Altogether - a very nice experience, where the staff are very friendly and helpful. The evening food is very good albeit from a somewhat limited menu. Breakfasts are extremely good. The hotel is rather olde worlde, with bookshelves, worn but comfortable furnishings and many historic and informative pictures. The hotel is located near an interesting beach, many good walking routes, and an impressive ('tho hilly) golf course, but there is not much else in the way of other bars, or other restaurant choices, unless you go to the adjacent small town of Arnside. All in all a peaceful, and very comfortable stay.