Askham HallvsThe Waterhead Inn
Both properties are recommended by experts. On balance, Waterhead Hotel scores slightly higher than Askham Hall. Waterhead Hotel comes in at 86 with accolades from 4 reviews including Fodor's, Oyster and The Telegraph.
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."
The Waterhead Inn
Lake Road, Ambleside LA22 0ER
From $193/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"The 41-room, upscale town house hotel near Ambleside is modern yet cozy." Full review
Fodor's
"Near the water's edge, with good views, it's comfortable and spotless, with excellent service and amenities that include music docks, underfloor heating, espresso machines." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A refreshingly metropolitan-style hotel amid the traditional, bijou or country-house offerings of the Lake District’s central honey-pots." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Outside, it's clad in traditional Lakeland stone; inside, there are 40-something rooms that, while perfectly comfortable, feel a tad corporate in style." Full review