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Reviews of Bessiestown Country Guesthouse This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Catlowdy Penton Carlisle Cumbria, Carlisle, CA6 5QP , United Kingdom

#1 of 21 B&Bs and inns in Carlisle

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 521 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.6

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  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    10
    fantastic stay in a beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfast was superb, the hosts were lovely and could'nt do enough for us. they even upgraded us to a cottage FOC.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing place, run by wonderful people!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    10
    Margaret,Jackey and Anne were very good hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Home from home cottage,very clean and comfortable. Lovely countryside views

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Breakfast perfect to start the day certainly didn't leave hungry

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2023

    9.0
    Loved our stay at Bessiestown Country Guesthouse.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely stay, very clean, wonderful friendly hosts. Great breakfast, lots of choice, lovely start to the day.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2023

    10
    This Guesthouse is a light gem and I couldn’t fault anything about out stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sorry I couldn’t fault anything about our stay.

    Just got home from a very pleasant stay at Bessiestown country Guest house. Room was lovely and exceptionally clean. Bed was very comfortable too. Margret was an excellent host and she and her staff looked after to us extremely well. Will definitely stay there again if back in the area.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2023

    10
    Great find
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Easy parking. Lovely welcome. Spacious accommodation. Great breakfast. Fabulous views. Quiet.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The do not serve dinner. There are only a few restaurants (15 min. away) but you should check in advance.

    Great place with a lot of attention to details. Wonderful location.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2023

    10
    Fantastic friendly family run business, with vey high standards across the full b&b
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hospitality was second to none, run by a very friendly couple who made me and my wife feel at home during our stay, extremely clean rooms and in fact the full building along with the grounds were spotless and well maintained, fantastic breakfast again nothing was to much trouble for our hosts who made sure we was well fed during our 2 night stay, i can’t recommend this b&b enough

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Leaving, only staying 1 night.

    The place, the people, the breakfast, the comfort

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2023

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is our 2nd visit, and we will be back. Beautiful setting lovely cottages and breakfast was wonderful. The hosts are amazing there is nothing to much trouble for them. Bessietown has a special place in our hearts and always will do. The views are something else and to wake up and open the door and see them is something else.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2023

    10
    It was blissfull.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything. Wonderful hosts, lovely property in stunning location.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 5, 2023

    10
    A delightful return visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to dislike

    Very well laid out house with individual rooms, great views, ample parking and a relaxed feel. Food is classic British to 5* standard, with the best jam in the world

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2023

    10
    Everything you hope a farm B & B will be.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Well, the weather was not up to much :) No, the hosts cannot control that, suspect they wish they could for their farming operations.

    Very friendly hosts (farming family), nice relaxed atmosphere, just what you hope a farm stay will be. Breakfast superb, helped by homely, relaxed atmosphere. Room described as having separate bathroom actually has an en suite now.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    10
    Noted to visit again 🙂
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic breakfast best we have had in some time Attention to detail was exceptional Cleanliness was notable

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2023

    10
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Well this guesthouse is a real find. We were made to feel very welcome. The room was spacious and comfortable. Yea and coffee making facilities were provided in the room as were toiletries in the en-suite. There was a communal lounge and a fabulous conservatory. Our hosts were absolutely lovely and were very helpful with information about the area. Breakfast was fantastic and really set us up for the day. We will definitely stay here again, thank you

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2023

    8.0
    Met expectations and would use again if in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No evening meal available and nowhere nearby, by bicycle, to get one. That said microwave station was provided.

    Good breakfast and location. Well appointed accommodation and friendly staff.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2023

    10
    Warm and welcome
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Warm welcome with very helpful local advice

    Excellent service at a very affordable co

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2023

    9.0
    great location and friendly family running the place
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We cycled there and they were very accommodating in storing our bikes. If you do that be prepared its 4-5 miles to somewhere you need to get food. Just plan.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    10
    Would highly recommend and hope to return ourselves.Just excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Made very welcome and looked after so well. Excellent stay.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    10
    Very welcoming - very friendly Team
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Truly beautiful setting. Amazing breakfast served by very efficent Team

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    10
    Excellent
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location..

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    10
    Flexible, friendly, tailored the visit to our needs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night

    As a bonus we arrived on a clear night and the area is almost 'dark' so the stars were exceptional.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    10
    Brilliant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Roadworks on the M6!

    The owners and all the staff are cheerful and genuinely interested in all their guests. We received a lovely, warm personalised confirmation E-mail from the owners after our booking. Breakfast is superb and nothing seemed too much for our hosts. Our stay was made very relaxing and we intend to visit again. The room was very clean and thoughtfully decorated. Due to patchy 'GPS' in this country area I re-confirmed that my map reading skills from my Philips road atlas far outclass the ability of my sat-nav. Many thanks to Margaret, Jack, their daughter Maria and and all the staff for making us so welcome and relaxed.

    Stayed in September 2023

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