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Linthwaite HousevsThe Waterhead Inn
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Waterhead Hotel ranks significantly better than Linthwaite House. Waterhead Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 86 with approval from 4 publications such as The Telegraph, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Linthwaite House
Insight Guides
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Independent Independent
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 Telegraph9.0
"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 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
