Very pleasant staff, nice public reception areas and reasonable bedroom (with bathroom – some don’t have) – however, expensive for what it is, and poor food. All meals have to be taken at the set time, choice is limited, and not really very good quality. For example, Egg mayonnaise starter was an egg with a dolup helmans (or worse). Main... More

Value in every sense...as Canadians, we felt truly welcomed, not only by the Baldry family and staff, but by the other guests. Wonderful food and drinks....great conversation and a very lovely, intimate bar. The setting & scenery have been described by others much more eloquently than we could. David & Marilyn Rudd

This was our second trip to the Howtown Hotel, having first stopped off for tea in October 2012. We were so impressed we booked to stay for a few days in April. We weren't disappointed. Don't come here for the wifi.... come here to experience a few days without phones, ipads, email. Enjoy the numerous cosy lounges scattered throughout the... More

This fantastic hotel is a haven of peace and tranquillity, so it's not suitable for people looking for TV or wifi. It's old fashioned in style but the décor and furnishings are spotlessly clean. Your dogs are welcome too which is a nice touch. You get very well looked after here and the staff are very attentive. If you're not... More

We stayed at the Howtown Hotel for a long weekend last weekend, our purpose being to take full advantage of the gorgeous location near the shores of Ullswater by walking around the surrounding fells. We visit the Lakes regularly, and Ullswater occasionally, though we'd never before stayed at the Howtown. The previous hotels we'd used were larger, certainly, but with... More

Stumbled upon this on a long and hot walk when on our honeymoon many years ago but did not actually stay until about 5 years ago. Since then we have returned for a week in a holiday cottage every year. The location is stunning and the hotel utterly charming ...if you like that sort of thing. Do not expect 'have... More

There aren't many choices at Howtown. We walked local Wainwrights and then descended to the hotel. As walkers we were only allowed into the tiny bar at the back (granted it was mid week, mid afternoon, mid October). No roaring fire here and little in the way of service. We just seemed to be a nuisance to the bar man,... More

We stumbled across the Howtown Hotel after a lovely walk around Ullswater. We were desperate for a cup of tea and a place to relax for an hour or so. What a find! We were greeted warmly and served tea, scones and biscuits by a roaring fire in one of the many cosy lounge rooms. We stayed for a couple... More

We first came here in May "Our Honeymoon" was the review. We returned in September and had the same wonderful experience. The accomodation cottage was perfect for us and as very busy people looking after stock and crops catching a holiday is very precious to us allowing us to break completely. This place suits us perfectly and we shall continue... More