First things first…read more Like, first review on Yelp of the Old School House B&B. Damn shame. The young married couple running OSHBB are clearly a couple of people whose company *I* want to be in. The town of Patterdale is but a small berg on the famed Coast to Coast hike I was on and is probably best known for a couple of large hotels up the road where tourists park their cars and spend their time around no one really special to chat with. The Old School folks will have none of that. They're instantly likable, genuine and interesting people. The facility is small, cozy and at least for my room it was quite small but you have to remember, I came here by myself, wanted a quiet room and a cozy bed, a great breakfast to power me up and over the lengthy hills for 6-8 hours at a time. Did they deliver? And how. Their traditional English breakfast was hands down one of the top 2-3 of my trip. Look, if you're wanting a massive suite for a romantic weekend getaway this might not be the place. If you're on the C2C hike which brings over 10,000+ (estimated) to this little village each summer and you need a place to stay, this is hard to beat for what they offer for the price. You have to realize that without this hike coming through here most of these small towns couldn't have B&Bs like this. Need a pint and a meal? The village pub White Lion is just down the road a few hundred yards. Easy enough to stumble back dead tired and retreat to your room. Probably the most memorable conversation at a B&B with the owners I had in the 7 nights I was on the trail. Let me shout it from the highest fells and prettiest becks, OSHBB is a fine stop for a weary traveler. Just like Yelp says, they're as good as it gets in this little village.

Every aspect of Buckle Yeat Guest House was excellent and it is easy to see why they have received…read morea Silver Award from enjoyEngland.com. From the moment we arrived my friend and I were made to feel so welcome. The interior of the Guest House has been kept in the style of Beatrix Potter though bedrooms all have TV; Tea/coffee making and ensuite facilities in them. Beds are very comfortable and everywhere is kept very clean. The location of the Guest House is very close to various Beatrix Potter attractions and Robert and Helen Kirby gave us some wonderful tips for visiting them. Robert also gave us information regarding catching the ferry across Lake Windermere and both he and Helen provided that extra special attention, which made us feel as though time could stand still and every moment could be savoured away from the busy-ness of normal life. Our twin bedded room was excellent value for the service we received and I would encourage anyone visiting to Cumbria to pay them a visit.

This place is gorgeous, comfortable and well appointed. The gardens are very pretty and nice views…read moreof the lake.