Stybeck Farm Thirlmere Keswick, Thirlmere, CA12 4TN, United Kingdom
#1 of 8 hotels in Thirlmere
Guests' ChoiceBased on 79 B&B reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
9.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 May 2024
Kat
United KingdomSet in a beautiful peaceful location. Cosy and clean room with everything you need for a break including mini oven and fridge. Hostess was so kind and welcoming and made the best breakfasts. I didn’t want to leave
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Ann
United KingdomThere wasn't anything we didn't like.
The room was perfect, had everything we needed. The breakfast was amazing, and a great way to start your day off. It's a working farm, so we got to see some of the animals which we loved. The people that run it were just so friendly and made the stay so comfortable. We would go back again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Laura
United KingdomNothing.
Breakfast was great. Host was very friendly, she made every effort to make our stay as pleasant as possible despite her gruelling work schedule with their farm. Good walks straight from the door and a nice pub down the road.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Jonathan
United KingdomNothing.
Homely feel, really clean. Comfortable bed, beautiful breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Matthew
United KingdomGreat hosts. Great Location. Great facilities.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Ingrid
United KingdomFriendly welcoming host, amazing breakfast each day! Perfect location for hiking adventures!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Margaret
United Kingdomnothing at all everything was exceptional
Excellent breakfast with assortment of cereals, yogurts, orange juice teas and coffees and a full english brought into our room by Louise our host
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Paul
United KingdomWe did not dislike anything.
The setting, the scenery, the ease to get into Keswick, Ambleside even Bowness. And we enjoyed our breakfast
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Xavier
United KingdomThe local buses aren't very regular or reliable so bear this in mind.
It was clean and well-stocked. The breakfast was amazing (the mushrooms were particularly incredible). The location was good, there's a small outside area with seating which was perfect for stargazing. It was right next to a bus stop to Keswick which was very convenient.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Claire
United KingdomNothing to dislike.
Beautiful location, lovely accommodation, and a lovely host to match! We will definitely be back.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Alison
United KingdomNothing 🙂
Beautifully quiet location with stunning views. A comfortable, spacious room, including a mini kitchen complete with fridge. Louise brought us a tasty full English breakfast each morning.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Stephen
United KingdomRoom was cosy and comfortable and breakfast was great. Louise was a terrific host.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Morteza
United KingdomThe bed was a little bit small for two.
The place is spacious and had fridge, a sofa, an arm chair, a kettle and ... . The view is absolutely beautiful. I would be happy to sit on sofa and just watch sorrundings through the window for hours. Breakfast was really good.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 July 2023
Elizabeth
United KingdomDelicious breakfast each morning, a lovely treat! Beautiful location, very friendly, all good.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
John
United Kingdomsome issue with plumbing caused loud squealing noise after toilet flushing
excellent breakfast friendly host clean well equipd room
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 June 2023
Michelle
United KingdomGreat location very friendly staff great little outside space and sunshine all day
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 29 May 2023
Cregg
United KingdomNothing
The cottage is in a lovely location with wonderful views.Louise is a very hospitable host and the farm animals are delightful.Loved waking up to the sounds of the farm and a lovely prepared English breakfast.Thoroughly recommend .....we were very lucky to have warm sunny weather which allowed us to sit out and eat in the evening.....hope to book again in the future.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Derek
United KingdomDelightful. Amazing views great location. 10 mins on bus to keswick. Great breakfast seved by the lovely louise
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 9 May 2023
Nina
United KingdomVery friendly welcome, great little kitchen area - better than expected - and very comfy bed! Breakfast was delicious- thank you!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2022
Gary
United Kingdomnothing
everything
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 27 September 2022
Christina
United KingdomI have no major complaints. Water pressure in the shower was a bit low but it wasn't a big problem.
My double ensuite room was really a self-contained studio flat. The kitchenette was excellent, allowing me to prepare lunches for my daily fell walks and also my dinners in the evening. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, milk, juice, and cereals were all supplied. There was a very good cooked breakfast each morning. Stybeck Farm is conveniently located between Grasmere and Keswick so a good location from which to explore the Lake District. The setting is lovely and peaceful; it is a great place to stay if you want to be away from the hustle and bustle of the towns like Ambleside and Keswick.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 10 September 2022
Valerie
United KingdomThere was nothing I didn't like
I only had one cooked breakfast, which was fine. I had toast and marmalade for the rest of the time. Everything was fine , i had the dining room to myself which was nice.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 29 August 2022
Lesley
United KingdomWe knew we were staying on a working farm but the sounds of daily farming life did not bother us at all. The only disturbance were the farm dogs who do bark during the night and are loud enough to wake you. If this will bother you, do not stay at the property. If you like having chickens, guinea fowl, goats, sheep, horses and donkeys close by, this is the stay for you.
The location was beautiful and we walked each day on a different route from the property, with many walks still to explore. The bed was comfortable and the facilities were clean and all that we needed, with a few extra additions in the fridge such as milk and juice. The little area outside to sit was enjoyed. Louise, the owner, was very knowledgeable and helpful about walks, roads to use and local places to try. She always made time for a chat. We very much enjoyed Thirlmere, not an area we had previously spent much time exploring. Thank you Louise for helping our son to organise this for our silver wedding anniversary.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 21 August 2022
Christine
United Kingdomnothing
breakfast brilliant. bus stop at bottom of farm road great for going to windemere and kendal.
Stayed in August 2022
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