Thorntrees Bed and Breakfast

The house itself was fine, but the welcome wasn’t very enthusiastic. The houses are close together and don’t feel independent, so there’s little privacy or comfort. We couldn’t listen to music while grilling in the garden, and it was considered too noisy indoors too. I had a pretty bad stay here.

We’ve already booked another stay at Thorntrees. It was perfect for our family, from BBQs in the private garden to a large roast dinner around the beautiful oak dining table, then a big glass of wine by the log burner. Everyone loved the warm, homely feel, the spacious layout and the bedrooms, most of which have their own ensuite. The cleanliness was second to none. The private, gated, off-road stone car park easily held our four cars. The location worked brilliantly for us, especially as the Coast to Coast path passes right by the front door, so we could walk the first section from St bees. We’d been looking for a large family break on the lesser-known western side of the lakes. Over seven years, we’d stayed at plenty of places around the lakes, usually decent and occasionally hidden gems, but often we’d been a little disappointed by snug, well-photographed properties with limited parking and slipping cleanliness standards. Thorntrees was a lovely change. I found it through the reviews and photos, then decided to book. We enjoyed every part of the stay.

There was room for all three generations of our family of nine during our wonderful week here last month, without us getting on top of each other. The garden views are breathtaking, and the village is lovely, with a nice walk down by the river. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed for self-catering. We also made good use of the cosy lounge for evenings together, and the smart TV and good internet were a bonus. There were plenty of games and books too, so everyone had something to enjoy. I’d definitely recommend Sto to anyone considering this property for a holiday.

We spent a week at Thorntrees with the whole family, and it felt like home. There was everything we needed in the kitchen, bedrooms and bathroom. The lounge was spacious, with a big dining area, and there was a lovely elevated garden with a BBQ area. It’s the best house we’ve stayed in for a long time, and I’d definitely recommend it.