What a delightful couple Katie and Stephen are ! We received a warm welcome from Katie who introduced us to Stephen, her husband (and the chef). The room on the first floor was very pretty - compact, but had everything we needed and VERY clean ! We had a couple of meals at the hotel - very nice indeed -... more

Sorry but I have to disagree with the American review. Not quite sure what they expect. The building is an old edwardian house, don't suppose they worried too much about mod cons and flat floors when it was built and if it was modernised too much it would lose a lot of its character. We returned from this hotel last... more

I am currently staying at this hotel and my first impression was not good. First, the person I saw who came to greet me at the desk said to another person in another room "Do you want to do THIS one?" .... and that is when alarm bells started to ring. I did not feel that THAT was a 4*... more

We stayed in Ousebridge house July 09 The owners Stephen and Katie were very welcoming, nothing seemed to be too much trouble (even putting my husbands wet socks in the drying room!) the room although on the small side was spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated. The setting was beautiful with lovely views over the lake you do have to drive... more

Just came back from a couple of nights over May Bank Holiday (wedding at Armathwaite Hall, which is spitting distance, though no cab company so have to come from Keswick which makes ride v. pricey!). We were credit crunching and went for the cheapest room which doesn't have an ensuite but a private bathroom which was immediately opposite the room... more

A warm welcome is always on offer at the Ouse Bridge Hotel (Katie & Steve). Our room was a rather small, but comfortable and the winter rate is reasonable value for money (stayed between xmas & new year 2008). The hotel is a reasonable distance between Cockermouth and Keswick – however, you’ll have to drive to both. Breakfasts weren’t anything... more

We stayed in the ground floor room and had the most wonderful weeks holiday in September at the Ouse Bridge. Stephen and Katy are most accomplished hosts and both the food and the hospitality were outstanding. The hotel is situated at the northern end of the Lakes in a lovely quiet location close to Bassenthwaite Lake, there are plenty of... more

We had a thoroughly wonderful stay here and our room was exceptional with lots of little extras! Katie & Stephen were perfect hosts and very genuine, kind and considerate to their guests. Stephen is a chef and we can honestly say that the food was so wonderful that we ate there two nights out of three. Dont miss out on... more

The Ouse Bridge was a fantastic place to spend our honeymoon. Katie and Stephen are excellent hosts. Both breakfast and dinner were great - Stephen is a gourmet cook that uses local produce and meats (try the pork tenderloin and don't skip desert!). The hotel is located within walking distance to the lake, footpaths, as well as Sale Fell. There... more