Holbeck Ghyll Country House Estate

Property class: 3
Victorian hotel with restaurant, near Lake Windermere

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When you stay at Holbeck Ghyll Country House Estate, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Oak Restaurant, which serves dinner. This Victorian hotel also features a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
$143 nightly
The total price is $172
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Total with taxes and fees

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a mirror, and a chandelier.

Classic Double Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a blue sofa, a television, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Junior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, two armchairs, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Holbeck Lane, Windermere, England, LA23 1LU

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • beach near Brockhole on Windermere - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Treetop Trek - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • beach near Low Wood Bay Marina - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 144 min drive
  • Windermere Station - 9 min drive
  • Burneside Station - 13 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes Brew Co Tap - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Ambleside Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Wateredge Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Pier Cafe Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Temperance Inn - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Holbeck Ghyll Country House Estate

  • When you stay at Holbeck Ghyll Country House Estate, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Oak Restaurant, which serves dinner. This Victorian hotel also features a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Holbeck Ghyll Country House Estate Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good with a lot of choice and well-presented cooked dishes. (10 reviews)
  • The restaurant served delicious food with a wide choice of options and excellent service. (8 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Amazing place in mid of the nature with lovely breakfast and dinner options.
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful hotel with stunning views. If being really picky there are some small areas where decor is perhaps a little old and a bit tired - but this does not take away the wonderful original features.. would definitely stay again. Far enough from the main road so lovely and quiet.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is beautiful in its own grounds and staff were really nice and helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean with breathtaking view ❤️
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10/10 Exceptional

The location was amazing with lakeside views. The staff were extremely helpful, breakfast was delicious and cooked well. The room was clean and very comfortable with all the required amenities!
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a lovely stay with the family, staff friendly had a good chat with Robert the bar man , who was knowledgeable about the area . Views were stunning and breakfast was delicious.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had The Miss Potter Suite which was fabulous! The views were amazing. The hot tub was fantastic.
View from terrace.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff. Thanks Marie for a beautiful breakfast service. Room was great and lovely bathroom. Beautiful view quiet - Will definitely stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning views, comfortable, soothing rooms, friendly staff - perfect!
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6/10 Good

Beautiful views of Lake Windermere. Lovely old fashioned hunting lodge. Lovely big room and bathroom with separate shower and bath.Breakfast was chosen from a menu but took quite some time for order to be taken and meal to be served. Cocktails in the bar are a MUST.
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4/10 Fair

When we approached the hotel it looks a stunning country house. Lovely location. We were welcomed very nicely. We had a lake view room. On first appearance it was quaint old and looked inviting. As time went by it was obvious that the upkeep of maintenance was lacking. This was reflected throughout the hotel. Our dinner in the restaurant came cold and my husbands potatoes were missing. The meal did not come up to the stranded advertised unfortunately. Service for breakfast was slow. I could go on and on but the point is that this hotel is expensive and the price per night doesn’t reflect the standard expected for a 4* hotel. The positives were the staff were pleasant. The location was beautiful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hotel

Amazing views from hotel spectacular and brilliant service
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10/10 Exceptional

Superb stay. Excellent staff and location. Couldn’t ask for anything more
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely weekend stay

We had a wonderful stay for a family wedding. The staff were all so friendly and helpful and our room was beautiful. Would definitely stay again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a picturesque view from our room and the service was amazing from the second we walked in.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous overnight stop

What a fabulous hotel … views amazing looking over Windermere , young staff lovely to see all very helpful and knowledgeable and the food was fantastic Wished we were staying longer rather than an overnight stop on the way back from Scotland
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8/10 Very good

Lovely stay for a nearby wedding. Stunning views and friendly and attentive staff. Thank you!
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10/10 Exceptional

What an amazing, unique property with bags of character, we stayed in the Langdale suite which was ideal as a dog friendly room. Greg on reception was very helpful and knowledgeable, and a lovely welcome at breakfast from James. Highly recommended for a quiet escape from busy lives..
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were friendly and provided an excellent service throughout our visit! The room was immaculate and the food was divine. We would certainly go again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional customer service. Staff were very friendly and the hotel room was clean. Breakfast was good.Thank you for a great stay. Will definitely book again for next time.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good short stay near Windermere.

Lovely 4 night stay. Very welcoming staff, especially Tom. Cleaner was brilliant - spotted our 25th Wedding Anniversary cards (we hadn't mentioned it) and she sorted a bottle of champagne for when we got back to the room (thank you!) View was great, even when raining and grounds are lovely too.
View from Lodge 3
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8/10 Very good

weekend stay at Holbeck Ghyll

The hotel is in a beautiful spot overlooking Lake Windermere and very peaceful. The breakfast was very good with a lot of choice and the cooked dishes were well presented. We had an evening meal which was a bit pricey but good quality food. We were in a lodge which was comfortable and warm but a few things need attention. The bathroom fan was not working for our entire stay and the washbasin had a huge crack in it.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel changed my room to a lodge due to health reasons as a last minute. Couldnt have been any more greatful. The views and grounds were stunning. The staff where great and attentive. Cleaner added extra coffee and milk for 2nd night which was also a great and tidied the room to a high standard. Room was dated, however this added to the overall experience of peace and tranquilitiy which is what i was looking for. ****Highly recommend this hotel and will be visiting again ***
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location with stunning views of Lake Windermere. The room and bathroom were pristine. The decor was in the arts and crafts style. Restaurant food was very good and there was an excellent choice of fruit and cereals for breakfast along with superbly cooked and flavoursome items. Staff were kind and courteous and the overall service was excellent. Highly recommended. Will certainly come again next time we’re in the late district.
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2/10 Poor

We booked Holbeck Ghyll as a special treat after two days of walking in the Lake District and were genuinely looking forward to it. The reality was a serious disappointment. The room was in a poor state of repair: mould on the bathroom ceiling, rusted window frames, failing grout and sealant with black mould in the tile joints, and paint peeling throughout the bathroom. These are not superficial issues — they represent basic maintenance failures that should not exist in any hotel, let alone one at this price point. We asked to speak to the duty manager and were told none was available. The staff member we dealt with had no authority to move us to another room or offer a refund. We also contacted Expedia directly, who were unable to reach anyone at the hotel either. We had no option but to leave and book alternative accommodation at our own expense. The hotel has since refused to offer any form of compensation. We would strongly advise others to exercise caution before booking.