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Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale lakefront hotel near Lake Windermere

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Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
Double Room, Hill View | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

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Holbeck Lane, Windermere, England, LA23 1LU
  • Popular LocationLake Windermere12 min walk
  • Popular LocationBrockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre2 min drive
  • Popular LocationAmbleside Pier4 min drive
  • AirportManchester (MAN)94 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Simply gorgeous views. Staff exceptionally welcoming.
Carol
Jun 28, 2019

Room options

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Double Room, Lake View | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Double Room, Hill View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Windermere

Located in Windermere, Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ambleside Climbing Wall or Parkside Road. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ziplining nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 12 min walk
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 2 min drive
  • Ambleside Pier - 4 min drive
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 7 min drive
  • Wray Castle - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 10 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambleside Pier - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Waterhead Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Pier Cafe Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel

Luxury upscale hotel by the lake
At Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage, a body treatment, or aromatherapy at the onsite spa. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 3 meeting rooms, free newspapers, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge), Wired Internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 8 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 100

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 8 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Ghyll House
Holbeck Ghyll Country House
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel Windermere
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Windermere
Holbeck Ghyll Hotel
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Windermere, Lake District
Holbeck Ghyll Country Windermere
Holbeck Ghyll Hotel Windermere
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel Hotel
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel Windermere
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel Hotel Windermere

Frequently asked questions

Is Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel located?

Situated on a lake, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Windermere, Treetop Trek, and Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre. Townend and Ambleside Pier are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

A S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Shaun, Derbyshire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a lovely location and the room had a great view. Everything was really charming. The only issue we had was poor service at breakfast and felt for the price you were paying the breakfast was mean. The staff were lovely though and sorted it out
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Overall disappointing & I wouldn’t rush back
Starting with the positives, the hotel itself is amazing and is very impressive to look around and drive up to. The views on a clear day would have be incredible (it was very cloudy during our stay) and it’s in a perfect location for anyone that wants to do walks out of Ambleside. Unfortunately however there were several disappointing things about our stay. 1. The food was the biggest let down. Given it’s known for its food reputation we had some of the most overpriced and undercooked food I’ve ever eaten. The staff seemed unfamiliar with everything and as a result got orders wrong or forgot things. One evening a couple hadn’t even had their starters by the time we were being offered coffee. It was the same at breakfast and overall I got the impression that the kitchen and waiting staff were not in their usual comfort zones. 2. Whilst the rooms were very beautiful with old features there were again disappointing aspects. The floor had bits of old crisps where it hadn’t been cleaned properly from the previous guests. They had forgot to top up the tea and coffee supplies and the bed was just 2 singles pushed together. Overall it was a nice stay but not the trip we had built our hopes up for. Given the cost of the hotel and the food we eat both resulted in being very overpriced and I certainly wouldn’t rush back given all the other amazing places you can stay in the lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were excellent very friendly & helpful no fault there. Unfortunately the room was disappointing, needs updating & refreshed there were obvious signs of repair needed. Facilities were not up to 4* standard, tv was tiny, milk in room was out of date, had to boil kettle on the floor & we had no hot water for a shower in the morning. Food was restricted given the pandemic but the menu choices were poor & very overpriced, £16 for caesar salad £5.75 for a small bottle of beer! Last but not least the breakfast, again due to the pandemic this was a ‘light’ continental breakfast brought to your room. I left hungry, small bag of cereal, tiny pastry, some fruit & a yoghurt pot which had separated & was inedible. The room rate was £183 including breakfast, extremely expensive for what we got & sad to say I will not return & wouldn’t recommend the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Evening food excellent, location fabulous, staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ruined our weekend
The room was suppose to be the best in the hotel but it was freezing and very rundown. There was now hot water for a bath or shower.if you wanted a tea or coffee you couldn’t plug the kettle in unless you put the kettle on the floor as the flex wasn’t long enough, the curtains were falling off the curtain rails and you couldn’t close the bathroom window The next day the water was still not warm enough to shower. On asking to see the manager I was told he was to busy. Rubbish reaction to all problems very poor and at close on £350 per night I certainly won’t be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel in a location with fabulous views, the staff were excellent, helpful and friendly, the room was superb. The food in the restaurant was good but not exceptional for the relatively high price and with a rather limited choice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Peabody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simply gorgeous views. Staff exceptionally welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019