Name: Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel
Address: Holbeck Lane, Windermere, LA23 1LU, United Kingdom, Holbeck Lane, Cumbria, LA23 1LU, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £100 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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Country house Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel

Holbeck Lane, Windermere, LA23 1LU, United Kingdom –

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10 June 2016

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Everything. Unbelievable in every way. Great location. So picturesque. Rooms were beautiful we took our dog. Comfy, clean and the staff were incredible especially Vicky. Could not rate this place high enough so much to do and just the idillic location for a peaceful getaway. Highly recommend and will be going back for sure. Outdoor Hot tub with great views of Windermere too. Just perfect

Harvey, United Kingdom

Fantastic location, views, room, food & service

Mary, United Kingdom

Lovely room with exceptional view. Great breakfast choice and beautifully cooked. Friendly and professional staff. Filming taking place whilst we were there which was disruptive. Dealt with and refund given

Anthony, United Kingdom

We had the BEST time over there! Specially Hannah (front desk) took good care of us and our baby. Thank you guys. We had checked into this hotel after a racist hotel called - Sharrow Bay - refused to take us on board because we had a baby. But when we checked in here, it was the smoothest experience. Thank you Holbeck staff for making it a memorable trip for us at lake district

Abdul, United Arab Emirates

Great hospitality... Professional and helpful staff. Quiet place with nice view of the lakes from up the hill.

Jawad, Jordan

The food was great (make sure you book the restaurant in advance) and the bed was comfortable. The view was also lovely.

Mtay, United Kingdom

Wonderful ambience, very attentive staff, excellent dining.

Shaun, Australia

The view was amazing from our room, shame we couldn't stay in the main building but the view made up. Some issues with payment regarding booking.com taking payment already and the hotel taking it as well, but it was resolved. Rooms aren't the cleanest or newest (especially as we paid for the deluxe double rooms- we kind of expected a bit more). Breakfast was great and the service was fantastic. Great walks in the area. Overall, expensive- but it's a nice as a treat.

Michael, United Kingdom

The hotel is idyllic and in a fantastic location with great views of the lake. The staff were excellent in most aspects of service, although we would have expected more for the level of market that this hotel pitches itself in. Our stay was both pleasurable and extremely comfortable in almost every way. Breakfast was excellent.

Bill, United Kingdom

Beautiful country hotel with a stunning view from our room overlooking Lake Windermere. Hotel was very accommodating and staff extremely professional and helpful. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

John, United Kingdom

9.4

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What guests loved the most:
“Everything. Unbelievable in every way. Great location. So picturesque. Rooms were beautiful we took our dog. Comfy, clean and the staff were incredible especially Vicky. ”

Harvey United Kingdom
“Fantastic location, views, room, food & service”

Mary United Kingdom
“Lovely room with exceptional view. Great breakfast choice and beautifully cooked. Friendly and professional staff. Filming taking place whilst we were there which was disruptive. ”

Anthony United Kingdom
“We had the BEST time over there! Specially Hannah (front desk) took good care of us and our baby. Thank you guys. ”

Abdul United Arab Emirates
“Great hospitality... Professional and helpful staff. Quiet place with nice view of the lakes from up the hill.”

Jawad Jordan
“The food was great (make sure you book the restaurant in advance) and the bed was comfortable. The view was also lovely.”

Mtay United Kingdom
“Wonderful ambience, very attentive staff, excellent dining.”

Shaun Australia
“The view was amazing from our room, shame we couldn't stay in the main building but the view made up. ”

Michael United Kingdom
“The hotel is idyllic and in a fantastic location with great views of the lake. ”

Bill United Kingdom
“Beautiful country hotel with a stunning view from our room overlooking Lake Windermere. Hotel was very accommodating and staff extremely professional and helpful. Thank you for a wonderful stay.”

John United Kingdom

Overlooking Lake Windermere and Langdale Fells, Holbeck Ghyll is a 4-red star country house hotel with an award-winning restaurant, boutique spa and fabulous rooms.

The individually designed rooms all include beds dressed in Egyptian cotton. They feature an LCD satellite TV, DVD player and a drink of damson gin on arrival.

A gourmet menu and international wine list is on offer at the restaurant, which has stunning views of Lake Windermere. In fine weather canapés are served on the terrace.

Using organic products, many relaxing treatments are available at the health spa. Guests can also unwind in the sauna and steam rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.7 for two-person stays.

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Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

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Property surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Closest landmarks

Lake Windermere
2.9 miles
Rydal Mount & Gardens
3.2 miles
World of Beatrix Potter
3.2 miles
Rydal Water
3.4 miles
Grizedale Forest
3.5 miles
Hill Top
4.2 miles
Tarn Hows
5.2 miles
Coniston Water
6.9 miles
Lakes Aqaurium
9.2 miles
Castle Howe
9.6 miles

Restaurants and markets

Booths Supermarket
4 miles

Natural beauty

Windermere Lake
0.5 miles
Wansfell Mountain
2 miles

What travellers love about this location

“Everything. Unbelievable in every way. Great location. So picturesque. Rooms were beautiful we took our dog. Comfy, clean and the staff were incredible especial...”

Harvey

United Kingdom

“We had the BEST time over there! Specially Hannah (front desk) took good care of us and our baby. Thank you guys. We had checked into this hotel after a racist ...”

Abdul

United Arab Emirates

“The property is situated at the Lakes so perfect for walking and sightseeing. The food exceed our expectations and the staff was very friendly. a home away from...”

Nina

Denmark

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1 restaurant on site

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Cuisine: British

Menu: À la carte

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From 14:00 hours

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Until 11:00 hours

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

All children under 2 years are charged GBP 20 per person per night for children's cots/cribs.

The maximum number of children's cots/cribs in a room is 1.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.1
Facilities8.7
Staff9.3

Value for money8.0
Free WiFi7.4
Location9.4

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“Everything. Unbelievable in every way. Great location. So picturesque. Rooms were beautiful we took our dog. Comfy, clean and the staff were incredible especially Vicky. Could not rate this place high enough so much to do and just the idillic location for a peaceful getaway. Highly recommend and will be going back for sure. Outdoor Hot tub with great views of Windermere too. Just perfect ”

“Lovely room with exceptional view. Great breakfast choice and beautifully cooked. Friendly and professional staff. Filming taking place whilst we were there which was disruptive. Dealt with and refund given”

Anthony

“We had the BEST time over there! Specially Hannah (front desk) took good care of us and our baby. Thank you guys. We had checked into this hotel after a racist hotel called - Sharrow Bay - refused to take us on board because we had a baby. But when we checked in here, it was the smoothest experience. Thank you Holbeck staff for making it a memorable trip for us at lake district”

“The view was amazing from our room, shame we couldn't stay in the main building but the view made up. Some issues with payment regarding booking.com taking payment already and the hotel taking it as well, but it was resolved. Rooms aren't the cleanest or newest (especially as we paid for the deluxe double rooms- we kind of expected a bit more). Breakfast was great and the service was fantastic. Great walks in the area. Overall, expensive- but it's a nice as a treat.”

Michael

“The hotel is idyllic and in a fantastic location with great views of the lake. The staff were excellent in most aspects of service, although we would have expected more for the level of market that this hotel pitches itself in. Our stay was both pleasurable and extremely comfortable in almost every way. Breakfast was excellent.”

Bill

“Beautiful country hotel with a stunning view from our room overlooking Lake Windermere. Hotel was very accommodating and staff extremely professional and helpful. Thank you for a wonderful stay.”

John

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Reviewed: 4 December 2018

William tyer
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The hotel was lovely and so was the staff

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: 2 December 2018

Harvey
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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Everything. Unbelievable in every way. Great location. So picturesque. Rooms were beautiful we took our dog. Comfy, clean and the staff were incredible especially Vicky. Could not rate this place high enough so much to do and just the idillic location for a peaceful getaway. Highly recommend and will be going back for sure. Outdoor Hot tub with great views of Windermere too. Just perfect

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: 5 November 2018

Mary
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Unclear what the food choices were if you wanted to dine in the restaurant more than once but did not want the set 4 course meal again
Fantastic location, views, room, food & service

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 29 October 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
Age group: 45 – 54

3 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Wonderful hotel in every way Perfect service fantastic restaurant cosy room. Great for exploring the lakes and local walking vacations.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 25 September 2018

James
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 17 September 2018

Anthony
United Kingdom
8.3

“Amazing views with great service”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Shower was very weak and kettle had to be on the floor to reach the plug.
Lovely room with exceptional view. Great breakfast choice and beautifully cooked. Friendly and professional staff. Filming taking place whilst we were there which was disruptive. Dealt with and refund given

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 10 September 2018

Abdul
United Arab Emirates
10

“Amazing location! Amazing staff! Amazing breakfast! Perfect summer getaway”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
It was perfect! There was nothing NOT to like
We had the BEST time over there! Specially Hannah (front desk) took good care of us and our baby. Thank you guys. We had checked into this hotel after a racist hotel called - Sharrow Bay - refused to take us on board because we had a baby. But when we checked in here, it was the smoothest experience. Thank you Holbeck staff for making it a memorable trip for us at lake district

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: 3 September 2018

Mohammed
Saudi Arabia

1 helpful vote
8.8

Fabulous
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Luxury Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room service menu is very limited and is actually terrible. We ended up just stocking up on snacks. Room in the main building are too old and outdated. At some point the electricity went off because we flicked two switched at once. No joke.
Rooms in the extension are great and the view is lovely.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: 2 September 2018

Jawad
Jordan
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Great hospitality... Professional and helpful staff. Quiet place with nice view of the lakes from up the hill.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: 29 August 2018

Elaine
United Kingdom
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very comfy bed. Food wonderful.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: 28 August 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.8

Fabulous
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 3 nights
Decoration in some rooms was outdated, quality of breakfast varied from excellent to average each day
Staff were fabulous - friendly and helpful. Stunning views over the Lake / mountains and relaxing to sit on the terrace with some wine

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: 24 August 2018

MTAY
United Kingdom
10

“Idyllic country retreat”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Cocktails were rather overpriced at 16 pounds each.
The food was great (make sure you book the restaurant in advance) and the bed was comfortable. The view was also lovely.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: 21 August 2018

Shaun
Australia
9.2

“A charming country mansion”
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
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Wonderful ambience, very attentive staff, excellent dining.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: 10 August 2018

Michael
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
6.7

“Bit expensive, but the view makes up. Expected a little more from the rooms given the price we paid.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The view was amazing from our room, shame we couldn't stay in the main building but the view made up. Some issues with payment regarding booking.com taking payment already and the hotel taking it as well, but it was resolved. Rooms aren't the cleanest or newest (especially as we paid for the deluxe double rooms- we kind of expected a bit more). Breakfast was great and the service was fantastic. Great walks in the area. Overall, expensive- but it's a nice as a treat.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: 24 July 2018

Bill
United Kingdom
6.7

“A great hotel, fabulous location, but totally let down by its 'dining experience'.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The so-called 'exceptional dining experience' proved to be far from exceptional. My partner and I were given a table by the main window overlooking the lake, which was a great start, however I'm afraid that the imaginative, award winning food didn't even get close to exceptional. I fear that the 'supremely talented' head chef has more of a focus on self-indulgence' than on customer satisfaction. The food was boring, bland, tasteless, and miniscule in its portions, although the presentation did look professional. Unfortunately this was not enough to save it as a memorable dining experience! At £156 for the two of us (not including wine) it was totally overpriced and I would challenge any member of the restaurant team to justify that cost? The service on the whole was good; dare I say too good as the food arrived at our table at great speed with barely no time between amuse-bouche, starter, and main courses. All too quick for a proper dining experience. It seemed that as we had booked a later table for dinner, the chef was keen to churn it out and get home for the evening! I'm afraid we were also left to pour our own wine after the first glass which again was not in keeping with the pricing. This hotel seeks to trade in the 'upper level' country house sector but falls well short of its competitors.
The hotel is idyllic and in a fantastic location with great views of the lake. The staff were excellent in most aspects of service, although we would have expected more for the level of market that this hotel pitches itself in. Our stay was both pleasurable and extremely comfortable in almost every way. Breakfast was excellent.

Stayed in July 2018

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