Stanley House

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.

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.

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.

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!

Lovely property beautifully maintained. Rent it by the room or as we did the entire house. It’s set is vast gardens adjacent a stream which is easily accessed from the rear gardens, outside BBQ and wooden hut which seats 12 or so and can by prior arrangement have heating. All this just outside the cinema room which easily accommodated 26 adults and children and allows games TV or media to be streamed. All rooms en-suite and very clean and equipped with all amenities including tea/ coffee etc as well as TV’s . Several large lounges and a massive kitchen and dining area over looking the garden area. Any problems just pick up the phone and it’s sorted . Owned by same people who own the nearby Woolpack Inn & Hardknott bar and cafe so highly recommend a visit just up the road . A place we left with fond memories having spent an enjoyable extended weekend break and can’t wait to come back

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.

This self-catering option was everything we could ask for. Quiet and clean rooms with simple access. It was great to have a cheaper option that was still clean and safe and nice. We had great interactions with other travelers staying at the property in the common areas. Located just a little ways down the road from the Boot Inn.