My partner and I are going to trek the Inca Trail in Peru this May. We thought a weekend tackling Helvellyn would be great training. I found Styan Bew and thought it looked perfectly located and at a great price. Once there, it was nothing but perfect. Cosy room, great big bed, fab shower, the biggest breakfast we have ever... More

Every visit is a delight, the location and accomodation could not be more perfect. Ann and James are very attentive hosts and breakfast is a veritable feast. Once you have visited you will want to return, try it and see! More

What a fantastic place, a little piece of heaven even though it was raining cats and dogs when we arrived. The accomodation is first class i defy anybody to find a hotel room as good as this. The hosts are friendly and very helpful but give you complete privacy. The bed was the biggest i've ever slept in and is... More

After reading the wonderful reviews Styan Bew has received, we had high expectations for our one night stay there as part of our Coast to Coast journey, and we were not disappointed!! What a magical place! We were made to feel so welcome, the accommodation couldnt have been more perfect and the breakfast was fantastic!!! We loved it so much... More

James and Ann were the perfect hosts and could not have done more to make us feel truly welcome. Comfortable room, excellent breakfast served in the private dining room which set us up for walking for most of the day! Hartsop is a lovely hamlet set in one of the most beautiful parts of the Lakes. Fantastic walks straight from... More

A lovely B&B with only one room, with not only its own ensuite but also a little sitting room with sofa, tv and dinning table and amazing views into the garden. A wonderful and peaceful setting. Very tranquil and restful stay. It has its own entrance so you can come and go as you please - 20 minute walk/5 minute... More

We had a perfect three nights at Styan Bew. Warm and very comfortable as well as excellent breakfast and tips on eating places and where to go walking etc. We could not have been made more welcome and would recommend highly. More

Our second stay at Styan Bew was not a disappointment and we had a very comfortable weekend break. It is so nice to have a 'living room' in addition to the bedroom and ensuite, and to feel 'self-contained'. The breakfasts were great and it was good to see Ann and James again, who are perfect hosts. We asked if we... More

Each visit confirms that this is the hidden gem of the Lakes, all the care and comfort you could ask for, in idyllic surroundings. Excellent hosts, the breakfasts never disappoint, the wildlife and walking on the doorstep, cosy wood burner for the cool evenings, everything for a relaxing break. There are many local eating venues for the evening after which... More