What a great night we had when we stopped over at Stuart & Catherine's B&B. Fantastic hospitality, fantastic food, beautiful rooms and facilities, nothing was too much trouble. It was like home from home. Would definitely stop there again, if they'll have us!!!! :)) Thanks Again........Karen, Kath, Katie & Julie xxxx

We thoroughly enjoyed a three night break at Lakeview. Very well run and beautiful rooms and delicious food. Do have dinner there! Perfect for walking and easy to get the boat too. We're hoping to be back before too long.

This was an exceptional week stay for us - the reception on arrival was just like visiting family. The room, as always, was spotless and the food is 2nd to none. Stayed for an evening meal to sample yet more delights of Catherine's gourmet cooking. Now this is an expreience NOT to be missed. Already booked to go back again... More

We were delighted to be able to stay with Cath and Stewart at their perfect B&B in Portinscale. The house is perfectly restored and offers comfortable surroundings in which to relax. The location is perfect also for visitng the surrounding area especially Keswick which a 20 - 30 minute walk around the edge of the Lake. Cath's culinary skills are... More

Excellent twin room, better than most restaurants for food. We stayed here for 9 nights and have booked again. Stuart and Catherine are the perfect hosts, Stuart serving and Catherine cooking and tending to the rooms. Sit around a central table, enjoy the company of others and relax for a couple of hours over coffee and petit fours, or go... More

Just spent two nights at the Lake View. Amazing. Gourmet breakfast, warm open fire, lovely hosts. We also chose to have dinner cooked for us on Saturday night. This was amazing. Top quality. From the guest house it's an easy walk to Keswick. Also we got a train to Penrith and then a taxi from there - FYI this was... More

My mum and I stayed here two nights last month when doing some walking and absolutely loved the place. It's immaculately clean and very cosy with lovely bedding and fluffy towels, and the breakfasts were truly sensational. The woman who runs the place is a trained chef and it shows. It's located in the village of Portinscale, a pleasant 20... More

Just returned - today - from a 3-night stay with my husband and 9 year old daughter. This really is exactly what you want from a B&B/guest house - immaculately clean with crisp white bedding and fluffy white towels, warm, welcoming and spacious. Catherine's home-made biscuits on the tea/coffee tray in your room are really delicious and topped up as... More

I would like to be able to say that this is a real home from home but it's so much better than that! All of the rooms are lovely and spacious, spotless, comfortable and elegant. Stuart and Catherine are so welcoming and helpful and the food is exquisite (do not pass up the chance of staying in for evening meals... More