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Cranleigh BoutiquevsThe Samling Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Samling Hotel scores significantly better than Cranleigh Boutique. The Samling Hotel scores 86 with accolades from 5 sources such as The Telegraph, Jetsetter and Lonely Planet.
Cranleigh Boutique
Oyster
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Kendal Road, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3EW
From $235/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
- Fitness Center
- Free Parking
OysterUpscale
"The 18-room Cranleigh is an upscale, adult-only boutique spread over a couple typical stone-built houses in the popular Lake District town of Bowness-on-Windermere." Full review
Lonely Planet "This guesthouse has gone all out on the decor, but strip away the snazziness and it's still just a B&B." Full review
Lonely Planet "This super-snazzy B&B takes the prize for most-over-the-top decor in Windermere: from sleigh beds to jaguar-print throws and backlit bathroom mirrors...still, it's not a dull place to stay. " Full review
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And for extra luxury, you can book one of its boutique church suites.
Lonely Planet "This super-snazzy B&B takes the prize for most-over-the-top decor in Windermere: from sleigh beds to jaguar-print throws and backlit bathroom mirrors, it's had every trick in the design book thrown at it (with varying degrees of success)" Full review
The Samling Hotel
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The Telegraph
Jetsetter
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Ambleside Road, Windermere LA23 1LR
From $0/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "This place oozes exclusivity from every carefully fashioned corner. Today the hotel is favored by the rich and famous." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Small hotel restaurant in an old farmhouse, which looks out over its 66 acre grounds and down Lake Windermere." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The gabled house dates from the late 18th century and was once owned by Wordsworth's landlord." Full review
Jetsetter "An elegant country house in England's Lake District, with a gourmet, 10-course Michelin-starred dinner." Full review
Independent "The Samling is so stylishly low-key, even the deer that keep the grass trimmed are almost absurdly relaxed"
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Independent "One of the loveliest spots to bed down in is this 12-room bolthole on a hillside on the fringe of Lake Windermere. Horticulturally minded lovers will adore rambling through its 65 acres of fellside"
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Lonely Planet "If money's no object, this deluxe country house is the choice... early bookings score a substantial discount." Full review
Independent "With show-stopping views over Windermere, understated, luxurious bedrooms, smart or casual dining, and a staggering wine cellar, The Samling is a place to lie back and luxuriate – possibly in the hot tub"
Independent "More of a townhouse than a county pile, you’ll find artwork by Matisse, Picasso on the walls...the hotel’s refreshingly dog-friendly too and the grounds are ideal for long, head-clearing walks"
Michelin Guide1 Star
"The full-length windows in the striking slate and glass extension of this Lakeland country house provide spectacular views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding countryside" Full review
