Lang Sandy
Lang Sandy, B6357, Rowanburn, DG14 0RQ, United Kingdom- Statue
English
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About this hotel
Luxurious Countryside Retreat
Award-Winning Dining Experience - Indulge in home-cooked meals made with local ingredients in our charming dining area.
Serene Location with Easy Access to Attractions - Explore the picturesque countryside surroundings, with proximity to the Lake District and Hadrian’s Wall.
Comfortable Accommodation - Relax in beautifully decorated en suite bedrooms and unwind in our inviting public spaces.
Book your stay at Bessiestown Country Guesthouse for an unforgettable countryside getaway!
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Important Information
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
04:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
Cycling
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Daily housekeeping
Accessible parking
Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor furniture
Wine/champagne
Fruits
Fire extinguishers
Room Types
Double Room
Up to 2 guestsDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
The double room features a private bathroom equipped with a bath and a shower. This double room offers a TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
ShowerTVRadioToiletPrivate bathroom
Triple Room
Up to 3 guestsTwin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
This triple room provides a TV. The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
ShowerTVRadioToilet
Twin Room
Up to 2 guests2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
The twin room features a private bathroom equipped with a bath and a shower. This twin room offers a TV. The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
In-room amenities
ShowerTVRadioToiletPrivate bathroom
Honeymoon Suite
Up to 2 guestsDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
This suite provides a TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
ShowerTVRadioToilet
Apartment - Ground Floor
Up to 4 guests2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
The unit offers 4 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
In-room amenities
Private bathroom
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Guest reviews(667 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
9/10
Reviewed Sep 15, 2026Very clean and comfortable and a very good breakfast. Maria was very friendly and welcoming.
9/10
Reviewed Sep 13, 2026Lovely setting, spotlessly clean, very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent too! Lovely staff and owners. Very happy to recommend! Dave
9/10
Reviewed Sep 11, 2026Bessiestown was a delightful surprise on our UK roadtrip. The setting is very picturesque and the guest house itself shows great attention to detail by the owners who are committed to giving guests a very positive experience. We enjoyed a lovely English breakfast prior to departure.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 5, 2026Beautiful clean place, fantastic breakfast stunning views and the owners were lovely.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 27, 2026Friendly staff and exceptionally clean property. Breakfast was very good. Comfortable bed.
Pressure of water when showering.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 25, 2026Loved the hosts, the location, the property, the breakfast, everything!
10/10
Reviewed Aug 21, 2026Bellissima e molto accogliente
10/10
Reviewed Aug 18, 2026Gorgeous B&B - absolutely immaculate. The breakfast was delicious and the staff were great too.
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10/10
Reviewed Aug 4, 2026Rooms were excellent
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10/10
Reviewed Aug 2, 2026We’ve just returned from another fantastic stay, and once again it exceeded all of our expectations. The attention to detail and genuine care that goes into making every guest feel welcome is second to none. Everything was spotless, comfortable, and so well thought out, making it the perfect place for a relaxing family break. It’s clear how much pride and effort goes into creating such a wonderful experience. Thank you so much for another lovely stay. We’ll most definitely be returning again next summer! Eilish, Lee & Family xx
The only downside was having to leave!
10/10
Reviewed Jul 24, 2026This is an exceptionally beautifull situated B&B, with a stylish decorated room and all comfort. We really appreciated the warm welcome and usefull tips during the breakfast.
9/10
Reviewed Jul 13, 2026Friendly and welcoming staff. Nothing too much trouble. Excellent breakfast Use of areas to eat and drink your own food, with microwave, plates, glasses and cutlery. Everywhere absolutely spotless, general areas as well as our bedroom. Fridge in the room with fresh milk. Plenty of parking.
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10/10
Reviewed Jul 11, 2026We had the best time! Hottest breakfast I’ve ever had, what an absolute treat
9/10
Reviewed Jul 9, 2026Very clean and nice owners
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10/10
Reviewed Jun 15, 2026Clean & friendly & welcomimg & although doesn’t have additional facilities evening meal bar & with limited bars restaurants nearby you are able to bring your own light food & drinks if wanted & use microwave glasses provided.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 14, 2026Location was perfect for visiting our relatives. The accommodation was spacious and spotless. The host was very helpful and the breakfast was amazing.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 6, 2026Beautiful! Loved everything about it. Comfortable accommodations, amazing breakfast and friendly owners and staff.
10/10
Reviewed May 29, 2026Fabulous guest house. Highly recommend it. Everything was perfect ! The staff were so hospitable and the location was superb. The breakfast was the best ever.
10/10
Reviewed May 9, 2026Bessiestown Country Guesthouse was a comfortable retreat in the middle of our busy holiday. The owners and staff were warm and friendly and worked hard to make us feel at home. The facilities were excellent, there was generous car parking, the breakfast was sensational and we could not be happier with our stay.
There was nothing that we were unhappy about. Top quality accommodation.
10/10
Reviewed May 4, 2026The rooms were spacious and clean, and the towels were very fluffy. The host was very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was excellent! And the surrounding area is serene
The water pressure for the shower was weak and the bed was too soft for my liking...
10/10
Reviewed Apr 26, 2026We stay here every year when we do Dirty Riever. Friendly, clean, warm - home from home
10/10
Reviewed Apr 25, 2026Excellent - rooms were very clean and comfortable, breakfast was excellent and staff were really friendly. We were travelling with a toddler and the staff were extremely considerate of him (including upgrading us to a self-contained apartment with kitchen facilities, rather than the standard room we originally booked).
8/10
Reviewed Apr 22, 2026Nice accommodation. Good breakfast. Reasonably priced.
9/10
Reviewed Apr 20, 2026Fantastic venue, beautiful views. Wonderful friendly family. Amazing breakfast. Wonderfully clean and great facilities. Plenty of information about where to eat etc
9/10
Reviewed Apr 12, 2026Very clean and cosy; perfect for an overnight stay
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10/10
Reviewed Apr 6, 2026We are a group of 12 staying here for one night in the lovely cottage.Maria family was very nice and helpful. The breakfast was unexpected yummy especially homemade Jam.Thank you so much offering to visit your brother farm but unfortunately raining and windy we cannot make it.Next visit I will definate stay here again.
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5/10
Reviewed Apr 3, 2026Clean. Tidy outside and easy to park. Not much more.
We arrived after 8pm. The room was not heated up, it was ice cold. It took 30 minutes and a extra heater. The morning breakfast option was only between 830-900. Wasn't impressed with the air fried breakfast either. Later we found out, 5 star on a small house is not real 5 star. It is just rated by others 5 star. If I would rate it, this is 3 star.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 28, 2026Everything was perfect. The whole place is clean and the host is amazing.
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10/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026The breakfast was delicious with a variety of options, served in a charming dining room. Margaret, Jackie and staff were warm and welcoming, with suggestions for better roads to drive and points of interest along the way.
I can’t think of any negatives.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026The breakfast was amazing! So much care went into the food! The beds were so comfortable and perfect. What a beautiful spot!
I only wish I could have spent more time there!
10/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Such friendly people who run the guesthouse, situated in a beautiful area with great views! Lovely rooms and a superb breakfast!! Fully recommend
10/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Lovely location. Very welcoming hosts. Great breakfast with plenty of variety. Shame we didn’t have more time to enjoy the surroundings
8/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Breakfast was excellent
Dirty teatowel left on dresser
10/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Truly lovely people and a most comfortable place to stay. Everything has been carefully thought through.
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10/10
Reviewed Dec 14, 2025Hosts were amazing, very friendly. Location, beautiful countryside. Facility with the 23rd room lodge. Breakfast fantastic. Like staying with family so friendly, Thank tou
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9/10
Reviewed Dec 4, 2025Considering that we arrived unexpectedly (the guesthouse had thought all bookings were closed) we were welcomed and treated as very special guests
10/10
Reviewed Nov 23, 2025Hosts were excellent, property is spotlessly clean.
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10/10
Reviewed Oct 26, 2025Friendly people and spotless.
Nothing it was in a great spot for us as we were visiting family.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 25, 2025Wonderful warm welcome
9/10
Reviewed Oct 23, 2025Beautiful room, fabulous breakfast!
9/10
Reviewed Oct 22, 2025Beautiful location, remarkable hosts, amazing breakfast.
9/10
Reviewed Oct 17, 2025A lovely farm house.Situated in a beautiful isolated area but within 10 minute drive of small town.Lovely communal space for visitors if your not interested in going back out again . Beautiful garden with panoramic views of surrounding area.Bedroom very spacious with good sized shower / bathroom.very-comfy bed. Best of all NO PETS.Great breakfast. Very friendly.
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10/10
Reviewed Oct 17, 2025Very clean and excellent breakfast. Friendly people
9/10
Reviewed Oct 9, 2025Lovely place in the middle of nowhere The hosts were welcoming and very flexible rustling up a bacon sandwich so that I could disappear early to run the Kielder Marathon
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10/10
Reviewed Oct 7, 2025Everything was perfect. Very welcoming hosts. Ideal location. Very comfortable.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 5, 2025Hosts were very kind, even left us a note to cater for our late arrival. Breakfast was excellent. Room and facilities also excellent.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 3, 2025We cannot fault our experience- simply superb!! The hosts were extremely helpful and entertaining. Recommending a wonderful venue for us to dine at. We wish we had booked 2 nights instead of one. Breakfast was outstanding. Can’t recommend it enough!!
10/10
Reviewed Oct 3, 2025Very comfortable with pleasant staff. Good breakfast.
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10/10
Reviewed Sep 19, 2025Everything about this place was exceptional. The hosts were very attentive, friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. The breakfast was delicious; no surprises it is award winning! The room was comfy, spotless and had everything we needed. After I messed up dates for a wedding, the gracious hosts happily let us use a room to get changed in after we had checked out. Perfect hosts, perfect location, perfect breakfast. Well worth a visit.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 14, 2025Very comfortable bed, lovely freshly cooked breakfast, everyone that we met we just lovely.
Shower, took a bit of time to obtain the right constant temp and prefer a better flow rate
10/10
Reviewed Sep 10, 2025Spotless and very peaceful. Owners and staff were very friendly and approachable
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10/10
Reviewed Sep 8, 2025Great location and wonderful accommodation. Margaret and John are friendly welcoming and all the staff are also so helpful and friendly. Thoroughly recommend this Guest House.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 7, 2025Countryside Hotel... Beautifully maintained
Shower was not great
10/10
Reviewed Sep 6, 2025Sehr viel Platz für eine Familie und wunderschön eingerichtet
Ohne Navi hätten wir es wohl nicht gefunden
10/10
Reviewed Sep 5, 2025This is a beautiful place to stay. Spotlessly clean, warm welcome and super breakfast. If you are wondering whether to choose it or not then don't hesitate.
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9/10
Reviewed Sep 3, 2025Lovely quiet location, breakfast was excellent
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10/10
Reviewed Aug 25, 2025Encantadora casa de huéspedes bien ubicada y cerca de supermercados y tiendas. Extremadamente limpio, con canas muy cómodas, siendo tanto la habitación como el cuarto de baño estupendos y reformados. Sus anfitriones ofrecen una bienvenida cálida, y un fabuloso desayuno totalmente hecho a mano en un encantador comedor de un refinado estilo inglés. Aparcamiento en el alojamiento, un dinning room con microondas para calentar la cena que uno pueda traer y unos magníficos alrededores de la granja donde divisar un relajante atardecer. Disponen de WIFI.
Ninguna queja.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 24, 2025Excellent value for money , comfortable nicely decorated rooms in a more personal style , freshly cooked breakfast and welcoming staff
10/10
Reviewed Aug 17, 2025The friendly welcome, comfortable room, location and breakfast
The shower could've been more powerful
10/10
Reviewed Aug 17, 2025Bessiestown guest house is a lovely family run b&b in the middle of nowhere but so worth finding. We were upgraded to one of the apartments and it was beautiful. The tranquility is amazing. Somewhere to escape from everything! The breakfast, freshly cooked to order was a delight. We have an assistance dog with us and he sends a very happy Woof! Thanks for a lovely stay L
Everything was perfect
10/10
Reviewed Aug 15, 2025Lovely place, very comfortable apartments (for family with two teenagers it was more than enough). Very friendly staff.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 15, 2025Very clean and great care taken to accommodate every customers needs
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10/10
Reviewed Aug 14, 2025The breakfast was adequate for our needs. Our room was quite small but had everything we needed and even a fridge with fresh milk. All the fittings were of a high quality and appeared to be almost new. The location is somewhat off the beaten track but it was worth the detour from our route to find such a quiet and peaceful place.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 12, 2025Die Eigentümer waren sehr nett und man merkte, dass sie alles mit Herz leiten. Das Frühstück war reichhaltig, gut und wird auf Bedarf gemacht.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 12, 2025I cannot fault our stay in any way. Everything is spotlessly clean and all you need had already been thought of and made easily available. The breakfast is freshly cooked and there is a variety for everyone. There is such a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and nothing seems too much trouble. We have recommended to family and friends and we look forward to returning.
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9/10
Reviewed Aug 11, 2025Our hosts were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 9, 2025Location immersa nella campagna inglese. Esterni molto curati come anche gli interni. Tutto suggestivo e perfetto. Padroni di casa molto accoglienti. Colazione super e servita con cura. Tutto perfetto
9/10
Reviewed Aug 9, 2025Staff was very welcoming and went out of their way to help us when we had hiccups with our travel plans. Lovely surroundings and good breakfast.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 9, 2025A magnificent B&B. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, extremely well kept and stocked every day. Fresh milk is kept in a fridge in your room along with coffee and tea. The rooms have ensuite with a large bath/shower combo. There's a conservatory and lounge, both sizeable and extremely comfortable for use of the patrons. Plenty of parking available. It's family run on a steading set in a beautiful rural location. The family are all warm, welcoming people, a joy to meet and do all they can to make your stay a good one. This is a true gem of a place, I can't praise the facilities or folks enough! We'll be going back there as often as we can.
Nothing. This place is just perfect.
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Spotless, very clean rooms and public areas
- •Exceptional breakfast (frequently praised)
- •Friendly, welcoming and attentive owners/staff
- •Comfortable, spacious accommodation with in-room fridge
- •Useful amenities (microwave, plates, glasses) and self-contained apartment option
- •Plenty of parking
- •Beautiful, peaceful location and great views
Areas to consider
- •Weak shower water pressure reported by one guest
- •At least one guest found the bed too soft
- •Limited nearby bars/restaurants (guests sometimes bring their own light food/drinks)
Cleanliness
9.9/10Consistently described as spotless and very clean across many reviews (rooms and general areas repeatedly called 'spotless' and 'very clean').
Service
9.9/10Owners and staff repeatedly praised as friendly, welcoming, hospitable and extremely considerate (including room upgrades and attentive care); elevated to offset minor room-related issues because service is a consistent highlight.
Location
9.6/10Frequently noted as beautifully situated, peaceful and convenient for visiting relatives or nearby venues; praised for serene surroundings, with only occasional note about limited nearby dining options.
Room Quality
9/10Rooms described as spacious, comfortable and well-appointed (fridge, good facilities) but slightly reduced due to at least one guest mentioning the bed was too soft and another noting weak shower pressure.
Amenities
9.2/10Good practical amenities highlighted (in-room fridge, microwave, self-contained apartment option, plentiful parking, useful guest information); generally excellent but minor issues noted (shower pressure) and limited on-site dining options.
Value for Money
9.2/10Described as reasonably priced and highly recommended by guests; strong breakfast and overall quality support a very positive value assessment.
Food and Beverage
10/10Breakfast repeatedly described as excellent/sensational/best ever/hot — an outstanding and repeatedly mentioned strength.
Overall Experience
10/10Overwhelmingly positive overall sentiment: guests call it fantastic, a perfect home-from-home, and many say they will definitely return; very few negatives.