Catlowdy Penton Carlisle Cumbria, Carlisle, CA6 5QP , United Kingdom
#1 of 21 B&Bs and inns in Carlisle
Guests' ChoiceBased on 521 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 26, 2024
Robert
United KingdomThe 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
Kerstin
GermanyAmazing place, run by wonderful people!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 11, 2024
Rhona
United KingdomHome from home cottage,very clean and comfortable. Lovely countryside views
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 3, 2024
Ian
United KingdomThe Breakfast perfect to start the day certainly didn't leave hungry
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: November 28, 2023
Timothy
United KingdomLovely stay, very clean, wonderful friendly hosts. Great breakfast, lots of choice, lovely start to the day.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 26, 2023
Daphne
United KingdomSorry 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
Isabel
United KingdomNothing
Easy parking. Lovely welcome. Spacious accommodation. Great breakfast. Fabulous views. Quiet.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 23, 2023
Pedro
SpainThe 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
Ria
United KingdomHospitality 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
Carol
United KingdomLeaving, only staying 1 night.
The place, the people, the breakfast, the comfort
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 30, 2023
Hart
United KingdomThis 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
Stan
United KingdomNothing
Everything. Wonderful hosts, lovely property in stunning location.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: October 5, 2023
Tamara
United KingdomNothing 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
Julian
United KingdomWell, 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
Sandra
United KingdomFantastic breakfast best we have had in some time Attention to detail was exceptional Cleanliness was notable
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: September 27, 2023
Sue
United KingdomN/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
Mike
United KingdomNo 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
David
United KingdomWarm welcome with very helpful local advice
Excellent service at a very affordable co
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 21, 2023
Dan
United KingdomWe 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
Paul
United KingdomMade very welcome and looked after so well. Excellent stay.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 18, 2023
Elaine
United KingdomTruly beautiful setting. Amazing breakfast served by very efficent Team
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 18, 2023
Steve
United KingdomGreat location..
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 18, 2023
Laurence
United KingdomAs 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
Stuart
United KingdomRoadworks 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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