As a child on holiday in the Lake District, I remember learning to count to ten in the old Cumbrian dialect—the same rhythmic numbers that shepherds have used for generations to tally their flock. “Yan, tan, tethera” is “one, two, three” in the traditional sheep counting system, making “The Yan” a fitting name for a place that aspires to be “The One”. But does The Yan at Broadrayne, a warm and stylish retreat on the edge of Grasmere, live up to its name? Read on to find out.

The welcome

Ahead of our arrival, we were emailed a personalised door code, for the duration of our stay. This allowed us independent access into the resident’s lounge through a small porch, and to our room beyond. As things turned out, on arrival, we were warmly welcomed by Lauren, who guided us through the process and showed us to our room. The check-in felt much more

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