We return to Raise View every spring: we wouldn't consider staying anywhere else! John and Karen run the perfect B&B: lovely rooms with great views, wonderful breakfasts and the warmest of welcomes. Nothing is too much trouble whether it be booking restaurant tables, drying out wet walking gear or jump starting cars with flat batteries (thanks John!). My only problem... More

Raise View is a fantastic B&B which I would have no hesitation in recommending to anyone. We had planned to visit Grasmere on a day trip to do some walking as we only had Saturday night free . The day before I noticed that Raise View had a room vacant for the Friday and Saturday so on the off chance... More

We have thought long and hard about writing this review because selfishly we wanted to keep this little gem all to ourselves. We have been regular guests at Raise View for the last couple of years. It is the most special place a real retreat from a busy life with such a warm welcome guaranteed from Karen and John. Situated... More

1st time at Raise View as we always stayed at Ryelands (6 years) in the village but they stopped doing B&B last year. We loved Ryelands and always felt comfortable each time we stayed there so Raise view had a big ask to match the Ryelands. As soon as we arrived we felt very comfortable and made to feel at... More

Raise View is easy to find, a few minutes walk from the centre of the village. There is parking to the rear/side of the B&B. We stayed in the Rothay room. The view from the bedroom was very good, across a few fields to the surrounding hillsides. Our room was very nicely decorated and comfy. It wasn't a huge room,... More

As another couple said, as you are waved off by John and Karen, you know you will be returning, we have booked for the same time next year and also hope to visit one summer to enjoy a G&T in the garden whilst admiring the wonderful views. From the warm welcome over tea/coffee and homemade cake to the wonderfully furnished... More

As you wave goodbye to Karen and John you know you will be returning,you are already planning your next visit.You are always made welcome in Karen and Johns warm,colourful and cosy home.All rooms are elegantly and individualy furnished and spotlessly clean.The Bed and Breakfast is at a prime spot in the village quiet but easy walking into the centre for... More

We arrived at this wonderfully cosy, impeccably presented guest house, pulled up into the car park and were welcomed inside like old friends by hosts Karen and John. After relaxing in the sumptuous drawing room, with the coal fire roaring and a glass of wine in hand we were taken through to the dining room and served a beautiful home... More

This B and B is my favourite in the Lakes. You are greeted with an amazing coal fire and a beautifully decorated home. Karen and John make you most welcome and are well informed on all the local walks (difficult, moderate and easy)! There is plenty of choice for breakfast, with fresh fruits, cereals, and full cooked English breakfasts as... More