“Stayed for a long weekend - important to say this is a big comfortable property with plenty of space and generous rooms.”
Positives include the coal fire, the local pub, location for the north lakes, near to the amenities of Penrith but still being in a countryside setting. Less good were general cleanliness (swept the floors on arrival and very sticky dining table, the stay wasn't long enough to want to report it) and decor didn't look it had been refreshed for a while. Other reviews mention parking but it was more than enough for five cars. On balance as long as you're not expecting everything to be brand new and ...
Positives include the coal fire, the local pub, location for the north lakes, near to the amenities of Penrith but still being in a countryside setting. Less good were general cleanliness (swept the floors on arrival and very sticky dining table, the stay wasn't long enough to want to report it) and decor didn't look it had been refreshed for a while. Other reviews mention parking but it was more than enough for five cars. On balance as long as you're not expecting everything to be brand new and to look like a 5 star hotel then I think it is a good place to stay for access to the fells and lakes. We would stay again.