Willowbeck Lodge Boutique Hotel

What a lovely find , only 1 nights stay but perfect in all aspects , great room with on-suit, good access to room from outside the main building with small veranda, nice greeting from friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast choice although had to choose the day before , lovely quiet location and setting.

We stayed overnight and booked dinner in the restaurant, although this wasn't necessary as the four of us were the only guests staying or eating there. The bedrooms were tiny (booked as standard doubles) with no wardrobe - the only hanging space was an over-door rail. We felt afterwards that they could have given us an upgrade since we were the only customers! It was an eerie experience being the only guests and there were no staff on duty in the building overnight. The retaurant was emply, apart from us, and although we had been asked to choose our meal on arrival, it didn't taste as if it had been well prepared. My starter of heritage beetroot salad with goat's cheese was pretty tasteless and my main course of halibut in lobster sauce was dry and disappointing. The portion was pretty meagre too. Breakfast was another let down with toasted plastic bread and a dry kipper. The poor staff tried their best but they were fighting a losing battle. No amount of smiling and pleasantries was going to make this experience any better.

What a wonderful hidden gem, amazing. A bright, airy & welcoming hotel - modern but cozy all in one. There are only a handful of rooms, ours was Willow which was very big, super comfortable bed, separate dressing room & truly magnificent & luxury bathroom (a bathtub big enough for 6ft 3 husband is a rare find!!!!). Sadly we are here for just one night on our way back from Scotland because this would have been a great spot to stay longer. The restaurant was great, after an 8 hour drive they just wrapped us up & looked after us. Brilliant & amazing just 5 minutes off motorway.

Went with another couple, after spending a pleasant weekend together on Hadrians wall. We were heading south - the were heading north so a restaurant close to the M6 seemed to a good idea for somewhere to say our "Goodbyes" Sunday lunch - Awful Not much choice (Nothing like what the website suggested) Fish and chips served on a stone cold plate - mushy peas cold. Fish similar somethhing that had been warmed up on top of the range at a back street chipy and served with a portion of batter scraps. (Much more batter than actual fish). Definitely a place to avoid in future

Small and perfectly formed this oasis of a retreat just off the M6 is a great place to take a restful break on a long journey. Staff friendly. Good parking. Would recommend for couples. Breakfast very nice. Set within a nice walk to the village centre.

Had a meal and overnight stay here a couple of weeks ago, as a stopover from our journey from Scotland. The meal was superb, lots of seafood. Our room was spacious and well appointed (Willow). The property is in a great location, not far from M6 junction. Would definitely stay again when in the area or as a stopover.