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Holbeck Ghyll Country HousevsThe Waterhead Inn
Both Holbeck Ghyll Country House and Waterhead Hotel are praised by writers. On balance, Waterhead Hotel scores significantly better than Holbeck Ghyll Country House. Waterhead Hotel comes in at #5 in Lake District with accolades from 4 reviewers including Fodor's, The Telegraph and Oyster.
Holbeck Ghyll Country House
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Independent
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 Telegraph8.0
"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"
The Waterhead Inn
Oyster
Fodor's The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Lake Road, Ambleside LA22 0ER
From $193/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
OysterUpscale
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
