Name: Merewood Country House Hotel
Address: Ecclerigg, Ambleside Road, Windermere, LA23 1LH, United Kingdom, Ecclerigg, Ambleside Road, Cumbria, LA23 1LH, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £119 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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Hotel Merewood Country House Hotel

Ecclerigg, Ambleside Road, Windermere, LA23 1LH, United Kingdom –

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The bed was lovely and comfortable. We had a lovely chilled out afternoon in the bar admiring the view and then onto a lovely meal in the evening. The surroundings were beautiful.

Jane

United Kingdom

The setting , lovely gardens , friendly staff ...Love Ambleside

Linda

United Kingdom

The hotel is exceptional and magnificent. The food is very nice. The garden and the hotel landscape are beautiful.

Inthira

United Kingdom

Nice friendly staff clean rooms breakfast was nice so was the evening dinner can’t fault it

Nicholas

United Kingdom

Lovely staff, very helpful. Nice location. Lake view room was really spacious and bright. Lovely breakfast.

Sue

United Kingdom

Location. Comfy beds. Tea facilities. Breakfast choice very good.

Norma

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 and food and service great.

Dave

United Kingdom

Extra touches like bottled water sweets etc in room

Chris

United Kingdom

Beautiful location and lake views from our room. The breakfast was excellent with a wide selection. 7 course taster menu and wine pairing was wonderful and great value

Katherine

United Kingdom

Beautiful location with stunning views. Breakfast was first class. Staff were really nice and accommodating.

Andrew

Australia

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9.3

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“The bed was lovely and comfortable. We had a lovely chilled out afternoon in the bar admiring the view and then onto a lovely meal in the evening. The surroundings were beautiful.”

Jane United Kingdom
“The setting , lovely gardens , friendly staff ...Love Ambleside”

Linda United Kingdom
“The hotel is exceptional and magnificent. The food is very nice. The garden and the hotel landscape are beautiful.”

Inthira United Kingdom
“Nice friendly staff clean rooms breakfast was nice so was the evening dinner can’t fault it”

Nicholas United Kingdom
“Lovely staff, very helpful. Nice location. Lake view room was really spacious and bright. Lovely breakfast.”

Sue United Kingdom
“Location. Comfy beds. Tea facilities. Breakfast choice very good.”

Norma 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 and food and service great.”

Dave United Kingdom
“Extra touches like bottled water sweets etc in room”

Chris United Kingdom
“Beautiful location and lake views from our room. The breakfast was excellent with a wide selection. 7 course taster menu and wine pairing was wonderful and great value”

Katherine United Kingdom
“Beautiful location with stunning views. Breakfast was first class. Staff were really nice and accommodating.”

Andrew Australia

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 9.3 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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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.

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Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free private parking available at the 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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Closest landmarks *

Lake Windermere
2.5 miles
World of Beatrix Potter
2.8 miles
Grizedale Forest
3.2 miles
Rydal Mount & Gardens
3.6 miles
Hill Top
3.8 miles
Rydal Water
3.8 miles
Tarn Hows
5 miles
Coniston Water
6.7 miles
Lakes Aqaurium
8.7 miles
Castle Howe
9.3 miles

Restaurants and markets *

Spar Supermarket
0.5 miles

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Windermere Lake
0.2 miles

Closest airports *

Durham Tees Valley Airport
61.1 miles

What travellers love about this location

“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...”

Dave

United Kingdom

9.1

“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 ...”

Amy

United Kingdom

“In keeping with area and nice hotel. Staff where helpful and the grill restaurant was good food. ”

Mark

United Kingdom

9.5

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1 restaurant on site

The Merewood Grill or Fine Dining Restaurant

Cuisine: British

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

15:00 - 23:00

Check-out

08:00 - 11:00

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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.

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0 - 1 year	Can use a cot or extra bed upon request	FREE
2 years	Can use a cot upon request	FREE
2 years	Can use an extra bed upon request	£30 per child, per night
3 - 15 years	Can use an extra bed upon request	£30 per child, per night
16+ years	Can use an extra bed upon request	£35 per person, per night

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.

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

The use of guests' own cooking equipment within the hotel is strictly prohibited.

Please note that for bookings of 3 rooms or more, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required.

“The bed was lovely and comfortable. We had a lovely chilled out afternoon in the bar admiring the view and then onto a lovely meal in the evening. The surroundings were beautiful.”

“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 and food and service great.”

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Reviewed: 19 August 2019

Jane
United Kingdom
10

“A wonderful anniversary weekend”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The bed was lovely and comfortable. We had a lovely chilled out afternoon in the bar admiring the view and then onto a lovely meal in the evening. The surroundings were beautiful.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 18 August 2019

Linda
United Kingdom
10

“Lovely mid week break at a lovely Hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The setting , lovely gardens , friendly staff ...Love Ambleside

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 17 August 2019

Paul
United Kingdom
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was very dated and had a very musty odor
Staff were very friendly and helpful

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 17 August 2019

Laura
USA
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Good I’m dining room. Little variety, not well prepared at dinner time. No ambiance or atmosphere.
Location

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 16 August 2019

James
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing was fabulous
Gorgeous property love it will return

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 10 August 2019

Tim
United Kingdom
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very noisy because of thin internal partitions. Noisy banging doors. Small rooms - in Annex. Dirty room and furniture
Great location

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 8 August 2019

Inthira
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The hotel is exceptional and magnificent. The food is very nice. The garden and the hotel landscape are beautiful.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 3 August 2019

Nicholas
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Not a quick walk to the popular areas but a sort drive
Nice friendly staff clean rooms breakfast was nice so was the evening dinner can’t fault it

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 31 July 2019

Sue
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.5

“Traditional hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing I didn’t like
Lovely staff, very helpful. Nice location. Lake view room was really spacious and bright. Lovely breakfast.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 31 July 2019

Norma
United Kingdom
8.8

“Very pleasant stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No fan in bedroom and windows not letting much fresh air in. No air conditioning
Location. Comfy beds. Tea facilities. Breakfast choice very good.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 28 July 2019

Dave Williams
United Kingdom
Age group: 65+

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Lovely hotel great location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The bed was quite small, I presume a standard double? A double is what was described, but just small in our opinion. This would NOT stop us Booking again.
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 and food and service great.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 28 July 2019

Xiomara
United Kingdom
10

“Going back in time”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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Everyone was perfect

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 26 July 2019

Chris
United Kingdom
8.8

“Quiet tranquil with a touch of luxury”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Could have done with a fan or air con in room
Extra touches like bottled water sweets etc in room

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 25 July 2019

Katherine
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Wonderful”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Lake View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bar service was slow due to staff multiple tasking
Beautiful location and lake views from our room. The breakfast was excellent with a wide selection. 7 course taster menu and wine pairing was wonderful and great value

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 24 July 2019

Andrew
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Was a little hot at night after some warm days. Could’ve used a fan in the room.
Beautiful location with stunning views. Breakfast was first class. Staff were really nice and accommodating.

Stayed in July 2019

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	Classic Double or Twin Room 2 single beds or 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This twin/double room has a flat-screen TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Iron • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Family Room 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This family room features a flat-screen TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities. This room accommodates 2 adults and a child (not 3 adults). Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Iron • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linen • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double Room with Lake View 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This double room features a electric kettle. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Iron • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Lake view • Coffee machine • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double Room with Four Poster Bed 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This double room has a electric kettle. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Iron • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Lake view • Coffee machine • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to years of age)	Superior Lake View Room 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This double room has a electric kettle. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Iron • Spa Bath • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Lake view • Coffee machine • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Family Suite 2 single beds and 1 double bed or 1 double bed and 1 large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Iron • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Interconnected room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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