Bearslake Inn

We stayed here with another couple and 4 dogs between us and it was fabulous. The rooms are so nice, we had an amazing mug view over the garden and river. Touches in the room for the dogs were wonderful. The evening meal was delicious, as was the breakfast hamper. It really felt like we were spoilt. Would definitely recommend and return. Staff were brilliant.

The food was amazing apart from we asked for medium to well done steak and it was bloody but was soon rectified but paying £32 for it you would think they would get that right. Offered water as soon as we sat down making it seem like it’s complimentary but was charged nearly £4 for it, glad we said no to the nibbles as they make that seem like it’s free (they didn’t say that but have been to places before where it is free) Was shocked to see the bill when they added 10% service charge, £1 for charity and only accept card payments all of which I was unaware of when I booked, also when you book you have to put your card details in and they charge you if you don’t turn up. It’s a real shame as I enjoyed the food so much but don’t think we’ll be returning

We stopped here on our coast to coast cycle route because it’s near the Granite way (although it’s a steep ride down). The house is beautiful with its traditional thatched roofs and oak beams. The staff were very inviting and friendly so we had a drink at the bar whilst we waited to be shown to our room (not complementary I add). The room was lovely and it was nice to have a small bath after our long cycle. We also ate in the restaurant and food was equally good. There are a few reasons I didn’t give 5 stars: -the biggest downside was the WiFi. No normal reception so you rely on it. The WiFi only worked in certain part of th building (if I stood by our room door and downstairs in the bar) but this is fixable using better routers and more of them despite thick walls. -before arrival I felt slightly pressured to book a table when I had no idea what time we would get there. I understand you like to plan but this is supposed to be a relaxing holiday. Keeping a table for your guests might be good. -the pillows were a bit hard but that might be just me -extra charge £5 for charging our e-bikes but we then had to get the key each time to swap batteries and we could not have checked out before 8am as that’s when reception is open. - the cost was quite high at £190 for somewhere in the middle of nowhere although we did book a triple room as no other was left All in all it was a very nice place but it seemed a little too focussed on making top bucks. The staff are all amazing however so they did a fab job in making us feel welcome and I would stay here again if I could get a lower priced room.