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Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel

4.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Meeting facility
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Steam room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Room options

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Double Room, Lake View | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Double Room, Lake View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Double Room, Hill View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Holbeck Lane, Windermere, England, LA23 1LU

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 12 min walk
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 2 min drive
  • Ambleside Pier - 4 min drive
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 7 min drive
  • Bowness Pier - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 10 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambleside Pier - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lily Bar in Ambleside - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel

Luxury upscale hotel by the lake
At Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage, a body scrub, or a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, free newspapers, and luggage storage
  • A porter/bellhop, wedding services, and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge), Wired Internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 8 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 100

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 8 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Ghyll House
Holbeck Ghyll Country House
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel Windermere
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Windermere
Holbeck Ghyll Hotel
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Windermere, Lake District
Holbeck Ghyll Country Windermere
Holbeck Ghyll Hotel Windermere
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel Hotel
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Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel Hotel Windermere

Frequently asked questions

Is Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel located?

Situated on a lake, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Windermere, Treetop Trek, and Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre. Townend and Ambleside Pier are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

A S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Shaun, Derbyshire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a lovely location and the room had a great view. Everything was really charming. The only issue we had was poor service at breakfast and felt for the price you were paying the breakfast was mean. The staff were lovely though and sorted it out
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Overall disappointing & I wouldn’t rush back
Starting with the positives, the hotel itself is amazing and is very impressive to look around and drive up to. The views on a clear day would have be incredible (it was very cloudy during our stay) and it’s in a perfect location for anyone that wants to do walks out of Ambleside. Unfortunately however there were several disappointing things about our stay. 1. The food was the biggest let down. Given it’s known for its food reputation we had some of the most overpriced and undercooked food I’ve ever eaten. The staff seemed unfamiliar with everything and as a result got orders wrong or forgot things. One evening a couple hadn’t even had their starters by the time we were being offered coffee. It was the same at breakfast and overall I got the impression that the kitchen and waiting staff were not in their usual comfort zones. 2. Whilst the rooms were very beautiful with old features there were again disappointing aspects. The floor had bits of old crisps where it hadn’t been cleaned properly from the previous guests. They had forgot to top up the tea and coffee supplies and the bed was just 2 singles pushed together. Overall it was a nice stay but not the trip we had built our hopes up for. Given the cost of the hotel and the food we eat both resulted in being very overpriced and I certainly wouldn’t rush back given all the other amazing places you can stay in the lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were excellent very friendly & helpful no fault there. Unfortunately the room was disappointing, needs updating & refreshed there were obvious signs of repair needed. Facilities were not up to 4* standard, tv was tiny, milk in room was out of date, had to boil kettle on the floor & we had no hot water for a shower in the morning. Food was restricted given the pandemic but the menu choices were poor & very overpriced, £16 for caesar salad £5.75 for a small bottle of beer! Last but not least the breakfast, again due to the pandemic this was a ‘light’ continental breakfast brought to your room. I left hungry, small bag of cereal, tiny pastry, some fruit & a yoghurt pot which had separated & was inedible. The room rate was £183 including breakfast, extremely expensive for what we got & sad to say I will not return & wouldn’t recommend the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Evening food excellent, location fabulous, staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ruined our weekend
The room was suppose to be the best in the hotel but it was freezing and very rundown. There was now hot water for a bath or shower.if you wanted a tea or coffee you couldn’t plug the kettle in unless you put the kettle on the floor as the flex wasn’t long enough, the curtains were falling off the curtain rails and you couldn’t close the bathroom window The next day the water was still not warm enough to shower. On asking to see the manager I was told he was to busy. Rubbish reaction to all problems very poor and at close on £350 per night I certainly won’t be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel in a location with fabulous views, the staff were excellent, helpful and friendly, the room was superb. The food in the restaurant was good but not exceptional for the relatively high price and with a rather limited choice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Peabody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simply gorgeous views. Staff exceptionally welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful Amazing Wonderful Peaceful Stunning....
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful nothing was too much trouble and the view from the hotel is postcard perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb location for viewing the Fells
Brilliant location for just watching the weather pass over the Langdale fells. Beautiful breakfast and top class service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely night away!
The room was lovely and spacious, clean and warm. The reception staff were lovely and welcoming and offered to assist was bags etc. The Breakfast was delicious and couldn't of asked for anything more. We used the Hot Tub in storm Gareth but did rush inside for a hot bubble bath after :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short Spa break
The hotel itself was lovely and the service was excellent. The locations and views were stunning. However the Spa facility was not very good. The treatment area was not very inviting, a bit small and dingy. Hot tub had to be pre-booked and wasnt anything special. Most importantly we were not expecting such an expensive dining experience. It was very good but cost over £72 per head not including wine. It was a set taster menu of 4 small courses. It may be partly our fault for assuming it would be a regular menu we can choose from at the time of reservation but there was lack of transparency from the hotel.However we cannot fault the service and quality of the food just the price and lack of choice!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tahira

Secluded location with great food
we were upgraded to a big room with amazing view. Service was excellent both at the reception and in the dining room. Location was rather secluded but a few walking tracks at the door step.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
return visit .
This was our 5th stay at this hotel, but our first under the new management. Our welcome was excellent and staff attentive. We had very good rooms. There have been some structural and decorative changes since our last visit a few years ago. These have been done sympathetically without altering the country house hotel feel ,which we liked, too much. The food was very good indeed .the wine list was very good too, but I think less extensive than in the past. Service in the restaurant was generally good, however our wine was not poured either to taste first nor to top up, until a final top up when the wine was nearly finished. I did not complain, however there was a 10% service charge for the restaurant and bar bills, perhaps I should have said something. Our room was above the bar/restaurant and although not too loud, we could hear the music playing below us during the early hours of the morning and before breakfast, This was enough to disturb our sleep a little.Overall we had a very good stay. I think there has been a little drop in standards since our previous stays, however the previous standard was very high to start with. I would still recommend staying at this hotel which is still a favourite of ours. Perhaps the new management needs a little leeway intheir changes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Tony, Stockport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wedding Anniversary visit
Outstanding location and has a sense of being special. Room and breakfast really good, very smart with suits for dinner a bit off putting, would have liked something 'smart - casual' and restaurant certainly pricy, but you pay for the experience, local towns with wide range of restaurants accessible by taxi.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old World Setting - Modern Day Charms
A snowy March is not really visiting Lake District weather, as I'm sure Wordsworth would agree, particularly when it looks like it's getting worse! But the hotel is warm and relaxed with the staff being both personable and professional. Our room was warm and cosy but missed out on the spectacular views across Lake Windermere which you can see from other places in the hotel. We splurged on the tasting menu dinner which was a beautifully orchestrated 3 hour performance with memorable courses. The staff were warm and knowledgeable about the menu which helps knowing what to look for, What also stood out was what the staff offered to do to help the plight of two diners who had arrived sensibly by taxi but could not get a taxi to take them home. A staff member offered to do that for them which exemplified the level of service offered throughout our stay. If you like your hotels warm a cosy with great service and great views this is a wonderfully relaxing place to stay,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

paul, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful food, especially chicken-liver mousse, rolls and scallops.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eclectic Diner, Stoke-on-Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning view, warm & comfy, EXQUISITE dining.
Silver Wedding anniversary private celebration. Just the perfect getaway place. Despite blustery chill weather, the view from our warm and spacious room (#3) was absolutely stunning. Across Windermere to Langdale, the scenery is every-changing moods with the lighting, mists, and weather. Lovely room tipple of sloe gin. Excellent choice of house fizz, and did I mention the exquisite dining experience? I can honestly say I think our experience here was amongst the finest ever. Truly memorable in all the right ways. Kudos to the chef, only 26yr and yet producing flavours and textures to delight in, with enticing visual refinement. Staff are friendly and open, and not at all "forced" or awkward. Just pitched perfectly. Oh, and thank you for the fab breakfast with emphasis on local produce. Excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rich, Bucks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible service, memorable experience!
Lovely stay, such great attention to detail with service and accommodation, memorable experience and one we won't forget!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location luxury hotel
We couldn't have had a nicer weekend here. The hotel itself is amazing, open fires and comfortable chairs to relax in, great views from our room and a decanter of damson gin to enjoy for free. The food is expensive but you get what you pay for and it was of the highest standard. The real selling point though was the staff, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We will definitely be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ged, Chester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Winter birthday break
Excellent country house style hotel in a fabulous setting overlooking Windermere. Menu is a little more limited than it used to be, but the fine dining experience is still of a high standard. The staff are charming and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful views of Windermere
A very grand hotel set on a hill with fabulous views of Windermere and surrounding mountains. Our room was a little tired and could have benefited from updating but very spacious and great views of the lake. The staff were very friendly. Breakfast was good although the service was a bit chaotic, lots of staff but not very attentive. Overall a beautiful hotel and ideal location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017