Ratings based on 156 Verified Reviews
4.9 Room cleanliness
4.9 Service & staff
4.7 Room comfort
4.8 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 7 Jun 2024
Beautiful and restful
by A verified traveler
Posted 28 May 2024
Wonderful property and warm hospitality with a very nice breakfast and a couple of lovely dogs :)
by A verified traveler
Posted 20 May 2024
I stayed at Powter Howe for a single night while doing some hiking.
The location is blissfully quiet and away from it all even though the A66 is close by (but no sound from it). The house is a beautiful 15th century cottage with many original features including slightly uneven floors and little reading nooks. The garden is delightful.
Mrs Lockwood is a wonderful host, welcoming guests personally and with great old-school hospitality and warm humour. She also makes a marvellous breakfast.
There is a lovely short walk around Powter How woods from the doorstep, including a little path down to the shore of Bassenthwaite Lake, which was lovely and serene. (Ideal for a morning or evening dip!)
For more challenging walks, it’s easy to access the Beckstones Gill path up to Lord’s Seat and Barf, or the forest trails of Whinlatter.
There are evening meal options a short drive away in Braithwaite, including the Coledale Inn, the Royal Oak and the Ruddings.
I have stayed in many venues across the Lake District over many years but I think this may be my favourite.
Comment from Hotel Management
20 May 2024 by Powter Howe, Hotel Management
Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you
by A verified traveler
Posted 13 May 2024
Beautiful old cottage with gorgeous garden and just a short walk to the lake. Ten minutes drive from Keswick.
Very comfortable and wonderful breakfast.
Felt very welcomed. Room spacious with lovely view over the garden.
Comment from Hotel Management
20 May 2024 by Powter Howe, Hotel Management
Thank you for taking the time to write a review, it is appreciated. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
by A verified traveler
Posted 3 Nov 2023
Wonderful. Would stay again!
by A verified traveler
B &B
Posted 29 Oct 2023 on HotelsWe really enjoyed staying here. The host was friendly and welcoming . We loved the old world style of the house . The garden and the surrounding countryside were picturesque and the lake was beautiful . I would do it again
by A verified traveler
Posted 26 Oct 2023
The B&B was delightful and charming, it had so much character and the bird songs and life was heaven to hear and see.
The breakfast was delicious and so well presented. The hostess and owner was so professional and welcoming and it was cozy, warm and very comfortable.
Very central to get to walks, the lake and places of interest.
Thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back.
by A verified traveler
Warm, Cosy, Welcoming, and Relaxing
Posted 26 Oct 2023 on HotelsWhat a wonderful stay. Powter Howe B&B is relaxing, cosy, warm, and welcoming.
The views from the B&B are incredible, and the location is perfect for walking in Whinlatter Forest. There is a bus stop close by for a bus that’ll take you to Keswick in ten minutes.
I felt well looked after by Karen, with many thoughtful touches, and would love to return. Thank you!
by A verified traveler
Posted 23 Oct 2023 on Wotif
The house is 500 yrs old with so much history. The host was very helpful and interesting. Property is quite a way from town but very quiet and peaceful.
by A verified traveler
Warm and friendly welcome
Posted 2 Oct 2023 on HotelsCountry house that you would expect it's quirks which makes it amazing. Very warm and comfortable , clean and tidy. The host makes you feel at home and ensures you want for nothing. Excellent breakfast which was ready to order. Really did enjoy my stay, but for having to cut short would of definitely enjoyed another night away from modern life.
Comment from Hotel Management
2 Oct 2023 by Powter Howe, Hotel Management
Thank you for the feedback, really hope everything is OK.
