Thanks again for lovely break we all really enjoyed it, next time we will conquer Ska fell lets just hope its not pouring down again. Hope to see you again in the spring. more

we stayed for 2 nights wanting to climb Scarfell. The B and B is perfectly located for this with many walks from the front door. The bedrooms and large ( we had the delux) Light and well equiped, flat screen TV , hair dryer etc ( bring your own toiletries though) The owners are also very welcoming to dogs. The... more

I recently stayed at this excellent Bed and Breakfast which I used as a base for some biking and hiking in the Lake District. I found the beds very comfortable, the welcome from the staff could not have been better and the breakfast was excellent. I would highly reccomend the little trip on the steam train (you even get your... more

Found this B&B on Late Rooms but booked direct. The curent owners acquired the place only last September and have obviously spent money on fixing the place up. Everything was bright and very clean but cosy at the same time. My room was airy and comfortable with a nice view accross the grounds. All amenities you expect were provided; tv,... more

Spent three nights here, the hotel is comfortable and the rooms are spacious, The gardens are beautiful and the breakfast is top quality. The owner can only be described as a thoroughly nice bloke who was very helpful. We will be staying here again in the future, more

Under the new ownership the Stanley Ghyll House has jumped from desperate medocrity into the B&B it should always have been. Fantastic set up for visitors, walkers, climbers and hikers. What ever you are coming to the Lake District for, this B&B/ Hotel will suit you. Its position in Eskdale sums up how perfectly positioned it really is. Can't fault... more

Our family of five stayed at Stanley Ghyll House over the Easter weekend. We booked at short notice, and were lucky to get a room at all because it was full. As it happened, a suite of rooms was available - two bedrooms and a bathroom off a shared hall, on the top floor. The children stayed in one and... more

The current owners have been here since September 08, and have refurbed the place. Lovely and warm (in response to previous entries), very comfortable, with Playstation and DVDs in the rooms for rainy/lazy days.The scaffolding was still up, but will be down by the time you read this; what a great place with huge rooms - the only B&B I... more

I knew the location of the Stanly Ghyll house well from previous visits to the area and so finding it was not a problem. If you do not know the area then always approach from Ravenglass rather than over the Fells. Knowing the location but not having used this accomodation in the past I looked at the website and felt... more