Appleby-in-Westmorland Rutter Force Hotels

"Parking was easy being right outside the property. A lovely lady called us to check our arrival time as we had booked an evening meal and the last order time was 8pm and she didn't want us to miss out. We had a lovely evening meal, with it being their weekly Pie night it really hit the spot after a long journey! Our room was very spacious and extremely comfortable too. There were lots breakfast options and what we both had was delicious. We will definitely return as this place is a real gem. And being centrally located for visiting family, the Yorkshire dales and the Lake District the location is perfect."

"Cottage lovely and warm when we arrived. Could not get our heads around the wood burn. Bed is a touch low and bottom frame and drawers under bed likely to cause serious damage to toes and feet.Was very cosy."

"Clean room friendly staff and quality food and drink"

"Whilst I am sure this kind of property appeals to many, it wasn't what we were expecting. We appreciate it is a castle first, then hotel, but we have stayed in plenty of castles that still offered a very good hotel experience. Our room, apparently an upgraded one [we booked a superior kind] was small and very cold. The host promised us a heater, but it never materialised. The rooms have no TV ["because it is a castle"], but still have TV points in the room. Despite the hotels.com description, there is no spa and there is no hot tub, not that that aided our choice in the first place, but putting it out there for others; they don't exist."

"Lovely stay at the hayloft would recommend!"

"Gorgeous cosy cottage. Fantastic shower. Lovely comfortable king size bed. Had everything we needed. Great communication with the host. Lovely area that we will return to. Off street parking. "

"Rural location but easy to find, secure car parking and plenty of space. Lovely clean rooms and bathrooms finished beautifully with great showers. Downstairs bedroom/shower room was perfect for elderly father who came with us.Only minor feedback which would have given 5* - similar priced rentals in other places provided a hamper on arrival and there were no terrestrial TV channels, the duvets were a little thin. It was very cold when we arrived but warmed up nicely with all the heaters on. "

"Overall this is a very nice place to stay and Anne the "

"Lovely cottage, with everything you would need for a relaxing break. "