Coffee & Stays at Cartmel Square in South Lakeland

We had a lovely stay here. Beautiful comfy rooms with lovely bathrooms and a perfect location on Cartmel Square. Was a wonderful cosy retreat to go back to after doing the Lakes in a Day 50 mile ultra marathon!! Delicious breakfast too and great service. Thank you so much.

We were greeted warmly by very helpful staff, the room was spacious, light and airy with views over the square and the breakfast was tremendous. What more can anyone ask for!

Great central location, rooms very nice, breakfast also good. Only issue is that you can’t leave any bags, which was only a problem for us as we got the train and it just meant we couldn’t go for a walk on the Sunday without taking our small suitcases with us.

the perfect score. a very nice room in a very nice hotel with very nice people. The room was cute and comfortable, the breakfast was very good... with salted butter without asking, a dream i'm not used to. If you go to Cartmel this is the place where you need to stay for the night

Best breakfast in Cartmel lovely place great food great service highly recommend

Our room (NO. 5) was beautifully and tastefully presented all to a very high standard. We had a small issue on arrival with our TV, and although Rachel doesn't live on the premises, she arrived within 5/10 minutes and rectified the tuning problem. The fridge was stocked well and prices for the Prosecco and Beer were very reasonable. Excellent location. Rachel and the team are very friendly, helpful and efficient. Would highly recommend.

Great food in a lively sunny spot, not to mention the quaintness that is Cartmel.

Very welcoming team. Lovely accommodation of a high standard. Will definitely stay here again

A delightfully quirky place to spend the night. Comfortable , well decorated rooms, great breakfast. Beware the slightly uneven floors!

A cracking full English breakfast with good, strong coffee

A beautiful stay in the heart of the village. Rachel has paid such attention to detail in the rooms; they are gorgeous. Was lovely to be greeted by name when I came down to breakfast and for Rachel and her team to take the time to chat. Pre-stay queries were answered really quickly. Will definitely be back - thank you Rachel!

Didn't stay in the hotel, but did have coffee in the coffee shop. Afternoon tea with friends as part of our visit to Cartmel. I had to have the sticky Toffee pudding - wow that was awesome. A friend had the cream scone (he said it was tasty) whilst another friend had the cheese scone. Good selection of coffees, tea and cakes.

I wrote a negative review of this place and received a very aggressive response by the owner which said i was a rude customer. I was not rude but just couldnt understand how they could not cook scrambled egg on toast because i arrived earlier then booked. I simply walked out. Their response said i was having a ‘ complimentary’ breakfast which is totally incorrect as the hotel i came from have a deal with this cafe. Their response does not address their poor food quality ( inedible sausage ) portion size ( one slice of bacon) or rude waitress. Avoid this place there are far better ones nearby.

Very enjoyable trip and great place to stay Staff lovely and friendly Great room, very clean Very Good bathroom with magnificent towels Will be back again if staying in Cartmel

Lovely spacious room with great breakfast included. Location is superb! Would definitely stay again if we were in the area.

Beautiful room, immaculately clean, great location in the heart of Cartmel village

After receiving a lovely Christmas gift for a night away here, we have just thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The rooms are a great size, extremely cosy, beautifully decorated and immaculate and well equipped with a little sweet treat and a Nespresso machine. The bathroom was so fresh and clean also and well equipped with towels and lovely fragrances and products. The rooms have lovely views over the quaint square and parking is available very close by. The cooked breakfast and granola was superb and is a lovely cosy area for guests and public to enjoy. All the staff we met were extremely friendly and helpful and service was always with a smile. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back ☺️

Superb location, immaculately clean, comfortable bed , lovely room. Easy communication and check in. Breakfast was tasty too ✔️

This was our second stay at Cartmel Square and we will definitely be returning for more. The rooms are large, comfortable, tastefully furnished, very comfortable and all have views out over the square. Rachel and her team are so very helpful and extremely welcoming. The breakfasts are superb as is the coffee shop - we always call in when in the area. The location is great for exploring and enjoying the South Lakes area and its such a beautiful village for a relaxing stay if you are feeling less energetic. Whether its for a stay or just a coffee stop I can highly recommend Cartmel Square.

We had 2 nights in our very comfortable room and 2 delicious breakfasts. The location was perfect in the hub of this charming village.

Great, cosy, welcoming place for superior coffee and mince pies. But to get 5stars they'd have to give me proper hunks of brown sugar in a bowl, with tongs , not those awful Silver Spoon sachets. C'mon folks, you're better than that!

Absolutely incredible service from first email checking availability ( was visiting a cousin who lives in Cartmel) to check out. 100% service. Rachel and her team go above and beyond. Our room was gorgeous, and very clean and warm. Lovely choice of (included) breakfast. You will not be disappointed staying here

Beautiful little Cafe with a great food and excellent service. We had a lovely breakfast which was delicious and they are dog friendly too. One annoyance though is that parking is VERY difficult to find in the town and although they have a parking spot right outside their shop it is taken up by their advertising board!! This is a bit silly as someone like me having great difficulty to walk could really done with parking spot.

Lovely, well decorated, comfortable room, great food and friendly service. Cartmel is a charming place to stay with fabulous restaurants and pubs, and interesting shops and places to visit nearby.

My Sister and I shared a king room, which was spacious, comfortable, cosy and beautifully decorated. It was right in the centre of the village with parking very close by. Our host was helpful, efficient, warm and welcoming, and provided us with a great breakfast. We will return!

Lovely place in the picturesque Village of Cartmel. Rooms in this 17th century building are modern, tastefully designed and comfortable to make for a relaxing, enjoyable stay. Rachel the owner was great with her communication and was extremely pleasant when meeting in person. I would highly recommend this delightful place if you want a peaceful place to stay when in Cartmel.

Great spot for a cup of tea and a fruit scone in the autumn sunshine (and my husband tells me the parsnip & apple soup was also great). Excellent service, so kind and personable!

Rachel and her team are so welcoming. We had a lovely room, very comfortable and elegant, looking out over the square in Cartmel. Thoughtful touches. Great breakfast and helpful staff. Cartmel is a beautiful village with amazing restaurants and close to the southern lakes. Highly recommended.

Brilliant hosts, location and quality service.

Superb location, fantastic rooms, delicious breakfast served by super friendly staff. Loved it and love Cartmel!

Lovely place. Brilliant location on the square. Lovely owner who was very friendly and helpful. Our room was extremely comfortable and the breakfast was outstanding.

We had a lovely breakfast here, so good in fact that if I needed a room in Cartmel I’d be super keen to book one of their rooms. Lovely staff, very accommodating to food requirements (I’m a rare vegetarian that doesn’t like avocado) and a classy but cosy atmosphere.

We had a lovely breakfast here with our puppy, they were very accommodating and the staff were so friendly. As a local we were well looked after and not to mention the amazing food that we were served. I would highly recommend this place to anyone!!

We are just home from a perfect stay at Cartmel Square we had a beautiful room No2 absolutely spotlessly clean a huge bed and a brilliant shower a stunning breakfast choice in the morning and I have to mention the lovely friendly staff they couldn’t have been more welcoming and helpful my only complaint was I wish we could’ve stayed longer 😭❤️ Already planning to return next year thank you for looking after us ❤️

Fabulous small b&b in the middle of Cartmel village, free parking down the lane behind (not through the arch) Nice clean room and good breakfast choice. Super service, it's a gem.

Stopped by to satiate a need for the famous Cartmel sticky toffee pudding and was not disappointed! Delightful seating area full of charm. The owner and staff are wonderful people, incredibly warm and welcoming. Sticky toffee pudding was scrumptious and the scone was beautiful 😍

We booked last minute, Rachel was amazing, really friendly and accommodating, even before we arrived. The room was clean, comfy and cosy, just what you're looking for from a country village. Breakfast was great, top food and lovely people. Would highly recommend 👍

Amazing place, coffees and cakes

We came up to Cartmel to go for lunch at L'Enclume, which in itself was excellent. To start with the lady that greeting us was lovely, very friendly polite and helpful. The place is small and very cute, the rooms were spacious and very well kept, bed was super comfortable. If you're visiting the area I would highly recommend staying here. It's right next door to the race course if you're here for the races too. 5 stars.

Boutique Stays at Cartmel Square is a charming Bed & Breakfast and Coffee Shop nestled in the heart of the village. Our host, Rachal, went above and beyond to ensure a warm and welcoming stay. The pre-arrival communication and online booking process were top-notch, and the room was modern, cosy, and clean. Our room overlooked Cartmel Square, providing a lovely ambience. Breakfasts were delicious, featuring great coffee and cooked meals and other options in a cosy setting. Highly recommend Boutique Stays for its exceptional hospitality, beautiful accommodation, and delightful village atmosphere.

We had a great overnight stay. Rachel and the team are an absolute delight, and they go out of their way to make you feel welcome...almost like you're staying with family. Rachel has completed a really great renovation of the building and rooms. Our room (Room 5) was tastefully decorated and had a great view over the square. The bathroom in particular was lovely. Nice touches like the Nespresso machine in room, fresh milk in fridge, and a selection of beers/wines in room available to purchase (really reasonably priced). Breakfast was superb, fresh produce, with great service to match. Great location, right in the heart of the village with everything on the doorstep. Parking nearby at the racecourse, only £10 overnight. Overall, a fantastic stay - we will definitely be back.

Had breakfast here to meet such a cheerful staff service with a smile breakfast was so tasty

Had a great stay at Boutique Stays in Cartmel. We stayed in room 5 which is a lovely room with a great view over the square and surrounding hills. Bathroom was lovely aswell. Breakfasts are quality and all the staff were brilliant making the whole experience very relaxing...Highly recommend.

Excellent rooms and great friendly service

We popped in for a coffee and snack, excellent!

We enjoyed breakfast here as part of a stay at a different hotel. The breakfast was absolutely delicious and the staff so polite, cannot recommend enough.

Such a lovely hotel. Incredibly comfortable beds, cleaned to perfection and lovely breakfast too!

Perfect! Rachel gave us a very friendly welcome. The rooms were lovely - beautifully and tastefully decorated, the breakfast was scrumptious and the location is very central.

Excellent, beautiful room, fantastic breakfast and perfect location. Also very friendly

Absolutely fantastic stay. Rachael is a is a top class host, nothing is a bother to her. We have booked for the same 2 days next year. Rooms have just been done out & breakfast was great. You can have coffee, cakes or even alcohol during the day & it’s seconds from the racecourse.

We popped in for breakfast on the way to scaffell pike, glad we did the breakfast was superb, best tasting I've had in years. Bacon and black pudding especially good.

Lovely warm welcome, beautifully appointed rooms right on the square. Breakfast ingredients were high quality with the coffee being especially good.

Just had a long weekend staying with friends and we can’t say enough how we were made to feel so welcome. All the work that has been done on the B&B has certainly paid off, the rooms were lovely with everything we needed. Lovely breakfasts. So nice to stay on the square but at the same time it was lovely and quiet. All credit to Rachel and the team, we would definitely recommend and be back.

Thanks to Rachel and the team for another warm welcome and fabulous breakfast. Consistently great, high quality, local produce that is perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. Highly recommended.

Five stars!!! Welcomed by the friendliest smile into a beautiful space. The calm atmosphere perfectly complements the warm, fresh pastries and cakes (the sticky toffee pudding in particular is not to be missed 😍). You must stop here if you are in the area!

Beautiful B and B. Really comfy bed and fabulous breakfast. Thankyou x

Popped in for a coffee whilst working at the village hall and have never met a more friendly owner and members of staff, really made me want to book in here.. fabulous customer service 👏👏👏

Nice relaxing hour with a lovely flat white

We recently enjoyed a 2 night break in Cartmel. The Cartmel Square is perfectly located, we had a lovely view of the square from our window. Rachel, the guest house owner, is very pleasant and helpful, advising us where to go on a not so sunny day. Breakfast is really good too. Parking is available at the race course, a short walk away. Would definitely go back.

Fantastic service accompanied by a cozy seating area. Perfect setting for a few beers and a Cartmel sticky toffee pudding! Highly recommend visiting (or staying) if visiting the area.

Superb room lovely super comfortable bed with lovely bedding. Host is friendly and very helpful .Food excellent and lovely view of the square. Parking is within walking distance .Highly recommended. Contact owner direct for a great deal you won't be disappointed. We will be back

What a beautiful place to stay. Beds dreamy comfortable with gorgeous linen. Setting faultless on the square. Super clean and lovely cosy reception room with stone walls and cosy fireplace. Fabulous generous breakfast. On the topic of generosity, Rachel does hospitality in a way only those who are born to do it can do it. You will love it here and not want to leave! Thank you Rachel!

Our best stop in Lake District. The atmosphere and ambiance is so nice. We've had the best Warm Sticky Tofee pudding ever. Make sure you get one here and take some home from the neighbours! Thank you so much X

Great service . Lovely Staff. Great food.

Just called in for breakfast, it was excellent. Would definitely recommend it.

I know significant improvements are planned but we had a lovely stay as it is, good value for money, great room and delicious breakfast, very happy.

This was our first stay at the Cartmel Square B&B and I have to say for the money it was perfect!! The location is great, walking distance to pretty much everything you want to be walking distance from in Cartmel, the place is super clean, the beds are very comfortable and the home cooked breakfasts are delicious! I know the property was bought very recently by the current owners and they have some lovely plans to refurbish the property in the next year or so, but what they’ve managed to do in such a short space of time is great! Rachel is very friendly, welcoming and makes you feel right at home! We will be back again soon :)

Rachel was a fantastic host , great location and superb breakfast. Will be a 5* when refurb finishes and hopefully get rid of the saniflow.

The room was immaculate and Racheal the owner couldn’t have been nicer we have 2 small dogs and have stayed in a lot of places the location is great and the price was reasonable for such a prime spot breakfast was lovely full English or continental good choice given and was cooked fresh to order couldn’t fault it and will be passing on the details of this bed and breakfast to family and friends