The RyebeckvsNanny Brow
The Ryebeck and Nanny Brow are both rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Ryebeck ranks marginally better than Nanny Brow. The Ryebeck is ranked #30 in Lake District with positive reviews from 2 sources such as Insight Guides, The Telegraph.
The Ryebeck
Lyth Valley Road, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3JP
From $222/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Insight Guides
"For comfort and service, this hotel cannot be bettered. The restaurant’s menu is based on locally sourced ingredients, and the dishes are executed with style and intelligence."
The Telegraph
8.0
"An Edwardian country house in a quiet setting – yet close to Bowness – with glorious lake views and offering a relaxed, family-home feel with a low-key, contemporary-country style." Full review
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
""The Ryebeck is a modern country house and brasserie, lying in a leafy clearing above the shores of one of Britain’s most iconic lakes" Full review
Nanny Brow
Clappersgate, Ambleside LA22 9NF
From $168/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
Fodor's
"Outside Ambleside toward the Langdales, this smart guesthouse feels more like a hotel, with a huge lounge, named rooms, antique furniture, and award-winning breakfasts." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"An elegant Arts and Crafts b&b in peaceful grounds outside Ambleside, full of period details and furnishings, and with lofty views up Langdale." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"There's a compelling reason to choose this premium B&B – and that's the knockout view. The whitewashed house sits on a crag with a top-drawer view down the Brathay valley, with generously sized rooms." Full review