Note: I only give out 5 stars to surprisingly EXCEPTIONAL, best-in-class establishments…read more John & Lyn Kirkbride own and operate this lovely bed and breakfast. My wife and I vacationed here for our honeymoon, and we were absolutely thrilled with The Ryelands. Lyn is personable and very professional. She exudes a genuine concern and care for her guests. The rooms are fantastically comfortable, and extremely well situated within walking distance of "downtown" Grasmere. Our room, the Silver Howe, has a lovely view with an ever so faint glimpse of Grasmere Lake. The "negative" aspects of this property are actually what makes it wonderful as well. The flat screen television is VERY small with a limited channel selection, and is not easily visible while lying down on the bed (it should be mounted on the wall for better viewing). This is actually a positive, since one shouldn't expect to spend much time in the room, and time would be better spent reading Wordsworth than watching a rerun of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" The staircase leading up to the bedrooms is moderately steep and narrow--a daunting gauntlet for large suitcases or obese rear ends. And don't expect to wheel a suitcase or anything up the gravel driveway to the property. It makes a lovely crunching sound as you walk, but it's impossible to drag anything with wheels smaller than a moving dolly or hand truck. Still, the property is utterly gorgeous. The owners/operators are personable, helpful and inviting. Their breakfasts are delicious. The towels are surprisingly soft, and smell of soothing lavender. It's easy to get "caught up" in the romantic feel of Grasmere from The Ryelands. I HIGHLY recommend The Ryelands over ANY other property in Grasmere, including the famous Wordsworth Hotel. I would award The Ryelands a 5-star rating if: 1. The flat screen television was wall-mounted and maybe connected to a simple DVD player. It's a seemingly silly request, but it's what I would expect from a 5-star establishment. 2. Breakfast service ends slightly too early (around 9 or 10 AM). I would expect a 5-star establishment to provide a simple, continental breakfast option for guests who choose to dine after those hours. 3. The downstairs office uses a secured wireless internet connection, but no access is provided for guests. I would expect a 5-star establishment to provide or charge for in-room internet access. With the relatively low cost of wireless-N routers, I do not believe this to be an unreasonable request.

I stayed at this B&B for 4 nights, using it as a base to complete the Hadrian's Wall Path (only…read moreabout 1/4 mile from the trail) and also tour Carlisle and the area. This was one of the most delightful accommodation I had for my entire trip. Yvette and Norman were very welcoming. I was practically made to feel not like a paying guest, but rather as part of their family. Rooms are very reasonably priced, very clean and tidy. Breakfast is included, and includes an assortment of cereal, various fruit, juice, a full English breakfast, with eggs done any way you prefer. Yvette is a chef by training, and this shows with the quality of the cooked food. They have 2 adorable cocker spaniels. When first entering, they will bark. But once you're in, they're the most gentle, loving dogs one can imagine. Their favorite pastime appears to be having a had placed on them for petting. The location of the B&B is perfect. Only a few blocks away from the center of town and the train station, it is located on a quiet side street. There is actually a fair amount to do in Carlisle, most notably the Cathedral, Castle, and the Tullie House Museum, all located within a short walk of Langleigh House. Carlisle also has a nice assortment of good restaurants. I am looking forward to my next visit here.

This typically built lake district B&B in Keswick is ideally located for the centre of town &…read moreaccess to the bus station. The accommodation is well decorated & comfortable. The hosts John & Heather are very welcoming & helpful. Nice standard english breakfast with healthy options. Parking is provided to the rear if the street is full as parking anywhere in Keswick can be difficult during busy times. Would recommend & use again. WI-FI available.

From the owner: Abacourt House, located on an elevated position in a quiet cul-de-sac, offering quality four-star…read moresilver award bed and breakfast accommodation. Built in 1894, the traditional Lakeland Slate Victorian town house offers five double en-suite bedrooms which are ideal for a romantic retreat or much needed escape at the stunning Lake District National Park. Abacourt House has been recently refurbished to provide guests with home-from-home comforts in a friendly and welcoming environment for relaxing amid beautiful surroundings. Guests are invited to take advantage of clean bedrooms offering Freeview televisions, touch lamps, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryers and free Wi-Fi. With keys provided upon arrival, guests are free to discover all that the traditional market town of Keswick has to offer at their leisure, from local shops and quaint tea rooms to numerous outdoor stores, bistros, steak houses and oriental restaurants.

The best B&B I've ever stayed in. 5 star luxury and charming hospitality from Rhona and Paul just…read moreoutside Ayr. We were greeted with a cup of tea and a glass of beer on our arrival and even homemade shortbread. We had a beautiful room and a lounge for our personal use where I could help myself to a wee dram. Breakfast was served overlooking farmland behind the house with sheep and pheasants roaming before a great panorama of Ayr, Prestwick and the Ayshire countryside. They looked after us from arriving until leaving and it felt like staying over at a friends house. Thanks guys. The only difficult thing was leaving.

Rhona and Paul represent Scottish hospitality at its best! This 5 Star B&B is open and bright and…read morethe balcony overlooks a peaceful meadow of grazing sheep. The location is easy to reach from the motorway and is along a peaceful lane. Great restaurants are just moments away as is Robert Burns' birthplace. Rhona's warm smile will take the chill off any day and Paul's stories of world travel provide endless entertainment and copious amounts of laughter. Ayrs & Graces is the perfect Scottish home away from home.