Capernwray House

If you are looking for somewhere to stay between Lancaster and Kendal, then Roy & Mel's bed & breakfast at Capernwray House comes highly recommended.

There are many reasons why people stay at Capernwray House. The Lake district and Yorkshire Dales are in easy reach, and there is marvellous scenery nearby in the Lune valley and the Silverdale & Arnside Area of Outstanding natural beauty.  Some people come for the nearby diving centre, others to visit the RSPB centre at Leighton Moss, and others to visit family studying a residential bible course at Capernwray Hall.  It is great for breaking a long journey; within ten minutes of turning off the M6, you can be turning into the driveway. We visit when Ann attends courses at ArtyBird in Carnforth.

The rooms are outstanding. Spotlessly clean, ensuite, beautifully decorated in restful colours, wardrobe and drawer space, seating area generally with second TV, and what what we all come for, a comfortable bed with various pillow and duvet options if needed.

The welcome at Capernwray House is wonderful. Once your bags are safely in your room, there is a complimentary cup of tea or coffee in the guests lounge, or perhaps outside on the patio. Mel & Roy are comfortable in their role as hosts, interested in what you are doing, ready to engage in conversation or just let you get on with things. When you ring the bell they are attentive to your needs, a flask of fresh milk for your room for example, and their easy manner helps you to enjoy the wonderful offering at breakfast.

When my son John asked me which room has the best view, I struggled to give an answer. There are no spectacular mountains, although the view North to the lake district is impressive. It is more rolling and lush, whether facing the ridge beyond which lies the Lune valley, or across Carnforth to Morecanbe bay beyond, or towards Arnside Knott, it is all green and refreshing.  There are also some good sunsets.

If there is any disadvantage, it is that all of the nearby places to eat are a short drive, rather than walking distance, away.  What you lose by having to take the car, you gain in the peace and tranquillity.  Our favourite eating places are The Bay Horse at Arkholme and the Wheatsheaf at Beetham.

As a village Capernwray has no discernable centre. The church, the Hall, the diving centre and the canal are all about 5-10 minutes walk away. Most people will arrive from Carnforth or the M6, turning left at the cross roads in Over Kellett. After passing the the 17th century cottages on the left, the road dips to cross a beck at Swarthbeck House, and as the road rises again the white sign of Capernwray House is visible on the right.  Avoid the road to Capernwray Farm to the right, and go over the cattle grid between the stone pillars, and park in front of the house.

Enjoy your stay. We do, again and again.