Willowbeck Lodge

Stayed here last night whilst working away. From start to finish what an enjoyable experience. Andrew the owner greeted us at reception in a very friendly manner, the room was superb and probably the cleanest hotel I've ever stayed. The guiness on draft was perfect and then we get to the food. The food was beautifully presented and came out in no time. I had a 10oz steak that was cooked exactly how a requested. We even ended up staying up a little later than expected as we sat with a few residents and the owner putting the world to rights over a few more pints and brandies (sorry andrew for keeping you up 😂). The next morning breakfast was faultless with plenty of selection and the cooked breakfast was just what was needed after the night before. Andrew thank you for the wonderful service that you provided.

The Willowbeck Lodge is a little oasis close to the M6. The grounds are lovely. We stayed in Eva's cottage and it was decorated very tastefully. We had a small patio outside which was a treat after a long journey to relax. There were a couple of issues with the room as there was no mirror in the room to do your makeup or dry your hair. There is a mirror in the bathroom but no plugs nearby. The door to the bathroom wouldn't shut properly which was annoying. Lastly, some kind of privacy film or blinds on the large windows would help to give you a bit of privacy. In the evening we ate in the restaurant and the food was well priced and excellent. The communal areas are decorated tastefully and are very relaxing. Our breakfast experience wasn't great as I was served cold de-caff coffee, I requested scrambled eggs with my breakfast and only received a small tablespoon of eggs, the bacon was over done and the sausage was very pale. Most of the staff were really friendly and helpful. The young lady serving breakfast in the morning could try and smile a bit more. Overall a nice stop off when travelling.

We had a lovely afternoon tea / funeral tea at willowbeck lodge. Truly a beautiful space inside and outside. The care and attention was very evident in every aspect, from the comforting selection of coffee, teas and refreshments to the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The food was excellent with a variety of options. A very big thankyou to the staff, who were very attentive and kind making sure all guests felt supported and cared for throughout the afternoon. We would love to be back soon. Again thankyou to willbeck lodge.