A fantastic house in a beautiful location. The house was really well equipped and comfortable and we really enjoyed our stay. Jane and Wal are perfect hosts and made us feel very welcome. Looking forward to going back again soon

Wonderful hosts magic venue photos do not show how wonderful this place is ***** five star plus hosts are so caring and helpful

Lovely cottage in a lovely setting with great views, 2 mins walk to the beach, lovely walks and couple of pubs. Wonderful hosts where nothing was too much trouble, thank you Jane and Wal for a lovely stay, just what we needed and we'll be back to explore more. Love Jane and Millie

Steve was the perfect host once more. Thanks

Steve is a great host and very accommodating. The house is gorgeous ad characterful. The bed is comfy and the room has a nice outlook on to the surrounding countryside. The area is very peaceful and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

Steve was a generous host. He picked me up in Whitehaven and dropped us off at the beach in St Bees the next morning. He was very accommodating to our disjointed schedule of arrival. His home was a wonderful place to start the Coast to Coast walk!

Steve was a great host. As soon as we arrived he showed us where to park and offered a lively cup of tea with a tour if the house. The house is part of a beautiful old Manner house that expanded over the years. He was very helpful with directions and (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) maps to find good birding spots on the headland and beach at St Bee. He also suggested a great pub in town for dinner. Altogether a very pleasant stay , good bed and generous breakfast. Thanks Steve. Mary.

Steve was very responsive to all our needs whilst we prepared to visit and once we arrived picking us up from the train station in St Bees and giving us good advice before we took off on the coast to coast. We enjoyed our stay in his lovely to lad farm house in the rolling English countryside. We had everything we needed. It was clean and comfortable.

This was our first stay in an Airbnb accommodation. My girlfriend and me arrived in the evening and we were warmly welcomed by Steve. Our room was cosy and the bed comfortable. Steve is a very kind and helpful person. We felt very well and strongly recommend this accommodation for visiting the beautiful Lake District.

Steve was a friendly thoughtful host who made me feel very welcome. I would recommend him to anyone staying in the area. Margaret Harvey

Steve was a great host. He picked us up from the train station and showed us around. A note for coast to coast hikers: it's about 2 miles from Steve's house to the start of the walk. There's a nice grocery store by the Whitehaven train station. The one in St Bees is very minimally stocked.

It is a comfortable, clean place with all the nessasary equipment and a lovely location.

Friendly landlord clean room and bathroom

Great hosts, very clean and great value. Highly recommend!

We had a lovely welcome from Tracy and Richard who were delightful hosts during our 5 night stay in their lovely home. Our room was spacious with everything provided for our comfort including coffee machine and various teas. Although I am very nervous of dogs, the Australian Sheepdog, Thomas, is very well trained and controlled and I had no problem. Tracy does not provide a cooked breakfast but it was plentiful and varied with fresh fruit, museli and other cereals, yogurt, fruit juice and toast made with homemade bread, jams and marmalade. We had a very pleasant stay and would have no hesitation in recommending Rooks Nest to anyone. Thanks to Tracy and Richard Jocelyn

You wont be disappointed when you stay at the Rooks Nest. Tracy and Richard made us feel very welcome and made sure our stay was 1st class. The room and home were very clean, fresh and spacious. Definately would go again and am very happy to recommend them to other fellow travellers.

This is a luxurious room in a lovely family home in a quiet neighborhood. Tracy has thought of all the little details normally associated with top of the range hotels, but the added bonus here was the exceptionally warm welcome extended by Tracy and her family. I stayed here for a night on a long distance cycle trip, and my stay here was one of the memorable points of the journey. I was even invited to dine with the family, which was very much appreciated. (For cyclists: Tracy's home is very close to the NCR 7 route, which also gives a traffic-free route to Whitehaven harbour). Thanks again for everything!

A comfortable bed and a fabulous and caring host -- in a beautful hiking area Couldn't have wished for more!

A great place with a very nice atmosphere

I was taking part in The Crossing coast to coast MTB event and decided to have a night of comfort before 3 long days in the saddle and 2 nights in a tiny tent!Tracy & Richard's home looked like the perfect place to do that. After a long drive up to Scarborough and then a 4 hour bus transfer to Whitehaven, I found myself standing in the pouring rain with my heavy kit bags and no idea of taxi numbers etc. My phone was also about to die...I phoned Tracey to ask about a taxi and Richard kindly offered to pick me up. Their home was lovely and we had a chat in the lounge before I headed up to my room to sort stuff for a 5am wake up. The room was lovely...coffee,water,biscuits amongst other things were laid out on a table.The bathroom with shower was also well kitted out...everything was spotless. It was shortly after that I sunk into the memory foam mattress and drifted off into a lovely sleep! Up at 5am and down into the kitchen for 10 past to be met by a beautifully laid table with cereals,croissants,fruit...the list goes on!!! Tracey & Richard also were up to make sure I had everything I needed. Richard very kindly offered to take me into Whitehaven after breakfast as the taxi company was fully booked. So to Tracey & Richard...I'd like to say Thank You again. Your hospitality and kindness went above and beyond! I wish you well with your Airbnb...you deserve success!

Tracy and her familly are amazing peple. The bedroom and bathroom are very nice, clean and well equipped. The bed is comfortable and the breakfast very good. I had a long chat with Tracy and her husband during my evening in their house and it was nice to not spend the evening alone in the bedroom. I really recommand to stay in their house if you travel or go working in the area.

The house was beautifully equipped and a real pleasure to stay in. We could have had a fire if we had wanted. We would definitely go back if we were to visit the area again. Such good value for money.

A great stay, thanks!

A very nice Home. Everything was proper and comfortable. Good Support by Maryvic, after writing a Message she answered immidiatly and the problems ( hot water, Boiler was damaged ) got fixed. The house is close to the hospital, good for students (like me) or guests who gonna work there. Connection by Bus to town centre is also very easy. I will be back....

The place is quite nice and definitely worth the money. Maryvic is super kind and helpful – we really enjoyed our stay!

Great room, great facillities, quiet and peaceful yet central location. Would love to stay again if possible

My stay at Maryvic's house was satisfactory. There was no host, so I had to go around the back of the house to unlock the front door key from a lock box. The facilities were, again, satisfactory however, neither the oven or the electric hob worked, so was unable to properly cook my food. The bedrooms were well set, however I didn't have the best night's sleep due to the heating being on constantly and the interesting smelling bedding. Maryvic replies quickly to messages, however I am rather unimpressed with the fact that, having being told not to expect any other guests, there was a late night visitor who came completely unannounced. Understandably, this made me very on-edge and did disturb my stay at Maryvic's house. To conclude, I might recommend Maryvic's place for a short stay in Whitehaven as part of a party. Not alone.

The place was as expected: clean and as described. We had the entire house for us, so that was a plus. The place is quite well isolated. Close to the lakes (by car) and very close to the sea. Maryvic was very helpful every time we asked for help. Definitely a great time staying there.

I was in Whitehaven alone for work from Mo day to Friday and found the place with ease, Maryvic isn't local but had a friend come and help me to get settled. Communication was straight forward and all the facilities were on hand. Wifi wasn't the best but I would stay again, you just can't beat having home facilities, oh and the heating was a definite necessity; it's cold up there.

As described. Mel is very friendly and welcoming.

Mel & Mike's place was ideal for our 5 night stay, as it was close to the western side of the Lake District but also near shops & services in Whitehaven. Rooms were neat and tidy, fridge space was provided, access to washing was very helpful, and we had some nice chats when we crossed paths. Both were welcoming and it was very relaxing. Thanks again!

Not a very large bedroom but enough space for the baggage and to walk around the room. Bathroom needs some improvement. Rather basic accommodation but quite close to the Lakes and convenient to go for hikes (by car) in several parts of the Western Lakes. And the price is attractive.

We did not get a chance to meet Melendrina but her husband Ricky welcomed us to their cosy home. Our room was as described, simple and clean, and we had everything we needed for our stay. It was great to have access to the kitchen and the dining room, and we had a lot of privacy while cooking, eating, etc. You cannot beat the price for the offer! The location is great if you have a car, no problems with parking. We climbed Scafell Pike which is app. 45min away from Whitehaven, and we were very grateful to rest our feet in this room when we came back! We would definitely recommend this place for any traveller/s!

Cheap place to stay close to town centre

Mel was really helpful, giving me very clear instructions on how to let myself in and suggestions on where to eat. I got a great night's sleep in the room, which was excellent preparation for my interview. A great stay!

Melendrina is vey warm and welcoming

We never got to meet Melendrina but her husband Ricky checked us in and showed us around. There home is simple but has everything you need. Communication was excellent also! Thanks again guys!

I stayed here with a friend and we had a lovely night! We were very much welcomed by Nils. The place itself is lovely!! dont be scared by the outsige which looks just a little old. inside they did such a awesome job with so much love for details and they care for your every need. If you are in the area you should totally stay here! We would do so again, any time. Thank you again for the pleasant stgay!

We booked to stay with Maria on the day that we were arriving and were met with fantastic hospitality at very short notice! The room was very comfortable and we felt at home right away.

Maria was very friendly and kind with us and gave us useful information about restaurants and the surrounding area. The house was clean and we enjoyed our stay. We were also offered some good Italian coffee in the morning before checking out. We definitely recommend this place.

A very clean bedroom with lovely extras to make you feel welcome! We were greeted by Neil who made us extremely welcome & well- informed! Would have no hesitation in recommending this AirBNB home - extremely reasonable rates.

Maria and Neil were very welcoming and accommodating during our stay. The room was very clean and comfortable would definitely recommend.

We stayed in the "goldfish" room which was spacious and extremely comfortable. The bed was absolutely amazing, best sleep we had in a long time. The house is very clean, quiet, and beautiful. The pub across the street was a regular stop for meals, absolutely fantastic! The bus stop is about a two minute walk around the corner. The hosts really did their research to provide a top end stay and we will definitely go back again when in the area.

Great hosts. Lovely house and room. Helpful and friendly. Would recommend.

Our staying at Neil and Maria’s place was one to remember. We did not want to leave the place and asked to stay one extra night as I don’t think it’s possible to get a better quality/price relation that the one they offer. The bedroom was 5 stars, including all the details you would find in a top hotel. Access to the kitchen allowed us to easily prepare the picnics and breakfast for the next day. The bathroom is big, welcoming and very clean. Neil and Maria allowed us our private space but were always there in case anything was needed. A place I really recommend and would repeat if going to the Lake District area again for sure!

Great stay and great location - thanks!

I arrived after cycling the whole day being tired and exhausted. In my room I find the most comfortable bed I have ever experienced. It was like sleeping in heaven. Despite Wing not being there most of the time due to his busy working hours, the house was very clean and totally to my satisfaction. I found out that the interior furniture, wallpaper and floors are super new (1 year old), so that it felt very modern despite being a regular home from the outside. Would definitely come again!

I was working in Whitehaven town centre so this was handy -just a short drive. Good value room. Excellent friendly host. I booked at short notice and their was a glitch on website when trying to book by Wing sorted it straight away. Will be back down in a couple of weeks and won't hesitate to book here again. Thank you Wing.

I stayed 3 nights at Wing's place while I was working in Cumbria. The bedroom was confortable, good size with a desk to work on and a good bed. I could use the kitchen to prepare my meals. Easy parking.

Super attentive host. Lots of little extra touches to make my stay as comfortable as possible.

John and Lisa have furnished and decorated a fine flat where you can enjoy historic Whitehaven and close enough to allow you to venture to the Lake District. There are lush city parks and the picturesque Whitehaven harbor with historic buildings and museums to enjoy. Get away from hectic city life and enjoy a peaceful time in the country near the sea.

A lovely little flat in a great location. Comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay again.

A "functional" flat but definitely not best for a tourist visit. We had to cut our visit short due to family issues but I can't say I was overly sorry. Positive: The flat was clean and recently carpeted, the bathroom was also recently refurbished and the kitchen was well stocked. John and Lisa were very helpful and accommodating. Negative: The area is pretty rough - kids smoking weed next to our car certainly didn't help us to feel safe! The sofas stank of smoke and the bed is definitely not a full size double. Whitehaven has very little to offer so you will have to drive if you want anything tourist-focused.

Lovely flat, everything we needed. The area is nice, and there is easy access into the lakes, or for walking along the coast. Whitehaven itself is also a pleasant town. Remember to take some entertainment (book, cards, laptop with DVDs/ downloaded films), and have phone data if you need the internet. The sofas are really comfortable for sitting and reading. Would stay again.

Het verblijf is erg netjes. Alles is aanwezig en schoon. De eigenaar geeft bij aankomst tips. Er is een garage bij het appartement zodat je gratis en een beveiligde parkeerplaats hebt. Whitehaven is een goede lokatie om het lake district te verkennen. Er zijn supermarkten, winkelstraat, restaurants en de haven op loopafstand. Al met al prima lokatie.

Shirley was an excellant host and she made our stay very comfortable and enjoyable. The breakfasts were delicious and Shirley and her husband were very good at suggesting local points of interest for us to visit. We would definitely stay there again.

Would definitely recommend, great room and very friendly hosts! Thank you :)

Received a very warm and friendly welcome from Shirley, our host, at the front door. Introduced to Peter, her husband, who made us feel as though we were part of the family. Could not have met a nicer couple and wonderful hosts during our 3 night stay in their home. Our room was very comfortable and had everything you would expect from any hotel or guesthouse. The house was situated in a quiet neighbourhood with beautiful views. We were granted free access to the kitchen to cook our evening meals. Our hosts provided us with excellent information on local attractions and always welcomed us on our return with a ready smile and chat. We felt particularly blessed to meet people who also shared true Christian values and hospitality. We arrived as strangers and parted as friends. Would certainly consider another visit the next time we venture there.

Incredible hosts and very nice house. Our room was very comfortable and had everything you need. Even though we arrived quite late, Shirley was waiting us in the front of the door to wellcome us. We arrived so tired after being all the day walking that we just went to bed at night but in the morning we had the chance to have a nice chat with Shirley while having an amazing breakfast. We would repeat with no doubt if we go back in the area and of course, we recommend it.

Generally I'd say you'd need a car. Very very quiet area. A million miles from London sirens and buses. Lovely couple. Cooked breakfast with crispy bacon to die for. Shower only which was great but some like baths and u might. Kettle, hairdryer, big mirror and sink in room. Very handy.

Shirley insisted on making me supper since I was leaving early the next morning. Great location close to the C2C cycle route 72. The bed was really comfortable and there was secure storage for my bike.

Shirley and Peter are really friendly and you feel at home immediately. As described in the title, perfect for relaxing and visiting Lake district. Moreover you have from the house really nice point of views around. Great Airbnb !

Shirley and her Husband, Peter, are really nice hosts. It was a very warm and lovely welcome for us. They guided us the places to visit as we were new to Lake District. She provided delicious breakfast. The house is very clean and beautiful with great scenic view. Highly recommended!!!

We were four friends staying at the Gatehouse cottage and found the place to be cozy, clean and quiet. The cottage itself is spacious and charming (even nicer than the photos suggest) and the property is beautiful.. Close to many of the great mountain hikes. Though we didn't meet Stefano, he was very helpful, accessible and easy to communicate with. We found that we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay including wifi, a fully functioning kitchen, towels etc.. Stefano even kindly left us a bottle of wine and some breakfast supplies. Would definitely recommend.

if you want peace and quiet after a day out exploring the Lakes, this place is perfect. Close enough to Whitehaven for shopping/restaurants (Try Granny Wong's fish and chips) but far enough to enjoy unpolluted skies at night and fresh air. The children were delighted to see a flock of guinea fowl running through the gardens! Value was great even during the peak holiday period. Just a lovely, cozy cottage (with a fireplace) and a thoughtful host who made sure we were comfortable without being intrusive.

Had a wonderful stay in this gatehouse, so nice and quiet. The host was very accommodating, friendly and had excellent communication and instruction prior to arrival. The house was very clean, the little extras like tea, coffee & milk e.t.c. on arrival made it feel extra welcoming. Loved my stay, will book again!

Quiet location in a convenient location. Property has been sensitively upgraded to keep character. New kitchen & bathroom were very nice. Beds comfy. Towels thick. Nothing of poor quality. Never met Stefano but his communication was prompt & helpful. Can't fault anything. Would recommend the Gatehouse without a doubt.

The house was much better than we have expected. It was clean, spacious and very quiet. It also had a character being an ancient gatehouse built in 1100's. My kids loved it. Stefano was a great host. He was very helpful when my family had an little accident on our way to the house.

What can I say! What a warm reception, wonderful home and hospitality. We had such such a fantastic time and would not hesitate to recommend this place.

Fantastic place for four friends on a weekend getaway. Stefano gave us very clear instructions on how to get there by car and self check in. The place was large, modern, clean, well-stocked and full of character. Stefano was kind enough to provide us not only with basic amenities like good WiFi, shower equipment and towels, but also some food for breakfast and even a bottle of wine! The place is quiet and located away from light pollution so we had an excellent evening of star gazing during a meteor shower. If we were to be picky, the one area for improvement would be the shower pressure, which was extremely weak (but plenty of hot water for a good bath!) All in all, extremely satisfied and impressed by the place.

Very nice and clean cottage on a huge plot. Very nice and quiet location with good links to the sea and lakes. Stefano was a great host and cobyactable. Overall it was lovely place to stay.

Dear John, thank you for a great weekend and for very interesting and nice conversations, and for opening your beautiful home and the deep and beautiful world you’ve created to others. I will cherish these memories for a long time :) Kindest regards, Eilif

John was a fantastic host, made our first airbnb experience unforgettable. We felt welcomed from the moment we arrived and would definitely stay again when we are in the area. Can't thank John enough for the great stay.

Our stay at John's was perfect from the moment we arrived, John was very pleasant and made us feel very welcome. John's home is extremely clean and the breakfast was very nice. John even took my husband to collect our car across the other side of Whitehaven yesterday morning. All in all a very pleasurable experience, thanks John.

We had a great time staying at John's place in Whitehaven. He keeps an exceptionally interesting and well laid out home with great facilities. It is almost worth staying there to see all his fascinating objet d'art and illustrations and portraits on the wall. John is very attentive to detail and this carried through to his role as a host. We were invited for drinks and had some great chats with him and he certainly did not stint on the hospitality when he brought out a full cheeseboard! He also gave us fruit on our outings and we felt well looked after. He was respectful of privacy as well and we felt very comfortable. John is also very knowledgeable about the area and shared a couple of day itineraries with us for seeing other parts of the Lake District. Great stay

We had a wonderful time staying with John in Whitehaven. There was a wonderful sea view and the rooms were exactly as described on the site. John was there to welcome us with a welcoming tea and coffee and a friendly chat. He was an excellent host- very informative about the area. The bed was very comfortable and the breakfast delicious. John had worked in hospitality as a young man and this showed in the superb attention to detail and lovely presentation. The house was exquisite with many beautiful artefacts. We had the use of the 'front' living room as well as the bedroom so it really did feel like a home from home.

John is a wonderfully generous and welcoming host and we had a lovely four night stay in his beautiful home which is everything it claims to be and so much more! John was kind enough to meet us at the station on arrival and he couldn't have been accommodating and helpful throughout our stay. He has an excellent knowledge of the local and wider area and his guidence for itineraries provided some wonderful days out for us. Johns' home is extremely comfortable and he provides luxury touches such as dressing gown and slippers, think of it as "The Council House" with the country house hotel ambiance but just a little more exclusive. We recommend that you stay with John when you visit Cumbria, or more directly that you visit Cumbria so that you can stay with John!

If you are a Brit or Scot looking for a restorative but reasonable getaway or a foreign tourist looking for a way above average experience, John's place is it! It's true, we've become an enthusiast for this particular host. John is a fascinating gentleman in the truest sense of that word. He has lived an interesting life and if you care to know about it, he is willing to share snippets. However, he also knows when to be available and when to give privacy. His home and garden are richly decorated so that several days are needed to take in all the beautiful details. There is a wonderful bed, soaking tub, scrumptious robes and slippers!, and a panoramic view of the Irish Sea. If you love hidden gems as we do, you've found one here. Great walking, interesting town history, pretty marina, good bus, train and taxi service. If John offers you a ride from the train station do take him up in it (or take a taxi) because he means it when he tells you it isn't far but it is a steep hill when carrying luggage. If John is going on errands and offers a ride, accept it without hesitation - as you will get a deeper appreciation of the Lake District. Honestly, you'll want for nothing but to stay longer because this is not your average airbnb accommodation.

John was an amazing host from start to finish. He picked me up from the railway station and took me to his home where he gave me the tour and offered me a cup of tea. We then spend most of the evening chatting away until it was time for me to retire. His home is lovely full of interesting artifacts and very comfortable. The room is a good size with use of a private bathroom on the ground floor. John provided a great breakfast and then dropped me back off. Had a fantastic time, Thanks John...

Maria's place is lovely and the hosts make me really felt like at home! Plus the room is spacious and bright. Definitely one of the best airbnb where I have been. Really recommended!

It's absolutely a wonderful place to stay and enjoy your holiday and even closer to town and basic amenities

Really nice room, very clean and comfortable, and the sweets and dressing gowns were a nice extra touch! Brilliant shower, and Maria was very accommodating

The room is was very spacious and well equipped with tea, coffee, toiletries etc. Very comfortable bed with snuggly duvet! Big TV in the room. Maria was a very welcoming host. Can heartily recommend.

Our stay was great! The room was very spacious and elegant. Loved the large shower. It was very convenient for our late check in. Loved everything about the house. Will definitely recommend.

Nice and comfy stay. Thanks again

The house was about a hundred years old and it was just beautiful. We were also recommened places to go in Lake District and were not disappointed. We enjoyed our night there.

Very welcoming and friendly hosts. Amazing breakfast service. Very comfortable room and bathroom access.

Wing is a great host. Good to communicate with. Very nice house and room. Would be happy to recommend.

As I was running a race in the lake district I required an easy single bed room. Wing's accommodation was perfect and just what I needed. The room was a good size, there was a desk which was useful and the bed was comfortable. Wing was helpful when I moved in. Overall the house was clean and I would stay again.

Place would suit students wanting cheap stay for few days and not bothered about cleanliness and hygiene.

My arrival was late but Wing turned up in person and expained everything. The room was tiny and simple but there was nothing more I needed. I found a bed very comfy. It was very quiet all over the night. Outside thee room there is everything you need to survive. A very clean house.

Super comfy bed and a nice shower. Thanks for having me, wing, sorry i didn't get to meet you.

Good place.

Enjoyed staying at whitehaven , i extended my stay at wings house

Good easy place to stay