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The Belsfield HotelvsThe Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Laura Ashley Hotel The Belsfield. The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel is ranked #9 in Lake District with endorsements from 3 reviews including Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
The Belsfield Hotel
Jetsetter
The Telegraph The Telegraph
Kendal Road, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3EL
From $212/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter "True period romance in a charming Laura Ashley hotel on Lake Windermere, with breakfast plus an optional three-course dinner." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This landmark hotel, in an enviable position above Windermere lake, has been given a Laura Ashley makeover creating rooms that are light, soft and modern." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This landmark hotel, in an eye-catching Victorian building with an enviable position above Windermere, has been cleverly designed with a style that is light, softly elegant and modern" Full review
The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
Fodor's The Telegraph
The Guardian
Lonely Planet
Great Langdale, Ambleside LA22 9JY
From $150/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
Fodor's "There's no more comforting stop after a day outdoors than the Hiker's Bar of this 300-year-old hotel at the head of the Great Langdale Valley." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Everyone who has ever done any walking in the Lake District will have heard of the ODG, as it’s known to all." Full review
The Guardian "Usually heaving with fell walkers enjoying a post Scafell Pike-high, this famous mountaineers’ pub is one of the classic venues in the Lake District"
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Affectionately known as the ODG, this historic inn is awash with Lakeland heritage: many famous walkers have stayed here, including Prince Charles and mountaineer Chris Bonington." Full review
