Blenkinsopp Castle Inn

"We stayed overnight at the inn. Don’t! The hotel is adjacent to a retirement trailer park and the hotel car park serves as an overnight stop for motor homes. At 10 degrees outside temperature the heating was not working. The room was airless without any windows. For any ventilation the door to the car park had to stay open. The room stank of cheap cleaning products, stuffy, stale, cold air. The kitsch decor is a matter of taste. Basic comfort though is necessary, especially if the charge per person per night is over $300!!!!. A thin cotton cover was the only bedding provided on the hard bed. To survive the cold I ended up sleeping dressed in 2 jumpers, and woollen leggings, and in desperation used the blanket supplied for dogs sleeping on the bed! The room lights up at night with a large green EXIT sign, which can’t be turned off. Every wall is covered in “don’t do… “ stickers. The bathroom sink missed the drain, the plastic shower cubicle had no handles to actually open the door, and a step in the middle of the bathroom caused me to fall twice during the night. The lady at reception for checkin was as scary as the place itself. The breakfast was good, but we did not sleep a wink. It was a memorable experience, but for all the wrong reasons."

Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant

"Fantastic stay in a classic room. Food was delicious. Staff were very friendly and made us feel welcome. Would highly recommend."

String of Horses

The Howard Arms

"Delicious food in a lovely cozy village pub. Welcomed by a log fire. Attentive staff and tasty food. Very dog friendly with treats and blankets for our pups, thank you 🙏"

The Blacksmiths Arms

"A lovely typical country pub. Very quiet at night; a good choice of food on their reasonably priced dinner menu; friendly, helpful staff. The room was clean, serviced daily with a fairly roomy ensure."

Abbey Farm House

"Lanercost Priory, wow. The Abbey Farm House and the grounds surrounding it are simply beautiful. Charlotte is a wonderful hostess and I especially enjoyed playing ball with her two dogs, Magic and Peanut. Dinner, breakfast and lunch prepared by Charlotte and her team were delicious. My room and bed were cozy and comfortable. Charlotte's photography, displayed throughout the house is exceptional. I'll remember this historic location and wonderful stay in the years to come. Thank you Charlotte! Christina B."

Scotch Arms Mews Bed & Breakfast, Brampton Town Centre, Hadrians Wall

"Our stay at the Scotch Arms Mews was amazing! We had just completed our second leg of our Hardrians Wall hike and were pretty exhausted when we arrived at the end of the day at the SAM. Dianne, the owner was there to greet us, check us in and make reservations at their restaurant, Charlie's Bistro, around the corner. Our room was just right for me and my friend and the breakfast the next day was very nice and powered us through our 3rd day of hiking. I would definitely stay at the SAM again!"