we especially loved the food including breakfast which was fantastic

is in the middle of a tiny village with no evening entertainment and no parking facilities

room whilst very comfortable was just above the bar and there was noise from the bar until nearly 3 am which disturbed our

location was not ideal

ddle of nowhere), parking was a bit sparse and no signal/weak wifi unfortunately

the breakfast was good and also dined in the evening

the rooms were away to one side of the main bar and restaurant, so no fear of noise if the bar was having a busy night

we ate in the bar both evenings and the meals were excellent, also very good breakfasts

super friendly staff, amazing breakfast and spotlessly clean rooms

as continental breakfast, but this hotel offers a wonderful full english breakfast and coffee to die for

very nice bar area, nice relaxed atmosphere.

i loved the relaxed friendly atmosphere in the bar in the evenings

the bar downstairs was a bit the worse for wear, though the beer was excellent.

the 5 bed room was ideal for the kids to all sleep together

welcoming staff extremely well appointed pup/hotel great to see that the locals used the food and bar

very helpful and very friendly the views are amazing the town is only a few minutes walk ample parking would definitely stay there

a lovely friendly host excellent location fabulous breakfast (amazing banana bread (+)breakfast was excellent, good variety and quality (+) lovely kind lady great breakfast in the morning (+)breakfast was happy to see the salmon and scrambled eggs as an option our room and bathroom were (+)lovely house, loads of character. fantastic breakfast. friendly helpful staff. (+) breakfast was something else, you have so much choice (+) excellent facilities and great breakfast (+) very comfortable beds excellent staff and tremendous breakfast (+) fantastic choice for breakfast (+)lovely breakfast

parking was ok, a bit tricky getting through the large stop gateposts which are tight but if not

free parking first time to the lake district, would stay here again & recommend to others

especially the spa bath

download the app at the car park it's much cheaper do not use the machine), not overpriced at the bar either and the location couldn't be any better with amenities located withing walking distance,

the room also had a bar still there

in practice, when we woke up the next morning, the bar was all locked up, there was no other reception area, and there was no staff on site

location for touring this part of the country, the bar food was lovely, and the quaint shops all around walking distance made it that bit more special

the bar and food are excellent also

no chairs to sit on in the room, wifi not very good, breakfast extra

is a bar and a nightclub open until 3 so can be loud but i didn t hear anything from my

didn't realise there was wifi until late in my stay, a small card with the code on would have been helpful

slow wifi

the staff went the extra mile to change my sons room the second night due to poor wifi signal

and the kids menu portions do not need to be that big

the reception staff was amazing the bar and restaurant staff was really good too great venue free parking lots of

the car parking area could be better but as its a new hotel expect this will be improved in time

also hardly any breakfast left and was down a good hour before closing time was starving and the kids had cereal not worth the cost of breakfast and nothing there no latte machine orange juice

excellent food. smart rooms. helpful staff, plenty of parking.

with the view from the room although the room itself was very nice with an excellent large spa bath

our room was lovely with double spa bath and comfy bed

a question, they made us a packed lunch for our hike the next day, beer garden was good for the kids, staff were accommodating in leaving us some milk in the fridge overnight as we were up

food (dinner and breakfast) was excellent. quiet comfortable room - spa bath was unexpected.

location stunning spa bath relaxing food excellent

early check in lovely relaxing dining experience.

plenty of parking and a good breakfast

e wifi) tried it's best but struggled at times

staff were very friendly the evening meal was great the breakfast was lovely too

service breakfast, dinner bar everywhere

room service meals were okay but ordering more than 1 course the food did go cold

were separate with hot water being extremely hot, not very nice for small kids

fantastic location, river view. excellent breakfast, staff great ud83dudc4d

we ate in the dolly blue bar and lounge bar for our evening meal, and both nights food and service were excellent

big enough pool, jacuzzi, gym

evening bar meal excellent and breakfast

there is plenty of outdoor space for the kids and pets to play at the bower house inn coupled with a lovely lake district view

the bar meals are first class for quality, price and portion size

the chicken, ham and leek pie is to die for and the breakfast just as good

ev charge point there too

plenty of parking and overall, a pleasant stay

the breakfast was great, good selection of food and very attentive staff that are happy to help

great location - took the kids for a walk up gummers how which was only a 10 minute drive away and we could see it from our

spa facility

had an issue as we book room through booking with 2 kids

the whole experience was brilliant, the staff were helpful, the food in the hotel was great, the spa was fantastic

breakfast was delicious and served quickly

breakfast was lovely

the gym, sauna, steam room, the paid part of the spa, the rooms, the bar! all lovely!

boys really enjoyed the pool

the location, room spacious and comfortable pool, steam room etc.

good wifi

it was great to have access to a swimming pool

only restaurant for dining in the evening, apart from room service.

very pleasantly surprised to find the kids had

the bar could have done with 2 staff. many people ordering meals made service slow

quality exceptional bar had huge selection staff very friendly and helpful rooms clean and fully equipped with

secure wifi please.

lookin good old inn, with a nice bar & restaurant

ropey wifi but that s cumbria generally

friendly staff. excellent breakfast

management and staff were brilliant throughout. breakfast was lovely.

husband was doing the lakeland 100, they were very amenable, breakfast was a set time and as i was unable to be there for breakfast they said i could any of the

great staff, fabulous breakfast, comfortable bed.

great breakfast , worth coming back just for that.

lovely full english breakfast was just the thing to sustain us for a day's fishing

food was excellent, bar was quaint and really friendly

breakfast was superb

obviously it’s above a pub so there is a bit of noise until the bar closes

young girl in reception/ bar couldn’t be more helpful.

breakfast was great and the staff accommodated additional requests

allowed us early check in and always made sure we had everything we needed

breakfast with good choice and high quality products

breakfast was very good

location and the building itself is so beautiful, with a tasty breakfast in the morning, can't ask for much more

wifi didn't work. room needs a good dusting!

especially the rump steaks corrr and carrie the bar manager who greeted us and pretty much looked after us whilst we stayed there was so so lovely

it didn t bother us travelling that distance as the drive was so lovely and the parking lake windermere wasn t too expensive and we was there pretty much most days

plenty of parking

only issue and in fairness it went in my favour and that was the wifi wouldn t connect but it meant i could have some much needed down time away from work

wifi was not the best kept coming and going

breakfast excellent. delightful dining room. bedrooms comfortable and warm.

4 poster room had a sunken mattress, wifi did not work at all, some bizarre mix match deco, not in keeping with beautiful characterful

breakfast was good shaun the host was brilliant at his job couldn t do enough for you

peaceful surroundings, restaurant meals and breakfast were top quality

wifi was poor

friendly and helpful staff, free parking, great atmosphere

the bar and restaurant was well served, with great food and drink, and the staff were fantastic, polite

the bar is friendly and the restaurant excellent

very comfortable, value for money, the restaurant food was fab and the bar had a great vibe!

very quiet location , all big shops were nearby and allocated parking

weak wifi not always connected to internet

the hotel was in a nice location offered free car parking near the hotel

wifi not working central heating in my room not working

there is a private car park across the road but also plenty of parking on the road itself and not too far to walk into town and a simple 5 min walk to cinema,

creative design in bar with a large variety of seating options.

clean and tidy rooms, comfortable bed, no noise. plus a bar down stairs,great place to stay.

noisy as above a bar with live music at the weekend

in the bar below the hotel,i imbibed a few measures of wainright golden before my late afternoon nap

friendly bar staff

place take a leisurely walk up to the beautiful tarn after a great breakfast

the scottish man working in the bar was very friendly and went out of his way to answer our questions even though he was new to the

of space in the room but that s the nature of old properties & fitting in bunk beds in the room kids so that was fine

friendly welcome on arrival and everything is taken care of, table for dinner amd breakfast

hotel bar serves great local ales

bar was really good and the room service is an amazing idea

had some problems connecting to the wifi

the wifi didn t work at all but understandable with the renovation going on

the breakfast was not the best

free parking and have to get up for 8 to put new ticket on car got parking ticket

in the bar drinks are good and food was nice

bar area well equipped with drinks and snacks

staff was very nice, allowed us late check out, great location

breakfast was great although there was a long wait for some of the breakfast items to come out but

clean room,friendly staff, comfortable beds and pillows, complimentary late check out.

breakfast was lovely

fabulous staff lovely food small sunny beer garden great walks ample parking

no wifi code to hand in the screes inn public area or in the rooms

size of tv small and limited channels and intermittent wifi

th veggie

breakfast mushrooms and bacon would have benefitted from being cooked for longer

reception was happily letting me to order dinner

room service

evenings, preferred to have a separate bar menu instead of bar having same menu as dining room

licious

excellent wifi

we had contacted the hotel and they were very helpful, kept the bar open till after midnight to assist

perfect position for the england coast path on walney great breakfast

very accommodating for early check in

the room was big and spacious nice on suit, nice view from sea view room and the locals in the bar are really nice and friendly

my partner said his breakfast was one of the best he'd had in a hotel

perfect location for day hikes and excellent bar for both food and drink after a long hike.

bar area with board games had a lovely touch too

was exceptional, both evenings and breakfast, plenty of choice at breakfast and the hot breakfast was served quickly after you had

breakfast was delicious. evening meals great. staff were helpful and friendly

the food in the bar was fantastic, so much so we didn't eat in the restaurant

is a lovely hotel; warm, comfortable and friendly, with a great bar and really delicious food

there were 12 of us booked in for an evening meal in the bar and everyone enjoyed what they had

breakfast was good

loved the whole thing, but could do with a more varied bar menu.

bigger table at breakfast would have helped

a small and very cosy bar with an open fire

great breakfast and fab evening meal at reasonable prices

a very busy bar - always a good sign and a room with a view over the green

perfect location, great food & breakfast, clean warm & comfy bed.

the ev charger didn t work for our car - mg

lovely little hotel with ev charging stations.

mes and function room close at 10, but kids were in there and they didn t

nothing was too much trouble, the outside park and beer garden is brilliant for people with kids couldn’t ask for more we will definitely be back and have already recommended to

ideal when you have kids and dogs with you

excellent free parking for hotel patrons

the restaurant and bar area offers great food and drinks in a pleasant atmosphere

plenty of car parking spaces

cleanliness, the overall look, hotel and bar all super clean, staff super friendly and helpful the best staff at any hotel we ve ever

i liked the bar area which showed live test cricket

the staff is very friendly and near street car parking!

location. cleanliness. ease of access. parking.

breakfast had a great selection & gluten free bread was available for me

and warm and very clean, wow factor when we stepped in the room, bed was comfortable, continental breakfast in the morning was superb, our hosts were superb and very friendly, thanks again steve

parking

we arrived on sunday and the bar / restuarant did not open

the breakfast was amazing

the area was ideal, the hotel and staff spot on shame the gym wasn't open

was perfect, staff were friendly and helpful, the room was clean and comfortable and food in the bar was excellent

staff were very friendly, we had a long chat with stuart at breakfast as, being the only 'normal' guests we were last down for breakfast (not rushing off to

easy parking ( no charges, unlike some hotels in the lakes) (-)parking space can be limited (-)parking not great, limited space on top level and steps up from lower car park (-) parking at the lower level car parks could do with some parking lines painted on them as people (-)parking was a bit messy. (-)parking was hit and miss, with only a small parking area near to the hotel then a long private (-)parking wasn t ideal. (-)parking near to entrance (-)parking was a little short due to the victorian layout of the grounds, but to overcome the parking

the food served at breakfast was varied and fresh and dinner was delicious

wifi cover was flakey, but reception did say they would investigate.

food in the bar is lovely

pool, steam room & sauna although small were very nice

calder house seascale golf club bailey ground hotel mawson's salt chinese pizza

loved the location. also very handy for the golf course as i was playing the next day.

golf club opposite cutting their grass at 6am but this is not the hotels fault its the

is very palacile with luxurious rooms and facilities, very stylish with great views and easy car parking close to the entrance and reception

the bar meal was fantastic

great breakfast

lovely old building great staff very friendly good parking very restful

the breakfast was delicious as well, with a wide selection of food (including oat milk and a marmite

no fosters in the bar :)

value for money , not sure who tiled my en-suite but it was all clean and very comply , great breakfast

lovely good quality breakfast - staff so accommodating to cook whatever you wish

bar service and waiting on service very friendly

food: amazing breakfast

and the breakfast always incredible

lovely breakfast and staff were very friendly and gave extra attention to the dogs such as allowing them

sits right on the waters edge. no frills accommodation. attentive staff & great breakfast.

the breakfast was superb, everything cooked to order and served piping hot

breakfast was good the bar restaurant area were very comfortable the staff were exellent

no room service and bar closed early

good water pressure in the showers & wifi worked ok

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filtered when searching to assure a parking space as we knew ambleside would be busy) wifi: worked fairly well but frequently cut out

accommodation,service,facilities first class breakfast excellent.

paid extra for late check out which was good

friendly staff, great location, fabulous breakfast

late check out at 11

breakfast, food & staff were all 10/10

room service/in house food very expensive and didn t sound very appealing

amazing hotel on a lake free parking

were friendly and helpful, especially the concierge, beds very comfortable, excellent breakfast with large choice of

a family with kids they make it mandatory to book another room, making the stay expensive

hike - luxurious touches in the room

the continental breakfast was plentiful and delicious

breakfast, roominess, new/recently decorated interiors

later than i had planned and pre-advised, to which i said the main delay had been dropping the kids off with grandparents

spacious family room with balcony views, great breakfast, parking, ev charger everything we needed for the perfect lake district getaway

of choice for a continental breakfast

breakfast was very good and well worth adding it to the room each day

the food at the bar restaurant is amazing and everyone is very welcoming and nice

very welcoming fabulous setting great food love tweedies bar

the food was also lovely, we had room service as it was easier with having the dogs but they are aloud in the bar for food with them

breakfast was served as room service it was lovely and brought to our room at the time we requested

the breakfast was beautifully presented and tasted as good as it looked

loved breakfast snd the decor of the bar area!

amazing staff , music - breakfast was awesome. bar is very trendy and modern.

the bar had a welcoming atmosphere with a great range of drinks and food

was very comfortable shower great view from window was delightful comfortable bed and linen bar area was so inviting we found the staff really friendly breakfast excellent second stay we will

parking was in demand as it is such a popular location

breakfast not as good as evening meal had poached eggs but not good sorry

was no room service available, and room wasn't cleaned during our stay, but apparently due to covid they

the swimming pool was beautifully lit up on an evening, food delicious and all the staff lovely

chill out stay, atmosphere good and all of the staff extremely attentive,loved the spa ,stayed only for 2nights,completely relaxing mini break,breakfast also was amazing and many

we had nice spacious room on 1st floor (n°1) and we had no noise at all from bar downstairs

good location, nice bar area and big clean room

nothing to do with the property but the bar over the road was noisy till about midnight, so anyone staying take some ear plugs

they managed to have our rooms ready as we were at a wedding and needed early check in

was excellent, even though rooms are above the bar area there was no noise at all, the bar staff were friendly and the cleaner did a superb job

bed was very comfy bar and restaurant staff were amazing saturday night was obviously very busy but they accommodated

very cosy bar and great drink range

bar food slightly over priced for

nice ale options at the bar and great central location for ambleside

and super comfortable bed, the bar area is great just a little too pricey for alcohol

staff , room, spa, gym & restaurant amazing, would highly recommend

leisure facilities excellent, used the gym, pool, sauna and steam room jacuzzi outside

is absolutely fabulous, staff amazing and cant rate spa area highly enough

beautiful pool, gym + treatment spa

loved the pool area and outside jacuzzi which i only just learned was hot

nice food good bar and even entertainment at

friendly staff, excellent full english breakfast served in the public bar

spot on location. bar downstairs served a good pint.

arrival we went to the bar where we were greeted by two members of staff who were both smiling and welcoming

friendly staff, nice room with great breakfast, good bar and excellent entertainment.

daily top up of tea/coffee/biscuits during room service

great period features, very nicely decorated for xmas and a fantastic breakfast.

lots of charming little lounges in which to relax quite privately and a bar for the more social

good location and free parking, great wiifi connection

breakfast was wonderful, staff were very welcoming and kind

lots of parking

possibly breakfast availability to 9.15 for those on a holiday.

my partners birthday and there was a treat in the room for him and sonia even sang to him before breakfast ud83dude03

decoration in the bar and restaurant

fascinating historical building with ample parking with warm and friendly staff.

views and breakfast both excellent

parking was also plentiful which isnt always the case with hotels in the lakes

we had room service and some complimentary chocolates were a thoughtful touch

the breakfast was delicious, with various choices on offer

porch in the entrance would help in rainy days)

nothing i can think of except variability of wifi reception.

location, dinner, breakfast, staff

handy location with car parking

on site parking

plenty of parking

it was immaculate, breakfast was spot on, and the team were superb

breakfast, comfy beds, welcoming staff, great parking, relationship with spa down the road was a nice bonus

superb breakfast with lots of options including a perfectly cooked full english

we would have liked to have the option of the bar menu served later then 5 rather than just the a la carte menu, but only our personal preference

wifi did not work at all in my room, or elsewhere in the hotel

wifi a little slow but not really a problem as we still was able to access it.

had no 5g reception in the area, and the free wifi signal didn't reach the room we stayed in

convenient, onsite, nearby free parking

particularly at breakfast which was very well cooked

rydal caves and the walk to the caves from whitemoss car park, crossed mini streams was lovely and a short drive from the hotel