Where to begin. Firstly the hospitality. Rick is everything you would want from a host; interesting, laid back, friendly and can't do enough for you. He is absolutely the sort of person who should be in the hospitality industry. Meeting the rest of the family just reinforced this impression as they were all warm and very helpful. The accommodation is... More

A very warm and genuine welcome from Rick, very comfortable room with woodburning stove and sitting area, with bedroom below. very nice bathroom. Best of all Rick conjured up a classic mexican breakfast for me as I need gluten free diet and what a treat that was. After 2 weeks touring the country celebrating a big birthday this is the... More

Stayed here for 2 nights in the ground floor quarters with a little gravel patio area outside the door. It is very quiet and in the middle of great countryside. The room was very comfortable and it had a very nice bathroom. You order the breakfast the night before and it is delivered to your room at the time you... More

We were made so welcome and the barn is really cosy and warm. Having our children with us we took both rooms and with the lounge above Lapwings we were able to relax with the chairs on the balcony during the day, given that we had good weather. After a satisfying walk up Whinfell, and a great Pizza at the... More

Having arrived late on a Friday night, we were met by our friendly host Rick who ushered us into our accommodation for the weekend - Curlew Quarters, part of a converted stone barn. The room was very cosy, clean and warm with windows offering an undisturbed view of the fields and fells of Cumbria. We loved the thoughtful touches provided... More

Whilst not a hotel, this Bed & Breakfast must be one of the best in the country. We first stayed here in 2002 and have visited at least once a year ever since. There are only two accommodation units - Lapwings (complete with wood burning stove) and Curlew Quarters. Both have their own charm and receive the same excellent hospitality... More