Gillercombe Bed and Breakfast

We had a great time staying here whilst walking the Cumbria away! The host is so interesting and very kind. We really enjoyed talking to her. The breakfast was amazing and the beds were very comfortable. Fully recommend this place-it is probably one of the best B&Bs I’ve ever stayed in. Amazing views of the mountains too !

Fantastic find in the heart of beautiful Borrowdale. Friendly host, who went out of her way to help us with a problem we had. Comfy well-equipped rooms. There is only one shared toilet and one shared bathroom but they take a maximum of 7 guests so it's fine, they're very clean, and the rooms also have a sink. Decent value for the location. WARNING: the B&B only accepts cash or bank transfer, no cards. There is no ATM nearby. WARNING: make sure to book a meal at one of the local pubs well in advance. We found that 4 of the 5 were fully booked, and the 5th was closed on a Monday!

Like many others, my mum and I stopped here for one night on the Coast to Coast. A wonderful place to stay - Rachel is a fantastic host, who made us feel utterly welcome straight away. Also like many others, we and the other guests all met each other over tea and biscuits in the living room as we arrived, and it was a rare and lovely experience getting to know other travelers like that. The company that we had booked through had neglected to tell Rachel that I am a vegan and my mum's a vegetarian, but that was no hurdle for our host, who on very short notice went out of her way to make sure that there was plenty for us to eat at breakfast (which was delicious) and for our packed lunches the next day.