Askham HallvsHolbeck Ghyll Country House
Holbeck Ghyll Country House and Askham Hall are both highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Askham Hall is the choice of most writers compared to Holbeck Ghyll Country House. Askham Hall is ranked #15 in Lake District with endorsements from 2 reviews such as The Telegraph, Fodor's.
Askham Hall
Askham CA10 2PF
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"Ancient hub of the Lowther Estate, beautiful Askham Hall's spectacular gardens and fairy-tale rooms are now open to guests." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"A mixture of family furniture and paintings have been combined with more modern, quirky pieces to create something both charming and unusual." Full review
The Guardian
"While this is a stately home retreat (with a romantically rustic barn for weddings to boot), Askham defines itself primarily as an upmarket restaurant with rooms."
Holbeck Ghyll Country House
Holbeck Lane, Windermere LA23 1LU
From $229/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Travel + Leisure
"Overlooking Lake Windermere and the hills, this cozy 19th-century hunting lodge is full of traditional English touches: oak paneling, wing chairs, a croquet lawn, and two black Labradors." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Surely the most magnificently sited of all Lake Windermere’s hotels, Holbeck Ghyll combines traditional hospitality and good food in breathtaking surroundings." Full review
Independent
"Fires blaze in the cosy panelled sitting room while the restaurant serves up satisfying British grub...the spa here is small but perfectly formed, offering Swedish massages"