Howtown HotelvsHolbeck Ghyll Country House
Both properties are recommended by experts. On balance, Howtown Hotel ranks marginally better than Holbeck Ghyll Country House. Howtown Hotel ranks #27 in Lake District with praise from 2 reviews like Fodor's, The Telegraph.
Howtown Hotel
Ullswater, nr Penrith, Howtown CA10 2ND
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Fodor's
"Near the end of the road on the isolated eastern side of Ullswater, this gloriously quiet family-run hotel is low-key and low-tech." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Howtown Hotel, in Cumbria, is a traditional Ullswater hotel with spacious bedrooms, terrific trifles and fine views of Hallin Fell." 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"