Welcome to Brooklands Guest House

Luxury accommodation situated in the bustling market town of Penrith

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If you’re looking for the perfect escape, combining elegant accommodation with a touch of luxury, then Brooklands Guest House is the guest house for you. Situated in the bustling market town of Penrith, Brooklands Guest House is one of the Lake District's most popular guest houses.

Our Rooms

All of our rooms have recently been fully refurbished to the highest standards to provide you with the very best levels of comfort during your stay.

      EXCELLENT  
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   Bronagh McManus 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wow. What a place! We had a fantastic stay here. Sue’s communication before our visit was excellent and she was so welcoming when we arrived. She offered some great suggestions of where to eat and drink in Penrith.

The room was spotless and the bed was super comfortable. The breakfast was absolutely delicious. Would love to revisit if I’m ever in Penrith again.
  
 
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   Neil Jones 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lovely guest house with amazing rooms and the lady who ran it couldn't have been more helpful. Breakfast was really nice too. Definitely recommend it here 🙂
  
 
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   Paul Boyd 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were visiting the Lake District from Tucson Arizona and stayed almost two weeks with Sue. She welcomed us and made us feel like family. Everything was perfect and her meals are all delicious! My wife and I highly recommend staying with Sue at the luxurious Brooklands Guesthouse.
  
 
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   Margarethe Sommer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cozy,clean,comfortable and two friendly dogs.Best accomodation on our trip so far! :-)
  
 
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   Naomi Anderson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is simply the best guest house I have ever stayed in. It was the most comfortable bed I’ve slept in, it was beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean, thoughtfully equipped, Sue was friendly and available. I would thoroughly recommend this place.
  
 
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   Phil Gleed 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great rooms , great service , great breakfast .

Thanks

Phil
  
 
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   Kate Murdoch 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent guest house in every way   Super clean.  Very good host helpful in every way.
My room was as advertised it would be
Very central to town and station.
Rooms also very quiet and soundproofed as advertised
I would recommend it to anyone wishing to stay in the area.
  
 
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   Gabrielle Griffiths 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brooklands is one of those places where you can immediately tell how much effort, care and attention has been put in - a lot! The room and bathroom were spotless and had everything we needed, including an extremely comfortable bed. Breakfast was delicious and the whole set up of the breakfast room so relaxing and pleasant to be in. We were only staying one night to break a long journey but would definitely come back if in the area again - thank you Sue!
  
 
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   Patrick M 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Where to start? The hotel has been lovingly decorated and furnished by Sue to the highest standard. It is clean, comfortable, quiet and welcoming. Our 2 night stay in Bassenthwaite room was ideal. The tea and coffee etc are good quality the TV worked well. The lighting was better than most hotels. Bathroom clean water hot shower  fine. Bed very comfortable. Too many cushions but that's true everywhere! Breakfast served in a lovely room with pleasant low key classical guitar playing. Good selection of high quality items cooked very well. Professional friendy service by Sue and staff. Comprehensive greeting on arrival with good recommendations for visits and eating out. We choose the local Italian which is understated but good quality food and service. Had never heard of 4 in a bed but a deserved winner. A jewel Penrith should be very proud of. We will be back. Thanks Sue. Patrick and Angela

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   suuki2006 
 
 
 
 Verified Family catch up
First time back here since Leon and Debbie run it. Brooklands still has the old fashioned charm, Sue is very welcoming and friendly gave us good advice on where to eat etc. The place was absolutely spotless rooms done out beautifully, breakfast was delicious. We will definitely on be coming back again. Highly recommend Brooklands good central position and just a lovely relaxing stay. We will be back.
  
 
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   NorthStar300681 
 
 
 
 Verified LOVELY STAY
Another wonderful stay with Sue at The Brooklands. I stayed in the single room and it was spotlessly clean, bed very comfortable. Always a nice , friendly welcome from Sue, thank you, Robin
  
 
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   Peter A 
 
 
 
 Verified Best bed ever
Lovely welcome from Sue. Great room, best bed ever, very quiet. Lovely tone throughout this beautifully presented house. Spotlessly clean and good value for money…….and we were only there on a stop over en route to Scotland. Thoroughly recommend.
  
 
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   GrapeTaster86 
 
 
 
 Verified Perfect Guest House 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sue is an amazing host and staying in her guest house was a pleasure. Incredible value and will definitely be back on the future Beautiful house and wonderful breakfast
  
 
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   Mark & Marie 
 
 
 
 Verified A Lovely Night
From the moment we arrived Sue was attentive, friendly and helpful. Our room, The Ullswater Suite was very clean and comfortable. Sue was knowledgeable of the local amenities and her recommendations were very good. We would highly recommend Brooklands as a place to stay!
  
 
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   Marcelle F 
 
 
 
 Verified 5 star stay
We had a fabulous 3 night stay with Sue, who is a fabulous host, nothing too much trouble. The room was beautiful and immaculate. The breakfast was 5 star, cereal, fresh fruit, then a slap up breakfast of your choice!
  
 
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   Cynthia W 
 
 
 
 Verified A lovely guest house
The moment I walked in the door of this lovely Victorian guest house, I felt it was special. Sue was welcoming, friendly, makes delicious scrambled eggs, and went above and beyond what we needed. The room was spacious and very pretty, the bed comfortable, and we had an en suite, which was really nice. So far on this trip, this was one of our favorite places to stay. I highly recommend it! Thank you, Sue!
  
 
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   John M 
 
 
 
 Verified Beautiful Guest House
Beautiful town house. Curated with lovely furnishings in and out of our room. Our bedroom Ulleswater over looked a pretty, well kept grave yard and church. Neighbours v quiet! Room was spotless clean with great bathroom and facilities. Sue was very welcoming and her recommendation of the Spanish La Casita restaurant was spot on. Amazing food and atmosphere. Would highly recommend Brooklands.
  
 
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   Lisa Faz 
 
 
 
 Verified Wonderful stay
Stayed for 2 nights as we were visiting the Aqua Sana Spa at Whinfel forest. Perfect location to stay if you are a day spa booking- only a 10 min drive. Sue was so helpful and welcoming from the minute we arrived. Nothing was too much trouble. Our room was beautiful: absolutely immaculate, excellent facilities (including coffee machine and some absolute top quality tea bags!) and the bed was incredibly comfortable. Motorcyclists- we were on a bike trip on 2 bikes and bit concerned about the road parking. However we were able to get a spot for 2 bikes both days without any issue. It’s a quiet and safe little street so don’t let the lack of parking dissuade you from staying with Sue 🙂 We would absolutely stay again.
  
 
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   Kelly S 
 
 
 
 Verified Chilled night away from our hectic lives!
BEAUTIFUL! We had a lovely little stay here such a stunning guest house. The decor is something else found myself walking around fascinated by all the historical items. Sue is very kind and helpful and made us feel at home. I love the attention to detail here, water in fridge,biscuits,even umbrellas at front door. The rooms are beautiful and quirky and such comfy beds. Breakfast was very tasty all home cooked to perfection. Area was lovely and quiet and only 3min walk into Penrith town, Perfect location for walk in lakes. We will certainly be back. This is definitely worth a visit you won’t be disappointed! Thanks again Sue

Latest News from Brooklands

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Brooklands Guest House Wins Best Under 20 Rooms at the Guest Revu Awards!

The Guest Revu Awards celebrate guest satisfaction, to recognise accommodation providers who go the extra mile for their guests.

Stars of Business Awards 2026 – Nomination

Brooklands Guest House is thrilled to have been nominated for the Penrith Chamber of Trade & Commerce Stars of Business Awards 2026.

Cycling Holidays in Cumbria & the Eden Valley: Why Penrith is the Perfect Base for Your Next Ride

Planning a cycling holiday in Cumbria or the Eden Valley? Discover why Brooklands Guest House in Penrith is the perfect base for C2C riders, weekend cycling breaks and scenic road rides.

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Location

Renowned for its wealth of specialist shops the town offers an interesting choice of traditional produce and local crafts.

Breakfast

All our breakfasts are freshly cooked to order using only the finest Cumbrian produce and served in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Cycling

The town of Penrith is the first official cycling hub in Cumbria, supported and promoted by the Cumbria Tourist Board.