My wife and I have just returned from spending two nights at this secluded accommodation which we found delightful. The views from the property are wonderful. Our accommodation was clean and very comfortable. Located close to Cockermouth our base was any easy drive from all of the scenic delights of the Western Lakes. Our hosts, Zen and Jayne, couln't be... More

I stayed in stable one, the bed was lovely and the shower was brilliant. Otherwise everything was very basic in the room, nothing special although the view was lovely. Breakfast was good, service friendly, location was convenient; 5minute drive to cockermouth and easy drive to several lakes. No internet access!! Also the bathroom was poorly ventilated so was always damp,... More

We spent three nights at this rural b and b within easy reach of Cockermouth. It is clean and welcoming. More information about facilities in the area including good eateries would be helpful.

I booked 2 nights at the old homestead for my girlfriend and i for a 30th birthday surprise weekend.We stayed sat sun and mon night in may 2011. It was a superb place to stay from start to finish.On arrival we were greeted by zen the owner who was very polite and cheerfull and showed us to our room.We were... More

My wife and I have stayed at The Old Homestead with a group of friends for the last four years. We always receive a warm welcome from Jayne and Zen. The character accommodation is spacious, warm and clean with excellent en suite facilities. A number of lakeland walks are within easy reach and the venues for the Keswick Jazz Festival... More

This is a fantastic place to stay. It's in a nice quiet spot with stunning views but within easy reach of Cockermouth and the best of the Lakes. The place is beautifully decorated throughout. The rooms we stayed in were spacious and airy and the beds are tremendously comfortable. The breakfast was perfect - the cooked breakfast was just the... More

We stayed here for a night in August. It's a little out of the way from anywhere but truly worth the drive. I believe this was an old farmhouse renovated with great care by the owners. It offers old world charm, with every modern convenience. After soaking in the atmospherics and the authentic feel of the place I didn't expect... More

My girlfriend and I stayed here over August Bank Holiday for 3 nights and really loved it. The B&B, a converted farm house, is set in a lovely area with stunning views, the house itself is beautifully done and retains many of the original features. We stayed in the Masters room which was the top one with a Four Poster... More

After a slight detour as a result of our Google map instructions we eventually found the Old Homestead and what a setting. We were made very welcome by the hosts Zen and Jayne. A vista of the Lake District spreads out from the grounds....great view and very quiet even with the adjacent farm. The accomadation is a very old barn... More