The scent of a proper cooked breakfast drifts upstairs while rain taps softly at Georgian windows — this is the kind of waking-up that reminds you why guest houses will always beat chain hotels.
Castle Lodge suits couples after a comfortable base between adventures, walkers who'd rather not sleep on the ground every night, and anyone who fancies the camping-pod experience but with a proper bedroom as backup. The pods give you that outdoor sleeping vibe without committing fully to canvas, while the guest house rooms offer straightforward B&B comfort. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth asking when you book if you're bringing one along.
Open all year, so it works for winter escapes as much as summer touring. Campfires need checking on arrival — they'll let you know what's possible depending on conditions and where you're staying. The vibe is low-key and practical rather than fancy, the sort of place where you get a decent night's sleep, a full stomach in the morning, and solid advice on where to walk next. No frills, but all the basics done properly.