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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 923 hotel reviews

8.5

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: 9 June 2024

    10
    idyllic hotel Amazing location and great views with great friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rooms are getting ready for a touch up as they are a little tired in places. but if you can bypass this the location and hotel is amazing.

    the dog friendly rooms and then also the great views whilst having breakfast or dinner your made to feel very welcome. being able to have dinner dog friendly is even better very accommodating.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    8.0
    Good would book a room there again Price wise top end of the market
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast egg could have been better and to my liking but this would not put me off going again

    View

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    7.0
    Nice place with quite a few ‘even better ifs’.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Hot Tub
    • Stayed 1 night

    Water pressure in shower was poor.

    View is amazing. Staff friendly.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    10
    Wonderful views, friendly and attentive staff, excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Hot Tub
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    View, breakfast and room

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    Our stay was wonderful & went above & beyond our expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I feel we were satisfied with everything really. They were so obliging, helpful and very friendly with everyone.

    We have just returned from a wonderful stay at Holbeck Ghyll staying in such wonderful surroundings with wonderful accommodation. It was my wife’s special birthday celebration & on arrival at the hotel we were told that we had been upgraded to our own suite which was beyond our expectations. It enhanced our stay there and was a lovely sanctuary to return back to after a lovely tour around the Lakes. The staff were so friendly y and accommodating and nothing was too much trouble to the staff. The breakfasts were lovely too and so tasty and there was plenty of variety for you to choose from, well cooked and nicely served. Thank you Holbeck Ghyll for making our stay a very special one and we hope to see you again in the future.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    Outstanding hotel, well worth the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Better vegetarian options on the dinner menu

    Well kept and good sized room, amazing views, staff attentive and helpful, breakfast delicious. Best view of Windermere in the Lakes.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    Relaxing and enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No lift in building and our room was on top floor, not really an issue for us but could have been for less able bodies

    Staff and owner were very attentive, referred to us by our names and couldn't do enough to ensure we had a great stay even asking what drinks shall I have ready for you when you come down to the bar before dinner, awesome! Our room was really big with wonderful views and the furnishings throughout the hotel were lovely.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Be aware when restaurant is closed but plenty in Windermere.

    Very comfortable with great view.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    7.0
    We had an enjoyable stay at this hotel but I think it could be better with a little more organisation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On the first evening we ate at the restaurant and had a nice meal. However I was rather disappointed that the hotel put an 11.5% gratuity charge for the service. As a hotel guest I don’t think that is appropriate. The cooked breakfast was unfortunately cold on both mornings too.

    Excellent views and very peaceful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    10
    Amazing value for money, made my partners birthday really special, so accommodating and helpful. Staff were amazing and
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    This was in such a private and beautiful location, the hotel itself was a lovely building.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    We had a very nice stay in a suite adjacent to the main house that was large and very comfortable but would benefit from
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike.

    A very elegant country property in a beautiful setting.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel with great views and a lovely resteraunt
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Great hotel in lakes.food was fantastic

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    A lovely hotel but needs some upgrading in certain areas
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was not very comfortable and some facilities needed some attention - eg: outdoor gazebo

    The setting & views were excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely views, great room, welcoming staff, good food - highly recommended. Also very dog-friendly!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely quaint space with stunning views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perhaps the access to lodge rooms can be improved.

    Lovely location and rooms. The view from rooms was absolutely stunning.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

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

    Can't fault the staff who were incredibly helpful and friendly. It did feel like more staff were needed which of course wasn't their fault. Our lodge did feel in need of decorating and sprucing up but it didn't spoil our enjoyment of it.

    Stunning views from the junior suite we booked which was a lodge above the main hotel. Nice to have a balcony to enjoy the scenery.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Helpful and attentive staff
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A pity the spa was not running

    The history and grandeur of the building.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    A lovely treat and great value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were service issues from lovely but inexperienced staff. I do know how difficult it is to get, train and retain staff though. Do go. It’s lovely.

    This is a stunning house with outstanding views.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    7.0
    The young staff are excellent, the room was in need of refurbishment, dinner was very ott
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room numer 23 is in need of refurbishment why do these so called top class hotels still charge top rates when the rooms are in need of refurbishment.

    Location excellent, breakfast good, service could have been better, only one member of staff on duty would have been much better service if more staff available.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional in every way-staffing, accommodations, services!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing was problematic.

    Tom was an excellent host. He was informative, sociable, gracious and so very helpful in acquainting us with the area. Breakfast was excellent and very varied. Room/suite was amazing. It was large, well equipped, and so accommodating. Nothing was wanted. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Cracking and lovely surroundings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff friendly and makes mean cocktails. Location fab and seeing the fighter jets fly pass…that was different. Thanks to Tom, Sarah and the whole team. Big up to Fyffes!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning location and stuff that seemed more like family.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Situation. Friendliness of all staff

    Stayed in April 2024

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