Lowthwaite B&B in Watermillock, England

Lowthwaite B&B is an 18th-century country house at the foot of Little Mell Fell, overlooking the Matterdale Valley. The property runs on renewable energy and contains furniture made from recycled Dhow wood and old boats. Guests have access to a large terrace, a garden with outdoor furniture, and a picnic area.

Lowthwaite B&B has 4 rooms, including family rooms with private bathrooms, bathrobes, and garden or mountain views. Named rooms include the Garden Room, the Blencathra Room and the Matterdale Room. Rooms have parquet floors, a private entrance, and Lake District toiletries.

Breakfast at Lowthwaite B&B includes full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, plus Tine's whisky porridge and Bircher muesli. Tine bakes fresh bread, muffins, and jams daily; homemade muffins are also left in rooms or wrapped for takeaways. Packed lunches with homemade bread are available for day trips and early starts.

Owners Jim and Tine run Lowthwaite B&B with a 'nothing is too much trouble' approach and provide personalized hiking advice. The property has family rooms, allergy-free rooms, and private check-in/check-out. Guests can watch red squirrels and garden birds from the dining room or the Garden Room terrace.

Property: 18th-century country house with recycled Dhow wood and old boats

Dining: Whisky porridge, Bircher muesli, and packed lunches

Rooms: Garden Room, Blencathra Room and Matterdale Room

Wildlife: Red squirrels and garden birds from the dining room

Eco-Friendly: Renewable energy and locally sourced ingredients

Location: 15 minutes from Pooley Bridge and Glenridding