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 305 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Very friendly staff, nice food and comfortable sleep
United KingdomExcellent from the moment we got there until we left. We could not find fault with anything. The food was superb and staff went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful. We have booked for next Christmas.
United KingdomIt was our Ruby wedding anniversary. When we arrived at the hotel we were greeted by a lovely young lady who promptly booked us into our gorgeous lake view room In the room we had a card and chocolates from all the staff We had afternoon tea In the room that was absolutely delicious The restraunt staff during our romantic dinner were very attentive but discreet
United KingdomSet in beautiful grounds, lovely old character. Spacious room with absolutely amazing view. Also liked that food was provided for the dog in the room.
United KingdomBest cooked breakfast I’ve had in a long while. The staff where so friendly and helpful. Was also the cleanest hotel I’ve ever been too. Thank you guys for making my weekend perfect
United KingdomThis hotel ticked all our boxes and more! I will be returning very soon! Thank You to all the staff!
United KingdomEverything. Very comfortable room, public rooms. Attentive and cheerful staff. Good exceptional particularly the taxed menus and wine, the breakfast also was as good as it gets, plenty choice, and ample quantity on every course. I shall be back hopefully in the near future.
United KingdomThe staff were amazing, from the minute we all walked in! Would highly recommend this hotel it’s so beautiful. We will definitely be coming back
United KingdomFabulous staff. Great building with lots of character in a quiet elevated location. A real country house hotel.
United KingdomFull of character with wooden beams, ‘creaking floorboards’ and real love fires.
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Merewood Country House Hotel 4-star 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 8.7 for two-person stays.
Guests love...
“lake view”
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“friendly staff”
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“beautiful location”
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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
Great coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free private parking available at the hotel
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Double Room with Four Poster Bed
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Double Room with Lake View
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Superior Lake View Room
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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.
Closest landmarks *
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Lake Windermere2.5 miles
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World of Beatrix Potter2.8 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
Restaurants and markets *
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Spar Supermarket0.5 miles
Natural beauty *
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Windermere Lake0.2 miles
Closest airports *
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Durham Tees Valley Airport61.1 miles
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Kendal Castle9.8 miles
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Scafell Pike11.4 miles
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Derwentwater14.7 miles
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Wasdale15.1 miles
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Buttermere15.7 miles
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Askham Hall16 miles
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Muncaster Castle18.1 miles
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Brougham Castle19 miles
What travellers love about this location
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United Kingdom“Hotel is beautiful, set in a very quiet location near Brockhole. Our room was very nice with a great view of the gardens and the lake. Ate in the restaurant a...”
United Kingdom“Everything, the room was beautiful, the breakfast was stunning, the views were impeccable and the staff so friendly would go back in a heartbeat! Room 11 had a ...”
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The Merewood Grill or Fine Dining Restaurant
Cuisine: British
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Facilities of Merewood Country House Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.7
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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
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Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
- Secured parking
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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Cancellation/
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
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.
| 0 - 1 year |
Can use a cot or extra bed
upon request
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FREE |
| 2 years |
Can use a cot
upon request
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FREE |
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Can use an extra bed
upon request
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£30 per child, per night | |
| 3 - 15 years |
Can use an extra bed
upon request
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£30 per child, per night |
| 16+ years |
Can use an 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.
Pets are welcome by prior arrangement and include a charge of GBP 20 per pet per stay.
FAQs about Merewood Country House Hotel
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Room options at Merewood Country House Hotel include:
- Twin/Double
- Family
- Double
- BBasic Room
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Merewood Country House Hotel by:
- Train 90 minutes
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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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Check-in at Merewood Country House Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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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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Merewood Country House Hotel has 1 restaurants:
- The Merewood Grill or Fine Dining Restaurant
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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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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
