We stayed at Laurel Bank during the 2011/2012 new year period in the downstairs room. We found our room to be spotlessly clean with a great shower and really nice, warm bedding. Slept well each night, found the location to be very peaceful. The bed and breakfast itself had a really welcoming and friendly atmosphere and was in a good... More

We visited Laurel Bank again, in September 2011, and still found it very pleasant and clean B&B with welcoming hosts. We only stayed for 1 night this time and had a big room on the second floor. Rodney said that since our last visit they have changed the furniture to new. I took a few pictures, you can see for... More

We stayed at Laurel Bank for 2 nights in October and were really happy to have found such a friendly place. We had a very warm welcome from Rodney and his wife Margie. The atmosphere of their home is very relaxed and no questions about the area go unanswered. The room was spotless and the bed very comfortable. We slept... More

What a great start to our week, We travelled up from the midlands for a two night stay after our wedding as my lovely wife had never been to the Lakes, Great weather & views. Rodney & Margaret were the perfect hosts. The breakfast was a excellent start to the day, together with the immediate surroundings, certainly a home from... More

Arrived in the rain at Laurel Bank, to be met with a Ray of Sunshine " Rodney " Very friendly host carried our bags up to our room, He is a mind of Information if you want to know anything just ask.the room was spotlessly clean. And the Breakfast is Excellent , you wont need any thing else for the... More

We arrived at Laurel Bank after a long drive in very wet conditions. It is so nice to be welcomed by friendly, helpful hosts and Rodney was certainly that! We were looking forward to visiting the Lakes district and this was the perfect spot to base ourselves. Rodney provided lots of information about the district and the best ways to... More

My wife and I stayed at the Laural Bank for a single last minute night away. The welcome was just right and we were quickly shown to our room which was room number 2 with a front view. The bedroom and all of the reception areas were spotless. In many respects the web page pictures for room number 2 didn't... More

My friend Steve and I used Laurel Bank as a centre for a week's walking in the Lake District. We had a great stay and would certainly return. Rodney and Margaret were wonderful hosts, and Rodney was a fount of knowledge about the local area, including recommendations for lower level walks when the weather was bad. Our room was clean... More

This was our second short stay at Laurel Bank and once agian we had a very enjoyable and relaxing time. Our room; the same as the one we were in last year was very comfortable and the right size for us. It had been refurbished with some new furniture and a wall mounted TV. Breakfast was very good and tasty... More