You are ensconced in the quieter part of the Lakes and have independence in your own seventeenth-century wing of this Elizabethan manor. Once a fortified Pele tower, it’s a fascinating historic house yet very much a lived-in family home with a wonderful atmosphere. The wing, known as Kelly Cottage, has an airy bedroom with a separate sitting room with books, maps and squashy sofas. Beds have patchwork quilts, windows have stone mullions and all is peaceful. Henry gives you sturdy breakfasts in the great hall: sausages and bacon from the free-range pigs, eggs from the hens and jams from the orchard. Children will have fun – animals to feed, garden toys galore and woods to roam – and dogs are very welcome too.
Johnny Hall is a fantastic B&B for families. It was lovely to have so much space- our "room" had a separate lounge, so no having to creep around once our son was in bed. Lots of grounds to explore, animals to meet and toys to play with. The Howard family were very hospitable and we enjoyed talking about music interests with them all.