Recommended by the Brathay Marathon team, I had hoped for a simple B&B that was clean and comfortable ready for the Sunday race - but got so much more! A wonderful setting that Patsy and Mike make very welcoming. Great food (pre-race porridge is lovely!), all the facilities you might need and a real effort to make sure your stay... More

In all of our travels throughout Europe, this has been by far our favorite place we've stayed. If the previews reviews all look the same in their abundant praise - it's for very good reason!! The welcoming, helpful, extremely personable owners add so much to an already beautiful location. And the cozy room was absolutely perfect for us - I've... More

We selected this accommodation based on location and tripadvisor reviews.Without doubt the excellent reviews and comments made by previous guests are well justified.We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Summer Hill and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone. Patsy and Mike made us feel very welcome throughout our stay and we look forward to a return visit in the... More

Simply fantastic, wonderful hosts, wonderful settings. The rooms are spacious and clean, good linen, TV and Apple TV access, wifi, Tea and coffee facilities, my room had two armchairs, bathroom was a shower only with good pressure. Location is on the top of Hawkshead Hill, it is quiet and within easy reach of Hawkshead village. Simply can't fault it at... More

My partner Stephanie & I, had the most wonderful stay at the Summer Hill Country House just last week. Our stay was short, only 3 days and 2 nights (2 breakfasts) although we still had a fantastic time. We hope to return for a longer trip in the future! Summer Hill Country House is very well maintained and has an... More

We found Summer Hill quite by chance on the internet and what a gem it is! We have recommended it to all of our friends and we will definitely stay there again when we are in the Lake District. On arrival, Patsy gave us a warm welcome with tea and a selection of her wonderful home baked cakes. Our room... More

We came from Germany to this place and had found it in the Internet. We found the house, its interior, the surrounding and the service and helpfulness by Patsy and Mike Derry so surprisingly wonderful that we stayed for some days more. And would like to go there again in another time of a year. It turned out as a... More

I've been regularly visiting the Lake District since the late 90's and have stayed at various locations. Summer Hill is clearly the best Lake District Country House that I've stayed in - a warm welcome, a cosy spotless room and a delicious breakfast all in a very peaceful setting - and nearby there are several lovely walks. In summary, a... More

This is not the first time i've stayed at the Summer Hill Country House and i'm pleased to say it was just as good as the first time. Mike and Patsy greeted us with a warm welcome and helped us settle in to our holiday. With helpful tips on the Lake district's walks and sights to see they both really... More