Stanley House

A lovely house in the middle of Eskdale . Perfect for a walking holiday or weekend retreat. the managers are very helpful too . Some of the beds needed either new mattresses or toppers but otherwise no complaints whatsoever. Idyllic situation

Hired the whole place as a large group. Service and experience was excellent. Stanley Ghyll isn't a luxury b&b, but it has common areas, a well equipped kitchen and lovely gardens. Table football and pool /cinema room were a bonus. Beds were comfortable , showers were powerful and the location was excellent. Food at the Woolpack Inn was also very good. Eskdale is a magical location in the Lakes , with steam train, walking , cycling and hardknott roman fort at the head. Would happily stay again .

My husband said it was a hotel, it isn't, but it is a selection of self catering rooms in a large house with extensive grounds, an excellent kitchen/dining room and lounges. It's in a beautiful location with the Ravenglass and Eskdale steam railway running virtually past the door and max 10 minutes walk from Dalesgarth station. We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay. Low score for service as there are no staff onsite but there's a phone link to the sister hotel the Woolpack Inn (just up the valley) and they can answer any questions or send someone down to help.

Awesome surroundings, great place for families, couples, group of friends to rest after hiking. It has commonly used books, games, place to hang together. There are a shared kitchen with all equipment you need. The trainstop is at the house.

So good we stayed an extra night! Loved the large room with very large comfy bed and it was a nice character property with gorgeous gardens with a stream. Nice powerful shower with hot water, fast WiFi! Enjoyed the fridge in the shared kitchen with ice maker! Towels were a nice suprise thank you :) the location is exceptional never wanted to leave so many things to do nearby including walking up to tongue pot for a swim, the eskdale railway, hardknot pass is fun but not for the faint hearted, the roman Fort, woolpack Inn does yummy food and drink, close to wasdale which is beautiful. No toilet roll was available so bring your own and some of the bath was stained, but everything appeared clean still, remote for TV didn't work and the dvd player inside the TV didnt work which was a shame but not the end of the world.

A beautiful building in a fantastic setting with easy going and friendly staff. We stayed in room 15 which looks out on the magnificent hillsides. Even on a Saturday night there wasn't any noise from guests coming and going. The family own the Woolpack Inn, just up the road, where you find a great atmosphere with beautiful food and hand pump beers.

Perfect for our needs. Rooms are clean and comfortable, had an excellent night's sleep. Reception is unmanned for periods of time but there is a direct phone line to contact staff. Appreciated the flexibility of communal living spaces and kitchen. We brought our dog and he was very happy! ||Surrounding landscape is just breathtaking. Don't expect phone signal but the wifi at the property was great. A perfect base for laid back travellers- and certainly the best value we found! Even saw an electric car charger at the front!

Booked this the day before as a last minute stop off on the way home. The rooms are spacious and with great views, but are dated and in need of some TLC. Large kitchen area with utensils for self catering, and has the feel of a backpackers hostel.||||Several pubs within walking distance, and about a 20 min drive to Gosforth which has a Sainsburys Local for all your supplies.