The Old Homestead at Byresteads offers bed and breakfast accommodation in the Lorton Valley near Cockermouth in Cumbria. The property consists of a stunning renovation of a traditonal Cumbrian long house and is full of character and Olde World charm but has been designed with comfort in mind. Our B&B has light and airy rooms with exposed beams complimented by Oak furniture and slate floors warmed by underfloor heating. Two of our ground-floor rooms have facilities for guests with mobility problems. The Old Homestead has a large welcoming lounge with an Honesty Bar for a relaxing drink by the log fire. Your hosts Zen and Jayne are there to welcome you and cook a traditional Cumbrian breakfast (vegetarian option available) or continental breakfast to ready you for the days events. Our guest house is situated in the Northern Lake District and lies at the head of the idyllic vale of Lorton. The property is less than two miles from the market town of Cockermouth and eight miles from Keswick. There are five lakes within easy driving distance - Derwentwater Bassenthwaite Crummock Water Buttermere and Loweswater. The accommodation at The Old Homestead is first class. All rooms are bright and airy each with en-suite facilities and underfloor heating. The property has been sympathetically restored with many of the rooms having exposed beams. The oak furniture and leather chairs and sofas were chosen to compliment and reflect the style and quality of the rooms. Byresteads Farm is a 16th Century farmhouse recently converted to the highest quality B&B accommodation. On entering the lobby you can see the large commercial bread oven possibly used to bake bread for the surrounding farms and villages still with the original dome intact. Moving through to the spacious sitting room step back in time as you stand in the unique inglenook and absorb the history.

The accommodation at The Old Homestead is bright and airy.All rooms have en-suite facilities and underfloor heating. The property has been sympathetically restored with many of the rooms having exposed beams. The tasteful furniture and leather chairs and sofas were chosen to compliment and reflect the style and quality of the rooms.

Style:

• Unique
• Luxury
• Comfortable

Rooms Facilities:

• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Non-smoking
• Hairdryer
• Family/oversized room
• Colour television
• Alarm clock

Bed Details:

• Twin (single beds)
• Triple (3 single beds)
• King-size
• Four poster bed
• Double bed

Bathroom Details:

• En suite

Amenities:

• Lock-up facility for bicycles
• Non-smoking (throughout)
• Lounge
• Bar

Parking:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Number of Rooms: 10

Number of Floors: 2

Mobility Description:
Two of our ground-floor rooms have facilities for guests with mobility problems.

Smoking Policy: No smoking

Dining Facilities:

• Your hosts Zen and Jayne are there to welcome you and cook a traditional Cumbrian breakfast (vegetarian option available) or continental breakfast to ready you for the days events. The oak beams and doors again are a prominent feature in the dining room as is the old cast iron boiling pot once used for washing clothes – in here you may leave your order for the following mornings generous English breakfast.

Children Policy: Children welcome - with age limit

Child Facilities:

• Highchairs

Check In Time: 2001-01-01 16:00:00.000

Check Out Time: 2001-01-01 11:00:00.000

Reception Closing Time: 2001-01-01 22:00:00.000

Pet Policy:

• No pets

Recreation:

• Water activities
• Walking
• Theatre
• Shopping - boutique
• Shopping - antiques
• Shopping
• Sailing
• River
• Nature trail
• Museums/galleries
• Mountain climbing
• Mountain biking
• Lake
• Gym off-site
• Golf
• Garden
• Fishing
• Fine dining
• Cycling
• Canoeing
• Boating
• Bird watching
• Animal watching

Directions:
From the centre of Cockermouth head east on Main St/B5292 toward Station St Take the 1st right onto Station St/B5292 Turn left at Lorton St/B5292 Continue to follow B5292. Turn left at Hundith Hill Rd after Hundith Hill Hotel Turn right at road sign '7.5T except for access' then 2nd left driveway signposted to destination.;