Very nice hosts and good hardy (albeit English) breakfast. Rooms not as nice as they look on the pics, and we were unfortunate in that, whilst apparently clean, our bathroom did smell (!) when we arrived! Don't think that was the owners' fault tho and it was a shame as four stars otherwise. More

My husband, myself and our 2 children have recently returned from a very enjoyable stay at Laurel Bank B & B. Our stay lasted for 2 nights in Mid February. The owners Margaret and Rodney were excellent hosts who catered for our every need. Our room was situated on the top floor with wonderful views of Grisedale Pike. It was... More

We have just returned from a two night stay at Laurel Bank. A great place with warm and welcoming hosts. We had a lovely room, with excellent facilities. breakfast was fantastic, couldn't have asked for more! A great way to celebrate our 60th biurthdays. We would definitely retyrn and recommend it to friends and family. Thanks again More

We have just spent two very enjoyable nights at Laurel Bank with our Jack Russel who certainly recommends it. (Margaret gave him a sausage to eat on his long walk!) Both hosts were very welcoming, the house is a delight, the plentiful car parking a definite bonus. Our room,No 2, was spacious and very light with 3 large windows and... More

We we're trying to stay with family in Ambelside but the snow made it impossible to make it. So with no where else to stay we journeyed into Keswick (which bizzarley had hardly any snow) and found the joy that is Laurel Bank. Lucky enough to nab the last room, our wonderful host showed us to a very comfy 3... More

We stayed at Laurel Bank during the 2011/2012 new year period in the downstairs room. We found our room to be spotlessly clean with a great shower and really nice, warm bedding. Slept well each night, found the location to be very peaceful. The bed and breakfast itself had a really welcoming and friendly atmosphere and was in a good... More

We visited Laurel Bank again, in September 2011, and still found it very pleasant and clean B&B with welcoming hosts. We only stayed for 1 night this time and had a big room on the second floor. Rodney said that since our last visit they have changed the furniture to new. I took a few pictures, you can see for... More

We stayed at Laurel Bank for 2 nights in October and were really happy to have found such a friendly place. We had a very warm welcome from Rodney and his wife Margie. The atmosphere of their home is very relaxed and no questions about the area go unanswered. The room was spotless and the bed very comfortable. We slept... More

What a great start to our week, We travelled up from the midlands for a two night stay after our wedding as my lovely wife had never been to the Lakes, Great weather & views. Rodney & Margaret were the perfect hosts. The breakfast was a excellent start to the day, together with the immediate surroundings, certainly a home from... More