Fantastic hosts - offering whiskey tasting even after we arrived quite late - a wealth of knowledge about the drink - sharing knowledge about the Lake District - taking care of every little detail that makes a stay worthwhile - thanks a lot.

We arrived at the Wayside and whisky barn on our motorbike after a long ride up from Cheshire for the Dave Myers (Hairy biker) commemorative ride. We had a very lovely welcome from Emiko. Check in was very straightforward, she showed us to our lovely room, room 1. The photos did not do it justice. Emiko has very high standards but this does not make the stay uncomfortable. The accommodation was immaculate, beds so comfortable We didn’t eat dinner there so can’t comment on that. We did have breakfast which was lovely and Doreen the lady that served our breakfast couldn’t do enough for us, you can tell she enjoys meeting people and enjoys what she does. We had a couple of drinks in the bar, that is a lovely comfortable space. Dan, Emiko’s husband is also very welcoming, chatting to me and my husband for a long while (shared interest of motorbikes) Just a lovely stay, will return again for a longer stay in the future. Beautiful location too. Thank you so much.

There wasn’t anything we didn’t like.

The property itself is beautiful and positioned amongst scenery that is breathtaking. My room had a free standing bath as well as a shower which was lovely, as well as a skylight that brought the outside into the room.

There are a lot of rules. You have to book in for dinner at least 5 days in advance, otherwise there may not be dinner available. That could be made clearer. Breakfast is only served between 8-930, which is neither early enough to support an early start, nor late enough to allow for a decent lie-in. And you are made to take your shoes off before going upstairs to get to your room, which felt very strange and not really supporting the relaxing experience I was after.

Lovely staff, clean and comfortable. Annex was gorgeous and breakfast perfect - good quality and very well cooked. Barnie (temperamental Spitzoodle) was welcomed and loved his treats. Location is fabulous for exploring the western lakes combined with the coast, particularly good for people who like the quieter areas. Lovely walks direct from the door up to the fells and down to the costal path.

Nothing! Only thing we would change is our own planning - if we’d have known how good the food was, we would have booked more evening meals in advance as the local pubs are few and far between and were nowhere near as good as the food on site!

The place and facilities were fantastic and the safe were amazing also.

The menu didn't have enough choice

We had a fantastic stay. The room was spacious, really comfortable, and luxurious. Emiko was a fantastic host, giving us lots of helpful information as well as providing whisky recommendations. It is a paradise for whisky lovers! The evening meal we ordered in advance was beautifully prepared and Doreen was warm and friendly and made us feel very welcome. It is perfectly situated for some beautiful walks and beaches. We particularly enjoyed walking up Black Combe, which was visible from our room. Highly recommended!

Where to start! The Wayside and Whisky Barn is lovely, bright, cosy accommodation. Our room was large, bright and very comfortable. The large bed was lovely and so comfy. The TV was huge, the bath was amazing. We had an evening meal which was delicious! The food is so good here, including the breakfasts. The only very pedantic thing was that it would be nice to have the option of veggie sausages but I was more than happy with what I had. The choice in the Whisky barn is just amazing. My husband loves a tipple or two and there were so many to choose from, I think he was overwhelmed! Emikos knowledge was second to none. We loved our mini tasting session. Wed come back just for that! The location is beautiful and the views from the rear of the hotel were just stunning. Emiko & all the staff were so friendly, warm and accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay and will be back. Thank you for looking after us.

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The Wayside & Whisky Barn ticked all the boxes. First class service, super comfortable beds, a beautiful roaring log fire in our bedroom and of course an amazing selection of over 150 whiskies. Not forgetting the delicious breakfasts with fresh home baked breads, plus we had a fantastic 3 course meal followed by Irish coffees on the Saturday night, total perfection. We will definitely be back soon.

Nothing at all. Even when it rained heavily we didn't care, with the log fire burning we just watched a movie in our room and drank whisky. 😍

Friendly warm welcome. Secluded and peaceful property. Beautiful comfortable room. Hosts very knowledgable on local area and Dan even took me on an impromtu motorbike ride on roads I wouldn't have known about.

From the moment Emiko welcomed us we realised we had found a real gem here. Somehow this property works it’s magic to bring a sense of calm rarely felt so quickly or deeply. Emiko’s friendliness and attention to detail shine throughout from being welcomed for breakfast by first names and the home baked bread for toast to the whisky themed toiletries. Emiko has created a place which I have no hesitation in recommending to friends or anyone else. If you enjoy a whisky let Emiko guide you through her impressive collection, you will not be disappointed. I can’t finish without a mention for the ever cheerful Doreen, the epitome of service with a smile.

Having to leave.