Linthwaite HousevsThe Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
Both Linthwaite House and The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel ranks slightly better than Linthwaite House. The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel comes in at 84 with endorsements from 3 reviewers like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
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"
The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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 Planet
Top 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