Bower House Inn  

i loved my quirky country yet comfortable room The food was excellent and staff whilst busy still attentive when needed

Having to go home

Good value, comfortable, inn in a great position with friendly, helpful staff. Good pub grub and real ale at a reasonable price. Would be happy to stay there again.

Decor a little bit sad in places which only adds to the character of this 17th century coaching inn.

Friendly staff, problems with internet and card services including no till at the bar. Staff dealt with it very well. Food good, friendly bar. efficient quick check in.

Friendly and very helpful service, beautiful view from our room to the fells, and a lovely breakfast. We booked in advance and got brilliant value for money. It's a proper country inn in one of the most beautiful yet secluded part of the Lakes.

The staff could not do enough for you! They were great and really friendly........The food was excellent too be honest ........

The room really was too hot but the lady did come and try and turn the radiator off ........ Also it did not look like it had been hoovered but the positives out wayed this!

Staff were really friendly and welcoming, lovely room, tasty dinner and breakfast. Beautiful setting. Good value for money.

nothing

staff friendly setting garden bar area

half an hour wait for cooked breakfast

The location, the friendly staff and the cleanliness.

Nothing (other than the bed mattress being a bit shot)

Location was what kept this review from being poor.

Bower House has a huge amount of potential but the decor needs refreshing, the hole in the bedroom wall needs to be filled and a welcome pack and hair dryer would have been welcome additions to the room accessories. And the mattress very much needs replacing. When other local hotels have better food and selection (we ate at Bower House first night, the menu was limited which is fine if the food is good, sorry but it was very average, and a 45 min wait for a non cooked starter) range of 'real ales' again was limited compared to other local hotels and cost per night was expensive compared to these other hotels. Overall very disappointed would not recommend this over other hotels in 5 mile radius.

Friendly staff, good food, great location for walking.

Room was clean and comfortable, the breakfast was just enormous and well cooked.

Unbelievably noisy plumbing that made the whole building shake.

We like the old world charm of the inn coupled with a warm friendly atmosphere also our room was warm and comfortable and very reasonable breakfast was tremendous. the inn is also in a cracking location for walking etc

felt the restaurant menu was very limited for choice and a bit pricey

Friendly, comfortable, good breakfast choices.

Vegetarian options not on menu and although I told them beforehand and we were offered salad or stuffed peppers, when the salad came it had not much variety and was not great value for the price.

We have been visiting the Bower House since 1980 and are very firm fans of Eskdale and the Ratty. Good value for money and a friendly reception.

The weather-but it was January!

friendly atmosphere , good old pub grub and old house traditions recommend to anyone

nothing

liked everything about it, food was lovely, had meal by log fire, A really cold night, host very friendly and nothing too much trouble, will definitely stay there again.

Very clean room, caring staff.

We were impressed with the friendliness of the staff with good camaraderie with the locals in and around Kskdale, we would recommend a stay at Bower House at any time of the year.

Tv was too high in the room with wires showing- the heating could be left on a little longer in the evening in the room.

Available for very last minute booking, very friendly staff, good food, good parking facilities

Plumbing issues, radiator didn't heat fully and toilet screamed when cistern filled, and fire wasn't lite in residents lounge

location/food

No bath towels

we have stopped at the bower house inn many times as we have family near by it has always been very welcoming its a nice country hotel also good for parties

Remote location. Good food.

Relaxed and friendly, we could take our dog. Warm. Good food and bar area.

Room could do with an upgrade, poor decor and uncomfortable beds.

Friendly staff and easy to find with plenty of parking. Beds were comfy and clean

Bath was dirty when we went into room and lots of dead flies - partly the weather though, but should have been checked over properly

17Th Century Inn great traditional architecture and open log fires. The staff were excellent in particular the gentleman behind the bar unfortunately I didnt get his name, but spoke with a Scottish accent he had the perfect relaxed approach and nothing was too much trouble.

The mattress was fast approaching its use by date.