The White House Experience, Penrith
Clifton, Penrith, CA10 2EL
This licensed country guest house is situated just 3 kilometres (2 miles) from junction 40 of the M6/A66, offering you a small, luxurious and homely alternative... more
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Rooms from £53
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8/10 Overall rating
| Category | Average Rating |
|---|---|
| 8/10 | Check-in process |
| 8/10 | Your room |
| 8/10 | Working order of facilities / equipment |
| 9/10 | Order and cleanliness of the hotel |
| 8/10 | Performance of staff |
| 8/10 | Overall experience |
| 9/10 | Overall value for money |
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Sheila ( Mature couple)
from Middlesex , GB on March 28, 2008
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on June 20, 2007
"Very enjoyable to receive the personal attention which is not available in the large chain hotels and enjoy some home cooked food" (99884127)
Being treated like an individual
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Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues)
on March 31, 2007
"I was just looking for a bed for the night so my requirements were not excessive. I was quite happy and teh company was great." (99258419)
Homely, personable, relaxed. Great.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on February 27, 2007
"Would highly recommend this accomodation for anyone wanting a weekend in the lakes. Both my partner and I thoroughly enjoyed it! It was everything I looked for, character, cleaniness, accessible location and friendly staff." (99056893)
A lovely friendly welcome and service! Conveniently placed for access to the Lake District.
There is nothing I can think about for this....
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Brian ( Mature couple)
from Wigan , United Kingdom;GB on February 17, 2007
"1st class and very friendly" (99872441)
Everthing
Nothing
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on September 21, 2008
"Friendly people." (107261428)
Breakfast was hot. The water for the bath was hot. Carpets in good order. Bathroom and bedding clean. Internet accessable in room.
Shower from bath did not rinse my hair. The TV was snowy and could only watch one chanel through less snow, the others were not veiwable at all. The sausages at breakfast were not nice. Bedroom dated.
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on September 4, 2008
Lovely home cooking Very friendly family atmosphere Convenient location for M6 Welcome (proper cup of tea!) after a long drive.
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on May 29, 2008
location
eccentric owner
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Robert ( Family with young children)
from Barnsley , GB on March 27, 2008
"Think we were informed of all we needed to know.Love the area surrounding the White House and its proxity to at least three lovely child friendly pubs and Lowther Park. Only regret was children a bit under the weather and cut visit short but we shall return, soon. Rob" (97334203)
Although the weather outside was miserable and cold the greeting and hospitality shown by our hosts was lovely.
Perhaps a bigger bin in en-suite as we did have a baby and the nappies soon pile up.Or a recognised way to dispose of immediatley.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on November 7, 2007
"The owner of the bed and breakfast, Joy, was, as her name suggests a perfect hostess....incorporating a bit of banter with professionalism she managed to make the stay very enjoyable including an excellent recommendation for dinner in the local town." (97639569)
The bed was cool and the room was clean
Didnt have a stand up shower
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Paula ( Mature couple)
from Rotherham , GB on July 11, 2007
"the hotel details were v informative anyway so dont think anything would need to change" (99227909)
View from room,v comfortable,excellent shower
dodgy lock
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Christine ( Mature couple)
from Preston , United Kingdom;GB on January 11, 2007
"The Hotel has a warm & very friendly welcome. The owners Gorge & Joy greet you with a smile & a cupa & you feel as if you are at a home from home." (99993044)
The lay out of the room and the cumfort
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Sandra ( Family with older children)
from Redhill , United Kingdom;GB on December 31, 2006
"Owners were extremely friendly and accomodation was comfotable and spacious. The food was very good and all home cooked." (99922277)
It was warm, comfortable and inviting
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Paul ( Solo business traveller)
from Willaston , United Kingdom;GB on December 18, 2006
Quiet and friendly
Perhaps the bed
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Raymond ( Mature couple)
from West bromwich , United Kingdom;GB on December 12, 2006
"Arrived at 22.30 to be greeted by You are late even though we had put that we would be arriving late.No alcoholic drinks even though advertised as available, only tea and coffee available. When asked what time we required Breakfast and said 8.00 we were told that is early. Beds advertised as firm/comfortable,actually old and creaky. Paid £105.00 + 3per cent Debit Card Charge.Left As soon as possible." (99346909)
cold and out of date decor
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Alex ( Solo business traveller)
from Milton keynes , United Kingdom;GB on December 5, 2006
"Good experiance booked due to good feedback on the web and it was a good place to stay. Little old fashioned but very nice and great value and great breakfast." (99189374)
Cup of tea on arrival and very clean
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Chris ( Solo business traveller)
from Christchurch , UNITED KINGDOM;GB on November 19, 2006
"Not my usual fare, whilst travelling on business. What a pleasant suprise. Great hosts, it was more like visiting old friends.Joy was a joy. You will have to speak 'black humour' to understand George. Seriously, he's a star. A real tonic. I will have to find an excuse to visit again. Many thanks." (99523468)
Large and comfortable room with plenty of extras. Good views.
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on October 25, 2006
"Hosts were very friendly and welcoming. Rooms very nicely furnished. High-quality breakfast and a very good honesty bar system." (3305172389)
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Bryan ( Mature couple)
from Bristol , United Kingdom;GB on September 22, 2006
"Will go back one day Friendly,homely, the food was excellent," (3305046574)
Friendlyness of the owners Great food
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on September 15, 2006
"very nice location,easy access from m6 j40.well run,freindly atmosphere,great breakfast." (3305222379)
cosy friendly guesthouse
small beds
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Caroline ( Mature couple)
from Oudenburg , Belgium;BE on September 4, 2006
familiar
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Duncan ( Family with young children)
from Glenrothes , United Kingdom;GB on August 20, 2006
"Hotel clean and quiet. A good base for visiting surrounding attractions especially if you prefer to stay out of main busy town area.Staff helpfull and friendly, worth a stay." (3305199065)
Accomodation clean and quiet, staff friendly and helpful.
Probably too out of the way for my personal choice, prefer more hustle and bustle being a younger couple. Otherwise ok.
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Sian ( Solo business traveller)
from London , United Kingdom;GB on August 19, 2006
"Altogether an excellent location for holiday or business, just off the M6 but in the country with a lovely rural feel.Handy for lakes or the more remote North Pennines. Nothing was too much trouble for the hosts, whether it was my business needs or those of the two families with children who were also staying there" (3305181394)
Excellent hosts and hospitality, great on attention to detail, eg the weather forecast printed off for guests by 7.30 am. lovely healthy food for breakfast too.
only one thing -I would have liked to have been able to remove the highly scented room freshener from my room overnight, i couldnt find the source but it is not my scene. i should have asked the hosts but got back a bit late at night to do so.
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Dawn ( Family with older children)
from Bickerstaffe , United Kingdom;GB on August 14, 2006
"a friendly welcome by the proprietors who made every effort to make us feel at home. Room was spacious and clean. Beds comfortable and en-suite a god send!! Breakfast was delicious." (3305135016)
nothing was too much trouble. Room was very comfortable and clean - all in all a very pleasurable experience.
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Amanda ( Family with older children)
from Kings lynn , United Kingdom;GB on August 8, 2006
"Stay was very enjoyable, first time I have booked online, and I definitely shall again, as this was such a success!" (3305083933)
We loved the personal approach, very comfortable and clean room, and delicious fresh food.
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Jane ( Mature couple)
from Ashby-de-la-zouch , United Kingdom;GB on July 18, 2006
"Came up to expectation in all respects" (3304965871)
Thoughtful touches and anticipation of needs. Attractive room and gardens Excellent food and attention
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on July 12, 2006
"George and Joy were made every effort to make us feel at home. Our brief stay was very enjoyable, the room was very comfortable and the food homely." (3304911567)
Friendly, homely atmosphere. Made to feel very welcome.
Having impaired mobility, I found that the lack of a handrail on the left of the stairs made going up difficult. The two steps on the landing did not have a handrail and were quite narrow and could only be negotiated with assistance.
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"Although we were only there overnight I feel it would make an ideal base for visiting the Lake District. The accommodation was good, the landlords very hospitable and obliging and the locality and outlook are excellemt. (It is essential to have a car as there are no amenities e.g. shops in the area. However there is parking for cars in the driveway.)" (97259375)
Very comfortable accommodation. Hospitable owners.
Heating not quite adequate
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