The Wayside and Whisky Barn

A delightful and peaceful stay at The Wayside and Whiskey Barn. This charming little gem was unique, classy, clean and extremely dog friendly. As my partner and I had never visited the the south west Lakes region, our trip was made better by the wonderful Emmy who advised us on many things from trips out, other eateries and the general exploration of the area. The food was delicious and fresh, locally sourced produce. The drinks were divine and the Whiskey barn added to its charm. I highly recommend this fabulous escape.

I was made to feel welcome upon arrival, and shown to my room. It was clean, warm and had a relaxing as well as peaceful atmosphere. The interior decor of the bathroom and bedroom was quite trendy too. There were plenty of pubs to eat in, although one feels charmingly in the middle of nowhere. There was a good breakfast to wake upto the next day and enjoyed chatting away to the Hostess who was interesting to speak to and informative. All in all I enjoyed the stay and it was good preparation for climbing Black Combe after breakfast. A good day out!

My wife and I stayed at The Wayside for a couple of nights to explore a bit of the Lake District. It was the perfect base. Our host Emiko and her staff were very pleasant and welcoming. Our en suite room was large and airy with a view towards the nearest Fell. Everything in the, spotless, room was well-appointed and functioned nicely. We had one evening meal and two breakfasts there. All of which were made to a very high standard. The highlight for me, as a whisky drinker, was not only the impressively large array of whisky brands available in The Whisky Bar, but also Emiko's ability to provide her tasting guidance for every whisky there from memory. We highly recommend this place as a wonderful establishment from which to explore this beautiful corner of England.

An amazing find in this part of the Lakes. Emiko & Dan were perfects hosts, great local knowledge on the hikes, trails and stone circles in the area. The bar is a real highlight too for whisky lovers, amazing selection of Scottish and Japanese single malts, perfect to sample after a day on the fells!

Emiko was an amazing host, helped us plot a route up Black Combe as well as providing an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Western Lake District. Room was comfortable, food was delicious and the whisky was great! Lovely place, highly recommend.

The second time we have stayed here and it will not be the last, it is a beautiful and immaculate place to stay. Emiko is the perfect host and nothing is too much trouble. A really relaxing place to be with everything you need to be comfortable and welcomed. Highly recommended.