Houseboats in Cumbria

"Lovely hotel with lots of original features. Rooms were spotless, good decorative standard and the beds are so comfortable. Air conditioning and heating you can control yourself. DH Lawrence stayed there once. Good location, free parking, near to shops, but not too close. They do the best bourbon Ive ever tasted and lots of different drinks like English vodka. Only thing Id rate less than 5 stars was the night porter who I just found a bit difficult, not that helpful and a little odd, but that is only my opinion!"

"Lovely little touches such as welcoming you by name through your cat numberplate and Prosecco and a tour of the hotel on arrival. Fabulous staff. Only negative was charging for the car park if you don’t book directly through the hotel."

"Young staff very helpful great hotel with lots of activities. "

"Going back in the summer when the weathers warmer the gardens and park around the hotle are magnificent "

"Business stay for two days nice place "

"Really enjoyed this weekend away. We had a family room which had 2 singles and a double, it was a very large room with gorgeous high ceiling and window overlooking the road quiet location. The staff were all lovely and very welcoming. Enjoyed having access to the pool which the kids loved. Sauna, steam room and jacuzzi all hot which is sometimes missing in some venues. Breakfast was buffet and no complaints. I would say my only gripe was the kids menu in the restaurants, its £15 for 2 courses which for us is expensive when you have multiple children and out of touch to other restaurants. Our children shared a meal as we new they wouldnt of finished 1 each, it just felt a rip off to be honest when they had such reasonable offers on the adult menu. We had the 4 tapas deal which felt really good value so it was shame the kids meal deal was so much. We would still stay here again "

"Wonderful hotel and the staff is just outstanding. Pool and hot tub added to the relaxing atmosphere. Breakfast had a big spread and was done to perfection; options for allergies were available in abundance. Thank you for an unforgettable experience and stay. "

"We were very fortunate and were upgraded to the Rickerby Suite - loved it! Thank you"

"Very reasonably priced guest house with excellent cooked to order breakfast. Very friendly helpful staff. Would definitely stay again!"