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1. Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

A waterfront hotel with multiple buildings, a marina with boats, and a calm evening setting.

Location: Windermere
Guest rating: 8/10 (Very good, 1003 reviews)
Price: £135, includes taxes & fees, 23 Nov - 24 Nov
Review: Rooms were clean, spacious, staff helpful but breakfast was a disappointment, by Vinod

2. Macdonald Leeming House

A landscaped garden with a circular pond, neatly trimmed hedges, and a distant view of mountains.

Location: Penrith
Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 409 reviews)
Price: £107, includes taxes & fees, 22 Nov - 23 Nov
Review: A lovely hotel, by Zach

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Top Elterwater Hotel Reviews

The Britannia Inn

A bar area with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and a bar counter with various bottles.

Location: Ambleside
Review: Fantastic location and friendly staff. Wonderful cooked breakfast. Great choice of local beer., by Peter, 27 June 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Pollys Cottage

A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

Location: Ambleside
Review: Polly’s Cottage was a really good stay. Comfortable beds, well serviced with excellent amenities. A supply of wood/coal plus matches would have been good so that the log burner could have been used on arrival. Otherwise a thoroughly enjoyable stay., by Chris, 11 November 2026, rated 8/10 Good

The Daffodil Hotel

A large stone building with multiple windows and a courtyard.

Location: Ambleside
Review: This was our second stay at the Daffodil Hotel in Grasmere having previously stayed in February. The hotel is very clean and tidy with a very friendly and helpful reception staff. The onsite parking is great. Our room was a decent size and was very clean with good standard facilities (TV, air-conditioning, complimentary water, hairdryer etc) The spa facilities are acceptable and the only downside to the hotel is it's lack of swimming pool. The breakfast is of a very high standard. We..., by Anonymous traveller, 3 July 2018, rated 10/10 Excellent

Victorian House

A modern treehouse bedroom with a glass door, a wooden deck, and a bed with white bedding.

Location: Ambleside
Review: We stayed one night at the Victorian house as we had planned a last minute visit to the lakes due to particularly good weather forecast for this time of year. The staff were very welcoming; the room was as described ‘cosy’ and furnished beautifully. The breakfast was of a high standard with plenty of choice. We would definitely look to stay again, especially as it was such good value for money and right in the centre of the village., by Amanda, 26 September 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels

A riverside building with a stone wall, a wooden deck, and a view of the river.

Location: Ambleside
Review: Amazing stay. Beautiful hotel in lovely grounds. Staff lovely and spa was fab. Brill location, by Anonymous traveller, 31 August 2021, rated 10/10 Excellent

New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

A stone house with multiple windows and a large lawn.

Location: Ambleside
Review: Only stayed one night with my wife but thoroughly enjoyed it. Clean room, nice polite staff, nice food and the views are stunning. Will be back definitely 👍, by Carl, 5 November 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent

Traveller's Rest Inn

A rural landscape with a stone wall, green fields, and a mountain in the background.

Location: Ambleside
Review: We were here less than three weeks after our last visit. Our trips get closer together. Obviously, we love it! Everything is perfect- especially the staff. Thank you., by Lorraine, 7 December 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent

Rothay Garth

A garden with a variety of flowering plants, a pathway, and a church spire in the background.

Location: Ambleside
Review: We were greeted by Victor, very friendly and welcoming, who showed us to our room, a small double but very clean and perfectly adequate for an overnight stay. We had a lovely view of Todd Crag which we were climbing the next day. Breakfast was amazing, a good selection of cereal, yoghurt, fruit and even cakes! My husband had the full English and I chose the smashed avocado on toast with poached egg. We were served by friendly and efficient Joanna who took the trouble to remember our names! The..., by Jill, 8 November 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Melrose Guest House

A wooden-framed door with glass panels, a potted plant, a mirror with a curved frame, and a wooden dresser with drawers.

Location: Ambleside Town Centre
Review: A really enjoyable stay. Jim and Monique we’re really helpful and attentive. The room was spacious and clean and comfortable., by John, 22 July 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent

Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn

A coastal town with a marina, houses, and green hills in the background.

Location: Ambleside
Review: A lovely guest house. Staff friendly, polite and always helpful. Our room in The Hideaway was clean and modern. The bed was a bit harder than we’d like. We would love to go back and have no hesitation in recommending this guest house., by Anonymous traveller, 30 June 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn

Location: Ambleside
Review: This was a last minute booking for us, as we were menat to be camping in Keswick, but after the recent storms we were told the campsite was flooded and choose to stay at the Regent in Ambleside instead and managed to book the last room availiable. We normally opt for 4 star hotels and despite the Regent being a 3 star we were not disappointed and in fact we thought it was one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in. All the staff were extremley helpful and friendly. The room we stayed in..., by Lindsey, 28 November 2017, rated 10/10 Excellent

Queens Head Hotel

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wooden chairs, a wicker basket, and a caution sign.

Location: Windermere
Review: We've just spent a lovely week at the Queen's Head at Troutbeck, Windermere. Lovely staff. Great food. Just near enough Windermere without being in the hustle and bustle and easy walks right from the door! We hope to return again soon., by Elizabeth Jane, 31 August 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group

A bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and hanging light fixtures.

Location: Ambleside Town Centre
Review: After a long day walking, checking into The Churchill was quick. Great parking, near to pubs and restaurants and a great bar. Service was good and breakfast was excellent. Spacious room, clean and comfortable. Really good value for money. Would definitely stay again., by Janine, 30 October 2020, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Wordsworth, Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group

A stone building with a pub sign, multiple windows, and a paved road in front.

Location: Ambleside
Review: Excellent, family-run hotel with personalised touches. Lovely spa and lounge facilities, excellent restaurant (service can be a bit slow at busy times, but great atmosphere and the food is worth the wait), attentive but not intrusive staff. Perfect base for central Grasmere, great public transport and road links - walking on the doorstep., by Jo, 4 February 2015, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group

A cozy room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a menu board.

Location: Ambleside
Review: Lovely hotel and a short walk to Grasmere village. We had an executive King room which was very nice. Good size and spotless. Nice bar with reasonable prices (same food menu and prices as the restaurant but less formal and no need to book). We dined in the restaurant in the evening (need to book table in advance) and the service and quality of the food was very good. Portions were quite small but we didn't leave hungry and we didn't bother with starters as we had earlier had a quite big lunch..., by rob, 12 March 2016, rated 10/10 Excellent

Briery Wood Country House Hotel

A house with a pathway leading to it, surrounded by trees.

Location: Windermere
Review: Loved our break, staff were very friendly & were happy to help. Our room was spotlessly clean with excellent views & a very comfy bed. Will definitely be booking here again, by Nicola, 17 April 2016, rated 10/10 Excellent

Cragwood Country House Hotel

A large estate with a well-maintained lawn, a formal garden, and a prominent house with multiple chimneys.

Location: Windermere
Review: We had a 2 night stay in late August. The hotel although busy maintained a quiet environment. The grounds and gardens are gorgeous and difficult to tear oneself away from. Rooms are of a good standard but on our next visit I would ask for one with a lake view. Breakfast is good but the 4 course evening meal was outstanding (and good value for the quality) All the staff we encountered went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. All in all a genuine 5 star experience., by John, 1 September 2016, rated 10/10 Excellent

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

A bottle of Prosecco and two glasses of wine on a wooden table near a fountain.

Location: Ambleside Town Centre
Review: Great hotel, great location and lovely staff. Very welcoming and friendly. Bus 591, 555 stops just outside the hotel and can take you anywhere whether it’s Windermere, Grasmere, Keswick all very easy to commute. Some great restaurants around. Staff extremely friendly at the reception. Breakfast top notch - 10/10 for Manuel who takes orders at the brekkie area , always smiling. Would highly recommend., by GURMIT, 16 September 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group

Location: Ambleside
Review: Beautiful location, good service, good breakfast, comfortable, spacious bedroom, good value for money, by Brian, 16 October 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Merewood Country House

A large, historic stone building with multiple windows and a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

Location: Windermere
Review: Fantastic setting looking down on to the lake. With a wonderful atmosphere and staff always being polite and helpful. One hotel we have marked as a definate return to., by Anonymous traveller, 17 August 2016, rated 10/10 Excellent

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