Stayed here several times over the years and just returned from short break. Bessiestown Farm deserves all the plaudits it gets. The breakfasts are particularly superb and so are the dinners! Very clean and well-maintained accommodation and the pool is enjoyed by the children. Bit off the beaten track (about seven miles from Longtown and few more miles onto Carlisle).... more

I have been visiting Bessiestown Farm for many years now. Firstly with my husband who was diabled and in a wheelchair and since he passed away I still go with friends. I have to say whenever I go it is like going home. The owners are extremely friendly and treat you as part of their family.The Farm is so comfortable... more

If you want excellent local home cooking, beautiful, clean rooms with large showers, friendly staff and easy access to The Lakes, Scotland and the North of England then this is the place for you. Even the views are fantastic. Carlisle is a great place to visit for its history and shopping abd Hadrian's Wall is only a few miles away. more

There ia always a warm and friendly welcome at Bessiestown. It really is home from home, we never tire of visiting be it on our own, with friends or family. The food is always excellent from the locally produced full English breakfast to the evening meal with as many puddings as you can eat! We are now on the fourth... more

We discovered Bessiestown over 18 years ago and have been returning every year since. The owners and their extended family make you feel so welcome and go out of their way to make your stay at Bessiestown extra special. Not only does Bessiestown cater for couples, it is also ideal for families with children of all ages. Since the arrival... more

We first visited in 2003 for an 'Old Boys' reunion after retiring from work and enjoyed it so much we have been every year since. The excellent accommodation, marvellous home cooked meals and hospitality of Margaret, Jack, Maria and Ann are second to none. Another bonus being it is a licenced Guest House so there is no need to drink... more

From the minute you walk through the door, you feel as though you are family, not just a guest, the warm welcome is genuine, the atmosphere truly welcoming. It is a treasure to find and a pleasure to return again and again. The location is perfect, a working farm, for walking, bird watching, just relaxing and enjoying the countryside. Although... more

Working farm with great accommadations in a refurbished stable. Excellant breakfasts at the farm, but a drive to get to a good pub. Ann and Marie were helpful with directions for getting around the area and seeing Hadrian's Wall. This is Border Reiver Country with a rich history and lots to see. more

This was a return trip for us 12 years after the last time. Very pleased that it hadn't changed at all. The rooms are very well appointed with beautiful ensuites. As far as meals are concerned it was like eating in a 5 star restaurant. Margaret and staff are to be congratulated on their culinary skills. Our only concern was... more