The Old Dungeon Ghyll HotelvsThe Ryebeck
Both The Ryebeck and The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to The Ryebeck. The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel is ranked #9 in Lake District with positive reviews from 3 publications like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
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
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