Bessiestown Country Guesthouse
Location: Catlowdy, Longtown, Carlisle, Penton, Carlisle, England, CA6 5QP, Carlisle, GB
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Bed and breakfasts
About this Property
Scenic Views from Terrace and Garden
Experience breathtaking views from our terrace and garden, providing a serene backdrop for your stay.
Delicious Dining Experience
Indulge in a delightful meal at our restaurant and savor your favorite drink at the bar/lounge, catering to your culinary desires.
Comfort and Connectivity
Relish in the comfort of our well-equipped guestrooms, complete with flat-screen TVs and complimentary wireless internet. Enjoy the convenience of amenities like coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping.
Plan your tranquil getaway at Bessiestown Country Guesthouse, where comfort and luxury meet.
Important Information
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Policies
Check-in: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Free breakfast
- Smoke-free property
- Free self parking
- Free English breakfast
Rooms Available
-
Double Room, Ensuite (Victoria)
1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
-
Twin Room, Ensuite (Charlotte)
2 Twin Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
-
Double Room, Ensuite (Caroline)
1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
-
Triple Room, Ensuite (Tanya)
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
Guest Reviews
- Michael (10/5): Top quality accommodation away from the hustle and bustle of cities and large towns. - Bessiestown Country Guesthouse was a comfortable retreat in the middle of our busy holiday. The owners and staff were warm and friendly and worked hard to make us feel at home. The facilities were excellent, there was generous car parking, the breakfast was sensational and we could not be happier with our stay. There was nothing that we were unhappy about. Top quality accommodation.
- EVA,PIK SHAN (10/5): Probably the best B&B in the surrounding area - The rooms were spacious and clean, and the towels were very fluffy. The host was very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was excellent! And the surrounding area is serene The water pressure for the shower was weak and the bed was too soft for my liking...
- Paul (10/5): Friendly place to stay - home from home - We stay here every year when we do Dirty Riever. Friendly, clean, warm - home from home
- Gavin (10/5): - Excellent - rooms were very clean and comfortable, breakfast was excellent and staff were really friendly. We were travelling with a toddler and the staff were extremely considerate of him (including upgrading us to a self-contained apartment with kitchen facilities, rather than the standard room we originally booked).
- Joseph (9/5): -
- Nigel (8/5): - Nice accommodation. Good breakfast. Reasonably priced.
- Joanna (9/5): - Fantastic venue, beautiful views. Wonderful friendly family. Amazing breakfast. Wonderfully clean and great facilities. Plenty of information about where to eat etc
- Ian (9/5): Delightful and the owner and staff were really lovely folk - Very clean and cosy; perfect for an overnight stay N/A
- Yong (10/5): Highly recommended - We are a group of 12 staying here for one night in the lovely cottage.Maria family was very nice and helpful. The breakfast was unexpected yummy especially homemade Jam.Thank you so much offering to visit your brother farm but unfortunately raining and windy we cannot make it.Next visit I will definate stay here again. Nothing.
- Bolyki (5/5): Very overpriced compared to other hotels and certainly not 5 star - Clean. Tidy outside and easy to park. Not much more. We arrived after 8pm. The room was not heated up, it was ice cold. It took 30 minutes and a extra heater. The morning breakfast option was only between 830-900. Wasn't impressed with the air fried breakfast either. Later we found out, 5 star on a small house is not real 5 star. It is just rated by others 5 star. If I would rate it, this is 3 star.
- dedeclau (10/5): - Everything was perfect. The whole place is clean and the host is amazing. N/A
- Linda (8/5): - Breakfast was excellent Dirty teatowel left on dresser
- Sharon (10/5): Great hosts, good value for money - Lovely location. Very welcoming hosts. Great breakfast with plenty of variety. Shame we didn’t have more time to enjoy the surroundings
- Rory (10/5): Just brilliant - Such friendly people who run the guesthouse, situated in a beautiful area with great views! Lovely rooms and a superb breakfast!! Fully recommend
- Elizabeth (10/5): - The breakfast was amazing! So much care went into the food! The beds were so comfortable and perfect. What a beautiful spot! I only wish I could have spent more time there!
- Robert (10/5): A restful place to stay, in beautiful surroundings. It was like coming home. - The breakfast was delicious with a variety of options, served in a charming dining room. Margaret, Jackie and staff were warm and welcoming, with suggestions for better roads to drive and points of interest along the way. I can’t think of any negatives.
- Anna (10/5): First class - Truly lovely people and a most comfortable place to stay. Everything has been carefully thought through. Nothing
- Abeer (10/5): -
- Kenneth (9/5): -
- Lynn (10/5): Excellent B&B - Hosts were amazing, very friendly. Location, beautiful countryside. Facility with the 23rd room lodge. Breakfast fantastic. Like staying with family so friendly, Thank tou Nothing
- CAREYANNE (9/5): - Considering that we arrived unexpectedly (the guesthouse had thought all bookings were closed) we were welcomed and treated as very special guests
- Rob (10/5): - Hosts were excellent, property is spotlessly clean. Nothing!
- John (10/5): -
- Angela (10/5): Fabulous - Friendly people and spotless. Nothing it was in a great spot for us as we were visiting family.
- deb (10/5): Homely - Wonderful warm welcome
- Catherine (9/5): - Beautiful room, fabulous breakfast!
- John (9/5): Lovely stay. - Beautiful location, remarkable hosts, amazing breakfast.
- Richard (10/5): - Very clean and excellent breakfast. Friendly people
- Barbara (9/5): A great stay. - A lovely farm house.Situated in a beautiful isolated area but within 10 minute drive of small town.Lovely communal space for visitors if your not interested in going back out again . Beautiful garden with panoramic views of surrounding area.Bedroom very spacious with good sized shower / bathroom.very-comfy bed. Best of all NO PETS.Great breakfast. Very friendly. Nothing
- Douglas (8/5): -
- Nigel (9/5): Appreciated the flexibility. A very comfy stay - Lovely place in the middle of nowhere The hosts were welcoming and very flexible rustling up a bacon sandwich so that I could disappear early to run the Kielder Marathon Nothing
- Smith (10/5): - Everything was perfect. Very welcoming hosts. Ideal location. Very comfortable.
- harry (10/5): Fantastic place to stay, will visit again - Hosts were very kind, even left us a note to cater for our late arrival. Breakfast was excellent. Room and facilities also excellent.
- Annette (10/5): Very enjoyable. - Very comfortable with pleasant staff. Good breakfast. Nothing
- Marcela (10/5): Outstanding experience!! - We cannot fault our experience- simply superb!! The hosts were extremely helpful and entertaining. Recommending a wonderful venue for us to dine at. We wish we had booked 2 nights instead of one. Breakfast was outstanding. Can’t recommend it enough!!
- Matthew (10/5): Everything was exceptional! - Everything about this place was exceptional. The hosts were very attentive, friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. The breakfast was delicious; no surprises it is award winning! The room was comfy, spotless and had everything we needed. After I messed up dates for a wedding, the gracious hosts happily let us use a room to get changed in after we had checked out. Perfect hosts, perfect location, perfect breakfast. Well worth a visit.
- Nicola (9/5): -
- Margaret (10/5): -
- Bastien (9/5): -
- Stephen (10/5): Great stay will return - Very comfortable bed, lovely freshly cooked breakfast, everyone that we met we just lovely. Shower, took a bit of time to obtain the right constant temp and prefer a better flow rate
- Gillian (10/5): - Spotless and very peaceful. Owners and staff were very friendly and approachable Nothing
- Swindale (10/5): - Great location and wonderful accommodation. Margaret and John are friendly welcoming and all the staff are also so helpful and friendly. Thoroughly recommend this Guest House.
- Kalpana (10/5): Quaint Hotel - Countryside Hotel... Beautifully maintained Shower was not great
- Silke (10/5): Wir wären gerne länger geblieben - Sehr viel Platz für eine Familie und wunderschön eingerichtet Ohne Navi hätten wir es wohl nicht gefunden
- Tom (10/5): Beautiful stay - This is a beautiful place to stay. Spotlessly clean, warm welcome and super breakfast. If you are wondering whether to choose it or not then don't hesitate. Nothing!
- Tim (9/5): - Lovely quiet location, breakfast was excellent Nothing
- Brackmann (10/5): -
- Dan (9/5): -
- Nick (9/5): Real Gem -
- Desirée María (10/5): Encantadora estancia en la campiña inglesa al más puro “English Style” - Encantadora casa de huéspedes bien ubicada y cerca de supermercados y tiendas. Extremadamente limpio, con canas muy cómodas, siendo tanto la habitación como el cuarto de baño estupendos y reformados. Sus anfitriones ofrecen una bienvenida cálida, y un fabuloso desayuno totalmente hecho a mano en un encantador comedor de un refinado estilo inglés. Aparcamiento en el alojamiento, un dinning room con microondas para calentar la cena que uno pueda traer y unos magníficos alrededores de la granja donde divisar un relajante atardecer. Disponen de WIFI. Ninguna queja.
- Tom (10/5): Perfect overnight stop for travelling to Scotland - Excellent value for money , comfortable nicely decorated rooms in a more personal style , freshly cooked breakfast and welcoming staff
- Pat (9/5): -
- Robin (9/5): -
- frances (10/5): -
- Carol (10/5): -
- Laraine (10/5): Bessietown is an oasis in the Northumberland countryside - Bessiestown guest house is a lovely family run b&b in the middle of nowhere but so worth finding. We were upgraded to one of the apartments and it was beautiful. The tranquility is amazing. Somewhere to escape from everything! The breakfast, freshly cooked to order was a delight. We have an assistance dog with us and he sends a very happy Woof! Thanks for a lovely stay L Everything was perfect
- Marie (10/5): Exceptional - The friendly welcome, comfortable room, location and breakfast The shower could've been more powerful
- Nicola (10/5): Perfectly delightful - Very clean and great care taken to accommodate every customers needs Nothing
- Raisa (10/5): - Lovely place, very comfortable apartments (for family with two teenagers it was more than enough). Very friendly staff.
- Tallini (8/5): -
- Margaret (10/5): - The breakfast was adequate for our needs. Our room was quite small but had everything we needed and even a fridge with fresh milk. All the fittings were of a high quality and appeared to be almost new. The location is somewhat off the beaten track but it was worth the detour from our route to find such a quiet and peaceful place.
- Andre (9/5): -
- sally (10/5): The perfect place to relax for a short stay. - I cannot fault our stay in any way. Everything is spotlessly clean and all you need had already been thought of and made easily available. The breakfast is freshly cooked and there is a variety for everyone. There is such a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and nothing seems too much trouble. We have recommended to family and friends and we look forward to returning. Nothing.
- Sven (10/5): - Die Eigentümer waren sehr nett und man merkte, dass sie alles mit Herz leiten. Das Frühstück war reichhaltig, gut und wird auf Bedarf gemacht.
- Margaret (9/5): - Our hosts were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious.
- Cath1367 (10/5): -
- Paul (10/5): A true gem of a B&B, just perfect - A magnificent B&B. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, extremely well kept and stocked every day. Fresh milk is kept in a fridge in your room along with coffee and tea. The rooms have ensuite with a large bath/shower combo. There's a conservatory and lounge, both sizeable and extremely comfortable for use of the patrons. Plenty of parking available. It's family run on a steading set in a beautiful rural location. The family are all warm, welcoming people, a joy to meet and do all they can to make your stay a good one. This is a true gem of a place, I can't praise the facilities or folks enough! We'll be going back there as often as we can. Nothing. This place is just perfect.
- Sarah (9/5): Welcoming respite spot - Staff was very welcoming and went out of their way to help us when we had hiccups with our travel plans. Lovely surroundings and good breakfast.
- Luciano (10/5): - Location immersa nella campagna inglese. Esterni molto curati come anche gli interni. Tutto suggestivo e perfetto. Padroni di casa molto accoglienti. Colazione super e servita con cura. Tutto perfetto
- Paolo (10/5): -
- Anna-Lena (10/5): -
- sally (10/5): -
- Karl (9/5): - Excellent breakfast, friendly staff.
- Simon (10/5): A quick stop over which was met by a very friendly and helpful team. - Incredibly clean, very comfortable and staff and food was superb.
- Janet (10/5): If you want a relaxed and calm environment for a couple of days, please visit Bessie Country Guesthouse - Everything!!! It was charming, like you had gone back in time. Elegant, spotlessly clean. Tasteful decor. Each bedroom..unique! LOVED IT There was nothing we did not like
- Nicolas (10/5): -
- Emanuele (10/5): -
- Daniel Hartley (10/5): - Perfect Breakfast
- Lynne (10/5): If Carlsberg made B&Bs….. - This is an amazing B&B. A little out of the way but only enough to escape the hustle and bustle. Total peace and quiet, friendly service, clean and beautiful room. Will definitely stay here again. Nothing.
- Marjan (10/5): Geweldige plek - In de middag pas besloten om bij hun te blijven overnachten en vrij snel contact over hoe laat we er wilden zijn en opties om ergens te eten/opwarmen bij hun. Ontzettend vriendelijke ontvangst. Grote kamer met extra ruimte om te relaxen met klein keukentje met koffie/thee. Alles schoon. Je hoort niets! Engels ontbijt uitgebreid. Top! Niets
- Dore (10/5): Lovely weekend retreat - It was very cosy, clean and gave the country vibe.. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious.
- Jores alberta (10/5): Bellissima esperienza peccato non essersi fermati più tempo - La cura nell’arredamento e la gentilezza dei proprietari ci ha subito conquistati. Il posto è davvero bellissimo e in una zona panoramica è tranquilla La colazione gustosa e abbondante e’ servita in una sala meravigliosa
- Cindy61 (9/5): - Contesto bucolico, un tuffo nel passato. Il giardino incantevole, la camera spaziosa e curata nei dettagli, il bagno strepitoso. Ma la vera sorpresa è stata la colazione, cibi di qualità con servizio in porcellana. La signora Margareth ottima e cordiale padrona di casa. Complimenti! Il materasso un poco afflosciato.
- Anne (10/5): Het was heerlijk en een liefdevol gemaakt ontbijt - De kamer was heel erg mooi en brandschoon en de eigenaren ontzettend gastvrij en bijzonder aardig Niks
- Nick (8/5): -
- PETER (9/5): -
- Lamb (10/5): Just lovely ❤️ - I loved how it felt like home! How far away...with no transportation. And that was really my fault!
- JAMES TREVOR (10/5): Everything l have said previous. - Breakfast was excellent as was the whole visa Nothing was too much trouble.
- Gary (10/5): Fantastic place …. Room breakfast location excellent and very friendly owners , would recommend fully to anyone . - Location , friendliness , room , lovely breakfast
- Mandeep (10/5): Lovely Stay - very nice and pleasant stay.
- Stephen (8/5): - Comfortable room. Good breakfast. Nice location Bedroom curtains weren't thick enough to keep out the early morning sun.
- Nawaf (10/5): A Perfect Family Getaway with Thoughtful Touches and Warm Hospitality - We stayed as a family with young adults and teens and had a wonderful experience. The property is beautiful, with spacious, clean rooms thoughtfully equipped with coffee and tea stations, biscuits, and even sewing kits. The bathrooms were fully set up and spotless, giving a true bed-and-breakfast feel. The location is excellent — set in lovely scenery, just 15 minutes from Carlisle and under an hour from the Lake District. Mr. Jack, Mrs. Anna, Mrs. Margret and the team were incredibly welcoming and accommodating. Breakfast was delicious and customized to our dietary needs. They even went the extra mile to arrange for us to cuddle a sheep — thank you, Christie and Anna, for making that special memory! Nothing
- Hudgell (10/5): -
- Sonia (10/5): Beautiful B&B - Margaret and John were absolutely delightful! If you're ever heading to Carlisle and need a place to stay, then this is it. Everything was wonderful. That we only had a one night stay
- Debbie (10/5): - Everything, lovely location. Very clean.
- lorraine (8/5): Very cute. - It was out of the city, beautiful garden. It was so quaint, cute, almost funny.
- Simon (8/5): -
- Jennifer (10/5): I had to leave early and was going to miss breakfast, but they kindly made me bacon sandwiches and left them in the frid - Really friendly and welcoming owners, clean and comfortable.
- Rachel (10/5): Beautiful views, welcoming, tasty breakfast and friendly staff! - We stayed here as we were attending a wedding at the Hidden Rover Barn so it was convenient to get there and no where near expensive! The room was spacious and had everything we needed. It was in excellent condition and exceptionally clean. All staff were welcoming and the breakfast was tasty and excellent value for money.
- Wilhelm (9/5): -
Photos
