My husband and I travelled up to Carlilse on the Settle to Carlisle Railway, staying over at Willowbeck Lodge. This B & B certainly lives up to it's 5* award and the hosts, Liz & John are extremely welcoming. Willowbeck is in a very tranquil setting and the rooms are extremely spacious with everything you could want. We had a... More

What a fantastic place! The rooms are warm, comfortable and immaculate with super bathrooms. Have stayed in many hotels and resorts in the USA and have always been impressed at how clean, fresh and spacious they seemed compared to the UK. Well, having stayed at Willowbeck I am delighted to say that good old Blighty is well and truly back... More

Together with my wife, daughter/husband and toddler, we stayed at this lovely place from the 29th to the 31st January 2012. Both proprietors made us very welcome and the smile from Liz (one of the proprietors) was genuine. John (Liz's husband) kept on asking us if we wanted more food at breakfast and I think we have all put weight... More

With a wonderful setting, and an appealing architect designed property, we were made to feel very welcome by our hosts. We feel the hosts went beyond the call of duty, and helped with many of our additional arrangements. With all the necessary facilities, and stylish décor giving a warm and friendly atmosphere. We are very happy to recommend Willowbeck. More

We had the most delicious meal of loin of pork, it was tender, moist and tasty. The family were so helpful and the room was huge, so clean and so well equipped. We were even given fresh milk on our tea tray. The following morning the breaksfast was really outstanding - one of the best we have ever had. We... More

This gem just off the M6 was a wonderful suprise. The owners are a joy,the food lovely and the rooms have everything you could want. Recommend this B&B highly. More

What a find! At last a guesthotel that lives up to its website and reviews. The house is so clean ( I am very fussy about cleanliness) and beautifully furnished. Liz and John make great hosts and make you feel so very welcome into their home. The breakfast was superb and cooked to order. The evening meal was excellent value... More

The warm and generous nature of the family who run this fantastic guesthouse ensures that a stay here will leave you feeling completely relaxed and well rested. They manage to achieve a perfect balance of privacy for their guests whilst making you feel completely at home and looked after. The food was delicious too! A really exceptional place! More

Have just returned from 2 night stay at this lovely place with beautiful surroundings and a touch of luxury. My husband and I were looking for stop-over on way to visit relatives in Glasgow and we couldn't have chosen a better place, Rooms and furnishings tasteful and to very high standard. The owners Liz & John are friendly and welcoming... More