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2 Portland Place, CA11 7QN, England
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Brooklands Guest House
Ranked #2 of 68 Penrith B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 117 Reviews
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  • Fresh fruit(6)
  • Warm welcome(6)
  • Full english(5)
  • High standard(4)
  • Very comfortable(3)
  • Little extra(3)
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Victoria BC
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95 reviews 95 reviews
Reviews in 63 cities Reviews in 63 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
“Nice place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Beautiful. Best bathroom and amenities I’ve ever seen in a guest accommodation, including luxury bath salts and toothbrush/toothpaste (though the bath salts were not replenished once used). Shelving for toiletries, washcloths, lighted mirror, bathtub with shower fixture. Heated towel rail (not on during day). Unfortunately, double sink faucets; I so much prefer a single faucet. Tub should have a grab rail. Heaters are turned off during the day, so it’s chilly on winter afternoons. Four-poster bed, beautiful brocade bed hangings and drapes, high-quality bed linens, wooden and/or antique furniture. Candies, cookies, chocolate, fruit, bottled water, a variety of teas, including no-caffeine ones. Facial tissues, multi-ply toilet tissue, enough electrical outlets near the desk/vanity for computer, lamp, chargers, hair blower. Micro-mini fridge, with offer to provide a quieter version if needed. My double room had a bay window and couch. Plaid wool covers the stairs! Breakfast room was beautifully decorated for Christmas. I was kindly upgraded to a larger room than booked, since they weren’t full. They’re willing to provide for alternative diets at breakfast. Cooked breakfast takes 15 minutes to prepare. Even though I was just one in the room, it would have been nice if after the first night the maid had not taken away the second set of towels, the second wine glass, cup & saucer and had replaced the bath salts and fruit. Second day: three pieces of fruit, two hand towels as requested by my note. They must not be concerned about water conservation: I said I didn’t need changes of towels, since I had a double set, but each day I received a new single set.
I saw the single room (non-ensuite I think), and it’s very small.
No recycling here, the trucks don’t pick up from commercial properties.

Room Tip: single room is tiny
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Dorking, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A really great place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

Spotlessly clean & comfortable. I was in single room which some may find a bit small but I think was perfectly adequate for my needs for 1 night though if you are staying longer you might want something bigger. Close to the centre, really good breakfast, friendly and fast internet connection. What more would you need?

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Manchester, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Comfortable base for weekend break”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

A most comfortable, well decorated and spotlessly clean guest house. Breakfast good with selection of tasty local foods, all well presented. Good base for a weekend break.

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Peterborough, United Kingdom
2 reviews
“How do they do it for the money?”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011

Wow. A beautifully decorated, stylish guest house with warm welcoming hosts and a magnificent breakfast. In the room there was an almost bewildering choice of teas and coffee, plus biscuits, chocolates, fresh fruit and sweets. Would recommend this to anyone!

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Perth, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
“Simply lovely.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

Stayed here 1 night whilst doing business in the area and my wife wanted a nice place to stay, and this was it. Leon and Debbie a very pleasant and helpful with parking assistance. The B & B is beautifully furnished, and the rooms are spotlessly clean. Congrats to housekeeping. We had what was named a deluxe suite and imagined it to be a little bit bigger which was a slight disappointment but it was extremely comfortable and many features you wouldn't get anywhere else. Debbie was accommodating with fresh milk for tea making in the room. Breakfast was excellent. Most importantly they allowed a late checkout as I had to go out on business early on checkout day and my wife needed somewhere to chill till I got back. We would not hesitate to recommend staying in this lovely B & B.

  • Stayed November 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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