Location was good. Breakfast ok

Would have liked to have breakfast at individual tables. Hosts stayed talking all through breakfast which meant it got cold before you finished it.

Outstanding! I honestly have no words if I was to write the review based on my experience it would be a whole books worth of positive comments! There was no room for improvement here because everything was 100% perfect! Caroline and Clive from the very beginning communicated with me when I asked them if I could have a room for the night before I’d booked and they sorted this for me the same evening. Their correspondence was so quick and very friendly also! I couldn’t ask for a more amazing stay - I was recommended walks, hikes, wild swims and restaurants which I am most grateful for. Clive and Caroline told me where I could find the infinity pool at Buttermere which I wouldn’t have known about without their help and I had the best time! I also enjoyed the country walk to Keswick Saturday evening which was also recommended by the couple. The Shepherds Hut was unbelievably amazing - for a single person or solo traveller it’s just perfect as it’s amongst the most beautiful garden full of colourful flowers and garden tables which I could sit at reading my book. The breakfast was bang on! Really enjoyed it and I mentioned black pudding the previous evening and to my surprise it was on my plate the next morning! Absolutely over the moon. This establishment could not do anything more for me! I will be returning at some point this year to tick off Helvellyn as I honestly would not stay anywhere else in this part of the Lakes after finding this perfect gem! Thank you so much, Lindsay x

The only one thing if im being super picky is my sat nav took me to the turning on the left just before the hotel but I wouldn’t say that this is down to the fault of the hotel. It was easily rectified as I popped into the b and b where the sat nav had taken me to. And to be honest I found the perfect spot pretty much outside The Mount so there was no need for me to ask about the car park. Literally this is not a negative at all as it could of been an issue with my sat nav but I should thought I’d mention it incase you want to add some notes to ‘directions’ or the ‘parking’ section. Honestly did not bother me at all though

Everything! It was in a very quiet little village only a mile from Keswick. The room was spotless and the bed was so comfortable, the bathroom had the best shower I’ve ever had with everything you needed for a fantastic stay. The breakfasts were amazing and the communal setting allowed us all swap stories and chat about different places/walks to do. Will definitely be back.

There was nothing to not like

Only one night en route between the south of England and Scotland, but a very good experience! The B&B was very comfortable, well presented and clean. The owners very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast delicious and tailored to individual taste, with the chance to meet other guests around the breakfast table. Parking available to the rear of the property. Walking distance to Keswick, although we did not have the chance to try.

Lack of desk space to work in the bedroom.

Caroline and Clive are excellent hosts and were really friendly. They gave us some good recommendations for hikes and restaurants. The locally sourced breakfast was one of the best we've ever had and it was really nice sitting around the table with other guests. The location of the B&B is also great and within walking distance from Keswick. We will definitely stay here again.

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Portinscale was the perfect location for me, with grand hikes and quiet feel, close to cute Keswick. The stay was so lovely and homey and the views were amazing, plus the garden was so beautiful. Knowing what I know now, I wish I would have stayed my whole Lake District holiday here and just commuted to the other places down south I wanted to go instead of staying in the south.

I stayed in the hut in the garden and it was ideal as walking the Cumbria Way. The hut was cosy, comfortable and clean. The location was also excellent close to lovely pub for food. The owners were brilliant, friendly and interesting and the breakfast was superb, can’t fault the place!

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I really liked the accomodation the shepherds hut was a fabulous place to stay as a solo traveller, it was clean warm and cosy and it was very quiet and felt very safe & secure & I would definitely love to visit & stay again. There's no TV in the room which is perfect to just be able to relax and unwind with a book and a radio. The hosts were wonderful and were really helpful & they made a great cooked breakfast & I was able to sit outside in the wonderful garden & sit in the sun & enjoy the views of Skiddaw.

I think a little later checkout would be good for guests & possibly an earlier breakfast.

The property is in a great location for access to many walks and Derwent Water. It is about a mile from Keswick which is an easy walk or drive. Caroline & Clive were very attentive hosts. Excellent breakfast, lovely tea & cakes. They are very knowledgeable about the area and happy to help & advise.. Our room was spacious, light and very clean.

The property was set in a wonderful location. The Garden was beautiful and wrapped around the property. The house was large and designed really well. The collection of art work was impressive. The overall feeling of the house was cosy and warm. Our individual room was excellent. Very spacious and a lovely view of Skiddaw. The Hosts were incredible, Clive and Caroline served breakfast really smoothly and went over and above with any other requests. It’s a lovely place to stay and with two of the nicest hosts around.