It is a lovely house with own private car park and within walking distance (3 or 4 minutes) of the Lake and town centre. It is slightly set back off the Kendal Road so the traffic noise in minimal and virtually non existent at night. Check in/out time is 11.00 which is great because you can spend the rest of the day sightseeing. Flexible about check in/out and they are happy for you to leave your luggage if you want to arrive earlier or depart later. We also liked having our own front door key which gave us the freedom to come and go as we pleased.

We stayed in Room 3, superior king size ensuite on the first floor. The room is beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and spacious with a large bay window and two comfy chairs. There is also a TV. The room has plenty of storage space and there are nice additional touches; mini fridge, wine glasses and corkscrew, hospitality tray with biscuits and chocolate. For practicality there is a cd radio alarm player, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. The ensuite shower room is modern and clean with white towels and complimentary shower gels. The shower is brilliant and easy to use (not always the case in some B&Bs!) and there is always plenty of hot water. Also, appreciated the radiator which was on all the time so ensured dry towels.

Breakfasts were wonderful and served (by a lovely lady) in bright dining room; contemporary décor and individual tables. Breakfast was between 8.45 and 9.30 which we liked because we didn’t have to get up too early. There was a choice of fruit juices, cereals, fresh fruit salad, yoghurt followed by toast and full English breakfast (vegetarian option available) or you could just have some items of the full breakfast if you wish. My husband particularly enjoyed the filter coffee that you could help yourself to for a second or even third cup!

Dene House is friendly but run in an unobtrusive way . You can chat if you want to but there is no pressure to make conversation if you prefer to be quiet.

We can recommend a stroll by the Lake after your evening meal. Two good restaurants we found were The White House on Robinson Place and the Good Fortune Chinese on Atkinsons Parade.

We wanted a relaxing, romantic getaway and Dene House and beautiful surrounding area were perfect for this. We can’t wait to go back again!