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Review score

Based on 737 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    We had a lovely time weather could of been better 😁
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double/Twin En Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Breakfast room location was all brilliant could not fault this hotel at all .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double/Twin En Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was, excellent. Very friendly staff, beautiful room, delicious breakfast. Perfect location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Perfect little retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    location was good. Breakfast was amazing

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view from our room and didn’t have in the room some things it stated when we booked

    Location Breakfast was nice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Warm , clean and lovely place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Warm , clean and lovely place to stay in Windermere , breakfast top class

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Leaving xx

    Amazing place , fantastic staff, absolutely our favourite place atm . Highly recommend. Breakfast hot served delicious. Xx Thank you xxxx your all fabulous xx

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good choice of breakfast, the 2 staff I dealt with were excellent wud definitely stay again

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Retreat Suite with Stunning Spa Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything's was great the location and the facilities

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double/Twin En Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was all fabulous

    Friendly and helpful staff Comfortable rooms Honesty bar was a great touch Breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    10
    Excellent guest house!!! Will definitley be returning!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very happy with the room and the property as a whole!! Extremely comfortable bed! I requested the Deluxe Romantic package and it was the icing on the cake...had a fantastic weekend! Would recommend to anyone and will definitley be returning myself hopefully in the near future :)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    10
    Highly recommend will be returning
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Retreat Suite with Stunning Spa Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Upon arrival staff where excellent the Howbeck was very clean and well presented we stayed in the retreat room was excellent spacious clean and very comfortable breakfast was 10/10 aswell

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel fab breakfast fab staff. Would stay again x
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor flat pilllows in bedroom

    Beautiful decor and amazing staff!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    10
    Wanted a relaxing stay for just 1 night and this exceeded expectations for everything. Thanks!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Luxury Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really anything bad, but the light in the bathroom was pretty bright, would be nice to have a dimmer option for using the spa bath.

    Breakfast was delicious and arrived in good time, team were all really friendly and helpful and I used the discount at a local restaurant which was an added bonus, thanks! The selection of tea/coffee in the room and honesty bar were also great!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    9.0
    Great breakfast and very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double/Twin En Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would appreciate slightly larger quilt size

    Perfect location, very clean, comfortable and free parking

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Leaving

    Where to start 🥰 ? Firstly the room was met our expectations, beautiful , warm , clean , of high standard, supplied with outstanding amounts of beverage supplies and biscuits . The four poster bed was comfortable and fabulously of great character. The bathroom with the massive spa bath. Was relaxing and a nice change for relaxing. The staff are friendly. Very helpful , very courteous and went behond there time to explain the area etc. This place is one of the best places to stay sorry the only place you should book . Oh and breakfast was tasty , hot , and absolutely spot on . Thank you for your hospitality. See you again very soon .

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    10
    Amazing place and very very welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning

    We love it here

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    9.0
    Great stay, no complaints.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike, no problems encountered.

    Easy to find and check in. Room comfy, we were the only guests staying that night so super quiet sleep. Room clean, comfy. Breakfast was as expected. Check out efficient.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    8.0
    Not my idea of a luxury room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room size was small, the facilities were average and in my opinion the room was slightly overpriced for an advertised "luxury" room.

    Staff were great and very helpful. Bed was a good size and very comfortable.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    9.0
    A lovely and cosy hotel that made a great weekend away!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel was in a great location, right near the centre of Windermere and only a 20 min walk to Bowness. The room was cosy and clean. The breakfast was delicious, home cooked breakfast each morning made the trip even better! Would love to stay here again!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    10
    Relaxing , luxurious and comfortable experience, thank you x
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was absolutely nothing to dislike !

    When we checked in the lady on reception was friendly and very helpful. The room was immaculate, cosy and incredibly welcoming. We loved the “honesty bar” where we could chill after a stressful week at work. Breakfast in the morning was exceptional. Perfectly cooked and presented,in a relaxed environment. Thank you for a perfect stay !

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    9.0
    Great stay for special occasion in lovely lake
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Driveway a real squeeze god larger vehicles in the dark and rain scary prospect.

    Rooms was lovely, well appointed- spa bath great and decor super. Breakfast delicious! made fresh with quality food cumberland sausage was amazing and fabulous poached eggs. Great menu selection along with fruit, yoghurts toast and cereal. Health club fee mins drive away and facilities are very good, well maintained and we’re not too busy!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    10
    Fabulous service and comfortable accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location was perfect, the room was excellent especially the jacuzzi bath. The staff could not do enough for us especially Alexandra who booked us a taxi on New Years Eve, the service was excellent

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Friendly people service excellent breakfast awesome

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    8.0
    Good value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room was too hot Could hear people in the other rooms snoring.

    Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was tasty.

    Stayed in December 2023

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