Linthwaite HousevsHolbeck Ghyll Country House
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Linthwaite House is the choice of most professionals compared to Holbeck Ghyll Country House. Linthwaite House ranks #20 in Lake District with positive reviews from 3 reviews such as Insight Guides, Mr & Mrs Smith and The Telegraph.
Linthwaite House
Crook Road, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3JA
From $240/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Insight Guides
"This is one of the best hotels in the Lake District, in a sublime hilltop setting overlooking Lake Windermere."
The Telegraph
9.0
"A relaxed country-house hotel without the swags and fuss but with plenty of stylish warmth and comfort - and a rather good kitchen." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Wrapped in manicured gardens with views over Lake Windermere, Linthwaite House delivers 21st-century sophistication amid a rugged landscape." Full review
Independent
"Surrounded by pretty polished gardens and with views of Victorian steamers gliding across the lake, Linthwaite House is a satisfying blend of old and new"
Independent
"Linthwaite House Hotel has an elevated position above Windermere, standalone suites for families, bikes to borrow and its own tarn with a rowing boat"
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"