My friend and I stayed here while doing the C2C. Ian could not have been more helpful. A good experience. The food was good, the service excellent and the welcome friendly. We would not hesitate to recommend it.

We stayed here as a family group attending a wedding nearby. The location is perfect for coast to coast walkers. We were made very welcome. Breakfast was of a good standard. Buy some of the home made jams and marmalade as it is delicious. A very good place to stay with walks on the door step.

We also stayed in little gem beginning of March for 2nights, service absolutely brilliant, host was so very friendly, food delicious, room the best, fantastic value thank you! We,'re delighted to have found this place, have recommended to friends who have since stayed and are returning again in May. We will most certainly return without a doubt. I am also... More

Sadly I feel that I must respond to the unfair and untrue comments made by Brian T. of Sheffield. FACT! I was staying at Old Water View at the time and actually took the booking myself for Ian so I know exactly what was said. As always I emphasised that Old Water View was now a restaurant with accommodation not... More

Beautiful location and the place has a pleasant and homely feel. Only stayed two days but the welcome soured somewhat after being felt pressured into booking an evening meal as part of the requirement to remain in the hotel. We were assured that it was, nt a bed & breakfast accomodation, however this were the case it would have been... More

We didin't stay at the Old Water View but walked there from our acommodation for dinner. The welcome we received was lovely and we were immediately made to feel part of the family. Ian is a very personable chap and depite being obviously very busy, he finds time for a chat and to introduce you to his lovely family. The... More

How on earth can anyone call this B&B and evening meal. This is the 3rd time we have stayed here, and do intend to return. The house is spotless, Ian is really friendly and informative, and will go out of his way to cater for extra needs if able. The 3rd visit incorporated the evening meal and bar, all at... More

We booked the Old Water View at the last minute as we fancied some nice walks in the Lakes and were told about the excellent winter break rates by a colleague. We stayed for 2 nights and were aware that we were expected to eat our dinners in but after having looked at the menu on the website, this seemed... More

We stayed here for three nights had a great time, the room had everything that you would need and more, breakfast was very good, offering a range of cereal, cooked breakfast, toast jams and coffee and Ian was happy to provide anything else that you required ie glutton free etc... Evenings meals were on offer with a good range of... More