The Bear on the Square ★★★

"Lovely hotel, bright clean spotless bedroom and bathroom.. pristine white fresh bedding, only 1 pillow each, but easily rectified by simply asking for a second. Love the fact, there was a double plug on both sides of the bed, something you don't get in most hotels and definitely not in Premier Inn or Travel Lodge.. and again fantastic there was as standard a fan in the room. The double waterfall shower was very powerful. The amenities tray, was well stocked and proper sized mugs not a cup that holds 2 mouthfuls. I seriously could not fault our stay here, so much so we have booked an extra night. All staff have been friendly and courteous.. Highly recommended 👌"

The Pavilion Guest House ★★★

"I am not quite sure where to start but I would advise anyone to avoid booking this Guesthouse based on our experience. We arrived and per notice on the door called the number and someone arrived. We were asked if we had any allergies and then given a room., we went to the room and at first it seemed quite nice until you really looked. It was dusty and probably hadn’t been hoovered for a while. The bed was the noisiest bed you ever heard, it creaked to high heaven and if my partner rolled over, I was awake, and this was vice versa. If one of us got up during the night both of us were awake and if you opened the on-suite bathroom door I am sure it woke other Guesthouse users. As well as this if any other guest opened and closed their bedroom door it was heard throughout the B&B. We were exhausted by lack of sleep following our stay. Breakfast was a joke, you were given a seat in the dining room, and no sooner had you taken your seat ordered tea or coffee then your breakfast arrived, no choice was given just a full breakfast, (Lukewarm). We tried to be subtle the following morning and order just what we wanted but we were told oh the breakfast is already prepared just take off what you don’t want. Again, another lukewarm at best breakfast with no napkins or condiments on offer. I’m not so sure the bacon was even introduced to the frying pan. The orange juice was given in the whole carton rather than a jug. There were not enough tables for all the guest so complete strangers ended up sitting at our table too. The member of staff was polite and helpful, but she looked unkempt with her clothes looking like they could do with a good wash as well as her telling us she had been on the drink the previous night. (We all enjoy a night on the drink but not when you have can’t do your job in the morning)"

Herdwicks ★★★★