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The Samling HotelvsNanny Brow

The Samling Hotel and Nanny Brow are both praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Samling Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Nanny Brow. The Samling Hotel scores 86 with positive reviews from 5 reviews like Jetsetter, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.

The Samling Hotel
8/10
Ambleside Road, Windermere LA23 1LR
From $0/night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This place oozes exclusivity from every carefully fashioned corner. Today the hotel is favored by the rich and famous." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"Small hotel restaurant in an old farmhouse, which looks out over its 66 acre grounds and down Lake Windermere." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"The gabled house dates from the late 18th century and was once owned by Wordsworth's landlord." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"An elegant country house in England's Lake District, with a gourmet, 10-course Michelin-starred dinner." Full review
Independent Independent
"The Samling is so stylishly low-key, even the deer that keep the grass trimmed are almost absurdly relaxed"
Independent Independent
"One of the loveliest spots to bed down in is this 12-room bolthole on a hillside on the fringe of Lake Windermere. Horticulturally minded lovers will adore rambling through its 65 acres of fellside"
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"If money's no object, this deluxe country house is the choice... early bookings score a substantial discount." Full review
Independent Independent
"With show-stopping views over Windermere, understated, luxurious bedrooms, smart or casual dining, and a staggering wine cellar, The Samling is a place to lie back and luxuriate – possibly in the hot tub"
Independent Independent
"More of a townhouse than a county pile, you’ll find artwork by Matisse, Picasso on the walls...the hotel’s refreshingly dog-friendly too and the grounds are ideal for long, head-clearing walks"
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The full-length windows in the striking slate and glass extension of this Lakeland country house provide spectacular views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding countryside" Full review
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Nanny Brow
7/10
Clappersgate, Ambleside LA22 9NF
From $168/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast included
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Fodor's 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 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 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

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