This traditional Lake District inn is set in the quiet village of Far Sawrey.
Julian
United Kingdom
Excellent service, hotel clean and tidy, room was excellent, clean and tidy, staff very friendly and courteous, food was excellent, would recommend this establishment to my family and friends and any one else 👍
Our hotel is perfectly located with views of Lake Windermere, just a short stroll from the bustling village center of Bowness-on-Windermere and the boats that travel the length of Windermere, making...
Jacki
United Kingdom
Nothing was too much trouble, the staff went above and beyond!
On the shores of Lake Windermere, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa has an award-winning restaurant, a beauty spa and scenic views. Windermere center is a 20-minute walk away.
Bobette
United Kingdom
How it was close to water and walking distance to activities.
In beautiful landscaped gardens, the Beech Hill Hotel & Spa hosts a lake view restaurant and a spa center consisting of an indoor heated swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room and outdoor spa pools...
Abigail
United Kingdom
The spa and staff were amazing, they upgraded us to a better room which made it extra special
With a picturesque location in Ambleside, Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa World Hotel Distinctive, BW Premier Collection features a modern spa and a brasserie.
Rachel
United Kingdom
Excellent service from all staff members. Really nice breakfast.
Booked a loft suite which was amazing. Spacious with private spa bathroom with whirlpool bath, steam room and sauna. Perfect for relaxing.
Excellent location in the centre of Ambleside with many dining options and independent shops.
Highly recommend
In a most spectacular location on the shores of England’s longest lake, Windermere, Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa is the Lake District’s first resort offering a number of facilities.
Mary
United States
The staff was excellent—we espeicially loved Mel, part of the staff at the Winander breakfast.
This peaceful, family-run Lake District hotel is a 5-minute stroll from Lake Windermere. The Burn How’s rooms are all located in the private grounds, away from the main building.
Once owned by children's author Beatrix Potter, Lindeth Howe country house hotel is set in beautiful large gardens, just a 5-minute walk from the banks of Lake Windermere.
Longson
United Kingdom
The setting the gardens were beautiful the staff were amazing catered to your every needs the rooms were spotless definitely come back love it .
Overlooking Lake Windermere, Lindeth Fell offers impressive views and free parking, just 5 minutes from Windermere Ferry Crossing.
Reina
Japan
The check in was very smooth and staff were very helpful and friendly. I appreciate that they told us up front that they are a bit under-staffed and asked us to use the bell to call for attention. It made it easier to ask for assistance.
The lounges below were very nice and comfortable too. The rooms were very nice too and bathroom was clean and spacious so we could put our things on the countertops. I also liked the welcome cookies and teas.
Breakfast was also very nice with a beautiful view from the window. Would definitely like to come back!
Delightful area, obviously Beatrix Potter is the big...
Delightful area, obviously Beatrix Potter is the big attraction but there are lots of walks nearby, it's a mile to the ferry to get across to Windermere, 2 pubs, both of which do great food, 15 minutes to Lakeside to catch a boat for trips along the lake, similar time scale for Hawkshead, not much further to Newby Bridge, Coniston or Ambleside.
Caroline
United Kingdom
Scored 8.0
8.0
It is quiet and away from noisy tourists but you need to...
It is quiet and away from noisy tourists but you need to have a car to go there. There is a car ferry connecting Far Sawrey and Windermere but it may close when the weather is rough. Then you have to drive on quite narrow country roads to get in and out to visit places.
Kai Cheong
Hong Kong
Scored 4.0
4.0
Location was fine, especially to the ferry to cross...
Location was fine, especially to the ferry to cross Windermere to Bowness but note it is £5 per car each way. Be aware of driving, the lanes can be single track with few passing spaces so short distances can take much much longer than expected. Hawkeshead village well worth a visit for a cuppa and cake, need to pay for parking though.
Avoid Hardknott and Wrynose pass at all costs!
Claire
United Kingdom
Scored 8.0
8.0
The location was nice and quiet.
The location was nice and quiet. If choosing to visit one of the lakes for watersports, then Coniston is more pleasant than Bowness-on-Windermere as it’s less crowded and less touristy. The water quality also seemed nicer.
Euan
United Kingdom
Scored 8.0
8.0
Far Sawrey is a tucked-away hamlet between Windermere and...
Far Sawrey is a tucked-away hamlet between Windermere and Esthwaite Water. It's a "gently beautiful place" and you can walk directly from Cuckoo Brow Inn up onto the hills behind. However you really need to get in the car to get to the lake shore.
We ate at the Cuckoo Brow Inn - couldn't really think of a reason to go further afield, as the food there is excellent.
Simon
United Kingdom
Scored 8.0
8.0
We came here to celebrate milestone birthdays of our family...
We came here to celebrate milestone birthdays of our family and friends and it was an excellent house to do that in. We also chose it because it was the Hawkshead Christmas market was the same weekend. We had intended to walk into Hawkshead but the weather was awful on the Saturday. It would have also meant having to walk most of the way on the road too. So we drove in and had we had a nice meal at the The Queens Head, before returning to cozy up for the night. On the Sunday, it was easy to get to Ambleside but we could not find any parking spaces there, so drove a bit further on to Grasmere, which is beautiful. However, we were very disappointed with our lunch at Heidi's cafe and would definitely avoid that on our next visit.
Karen
United Kingdom
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In the most lovely location, it was beautifully furnished and everything was well thought out. It was comfortable and clean. The views from the windows and the nearby walks so memorable. Just perfect!
Fab location with a view over Lake Windermere.
Spacious cottage with modern conveniences and rustic charm.
Powerful shower!
Property also has a Scandinavian Hot Tub!
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