Stybeck Farm Thirlmere Keswick, Thirlmere, CA12 4TN, United Kingdom
#1 of 8 hotels in Thirlmere
Guests' ChoiceBased on 63 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Free Wifi
9.1
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Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Monaghan
United KingdomExcellent location, beautiful views, cozy atmosphere to the room and much more than what we expected from our stay. We had an excellent time being able to chill out from day to day life, whilst also being at the foot of many great trails. The owner made us feel welcome and the farm life greeted us everyday.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: June 27, 2025
Louise
United Kingdomaccomodation was amazing, only criticism is the shower was really weak - like showering in a weak trickle but got the job done, room was quite cold which i was suprised about it was end of June but i am sensitive to the cold. Bed was warm & comfy though
Excellent accomodation, beautiful spot to stay, lovely views, scenery, quiet & peaceful - & good location for going out & about- Room was gorgeous, clean, comfy, brilliant facilities. Highly recommend and would def stay here again. Microwave, fridge, air fryer, hob, plates, bowls, mugs, cutlery - well kitted out, like a home from a home, little sofa & table & chairs - so has everything you need. The farm milk & eggs was a lovely touch.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 9, 2025
Simon
United KingdomShower
Lovely staff and views, facilities good
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 18, 2025
Jenny
United KingdomShower Water pressure seemed very low.
Nice clean. Good location for our hiking trails.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: October 31, 2024
Malcolm
United KingdomOnly one little niggle, no mirror next to an electric socket for hair dryer etc Could be easily remedied.
Self contained apartment, comfy double bed. Private parking area. Nice wood burning stove with good supply of logs. Fabulous welcome pack with bottle of wine, milk and breakfast cereals. Central location for easy journey's to Keswick or Ambleside or beyond.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 28, 2024
K1mw3b
United KingdomWe absolutely loved our stay! The location was fantastic and host was so friendly and helpful. Cooked breakfast was great and set us up for our days.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 12, 2024
Maxine
United KingdomNothing
Lovely location host Louise was wonderful apartment was like home x
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 9, 2024
Danlufc
United KingdomExcellent and friendly host the room had everything I needed quiet peaceful location will come back again!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: August 19, 2024
Brooke
AustraliaThe only minor thing we could mention here is that the water pressure wasn’t the best. I believe most of the times we went to use the shower, there was also a fair few other people using the water so this could be the cause. We weren’t massively phased as the water was hot and we were still able to shower.
The farm is a short distance from Keswick and was a great base for our Lake District travels. The owner was fantastic! We had hung our socks to dry in the room while we were out, and she hung them outside and brought them back in for us. She went the extra mile in multiple ways. The hospitality was fantastic.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 13, 2024
Keith
United KingdomGreat location for walking in the lakes
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 9, 2024
Ian
United KingdomI can't fault anything and you really can't. Though ive no doubt some people will but we all know that kind don't we.
Came here four years ago, it took us too long to get back here. Fantastic location, peaceful, quiet with your own little garden space to sit in peace and look out over the beautiful scenery. Breakfasts are great and the hosts are fantastic. You feel like you've got your own little corner of the lakes and we love it here. Come and go and you please with no interruptions from anybody else. It's fantastic here and well worth it. Many thanks for another fantastic time. We will absolutely see you again. Elaine & Ian. Sunderland
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: June 24, 2024
Maryann
United KingdomThe host was very friendly and the breakfast was fantastic. The volume of animals on the site made it a very enjoyable trip
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 16, 2024
Deon
United KingdomShower water pressure
The rural setting and the bacon!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 28, 2024
Rolf
GermanyPerfect Basecamp for Lake District discoveries and fell hiking starting right from the front door. The apartment l has all you need and the friendly host serves a gorgeous breakfast every day
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 17, 2024
Robert
United KingdomDecor feels a bit dated.
Fantastic for hiking and as a base for Keswick, Grasmere and Ambleside. Our host was very nice and made us feel very welcome. Bed was exceptionally comfortable. Kitchen facilities were very good.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 5, 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: April 22, 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: March 11, 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: February 27, 2024
Jonny
United KingdomNothing.
Homely feel, really clean. Comfortable bed, beautiful breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: October 29, 2023
Matthew
United KingdomGreat hosts. Great Location. Great facilities.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: October 28, 2023
Ingrid
United KingdomFriendly welcoming host, amazing breakfast each day! Perfect location for hiking adventures!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 5, 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: September 12, 2023
James
United KingdomLovely little apartment on a working farm . Great views and handy location from which to explore
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 10, 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
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