Cedar Manor Hotel is the cutest stay in the Ambleside area. 10/10 recommend, and we really hope to…read morereturn for a longer stay next time! It's a great location, just up the road from Ambleside. The Inn is quaint, charming, and comfortable and the staff are kind, welcoming and accommodating! We arrived and were immediately happy with the safe and private parking accommodations. We actually arrived very late that evening, and called ahead, they waited up for us and were so kind upon arrival. The Hotel is SO charming, cute and cozy. The aesthetic is charming English cottage, while also being updated and feeling clean. The hotel rooms themselves are more modern (though unique) to give you all of the comforts of home - my fave being the towel warmer. Our room was wonderfully clean (and I'm a stickler on cleanliness!) and the bed was so comfortable, especially after a long drive. It was such a comfortable and clean place to lay our heads for the evening. The hotel has a restaurant that I would also recommend. Breakfast was incredible - one of the first hotel breakfasts where I haven't had to douse in pepper haha. Well seasoned and well cooked, high quality ingredients. Jonathan is a wonderful chef. My husband said the hollandaise was one of the best he's ever had. I'd recommend stopping by for sure, and don't miss breakfast! The hotel is also very unique in that they have local goods/art around the hotel, both as decor and for sale. Such a sweet touch. We bought one of Caroline's paintings - she's multi talented! Overall, I would stay here again. 10/10!!

This place was simply amazing. They didn't have a room for us to extend our stay so have us a…read morediscount on an upgrade to a stunning suite. Dinner was so fantastic. And the best breakfast from a bed and breakfast in quite a while. Big ups.

To be fair, I haven't stayed here but I have used the bar several times…read more Situated on the shore of Windermere and with a large lawned beer garden running down to the lake edge this is a splendid place for those long leisurely drinking sprees that sometimes (if you're lucky) happen in summer. The bar is perhaps a little uninspiring and you may find that you HAVE to use the beer garden if you're not eating as all the tables seem to be reserved for those eating (I did notice that you only have to order tea or coffee to qualify for a table). It's the nature of a hotel next to a marina in the Lake District that it's got a good few weekend yachting types so hopefully you know your jib from your boom.

Very good food at a reasonable price all with fantastic lake views from the most northerly point of…read morelake Windermere. A family of four was very welcome (3 yrs and 5yrs) an we sat in the garden over looking the boats in the lake. We would definitely return although suspect this is very busy at weekends etc due to location

Beautiful old hotel with lots of character. We had the family suite which was amazing! Very nice…read morewith two toilets, three bedrooms and a sitting room. Inside is quite modern and appointed quite well. The breakfast area, dining room, is a little older and not very fancy, however the food is delicious. Breakfast offers all possible options and really is terrific. I would highly recommend this location and hope to return on a future trip.

A fantastic setting very well placed for trips into Ambleside and trips up into the Langdales…read more Rooms are of excellent quality. A real quintessential English hotel

Windermere is exceptionally charming, and the Angel Inn is the cream on the top. We stayed here for…read moreone night prior to embarking on a several day hiking adventure in the English lake district. After a train ride from London, we checked in and were immediately escorted to our rooms. It is a gorgeous, well appointed, old white cottage with seemingly unending English charm. The room included a queen bed with comfortable linens, en suite bath with a standup shower, in-room toiletries, coffee/tea service, and incredible views of the town of Windermere. Overall, it was very well appointed with modern features throughout. For dinner, we enjoyed the restaurant's evening special of sirloin and chips. We ordered it medium rare and it came cooked to medium. Prior to that we broke from English tradition, and ordered a very nice fruit & cheese plate for an appetizer. At the end of the meal, their sticky toffee pudding was quite rich and among the top four I've had in my life. They have a very lovely outdoor setting, complete with comfortable tables, that allow for glorious views of Windermere, both the town and the body of water. Angel Inn also has a guest lounge area, with comfortable sofas and chairs that allow you to warm yourself by their wood burning fireplace. It is within easy walking distance to the post office, co-op, Laundrette, and mere. It is a 1.6 mile walk, all downhill, from the Windermere train station. There are also bus routes to take you into town.

Beautiful B&B, although it borders on a small boutique hotel. The room was very nice and…read morecomfortable. It was easy to find and convenient to walk around town. My food was excellent. Essentially, Bangers and Mash.

Had an excellent experience at the Spa! I am a Massage Therapist, and I've worked in California…read moreWine Country Spas; this was very well done! Gabrielle had great hands, the staff were all pleasant and polite, and the facilities were great. I would do it all again. Also, the B&B we actually stayed at (Hawksmoor), had a reciprocal agreement with this location, so you get a discount AND the Missus was able to use the facilities for free!

Decent hotel (no A/C) and good service. Their in room breakfast was a great value. Bathrooms were…read morenewly renovated and the bed was very comfy. They have sofa beds in each room and bed truly was a king (which is rare in England)

I had lunch here on Wednesday. There is a proper restaurant section, at the back of the pub. They…read moreadvertise the fact that they have won awards for there food, on the menus outside. The two bar meals areas were pretty full, so I ate outside. This is in July. I only had to wait four minutes for my order to arrive, beautifully cooked haddock in batter, proper chips and mushy peas with mint.(see the photo!) I thought that it was reasonable at £7.95 and one of half a dozen cooked lunches at that price. They also do a two course meal (for the over 60s) for £5.95. There are also a good range of lighter options for lunch. Puddings however were disappointing, they sounded great, but were £5.45. One of the things which I should have born in mind is that, because it is such a tourist hot spot, normal prices are generally suspended. As a result the main courses were cheap, but the puddings the usual!! I enjoyed my bitter and there was a good selection of real ales, and also wines. The Queen's Head also does bed and breakfast. It costs £45 per person per night at the moment, according to the village website.

Wonderful pub. First visit in ten years or so and it hasn't disappointed! Not always a good idea to…read morego back to a place that you have great memories of. This is thankfully an exception to the rule! Food is still excellent - difficult to think of where I've had better fish and chips - and the real ales on offer are delicious. Mustn't wait ten years to go again!

In the middle of a grey and wet Lake District, the charming Cragwood Country House is a warm and…read morebeckoning beacon. Check-in is friendly and efficient, and the rooms are spacious. The hotel has two parts, one old and one new. The older portion of the house is decidedly more charming--unsurprisingly!--yet the newer side is equally warm and comfortable, if not as lovely. Enjoy beautiful views out on to manicured gardens, the countryside, and the lake from your room and from all the main gathering spaces in the old house. Two well-stocked bars will serve up a tasty Hendricks and cucumber, or just about anything else you might fancy, along with crunchy bar snacks. But don't fill up--dinner is their pièce de résistance. Menus are dispersed and orders are placed over drinks and canapés, which might include mini pesto cream tarts and mackerel rillettes on brown bread, in front of a raging fire. One evening, our table's chosen starters included seared scallops and a goat's cheese and red onion flan, followed by an asparagus and cauliflower soup. Mains included pan roasted salmon, seared corn fed duck breast, and a lamb rump steak cooked to perfection, all rounded out with tasty accompaniments including roasted carrots, potatoes dauphinoise, inter alia. The fresh bread basket and chilled butter was overly tempting. Dessert was between perennial favorites such as tiramisu and a decadent chocolate brownie, to local delights such as sticky toffee pudding and a cheese platter. I opted for the latter, and was thoroughly impressed with the variety--and the quantity! The meal is topped off with french press pots of coffee and homemade chocolates. The beds are spacious and comfortable and the grounds offer short walks (nearby) and the location affords long walks, hikes, and treks in the vicinity. And then, there's always Beatrix Potter's house... Charming, indeed. And I highly recommend this comfortable, cozy English countryside getaway.

The Lake District Country Hotel Group is a lovely collection of three hotels. We had a hard time…read morepicking among the three, but opted for Cragwood House Hotel & Restaurant, the lakeside lodge built in 1910. If you're looking for an old hunting lodge, the try the Merewood property. Or for a relaxed country retreat, there's always Briery Wood. We have been very pleased thus far with the entire group, from booking right to arrival and our early days here, and look for more details on the Cragwood House Hotel and Restaurant review. Book early as they seem to fill up!

I stayed here for a wedding and I have to admit it is a wee Lake District gem. It's just up the…read morehill from the centre of Bowness and there is parking at the hotel so no need to stress about trying to get parked in town. Rooms are spacious - I was in a twin room which had a decent sized bathroom. Shower was over the bath but separate controls - no messing about with the taps which was great. Plenty of wardrobe space, good sized room with chair and tables (plus tea and coffee) and little balcony, accessible from patio doors. Not really used in October, but it would be handy on a summer's night. As part of the wedding, we ate in Room One-o-One, the hotel's upmarket restaurant. The food was excellent, with a crab and lobster starter, guinea fowl main and panacotta pud. All dishes were cooked to perfection and packed full of flavour - surprising for a hotel restaurant as often dishes can be a bit 'meh' and over priced. The service from staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast is in the main dining room - a huge selection of cereals, continential breakfast items and a full English you can help yourself to. I was pleased to find they offered gluten free bread toasted :) I was booked into the Burnside as part of the wedding but I'm currently investigating it for a return visit as I would like to explore Bowness and the Lakes further. I did notice that some people were registered as having KGB deals for £49.50 for a room and breakfast so that would be a great option. There are lovely grounds too - looking out over the Lakes and there is also a leisure centre. Sadly I did not have the chance to try the pool and the jacuzzi but other guests used the facilities so worth taking swimming gear with you. I would return to the Burnside again - lovely hotel in a great location with nice friendly staff making it a great place to spend a few days.

This hotel look amazing as we arrived and didn't disappoint when we went inside. The room was…read morelovely and spacious considering the price. The pool and spa facility was amazing also and our baby thoroughly enjoyed it. The breakfast in the morning was great and catered for all different kinds of people. I would stay here again.

This is such a beautiful place, full of country elegance. Lovely lounges and a comfortable bar…read more It's location on Lake Windermere is just breathtaking. The extensive grounds allow for strolls along the shore and out onto the lake to view the Storrs Temple. Afternoon tea or a sandwich lunch, sitting in sunshine with stunning views of the lake could be absolutely perfect. But it's not because the food just isn't right. I took a friend for afternoon tea 18 months ago and was very disappointed. Beautifully presented, very expensive, but distinctly below standard. We were even served a piece of bread that was a crust with the brown crusty bits sliced off! To be fair, the management offered us a complementary afternoon tea. I recently gave them another chance, and tried tea with biscuits and scones. We each had 3 biscuits. The almond biscuits were delicious mouthfuls of buttery crispness, but the other two were unpleasantly soft and tasteless. The scones were served with spheres of rich clotted cream, very good jam and raspberries (an excellent idea as the raspberry cuts through the fat of the cream and balances the sweetness of the jam). They looked fabulous, but the taste and texture of the scones was just okay. Not a patch on the scone I ate today in Booth's 1847 in Garstang, or the scone I ate last week in a guest house in Horton in Ribblesdale. I mentioned the inedible biscuits when paying at reception, but the receptionist was less than concerned. I suggest you visit Storrs Hall for a relaxing drink, but eat elsewhere.

What a sunning place havin breakfast over lookin the lake . Room was super with the biggest bed…read morehave ever seen . Beautiful views stunning scenery. Inside full of tapestrys old paintins stuffed animals. Worth everu penny great breakfast lovely bar for a drink before bed . Wish could have stayed longer would go back most impressed