Cedar ManorvsHolbeck Ghyll Country House
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Cedar Manor Hotel and Restaurant is preferred by most writers compared to Holbeck Ghyll Country House. Cedar Manor Hotel and Restaurant ranks #21 in Lake District with endorsements from 2 reviewers like Oyster, The Telegraph.
Cedar Manor
Ambleside Rd, Windermere LA23 1AX
From $282/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 160-year-old Cedar Manor Hotel and Restaurant is an intimate and historic property in a pretty Lake District setting with lovely gardens and an ancient cedar tree." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"If you want a small, personally run, country house-style hotel with five-star levels of service and comforts, and a classy, contemporary edge, Cedar Manor is an excellent option." Full review
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"