Hotel

The Samling Hotel

Ambleside Road, Windermere, LA23 1LR, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.8/10! (score from 124 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.5
Exceptional
124 reviews

Superb food and very helpful staff especially in the diinng room on Saturday when we had the 'fine dinner'.

Ian United Kingdom

Everything it’s just a lovely little hotel with everything you’d expect from five stars

Beverly United Kingdom

Breakfast haddock lovely and with a view to die for.

Dominic United Kingdom

Food was delicious. Views from room and restaurant are beautiful.

David United States

the whole feel of the place , relaxing, amazing views, the staff were all lovely . fantastic food . would highly recommend and will definitely be back .

Dawn United Kingdom

amazing rooms, incredible view & incredible staff.

David United Kingdom

Great view from the hotel, staffs are friendly and professional.

Yu-fan Canada

The service was lovely and Rebecca was hands down a stand out - she had us in hysterics but was also super professional. The views were sturnning and the bar / lounge / restaurant area is very nice and the grounds are well kept.

Gemma United Kingdom

We absolutely loved it, we will be coming back for a minimum 2 night stay so we can try the other restaurant and the taster menu again - it was fantastic

Kim United Kingdom

Excellent breakfast! Possibly the best location/view on the Lakes!

Paul United Kingdom
9.5
Exceptional
124 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Superb food and very helpful staff especially in the diinng room on Saturday when we had the 'fine dinner'.”
    Ian Ian United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything it’s just a lovely little hotel with everything you’d expect from five stars”
    Beverly Beverly United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast haddock lovely and with a view to die for.”
    Dominic Dominic United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Food was delicious. Views from room and restaurant are beautiful.”
    David David United States United States
  • “the whole feel of the place , relaxing, amazing views, the staff were all lovely . fantastic food . would highly recommend and will definitely be back .”
    Dawn Dawn United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “amazing rooms, incredible view & incredible staff.”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great view from the hotel, staffs are friendly and professional.”
    Yu-fan Yu-fan Canada Canada
  • “The service was lovely and Rebecca was hands down a stand out - she had us in hysterics but was also super professional.”
    Gemma Gemma United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We absolutely loved it, we will be coming back for a minimum 2 night stay so we can try the other restaurant and the taster menu again - it was fantastic”
    Kim Kim United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent breakfast! Possibly the best location/view on the Lakes!”
    Paul Paul United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities9.4
  • Cleanliness9.7
  • Comfort 9.8
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location9.8
  • Free WiFi 9.8
High score for Windermere

Located near Ambleside, The Samling Hotel has a garden and a terrace. The property features a bar, as well as a restaurant serving British cuisine. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, and buying tickets for guests.

Most rooms have mountain or lake views.

A continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

The property has a hot tub. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Windermere, like skiing and cycling.

Keswick is 17.4 miles from The Samling Hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

The Samling Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 28 Nov 2018.

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Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
The Samling Hotel Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.8
High score for Windermere
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ian
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Superb food and very helpful staff especially in the diinng room on Saturday when we had the 'fine dinner'.”
  • Beverly
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Everything it’s just a lovely little hotel with everything you’d expect from five stars”
  • Dominic
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Breakfast haddock lovely and with a view to die for.”
  • David
    United StatesUnited States
    “Food was delicious. Views from room and restaurant are beautiful.”
  • Dawn
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “the whole feel of the place , relaxing, amazing views, the staff were all lovely . fantastic food . would highly recommend and will definitely be back .”
  • David
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “amazing rooms, incredible view & incredible staff.”
  • Yu-fan
    CanadaCanada
    “Great view from the hotel, staffs are friendly and professional.”
  • Gemma
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The service was lovely and Rebecca was hands down a stand out - she had us in hysterics but was also super professional. The views were sturnning and the bar / lounge / restaurant area is very nice and the grounds are well kept.”
  • Kim
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “We absolutely loved it, we will be coming back for a minimum 2 night stay so we can try the other restaurant and the taster menu again - it was fantastic”
  • Paul
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Excellent breakfast! Possibly the best location/view on the Lakes!”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • Does this room have a lake view?
    Both of our Junior Suites have lake views.
    Answered on 10 January 2020
  • Do you allow dogs
    Good evening, Unfortunately we have changed our policy , therefore we no longer accept dogs in the hotel. Apologies for the inconvenience. Kind ..
    Answered on 2 October 2021
  • Are there taxi available from your hotel to Oxenholme Lake District Thanks
    We are more than happy to arrange transfers to and from Oxenholme for our guests.
    Answered on 10 May 2022
  • Parking facilities and are there any charges
    Dear Guest, Please may confirm we do have parking facilities and it is free of charge. Best regards, Csilla Harrowing Reception
    Answered on 4 March 2022
  • Hi, that’s a swimming pool or a hot spring in the picture?
    Hello, Please may we confirm we have a private outdoor hot tub for residents use.
    Answered on 10 January 2023
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Hotel surroundings *
2 restaurants on site

    The Samling Hotel Restaurant

    Cuisine: British, Local, Asian, European

    The Gathering Restaurant

    Cuisine: British

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

Facilities of The Samling Hotel
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
The Samling Hotel Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Bar
Bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • 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
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Polish
  • Romanian
Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules

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Check-in

15:00 - 00:00

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

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

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express The Samling Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

FAQs about The Samling Hotel

  • The Samling Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Bike tours
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • The Samling Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • The Samling Hotel Restaurant
    • The Gathering Restaurant

  • Room options at The Samling Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • The prices at The Samling Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Samling Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Samling Hotel on this page.

  • Guests staying at The Samling Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte

  • The Samling Hotel is 0.7 miles from the centre of Windermere.