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Excellent location, with easy access to Grasmere and all its amenities. Breakfast was mostly great, especially the cooked options, and staff were always friendly. Our room was on the top floor with stunning views and we found it clean and tidy. However, the large window and unconventional shape meant that closing the curtains fully was impossible, resulting in poor sleep quality; this seems like an oversight. Parking was quite tricky due to lack of spaces. Although staff were friendly, there seemed to be an overall air of disorganisation; the front desk is not constantly attended, and there is a lack of access to the seating area downstairs that has games and books, as it was mostly locked. Overall, it was a good stay.

Lovely location for a Christmas break. All the staff were lovely and very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble no matter what the request. The breakfast was amazing with the lemon curd/marmalade being home made and to die for. Christmas lunch was a lovely unhurried affair although there was far too much for food for just two of us. Our room (Thirlmere) was pleasant, although the sink in the en-suite was a bit too close to the toilet and the water took ages to run hot. Loved the shower gel and handwash. We thought it was a bit of a stretch to be marketed as a spa hotel given that access to the pool and steam room is limited as these facilities are open to external members/schools. The only real downside was the pool as it looked tired and in need of of tlc and given we were there at the weekend it would have been nice not to have had restricted access. It would have been useful to have been informed that the steam room was out of action as well as that was something we were really looking forward to using. All things considered we would go back.

Highly recommend - all main areas are accessible. Friendly staff willing to assist at all times. Very comfortable spacious bedroom with good walk in shower. Sitting room area spacious with plenty separate divisions. Excellent breakfasts and,in our opinion five star evening meals. Table reservations are well timetabled so that the kitchen can provide the best unhurried service. Exterior peaceful surroundings away from what can be a busy tourist area.

This is a historic building dating back to 1548, experienced 11 owners and is now a spa hotel The hotel sits on a large area, with flocks of cattle and sheep in front of the door. The restaurant on the other side has a very good lake view and a large grass. Hares and squirrels often jump in the grass and woods. You can reach the lake by a small road or hike in the forest. You can feel it from the elevator, the hotel is very old The spa has a heated swimming pool, cold pool, hot pool, and an outdoor hot pool. It is really pleasant to face a large area of grass and woods. The only thing to note is: check out at 11 o'clock, be sure to go to the spa before check out, after 11 o'clock to add 20 pounds per person.

The location of the hotel is average. Have their own garden, the room is quite large, dinner should be booked in advance, asking for a window. Service is too good, 15 minutes walk from Lake Grasmere.

Booked this two night break in November 2021. Did originally have the Christmas break booked but due to ill health had to cancel. When we booked we picked a particular room as we had been the year before and liked that room. When we checked in were given a different room, when questioned were told can not have that room somebody has been in it for the last two nights. No choice but to accept the room. The room itself was very nice on first entering. When entering the bathroom found black mould around the front of the bath, not what I would expect when paying so much for the two nights. In the bedroom a dent in the wall, looked like somebody punched it! Wallpaper all scuffed in one corner. Dusting not carried out on items around the room and looked like it had not been done for sometime. The following day did speak to the Manager about the room change, he checked booking and room choice was on booking. Offered dinner and a bottle of wine, which was very nice. On returning to room and using the loo this then broke down. Reported this and was told somebody would be up to inspect. Went out for the day on returning to room loo still not fixed, not very good to have water running for over five hours. Reported again was then fixed. Following morning at 6.30pm loo broke again my Husband had to go down two floors to use the hotel ones. Reported again. We stayed at this Hotel last year and everything was perfect. We were so disappointed this time with the changed to the room and the state of the room. The staff in the Restaurant and bar area are all very good and these are the people that made the stay enjoyable for us this time. Sad to say we will not be retuning. Some people may think I am being picky about some of the things in this review but we paid over £600 for this two night break and we expect thing to be better than this.

The perfect peaceful break in green and lush surroundings. Lovely old Victorian building with cosy contemporary rooms, an intimate bar, spacious comfy lounge and dining area with added entertainment in the shape of a busy bird feeder. The evening meals are simply top notch, with a five course set menu to make you groan with pleasure! And the breakfasts are similarly wonderful. We felt very spoiled. Full marks, chef! The staff are excellent. Nothing is too much trouble. We had some initial difficulty with the car charging port - there is a rather complicated method of getting the darn thing to work - but we got there in the end. Highly recommended. Go.

Service is good, hotel food is good