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Reviews of Briery Wood Hotel 4 stars

Ambleside Road, Ambleside, LA23 1ES, United Kingdom

#4 of 10 hotels in Ambleside

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 892 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could have been better

    Everything was great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable bed, tasty well cooked breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No evening food available unless booking into restaurant. Limited dining options.

    Great breakfast. Attentive staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location. Lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Service charge on bill

    Bath

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel with excellent staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Had to move rooms because wallpaper was too jazzy and patterned and affected my wife's vision. When we arrived we were told that the Tasting Menu was not available that weekend, which was one of the main reasons we chose the hotel.

    The room was decent and the bed was comfortable. All of the staff were very helpful. The restaurant was nice and the food portion sizes were good. Main courses were excellent (especially the sirloin steak and bass chowder). The Bar staff were all very good with excellent service.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    Brilliant, would absolutely choose to stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only downside I could say is the shower had super low pressure however there were options to enjoy a bath instead.

    It was super clean, comfortable and cosy. Great location and super welcoming staff. Had a great nights sleep and overall just a lovely stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing much to say here. I'm not sure the breakfast is worth £15 but when I did have it, it was tasty. Otherwise a great stay.

    The staff are fabulous. We had an issue, and they had us moved immediately. They were informative about the area and suggested good things to do. The evening food was excellent too. It is located in a peaceful area, and the grounds are great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Relaxing stay in beautiful surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi could be stronger, but good for location

    Stunning location, beds comfortable, well appointed rooms

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    10
    Excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    The staff was lovely and the hotel was in a perfect location. The food was lovely and the room was spotless and cleaned by staff every day - couldn’t fault it ☺️

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ni e

    None

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    The stay was calm and relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dimmable lights were glitchy and the pipes were noisy from the next room.

    Beautiful gardens and perfectly located for the lake and Ambleside. The hotel staff were professional, friendly and kind.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Fantastic weekend away with friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Lovely rooms, sitting areas, very clean and comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff, would come back again.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    9.0
    Really lovely stay, room was amazing and would 100% come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bar was on the pricey side, glass of prosecco being £9.

    Amazing room, so comfy and clean!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    10
    Very comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing could have been better.

    Everything about the hotel was wonderful. Very clean, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were beautifully warm and the bed very comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great lakeside location, evening meal was exceptional and you can not be hungry after breakfast that sets you up for the day.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    9.0
    We will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dog barking during night waking us.

    Friendly staff, good room, good food.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous stay - we will return :-)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Only the bar prices, but I think they are similar everywhere in the Lakes.

    My family and I booked a stay to celebrate our parents wedding anniversary. The hotel Manager, Paul, and all the staff members were absolutely fabulous. They arranged a private dinning room for us all and were very accommodating. The meal was superb and the service was equally fantastic. Our room was very nicely decorated, modern, clean and had everything we needed. Breakfast was great with a wide variety of options to choose from.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    9.0
    An excellent short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing really

    Staff were very friendly and attentive. The room was very comfortable with modern decor and modern bathroom. The breakfast variety was excellent and the foodand service was great. The dinner menu was varied and the food good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    Really good stay, lovely room and very comfortable beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No option to increase the room temperature

    Breakfast was very nice, continental option was also good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Lovely hotel and restaurant and excellent value for money, thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    beautiful food and hotel, have stayed twice and would again for sure

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    9.0
    What a find!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We were a group of friends looking for a hotel we could meet up. Coming in from various parts of the UK our main criteria were comfort, nice food, friendly service, convenience for touristy things. Briery Wood did not disappoint. In fact it exceeded expectations. The rooms are spacious and feel quite luxurious. Lots of little touches make it stand out. The dinner menu (included I our rate) was not restricted- and the food was fab. Beautifully presented and tasty. Bar well stocked and a great wine list. Breakfast was a stylish and plentiful too. And the staff went out of their way to make us welcome.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    9.0
    Set amongst Lake Windermere, a beautiful country house. A pleasant stay with lovely staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little hot during the night and no way of turning heating up or down however a lovely place.

    A pretty country house, staff were very helpful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    10
    Brilliant - will always recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Briery Wood is always lovely. The staff are helpful and friendly, efficient and seem to enjoy being at work. The hotel is clean and comfortable and we felt really well looked after. Our dog had a great time too!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel great location friendly helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Being very picky, I thought the quality of the breakfast materials could have been better.

    Very friendly and welcoming staff, peaceful ambience, nice room.

    Stayed in February 2024

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