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Powter Howe
Above Derwent|2.43km from Whinlatter Forest
Peaceful farm location overlooking Lake Bassenthwaite and the surrounding Northern Fells. However , the accommodation could be best described as BASIC with dated furniture and fixtures & fittings and soft well worn mattresses in the bedrooms. A standard basic full english breakfast is served , but dont expect a choice of how your eggs are cooked , its either fried eggs or nothing. A welcoming roaring log fire accompanies the guests at breakfast along with homemade cake by the fireside in the evening . There are no TV's to be seen anywhere in the accomodation , nor a radio of any kind , to compound this lack of communication the wifi reception is very unstable . Its the kind of place that most guests appreciate with the silence and tranquility and various species of birdlife and wildlife can be seen in the garden area. However , its the 45% year on year increase that I find disappointing. 2019 prices were £30 per person per night for 2 people in a double or twin room or £35 for single occupancy in a double room. For 2021 this has increased to £50 per person , or £100 per room for a couple . This represents a massive 45% year on year increase !! The proprietor , Mrs. Keren Lockwood maintains that prices are going up . Agreed , prices are indeed increasing , inflation is currently running at about 4% , Mrs. Lockwood , not 45% !!! I would suggest that your sons , Nimrod , Hawthorne and Cameron had some input into this massive price hike , but for £100 per night there is a surplus of superior accommodation available in the Northern Lakes , should customers feel they want an upgrade to what Mrs . Lockwood can offer for the same price.
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