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Reviews of Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel with Stunning Lake Views 4 stars

Holbeck Lane, Windermere, LA23 1LU, United Kingdom

#13 of 20 hotels in Windermere

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 887 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful property away from the bustle, perhaps for an older crowd
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The lady who checked us in was very professional and attentive, but overall the energy of the property was a little odd. It felt like a place that some people return to again and again (understandably, particularly for its location away from the bustling tourist spots) but if you are visiting for the first time and from far away perhaps you don't get quite the same warm welcome. Staff were professional on the surface, but we didn't feel it was all genuine honestly.

    The house itself is stunning, and we mainly chose this property for the lake views, which did not disappoint. Room was also spotless, bathroom was dated but fine for one night. Overall, the property is a little old fashioned but there is a lot of charm in that, particularly the arm chairs by the fire which we sat in for a drink after we'd been out for dinner.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Warm welcome, good food, comfortable spacious accommodation, easy parking and a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    A small degree of "tiredness" about aspects of the property but nothing to spoil the visit and we understand a programme of improvements is ongoing.

    Emma breakfast waitress very friendly and efficient as were all the staff we encountered. Excellent view of the lake easy convenient parking. Convenient for local attractions.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    7.0
    A peaceful stay with good food, comfortable beds and great views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You could hear the rooms either side, literally word for word conversations

    The property was in a good location, the room was comfortable and well kept.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely breakfast and catered for our dietary needs well. Superb views from our room. Very quiet location. No disturbance from other guests. Staff extremely friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent service, friendly staff always smiling , always helpful with anything we asked. We will definitely visit the h
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely location, nice surroundings, clean, ample parking and well decorated and maintained.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    A Spectacular Stay by the Water
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Talk about a room with a view that could make even the clouds jealous :) Staff here are excellentos!They pulled off an early morning feast accepting our request that left us feeling like royalty. Highly recommend this hotel for their stellar service!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    A lovely Hotel situated in its own grounds with fabulous views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very happy with everything the hotel had to offer

    Excellent room.very spacious Brilliant views from the room and the breakfast was very good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    Great loved it
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was fabulous as was the dinner we had there. The views from the room were beautiful and we enjoyed our stay there immensely. My only negative is our room really needed maitenance. The carpet needed shampooing; the curtain linings needed to be replaced and some painting needed to be done but it did not really detract from the lovely staff and the overall stay

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    8.0
    We loved our visit there! It was super!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff were amazing, they were so attentive and just wanted you to have an awesome stay!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent breakfast,view, would recommend

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    8.0
    We had a special, memorable, happy stay and would gladly stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful building and grounds, as well as the location and surrounding area.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    7.0
    Lakeside Views & lovely team
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is in need of investment. The room, albeit a nice size suite, was tired and not a great standard.

    Location is superb & the staff are very accommodating. The 6 course taster menu was delicious.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    The perfect night away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Hot Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Just wow! Firstly, the views of the lake and surrounding areas are phenomenal. The lodge we stayed in was absolutely spotless and real luxury, yes it is a little on the pricey side but you absolutely get what you pay for. The breakfast was absolutely gorgeous, something for everyone. The staff cannot do enough for you. I feel like we would never stay anywhere else in the Lake District.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    9.0
    It was absolutely gorgeous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was expensive and the service charges were added automatically to the bill. That said they were deserved and I definitely want to go back.

    Brilliant staff - very friendly. Fantastic bed - so comfortable- best night’s sleep I have had in a long time. Lovely ambiance, the room was better than we expected although it was difficult to warm it up. The food was excellent.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing, Welcoming with Stunning Views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not too much to be honest . The wine is silly prices and the mark up is quite extortionate . No one changed our coffee cups in 3 days but came in to fill the water up which I thought was quite strange .

    Breakfast was really good . Location was a little far out than I thought but the views were stunning . Was made to feel incredibly welcome .

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    7.0
    Lovely location. Beautiful hotel. Taster menu disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food menu choice poor. We understand that it is all locally sourced so dependant on season. Had taster menu on previous visits, but had an issue that completely tarnished the visit as not as advertised on website. Staff were lovely and sorted it, but it spoiled the birthday weekend. Food however was undercooked or overcooked. They have a lot do do before they hit Northcote standard which was what the manager was defending the price as being comparable to. Restaurant manager was very helpful and knowledgable. Fish and chips on night 1 were lovely.

    The room was lovely as expected. We have been here several times before. A few little extras were missing from previous visits (tissues, pen and paper, slippers), but we were not worried about that.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    How quite it was the views and breakfast was nice

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gorgeous characterful property - they were very accommodating for our group of 10 and made sure we had a table for all of us at breakfast time. Amazing views and location.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    7.0
    The staff were so welcoming from the moment we arrived
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was lovely and I liked the selection you could choose from.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    7.0
    Within the top 5 places to stay just not to eat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food expensive with little choice on the menu. Breakfast was a let down, no beans on the full English and only two slices of toast per couple. Did ask for more toast with the full English but never came.

    Location was fantastic, grounds and gardens were lovely. Room was lovely with a comfy bed

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful location with beautiful views. The main building is a beautiful old country house

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    9.0
    High quality hotel with gorgeous views, excellent staff and great food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing important enough to review.

    Superb views over the lake Outstanding breakfast in the mornings - this was included in our room rate and was excellent value for what it provided. The hotel was essentially more intimate than we expected with the same key, staff on duty for all of our staff. Staff were excellent and friendly

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    8.0
    very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was a bit noisy in the morning (not sure if this was from people staying in the lodge next door or from outside but it was very early).

    breakfast was really good, the lodges are very spacious and the bed was comfy. I really liked the bath with the TV. The lodge was also nice and warm when we got there, we could change the temperature with the ipad.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    8.0
    Very enjoyable indeed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fabulous breakfast and such friendly staff . Will return - thank you very much .

    Stayed in October 2023

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