Book The Wayside And Whisky Barn in Whitbeck, Lake District

The hotel offers four guest rooms, each with a private bathroom, tea and coffee makers, and a wood-burning fire in the king double room. The King Double Annex room includes a claw-foot bath, a wood-burning fire, and direct access to a private path leading to Black Combe. Rooms are furnished with parquet floors and soundproofing, and the Annex is pet-friendly, allowing dogs in that specific room.

The on-site restaurant serves a full English or Irish breakfast with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, all cooked to order by host Emiko. Dinner is available with pre-ordered three-course meals using locally sourced ingredients, including home-grown produce from the edible garden. The Whisky Barn contains a curated selection of over 150 whiskies from Scotland, Ireland, and Japan, with Emiko offering personal tasting sessions.

The hotel is located at the foot of Black Combe and offers a private greenway leading directly from the back door to hiking trails on the fell. Wast Water, the deepest lake in the Lake District, is a 16-minute drive away, and Silecroft Beach is two minutes by car. Guests can access canoeing, fishing, windsurfing, and cycling from the property, with the England Coast Path within walking distance.

The hotel is pet-friendly, allowing dogs in the Annexe rooms and providing treats and a water bowl on arrival. Breakfast is ordered the night before and prepared fresh for a chosen time, with homemade bread baked by Emiko. The hotel holds a 5-star food hygiene rating and offers luggage storage, packed lunches for day trips, and a shared lounge/TV area.

Families can use the board games and puzzles available in the shared lounge area. The property is within a 16-minute drive of Muncaster Castle and offers easy access to child-friendly walks on Black Combe. Rooms are configured as doubles or twins, with the Annex providing extra space for families requiring pet-friendly accommodation.

Whisky: Over 150 whiskies with guided tasting sessions by the host

Location: Private access path to Black Combe; 2 min from Silecroft Beach

Dining: Home-cooked breakfast with homemade bread; pre-ordered three-course dinners

Rooms: King Double Annex with claw-foot bath and wood-burning fire

Pet-friendly: Dogs allowed in the Annexe with treats and water bowl provided

Activities: Hiking, cycling, canoeing, fishing, windsurfing on-site