upon arrival, guests are free to discover all that the traditional market town of Keswick has to offer at their leisure, from local shops and quaint tea rooms to numerous outdoor stores, bistros, steak houses and oriental restaurants.

I stayed at this B&B for 4 nights, using it as a base to complete the Hadrian's Wall Path (only…read moreabout 1/4 mile from the trail) and also tour Carlisle and the area. This was one of the most delightful accommodation I had for my entire trip. Yvette and Norman were very welcoming. I was practically made to feel not like a paying guest, but rather as part of their family. Rooms are very reasonably priced, very clean and tidy. Breakfast is included, and includes an assortment of cereal, various fruit, juice, a full English breakfast, with eggs done any way you prefer. Yvette is a chef by training, and this shows with the quality of the cooked food. They have 2 adorable cocker spaniels. When first entering, they will bark. But once you're in, they're the most gentle, loving dogs one can imagine. Their favorite pastime appears to be having a had placed on them for petting. The location of the B&B is perfect. Only a few blocks away from the center of town and the train station, it is located on a quiet side street. There is actually a fair amount to do in Carlisle, most notably the Cathedral, Castle, and the Tullie House Museum, all located within a short walk of Langleigh House. Carlisle also has a nice assortment of good restaurants. I am looking forward to my next visit here.

A beautiful old, wonky floors, real fires, beams, establishment…read more We stayed two nights here and had a fairly good time. It was clean and comfortable but not exceptional apart from the building itself. We had problems with our shower, but that was fixed quickly. The staff were friendly and the food -breakfast and evening meal was reasonable and tasty. I do feel that they are not making the most of an unusual building. xx

Stayed overnight in a single en-suite room. Very comfortable, clean,environment throughout the…read moreproperty. Owners were very welcoming, helpful and friendly. The breakfast was EXCELLENT (full English). Very good value for money accomodation. Very enjoyable stay.

Although it was only a 1 night stay I really enjoyed my stay here. It's a lovely little hotel full…read moreof charm and class along with the staff. Would and will be staying here again next time I come to Blackpool xx

Wonderful part of the country and without contest one of the best Guest Houses in Windermere. We…read morehave stayed at both The Howbeck and the Windermere Suites which have the same owners and both offer luxury and privacy (esp Windermere Suites). Highly Recommended.

Very comfy and luxurious guest house, would returnread more