Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews of Ravensworth Hotel

4 out of 5
Ravensworth Hotel
Ambleside Road, Windermere, England

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 65 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Noise at night
There was something loose outside the window of our room and it made a noise all night, so we didn't get any sleep. If you are booked into room 5, check you can't hear anything before going to bed, otherwise you'll be up all night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with excellent service
Me and my partner had a fabulous trip. Man who met us was so helpful and friendly. Room was fantastic clean and plenty of coffee and tea. Overall we had a lovely relaxing visit thanks to all the staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at Ravensworth
Stayed here 24th Feb 2020, prompt check in from staff. Great room, definite value for money. Hotel central to all local amenities such as pubs and great places to eat. Will return in the near future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Dex Kat, North East England

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, the outside the building looked really nice, parking But our room number 8 ,the room was small and the decor was looking a bit tired,strong smell in bathroom though it looked clean There was a constant banging throuout the night but there was a lot of rain and strong winds, We were disappointed ,though the cost of room was not expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for money and we'll situated in proximity to the train station and town center.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Adiya on 10 Jan 2020
Thank you for rating us super, Delighted to know you liked our services. Hope to welcome you again soon:) Regards, Adiya!

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Joey on 17 Dec 2019
Hi, Dave! Thanks for appreciating our efforts by rating us positively. Looking forward to hosting you soon with a pleasant experience. Regards, Joey

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value
Our mini break coincided with a wet Lake District but the hotel could not be faulted.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The guy who greeted me on arrival was really friendly. Showed me to my room which was a nice cozy room. Kettle, tea and coffee in room. Water also available in room. Cute little teddy bear on the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend stay
Very nice and comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very hard too find even with gps; signage not prominent with name Ravensworth (only in small text under a large sign saying OYO
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for money and clean. Good service and breakfast was offered at an additional charge. Parking also onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Niv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, clean and comfy rooms with good view and perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Ammy on 21 Oct 2019
Thank you so much for the wonderful rating, Niv! It gives us immense satisfaction when we see guests loved our services. Keep allowing us to host you and we will put in our continuous efforts to retain this smile forever :) Regards, Ammy.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend was having mental breakdown and couldn't make his trip, we tried to rearrange but they didn't care. AVOID.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Bill

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great Location
A very enjoyable stay. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was good. Facilities and the lounge areas were good. The room was small and cosy, but we thought this was good value for money for the location and for the time of year booked. Thank you to all the staff at the Ravensworth Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Nick on 28 Jul 2019
Thank you so much for your comments, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us.

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel In Great Location
We stayed there from Monday to Friday and had an almost perfect time at the hotel. The first proper morning we had there wasn’t the best because we were visited by room service at 10:30 ish in the morning and as it was our first morning there, we hadn’t been up for long. This happen during the week as well, which wasn’t good as some people have showers in the morning. Other then this it was a lovely hotel with very friendly staff and very helpful as well. We only had the breakfast on our last day and it wasn't the best we e ever had. The English ‘bap’ was fine and was really nice to have and filled me up. However, the scrambled eggs could have been a bit more cooked and less running. 8 out of 10. Would come again if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Nick on 10 Jul 2019
Thank you for your comments. May I add that we do have 'Do Not Disturb' signs available in each room if you don't want the staff to clean. You also opted for the Room Only option which gives you the flexibility of having breakfasts or not. You didn't mention to us that the scrambled eggs weren't cooked to your liking, if you had done we could have cooked you some more for you. Please do come again but can you ask for well done eggs next time, we aim to please.

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a few warm days during our stay which was making our room uncomfortably warm. Upon opening the window discovered that the noise from the main road outside was very loud so we had to make a choice between being too hot or tolerate the noise of the road. Otherwise the stay was very pleasant with plentiful parking and warm and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Nick on 10 Jul 2019
Thank you for your review, we do advertise that we are on the main road just outside Windermere village so there is some traffic noise, some guests hear it, some don't. May I add that you have failed to mention that we do provide fans in the rooms for guest's comfort.

8/10 Good

Lian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, walking distance to train station and shops. Friendly n helpful hosts. Nice breakfast:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Nick on 2 Jul 2019
Thank you for your comments, we are glad you had an enjoyable stay with us

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We enjoyed the stay here it was very clean and a pleasant stay but the but the property need some maintenance on the ceilings in the Lounge and room 5
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Nick on 27 Jun 2019
Thank you for your comments, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. For the record, the mark on the ceilings you mentioned were made last week by someone having a shower with the shower door wide open, flooding the bathroom floor, which meant that the water came through the floor into the rooms below. We have had to wait for the ceilings to dry, which they now have done, so we can patch up the marks.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and lovely hotel! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Nick on 21 Jun 2019
Thank you, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Nick on 4 Jun 2019
We love 5/5 but we would also love to know who you are, please don't be anonymous....

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The bed was very lumpy because someone had wet the bed and they had flipped the mattress, it said do not sleep on this side. When we told the owner , he wasn’t very interested, just flipped it back for our next night. We paid for the most expensive room there so we could have a good nights sleep, will never go back there
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Nick on 31 May 2019
I am really torn on how to reply to these comments. Firstly I am pleasantly surprised with the score of 3 as these guests complained about absolutely everything from the moment they arrived until the moment they checked out. It seemed that nothing was going to be good enough for them so I will take a 3 out 5 any day. The situation with the mattress was unfortunate. The previous guests had an accident and the staff's only option was to dry the mattress as much possible before these guests arrived, they booked the day of arrival so we had to find a 'quick fix'. The mattress is a 'one side only' which the staff did not realise so this is why it was uncomfortable. As soon as this was mentioned we flipped the mattress back round again (it was now dry) and the matter was resolved. Please believe me that I was interested in the issue, I'm disappointed that they feel that I did not care. It's a shame they don't want to return to us, many people do. Please look at our other reviews from people who have a different perspective on life...

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed one night as part of a weeks road trip. Excellent accommodation and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Nick on 30 May 2019
Thank you for your comments, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Nick on 18 May 2019
How do I reply to this review??? The guest has remained anonymous so I don't know who they are, when they stayed with us or which room that they had. This review is completely value-less to us and to future guests reading it as it has no comment on what was wrong. We do ask guests that if they have any issues while they are here that they discuss them with us and give us an opportunity to correct them. All I can ask of future guests seeing this score and comment is to please look at the other reviews that we have had from other guests, this score is certainly a one -off. I am baffled.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A small guest house like s bed and breakfast. Staff warm and welcoming Asked if we could drop our luggage early. They accepted with pleasure. We actually found our bags in our room after returning from touring. We declined the breakfast option due to leaving early.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Nick on 8 May 2019
THank you for your comments and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We have visited here before and always been really pleased but this time we did notice some things that needed attention although it certainly did not spoil our visit and we would definitely return. The outside balcony area, off the breakfast conservatory, looked very neglected and did not entice us to sit our there. The breakfast was now just a choice of things and no option of a full cooked English which we have had before. I don't like certain foods so this restricted our choice until the really helpful member of staff arranged for me to just have bacon, mushroom and poached egg. Certain areas needed painting like skirting boards, but there were some lovely touches too like a chocolate each in your room, biscuits, toiletries, a lounge and coffee area to use as well. Overall we would recommend this property and feel our feedback is constructive so the owners keep the standards high. The Ravensworth is set in an ideal position for visiting all areas of the lakes either by car, bus or walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Nick on 11 May 2019
Thank you for your comments and I would like to take this opportunity to reply to them. Firstly, the patio area outside the breakfast conservatory will soon be flush with colour as when you were with us, it was too early to have the plants in the pots that we normally have. The 15 pots are empty at the moment, when you stayed last time it could well have been later in the year. With regards to breakfasts, we stopped offering the 'Full English' 2 years ago as we found that of the minority of people who ordered it, even less actually finished it so there was a lot of waste. We do have many cooked options on the menu that is viewable on our website. We always like to here from our guests so thank you for doing so and we are glad these minor 'niggles' didn't ruin your stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - close to the train station and has carpark. Our room was in an annex so didn't have to access main building unless we wanted where there was lounge and coffee machine/room and breakfast in the conservatory. Walked into town easily. Room was comfy and well appointed with courtyard seating and french windows. Blinds didn't work but otherwise everything good. In room hairdryer, toiletries, drink making facilities all good. Breakfast lacklustre - no English breakfast and hot options all bread based - waffle with bacon (?) presumably aimed at US tourists (?) egg on toast, eggs with salmon on muffin. Everything quite dry and although sliced cheese and meat, no fresh bread for this. Breakfast bap ok. Service much better Easter Monday when 3 servers compared to Tuesday when only 1 who didn't offer toast, brought a glass of water compared to jug the previous day and dirty plates sat on table for a very long time still there when we left the table. A notice in the room asked to point out any improvement areas to the owner which I did. Found the breakfast menu scribbled on the reverse side of a previous professionally printed menu showing a Cumbrian breakfast with all the trimmings a bit amateurish especially when he said it was 2 years since they'd offered full breakfast as people didn't want it. Overall - good - just a couple of minor niggles to improve.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Nick on 3 May 2019
Thank you for your comments about your recent stay with us. Whilst we are delighted that in general you enjoyed your stay, we would like to clarify a few points. We advertise on our website our full breakfast menu and yes, we have not offered a 'Full English' for a couple of years now since we found that the majority of guests who ordered it, never finished it and we were wasting a lot of food. We have a substantial buffet including meats, cheeses, yoghurts, danish pastries cereals and fruit juices. Our cooked options include the breakfast bap as you mention, which is bacon, mushroom and egg on a toasted muffin, we also offer scrambled egg with salmon on a muffin, eggs benedict, bacon and pancakes, bacon and waffles (not just for our US guests) and poached/scrambled egg on toast. We did have 3 staff on for Easter Monday and as I mentioned to you there were 2 staff on duty on the day after. Why the plates did not get cleared away immediately is unclear. We are sorry that these slight niggles took the edge of your stay but hopefully we will see you again.

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean guest house
A little dated but ideal Inbetween Windermere and Bowness on Windermere (which is a beautiful place btw). The only real letdown was the breakfast which we found really bland and dry. No full English option and if you don’t like bacon or eggs you will be left with only cereal and toast to eat as the menu was variations of either only bacon or eggs. Even some tomato or beans would have supplied some welcome juice to combat the dryness. We would stay here again but not for breakfast unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Nick on 19 Apr 2019
Thank you for your review but we are disappointed with your breakfast comments. We do advertise our full menu on our website. I'm not quite sure how a full buffet of meats and cheeses, yoghurts, danish pastries, cereals and fruit juices, followed by 7 cooked options is bland. We do offer a Room Only rate for people who may prefer to use the cafes which are just 2 minutes walk from us.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful owner. Good breakfasts. Double bed too small.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Nick on 30 Mar 2019
Thank you for your comments but please note that you did book our standard double room, which states that the bed is a double. King and Super King Rooms are available which have larger beds

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was good. The rooms were very neat and clean. We just had trouble reaching out to the owner to confirm our booking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from NIck on 3 Apr 2019
Thank you for your comments, we are sorry that you had problems getting in touch with us before your arrival, but we were closed for a time during the winter.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We will definitely be returning
Lovely hotel, great location, near main road but room was quiet, friendly warm welcome, cork screw, wine glasses and filter coffee in room, lovely breakfast with lots of choice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Nick on 18 Mar 2019
Hi, thanks for your kind comments, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay...
Great stay. Lovely location and property. Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Nick on 3 Mar 2019
thanks for your comments, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host was very helpful, and the breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Nick on 16 Feb 2019
Thank you for your comments, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Di, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff and facilities, we were made to feel very welcome. Lovely breakfast too. Thanks Nick and the Ravensworth staff 😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Nick on 16 Feb 2019
Thank you for your comments, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ravensworth the money
Excellent accommodation and very welcoming owner. Also a hearty Breakfast to start the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Nick on 16 Feb 2019
Thank you for your comments, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us.

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay.
This b&b is in an easy to reach area very near to a lovely walk up to Orrest Head which is just across the road. There’s plenty of parking and we had a lovely warm greeting from the owner who checked us in swiftly. We were on the 3rd floor and although the room was compact the bed was comfortable and the shower was great. Breakfast was served in a pleasant conservatory and there were plenty of hot and cold options to pick from. It’s within easy reach of all the shops and restaurants the town has to offer and we’d be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Nick on 22 Jan 2019
Thank you for your comments, we are delighted you enjoyed your time with us.

10/10 Excellent

Mrs S, blackpool

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect.
Beautiful B n B. Very pleasant helpful staff. We couldnt fault the Ravenscroft. The only regret we had was that we had to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Nick on 4 Jan 2019
Thank you so much, we are delighted you enjoyed your time with us

10/10 Excellent

Phil, Oakham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to and not far from the town centre. Was made very welcome and the breakfasts set me up for the day!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Nick on 12 Nov 2018
Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us, we are delighted that you enjoyed your time here and we look forward to seeing you again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
OK for the price
The hotel is in a great location for exploring the surrounding area, and Windermere is a lovely town. The hotel is close to restaurants and bars. The hotel is good value for money for its location, however it could use a fresh lick of paint and new carpets throughout since it looks a bit worn, and the service has scope for improvement - they can be a bit abrupt at times and it’s difficult to get a response from them via email. However if, like us, you’re in the Lake District for the nature aspect of this wonderful National Park, then this hotel is a good option.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Nick on 4 Nov 2018
We are glad that this guest has enjoyed their stay with us but it is really difficult for us to respond when they have decided to stay anonymous. We are not sure how we have been 'abrupt' and unresponsive to emails when we don't know who the guests are. We are planning a re-paint this winter, we have had a really busy few seasons and finding time to redecorate is very difficult.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location which is near to the town. But the bed is too slow for our liking. Staff are helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Nick on 2 Nov 2018
Hi, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay here but we're guessing you mean soft not slow for the bed. Mattress softness/hardness is one of the hardest elements of a B&B so we have gone down the middle on this, unfortunately we won't be perfect for everyone.

10/10 Excellent

Abs, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just right
Nice and cosy place to stay. Friendly staff and great service and help. Close to main attractions, great place to stay if you want a town feeling close to shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Nick on 24 Oct 2018
Thank you for your comments, we appreciate you taking the time to review your stay with us

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place I will return to.
I’ve stayed at the Ravensworth before. Actually I’ve been there about five times. The consistency of the service, the cleanliness, and the outstanding breakfast make it a go to place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Nick on 24 Oct 2018
Thank you so much for 1) your comments and 2), returning to us again. We are delighted that you enjoy your time with us and we look forward to the next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Kaori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Nick on 26 Sept 2018
Thank you for your review scores, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us.

8/10 Good

Bill, Essex UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Good in every way, excellent breakfasts, good parking, plenty of restaurants within walking distance
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Nick on 25 Sept 2018
Thank you for your comments, we are glad you enjoyed your stay here with us

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel in Windermere
Fabulous hotel in an easy to find location. Rooms are spacious and very clean. Staff very friendly and helpful. Hearty breakfasts served every morning to prepare you for a day hiking, on the water or just pottering around the local area. Would highly recommend this hotel to anyone spending time in Windermere. Great value for money!!! I will definitely rebook.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from NIck on 17 Sept 2018
Thank you so much for these comments, we are delighted you enjoyed your time here with us

10/10 Excellent

Ron, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick break
Nice hotel near town Walk to town and restaurants. Host very helpful with go information on what to do and see. Recommend highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Nick on 7 Sept 2018
Thank you for your comments, we are delighted you enjoyed your time with us