My girlfriend and I stayed here for a couple of nights after a very hard working conference in Austria.

What a wonderful place to use as a base to introduce my American girlfriend to the Lake District.

The weather, as usual, was changeable but we had a very pleasant stay in this hotel.

The staff are very friendly and incredibly hard working, the restaurant food is excellent - we didn't get to try the bar meals.

One tiny gripe - the room was very small. But the view more than made up for it.

Have stayed here several times in the last few years and have always found it excellent. Though an old building it is very warm and cosy, even in mid-winter, and is a welcoming place to relax at the end of a day's walking. Friendly staff, great food and a wonderful location in Great Langdale as well. Their 5 day mid-week packages (Sunday to Friday) are especially good value.

We stayed here for a long weekend in March 2006. The hotel is an interesting Victorian mansion,set in a superb location . The food was always excellent,whether at breakfast, dinner or lunch. We thought the staff were clearly more service oriented than is the norm in the Lake District. The owners are very friendly, and consistently helpful. We had problems with our car in the snow, and were astonished to be accompanied down the road by 4 members of staff, armed with shovels, for the best part of an hour! - despite the hotel being full. Comfortable beds, log fires in the bar, and delicious local beers completed the experience.

We stayed at the hotel over the Christmas period 2005. Our room was a large twin bedded family room - so plenty of room for myself and my wife! The TV was a little on the small side though! Bedroom was clean and tidy. The food was outstanding and the service friendly and attentive. Nothing was too much trouble. The views and walks from the hotel on a frosty Christmas morning were memorable. If you like peace and quiet, good food and service along with views and walks to die for, this is the place for you.