1. Staff - was very welcoming. Showed us to our room, told us about all the facilities that we can access in the castle grounds and very receptive about feedback 2. Rooms - very warm and cozy. Comfortable beds. Large bathroom, great pressure for the shower. Very well equipped common kitchen and lounge area. 3. Castle grounds and the Bird experiences - just by themselves are amazing and were included as part of the room fare. Muncaster castle, its grounds and activities deserve a separate glowing review. Very happy with our stay

Being very petty here, there really wasn't anything we didn't like. But since there's always room to improve: 1. hooks/towel rack near/on the shower doors- no easy place to hang the towel. The towel rail was a little far from the shower. 2. starlight could have blinds instead of being blacked out to let visitors control the light in the room (was a very sunny day and wished there was a way we could let more sun in)

The Coachman's Quarters is a gorgeous place to stay. Our room was clean and spacious, the bed was big and comfy, the tea tray was well stocked, and we could see an eagle and a vulture (in their aviaries) from our bedroom window. If you like running there is a parkrun at Muncaster Castle every Saturday at 9am and it goes right past the Coachman's Quarters! We are big parkrun fans so this was a massive plus for us! It's fantastic that you get free entry wristbands in the room so you can visit the stunning gardens and the hawl and owl centre during your trip. We saw the Sky Hawks flying display which was brilliant!

The only improvement I could suggest would be to send an email a day or two before to say where the key collection will be for checking in after the reception desk has closed. We figured it out easily when we arrived, but an email beforehand would have saved us worrying about it on the way over.

We were expecting a shared bathroom, but it turned out the bathroom was just for our room. It was across the hall but had a clear sign that it was just for us, and to our knowledge it was not used by any other guests. We were anxious about the kitchen and dining spaces being shared - especially during the busy school holidays - as our children are autistic, but we only saw one or two people in there and it was very quiet and clean. Everyone was respectful of another's belongings and space, and there were no issues at all. Staff were absolutely lovely and I enjoyed chatting with them as they showed us around. Check in was very quick and easy. The parking was excellent - lots of space and right outside the door. Mega bonus - we hadn't realised that entry to the castle grounds and activities were included in the booking, so the kids (and I!) were absolutely over the moon when they found out they could do some axe throwing. Staff in the activities area also went above and beyond to accommodate our needs, and they were impressively patient with our children! We live a long drive away, but we will absolutely stay again if we're ever up this way. Thank you!

The only point for improvement would be the bunk beds. The mattresses on the top bunks align with the top of the safety rails, so our children were unable to sleep in the top bunks due to fears of them rolling off in the night. My husband slept on the top bunk and didn't sleep very well as he was afraid of falling off. We're an accident-prone family!

The space we had in the coachman’s quarters. Ideal for a family! It was very clean, the beds were incredibly comfy, staff were super friendly & kind . The grounds are just stunning , it took our breath away to be honest . The fact you’re at such a historical building is worth every penny . We aren’t a well off family and this was a ‘treat ‘ for us so £179 was a stretch for us but it was worth it and we would pay this again . We very much enjoyed our stay at Muncaster ! We would happily visit again . The owl show is incredible . It was very wet but we absolutely loved the care and consideration to the birds . The show was cut short for the birds welfare . 5*s to Muncaster staff for this . The care you show your animals is incredible . Not enough places do this to the level you do . Thank you Muncaster . We hope to visit again soon .

Staff driving really fast into the carpark which is where our door opened onto , we have dogs & 3 young children & wish the staff driving to work were a little less in a rush. We couldn’t see the oncoming cars from room 9. Also, please consider more coffee other than Decaff ! We were gutted to not have a ‘real coffee’ first thing. It was very wet in the morning for the owl display - we would have loved to have had the opportunity to come back and explore the gardens without having to pay again. We’re staying locally but have to pay to enter the gardens again.

Having access to community dining, laundry and lounge was convenient and enjoyable. While the location of Ravenglass was a little isolated with no towns of note and absence of amenities the actual Muncaster Castle made up for it. The gardens were an absolute delight - even in the rain with very damp ground. It was one of the very few countryside or garden areas we heard birdlife. The bird shows were fabulous presented by friendly and knowledgeable staff.

I had assumed Ravenglass was close to the lakes district and so was disappointed with the distance to anywhere else of note. The castle grounds made up for that.

Amazing place, loved the towel art on our beds , were made into a elephant and a bear!!! Very clean, lovely staff We had breakfast at the cafe on the castle grounds, lovely staff and nothing was too much trouble, as we had just some juice and tea and toast for our breakfast We will definitely be staying again, as we were visiting family close by, great location. Just the little extras were lovely, the fact you could walk around the castle grounds and visit the hawk and owl centre and for a bit extra you can buy a ticket for the castle.

Incredible location in castle grounds. Loads to do. Free access to beautiful grounds, walks and bird show events. Amazing views down Esk Valley towards lakeland peaks, Room lovely and very comfortable. Access to shared kitchen, dining room and lounge if required. Parking outside room. Easy access to site off main road. Cafes on site, great for breakfast or lunch. Castle had own restaurant in village which was fabulous too, And Muncaster Castle has its own parkrun also. What a bonus. So much to do and see and a fantastic base for perhaps the most crowd-free corner of the Lake District.

It was all superb.

The staff were friendly and very welcoming from the start. Nothing was too much trouble. The castle and its grounds, still a family home, are a well preserved yet non commercial example of english history through the ages. The nicest touch were photos of the current family dotted around the castle showing contemporary and relatable life in an otherwise opulent setting. The hawk, owl and vulture show highlighted the importance of these beautiful birds. The show was very good indeed. The residence we stayed in was very comfortable, clean and a unique chance to stay within castle grounds. Overall a lovely stay.

In the castle grounds so had access to facilities including beautiful scenery, walks and an excellent bird of prey show - with a range of owls flown close to the audience. Were there for the Parkrun which was a good course through the grounds, but also walked across country to Ravenglass which was less than 2 miles on mostly good paths (shorter by road). Checkout was 10:30 but able to stay on throughout the day, leaving our car in the car park.

Only one chair in the bedroom - though there was a separate shared lounge (and kitchen) that we didn’t use.

We've stayed a couple of times before so knew what to expect from the accommodation. This time we enjoyed the Christmas event including the craft stalls, singing, meeting Santa and best of all the amazing afternoon tea. What an honour to eat delicious food in such an amazing room. We enjoyed walking around after dark seeing the castle lit up red and the huge Christmas tree. We love staying here and find the accommodation so comfortable and relaxing.

All good.