Hotel Merewood Country House Hotel
Ecclerigg, Ambleside Road, Windermere, LA23 1LH, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.3/10! (score from 511 reviews)
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Excellent location, perfect for visiting lake Windermere just a short 3 minute drive. Lovely staff and lovely hotel, brilliant food. Had a lovely breakfast each morning and staff really helped us with our puppy! Thanks again, we will be back!
United KingdomBeautiful hotel and surroundings, lovely break even though we only live an hour away, totally relaxing.
United KingdomVery welcoming, lovely staff members and delicious food! The venue has made sure they are operating safely and following guidelines which made us feel relaxed and comfortable. We will be back soon!
United KingdomBreakfast and hotel gorgeous we will definitely be back
United KingdomI liked the classic decor and the breakfast was delicious. The staff also handled the announcement of moving from tier 2 to tier 4 very well and were very informative about the changes that had to be made.
United KingdomBeautiful view from the room, very comfortable and clean. Excellent, friendly service.
United KingdomThe view, the lobby, the size of the room, how warm and inviting the room and staff were.
United KingdomWas a lovely hotel and location. Great being dog friendly. We were well accommodated. Staff were great.
United KingdomBreakfast was lovely. Brilliant staff. All were very helpful particularly the supervisor in the evening. They handled the Covid restrictions really well and did everything they could to accommodate but still within the guidelines.
United KingdomVery pleasant and in beautiful surroundings. Very polite and friendly staff . So nice that the character of the house has been retained. The tasting menu was exceptional and complimented by a comprehensive wine list.
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Merewood Country House Hotel
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One of our top picks in Windermere. On the edge of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park, Merewood Country House Hotel was built in 1812 and retains many original features. In 20 acres of landscaped gardens, this hotel offers free on-site parking and Wi-Fi.
Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with bath and shower and complementary toiletries. There is a flat-screen TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities.
In addition to breakfast, Merewood Country House Hotel offers an extensive restaurant menu showcasing regional produce such as Cumberland sausage, locally caught trout and Cumbrian cheeses and chutneys. Afternoon tea is also served at the hotel.
The hotel is 6 minutes’ drive from the centre of Windermere. Among the area’s attractions are the Lakes Aquarium at Newby Bridge, Windermere Steamboat Museum and the World of Beatrix Potter.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.8 for two-person stays.
Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet
Free private parking available at the hotel
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Double Room with Four Poster Bed
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Superior Lake View Room
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See what guests loved the most:
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Amy
United Kingdom“Excellent location, perfect for visiting lake Windermere just a short 3 minute drive. Lovely staff and lovely hotel, brilliant food. Had a lovely breakfast each morning and staff really helped us with our puppy! Thanks again, we will be back!”
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Stewart
United Kingdom
“Beautiful hotel and surroundings, lovely break even though we only live an hour away, totally relaxing. ”
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Lucy
United Kingdom
“Very welcoming, lovely staff members and delicious food! The venue has made sure they are operating safely and following guidelines which made us feel relaxed and comfortable. We will be back soon! ”
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Joanne
United Kingdom
“Breakfast and hotel gorgeous we will definitely be back”
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Sean
United Kingdom
“I liked the classic decor and the breakfast was delicious. The staff also handled the announcement of moving from tier 2 to tier 4 very well and were very informative about the changes that had to be made. ”
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Julia
United Kingdom
“Beautiful view from the room, very comfortable and clean. Excellent, friendly service. ”
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Aaron
United Kingdom
“The view, the lobby, the size of the room, how warm and inviting the room and staff were.”
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Hannah
United Kingdom
“Was a lovely hotel and location. Great being dog friendly. We were well accommodated. Staff were great.”
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Hannah
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was lovely. Brilliant staff. All were very helpful particularly the supervisor in the evening. They handled the Covid restrictions really well and did everything they could to accommodate but still within the guidelines.”
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Mike
United Kingdom
“Very pleasant and in beautiful surroundings. Very polite and friendly staff . So nice that the character of the house has been retained. The tasting menu was exceptional and complimented by a comprehensive wine list.”
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About Merewood Country House Hotel
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On the edge of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park, Merewood Country House Hotel was built in 1812 and retains many original features. In 20 acres of landscaped gardens, this hotel offers free on-site parking and Wi-Fi.
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Lake Windermere2.5 miles
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World of Beatrix Potter2.7 miles
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Grizedale Forest3.2 miles
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Rydal Mount & Gardens3.6 miles
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Hill Top3.8 miles
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Rydal Water3.8 miles
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Tarn Hows5 miles
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Coniston Water6.7 miles
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Lakes Aqaurium8.7 miles
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Castle Howe9.3 miles
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Kendal Castle9.8 miles
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Scafell Pike11.4 miles
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Lake Windermere0.2 miles
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Durham Tees Valley Airport61.1 miles
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Cuisine: British
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Facilities of Merewood Country House Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- Library
- Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Chocolate or cookies
- Bottle of water
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Secured parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Reception services
- Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Bridal suite
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Polish
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prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 16 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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Cot upon request
Extra bed upon request
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Free |
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Cot upon request
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Free |
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Extra bed upon request
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£30 per child, per night |
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Extra bed upon request
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£30 per child, per night |
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Extra bed upon request
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£35 per person, per night |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Merewood Country House Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that for bookings of 3 rooms or more, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required.
For all bookings of 4 nights or longer, a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total price is required.
Pets are welcome by prior arrangement and include a charge of GBP 20 per pet per stay.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
FAQs about Merewood Country House Hotel
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Merewood Country House Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Library
- Golf course (within 3 km)
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Merewood Country House Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private parking
- Secured parking
- Accessible parking
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Room options at Merewood Country House Hotel include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
- Family
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The prices at Merewood Country House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Merewood Country House Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- The Merewood Grill or Fine Dining Restaurant
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Merewood Country House Hotel by:
- Train 1h 30min
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Check-in at Merewood Country House Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Guests staying at Merewood Country House Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- American
- Buffet
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Merewood Country House Hotel is 2.2 miles from the centre of Windermere.
