Applegarth Villa Restaurant in South Lakeland

My husband and I were lucky winners of the Lake District Competition which included an evening meal. The dining room has beautiful views and we watched the sunset over the mountains as we ate our staters. A fabulous start to the evening. My husband's main course, the lamb, was so tender he said it was the best he's ever had! The desert selection was so good I found it tricky to choose just one! A wonderful meal in great surroundings with excellent service.

We had dinner whilst we were staying in a hot tub suite. Every course was delightful and so tasty. Beautifully presented and they even brought out a special happy birthday dessert as a surprise! Great choice of drinks and cocktails too. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and has a lovely romantic atmosphere perfect for couples. In a morning you can enjoy looking at the lakes out of the conservatory windows whilst enjoying an amazing choice of breakfast dishes. Can’t wait to return!

This is a beautiful restaurant overlooking a nice view. The food was excellent. We had a potato and onion soup, fish&chips and the cauliflower steak- all delicious. Service was attentive and pleasant. Definitely recommend.

Dined in the Apple Restaurant the food was excellent and beautifully presented, with a varied menu , staff very helpful and nothing too much trouble Beautiful views from the restaurant. Highly recommend dining here. Looking forward to returning soon . Had afternoon tea in our room, beautifully presented food and lovely selection of sandwiches and cakes we chose to have a nice bottle of wine as well as our pot of tea. The price for afternoon tea is very reasonable and well worth the money, again would highly recommend trying this.

Hubby and I are staying in nearby bowness and booked an evening meal. So glad we did as we loved everything about it. Location, decor and service were all 5 star. Delicious meal and in a beautiful romantic restaurant. We will definitely stay here next time and book a room when we return.

Wish we could get here more often, fabulous food and not stupid prices. Mine hosts were lovely, very friendly and welcoming. Will definitely return at the next opportunity. Thank you for a lovely evening

The food in The Apple restaurant is amazing. Tastes delicious, well presented. The chef does an amazing job. All the food is locally produced and dietary requirements are catered for. It seems to be very popular with locals as well.

Stayed in the hotel and the breakfast was excellent. Plenty of choice and caters for all dietary requirements. Very tasty. All locally produced food.

Great choice of starters, mains and desserts, including many gluten-free options. Absolutely beautiful food. Couldn’t fault a thing! We can’t wait to return.

This is a lovely restaurant serving delicious locally sourced food. The Cumbrian lamb melted in the mouth served with the tastiest ever jus.

I found this restaurant thanks to a sign in Windermere town so decided to try it. As a single lady travelling around I was made to feel so welcome by the wonderful and friendly management and staff. I started with the Thai fish cake which was packed with flavour. I then had the Cumbrian lamb and all I can say is wow! So tender and great tasting. I thought I couldn’t manage a dessert but seeing others have them I went for the basil sponge with chocolate mousse. This was a perfect end to the night. This restaurant has amazing views and the fact you’re not rushed means I will be back when in the area again.

Amazing food & staff, everything is locally sourced & this is a truly family run establishment. Head chef Ross is exceptionally talented & deserves all recognition for it. I did question what exactly the deep fried Honey & Toast Gelato was. I was amazed to be told it was exactly what it says on the menu. Gelato wrapped in cornflakes & then deep fried. I had to try it - amazing & a must try. The ginger pudding with crème anglaise was also delicious. Waiting staff also fantastic & nothing too much trouble. Always service with a beaming smile. Well done all.

We have used this restaurant over the past 3 years and really liked the new menu this year. The food choices were excellent and we do like the views out across the hills in the evening. The layout of the tables gives you privacy but also a good ambience.

The food in The Apple was outstanding and reasonably priced. All local produce is used wich is of a high quality. I had the Deviled blanch bait with garlic aioli and chive oil and then the Lamb loin shepherd's pie. The presentation was exceptional and the service was perfect. Staff couldn't do enough. I will definitely go here again. Well done.

Lovely spot for an impromptu afternoon tea with friends. Decor is chic but cosy, with tasty food and great service. Would recommend.

Dined Have always dined in the restaurant when staying at the AppleGarth meals very nice , very good menu options well worth the experience , staff friendly and attentive, quality service and highly recommended.

Outstanding quality of food. Beautifully presented. Tried different starters, mains and desserts on both nights and we could fault any of it. The taste was divine. We always look forward to our breakfast in the morning also. As the variety is incredible And it sets you up for the day. Wether you are climbing mountains or just having a ride on the lake. Also you don't have to be stopping in the hotel to eat in restaurant at evening. Anyone wanting excellent food and quiet atmosphere I would highly recommend.

We had a great meal in this beautiful restaurant with garden views. Delicious food with a friendly and attentive service. Will definitely be back.

The food was sublime. They hosted 8 of us on a long table. I had fish pie which was exceptional. The wine was nice. We had drinks in the bar first. The real fire and decore were stunning. The staff are friendly and relaxed. The price was very reasonable for fine dining. Highly recommend 👌

Wonderful food. Coconut Soup, Fish Scraps, Sea Bass, Cheeseboard, all full of flavour. Catered for an allergy issue with clear communication. Seating was intimate and private with a relaxed mood. Kevin served us and was excellent throughout. We will be back again when we return to Windermere.

Stayed in Applegarth Villa and had 2 evening meals at The Apple restaurant, this would have been all 3 nights had this been available. The food was out of this world, absolutely beautiful, the new Head Chef has created a fabulous menu with such choice you struggle to decide on what to eat as there are so many beautiful dishes to try. All made and freshly prepared with locally sourced ingredients. It is a MUST to try this restaurant, and appreciate the effort and time which goes into each dish.

We ate here as part of our two night stay, and the food was excellent. We both had Kashmiri Cumbrian lamb which was the best lamb we have had in a long time. Beautifully presented and very tasty. We shared a cheeseboard which was also good - and enough for two.

Stayed at the AppleGarth for 3 night stay, decided to dine in the Apple Restaurant as a new chef had been employed the food was excellent my husband had the Kashmiri Cumbrian Lamb which was really nice, in fact he enjoyed it so much he had the meal again. I had the Fish Pie which was excellent too. The soups which we always enjoy again were really nice, very hot which I like. We always tend to have a sweet because they are always delicious and very hard to resist, to be honest what we have chosen from the menu has always been perfect we have never been disappointed. We are visiting over the New Year and cannot wait to see what is on the menu and I am certain we will enjoy it all

We dined at The Apple two nights during our four night stay at the Applegarth Hotel in addition to our four four breakfast meals. Meals are served in the conservatory which has views towards Lake Windermere and the beautiful hills behind. Breakfast first - a very good menu from which patron’s could select. All cooked items were cooked to order and were local produce. First class and very enjoyable. Evening meals - visitors can select from the menu their preferred courses. All the food is cooked to order and presented in a careful and thoughtful manner. Each course we had was delightful and extremely tasty. Faultless service enhanced the whole experience. Good selection of wine / drinks available to order.

We stayed for only one night as part of a half-term North of England road trip, but the food was the best we ate in our entire trip. A classic menu with an Uber contemporary twist. The lamb was outstanding; the service was friendly; respectful and professional and the wine list was extremely reasonable and of a very high quality. Highly recommend.

Excellent food in a beautiful surroundings, we had 3 courses all really tasty the highlights were the Cumbrian Lamb which was cooked to perfection and served with a tasty spicy sauce. The deconstructed rocky road brownie for desert was also really tasty, Staff were very attentive and service was excellent. A real Saturday night treat will definitely return

Beautifully decorated restaurant & bar area. The chef has got the food spot on here. Had the thai green lip mussels to start followed by the deconstructed fish pie. Absolutely delicious. Service very attentive & pleasant subtle background music. Went with my partner & will definitely be back.

Had dinner with my wife. Her fish was in crisp batter with huge chips and I had the lamb which was soft and full of flavour. Service is relaxed and friendly. I would definitely recommend.

Beautiful food as always. We always eat here when we stay in the hotel. Such helpful and friendly staff and an extensive choice of drinks, including cocktails. We sat at a table by the conservatory window with an impressive view of the Lake District mountains. Would highly recommend.

Heard they had a new chef & menu at Applegarth so decided to try it out, so glad we did absolutely fabulous food, so good we decided to try a dessert as well, which we don’t usually have . Highly recommended

We chose from the new menu. We both had the arancini starter which was unbelievably tasty. For mains we had the pork schnitzel and the butter basted chicken. Both meals were beautifully presented and extremely tasty - the mash with the pork was the best I’ve ever tasted and the pork melted in the mouth. For dessert we had the poached rhubarb - every mouthful was a taste sensation and the pear & frangipane tart, again, delicious. We can’t wait to return to try the other things on the menu. Thank you Applegarth Villa!

Lamb was absolutely amazing! Staff lovely & very good service! Loved every minute of being here Thankyou!

Absolutely beautiful locally sourced produce, cooked perfectly, every meal was an absolute treat, had dinner every night of our stay and enough choice on the menu for something different every night, and everyone's dietary requirements catered for. Had breakfast every morning, just lovely, and the heartiest of breakfasts with many courses which will set you up for the day! We will be back, can't keep us away, thank you sooooooo much

We ate here totally last minute and it was well worth it! The dining room's decor is amazing, so much so that we have the wallpaper and furniture manufacturers details.... Anyway, onto the food, we had smoked trout and kofta to start, which were both delicious, followed by Salmon and chicken for mains, again which were both delicious. Only room for one desert, which was the cheese board, with local/ North West cheeses, again delicious. The restaurant prides itself on the provenance of their ingredients and it shows, would well recommend

Visited for the valentines weekend special meal. On arrival we were met by a rather grumpy man who didn’t take out coats, offer us a drink or explain the menu. the oysters were mixed - one was large and plump, the other very small and...

Another excellent, comfortable and enjoyable stay at this lovely hotel. Great location, easy safe parking and comfortable bed. We hope to return soon....only minor point would be a choice of better pillows, but it didn't stop us having a great nights sleep.

Food is of a very high standard and service and is excellent. There is also a good range. Local suppliers are used.

The service was poor and the food not at all tasty rather bland to say the least. The steak sauce - powdered/packet mix, not at all what you would have expected from such a fabulously decorated building.

Just spent 3 nights at The Applegarth Villa Hotel, we have stayed here many times also with the 2 previous owners. Alan and Suzanne have made amazing changes in the years they have been here. The hotel is very modern spacious and most comfortable. The...

We had a really special evening at the Applegarth Villa Restaurant. We enjoyed the atmosphere in the bar beforehand; the cocktails were great! We then went through tot he restaurant which was really beautiful. We got talking to the owner who was lovely - we...

Thank you so much for a lovely evening meal. The host was so friendly and welcoming, the drinks menu was extensive. I chose this restaurant because it had multiple nice looking vegetarian options (unlike so many of the restaurants in windermere) whilst still having plenty...

We have just returned from a short breat at Applegarth, a wonderful place to stay, fantastic food and lovely staff. Catered for my dietary needs wonderfully. (Needed Gluten and Dairy free)

We booked this for our 30th anniversary and we’re not disappointed. Everything from the decor to the food was outstanding. The staff were attentive, well presented and nothing was too much trouble. We would happily return when next in Windermere. 100% recommended

Absolutely beautiful stay in the Devoke suite. Everything was perfect from the 5 star accommodation to the friendly staff. Nothing to much trouble. The food was delicious, could not fault anything about our visit to Applegarth or Windermere. We will return for sure.

We celebrated our 56th wedding anniversary with a meal at this hotel. We were treated like royalty and felt very special. The food was imaginative and and really tasty. Definitely recommend...

The booth tables looked great but were small and lacked leg room. Fish & chips were greasy and chips had a strange taste, didn’t live up to £19.95 price. The chicken dish was better but very salty and whole mini carrots were very hard to...

Fabulous food again, stayed at the hotel for 3 nights and ate in the restaurant for all 3 nights, menu varied enough to be able to select 3 different starters, mains and deserts each night, and as always the food was perfectly cooked - all...

Checkin This was quick and efficient Parking Big car park for an in town hotel but theres a big incline to walk up to the hotel Room Large room with all the usual things you would expect, only thing missing was as it and old...

Where to start. From the start to finish. No faults. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Definitely do recommend to try out if you haven't been. You won't regret it

A little late writing this review but as always worth a mention. The food was absolutely beautiful as always. The steak was cooked to perfection, the pork fillet was so lovely and cooked beautifully too. Nice relaxing atmosphere, staff are so friendly and approachable always...

Very expensive for ok food. Steak was cooked well, but seafood linguine was too salty. Friendly greeting, but maybe a bit casual

This was a disappointing visit for dinner. We found the manner of the management rather surprising. There was no welcome, no offer of a sit in the bar before eating , just marched through to a bare table with a small tinsel Christmas tree plonked...

While staying here as a couple we thought we’d try the restaurant. We were very happy as the food and service were top notch. The lady serving was was super friendly. My boyfriend enjoyed his fillet steak and same with me for the chicken. Fantastic...

The restaurant has recently been refurbished and it really does have a wow factor! The wine and whisky list were extensive and all reasonably priced. Food was very fresh, all sourced locally (great blurb on this in the menu) and honestly, I had the best...

From the moment we arrived to when we left you made us feel welcome and comfortable and really helped make the birthday weekend such a memorable experience. Thank you so much, we'll be back next time we are down!

We have stayed at the Applegarth Villas before , but have previously only had their wonderful breakfast . This visit we decided to try the restaurant and we were so glad that we did . We started our meal out on the terrace , with...

Quite shocked how this place is number 6 in Windamere, service was great staff were very welcoming however massively let down by the quality of the food, at these prices I would be expecting a lot more, restaurant has obviously had a decor upgrade, food...

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. I would highly recommend this to everyone. We hope to return again soon.

Clean, great food and wine. Due to COVID outside guests are not permitted to use the hotel bar and restaurant which did rather mute the atmosphere.

The food was delicious, (I ordered the fillet steak and it was cooked perfectly), the staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was lovely too.

Ate here for 2 dinners and were very happy with both. Starters of serrano wrapped asparagus with artisan breads, to salmon fillet and king prawn skewers all very well served and tasted delicious. Interesting to read another review slating them, found them full of flavour..

The prawn & red pepper skewers are a no no. No flavour at all. not even seasoned. over cooked so couldn't get them off the skewer. Wine & service were good

What an incredible place to stay for the ultimate luxury break. We stayed in one of the hot tub suites and can easily say it’s the best place we’ve ever stayed. From booking with Kevin who was incredibly helpful and hilarious to checking out with...

We have a family get together twice a year and are always made so welcome. Great bar for pre/post dinner drinks and they probably have the largest selection of whisky in the area to choose from. We travel with a special needs member of our...

Another amazing stay for me and my partner at the applegarth villa suites .Dining in the restaurant that evening was the perfect way to enjoy the whole experience ( after a long walk , despite the rain , followed by sparkling hot tub ) .We enjoyed a pre drink in the bar , although it was busy it still had a lovely relaxing feel with the fire going .The owners took their time to chat to guests , before taking our orders .We settled with main courses and deserts , as from previous experience a starter would probably be too much . I selected the sea bream , my partner the pate topped pork fillet . The main seating area was set beautifully , and the meals both perfect ,my sea bream was delicate and cooked to perfection , as was the pork fillet dish . Finished with the best sticky toffee dessert , I recommend to leave room for this ! Thank you Applegarth for another perfect stay , there is no where that beats this 5* Hotel for a relaxing escape in the heart of the lakes .

Had a lovely 3 course meal . Both of us ordered the steak as main , not only a generous portion , but beautifully cooked. Duck starter and desserts were also delicious !

La zona del bar con su fuego real es encantadora, pero la zona del restaurante es soso con una decoración limitada. Los entrantes de pato y paloma eran agradables, pero nuestros dos platos principales estaban secos y relativamente soso. Tampoco estoy contento de que mi cerveza del bar se vierta de una lata y más de 9 por un G ’T básico. Hay mejores lugares por el precio.

Nos alojamos en el hotel y cenamos las dos noches en el restaurante.La comida era maravillosa, está preparada a pedido, por lo que hace calor y está bien presentada, el restaurante tiene un ambiente relajado con un ambiente tranquilo cuando nos detenemos en el hotel, no cenamos en otro lugarCraig y Carol

GREAT food, superbly presented and impeccably served. Breakfast was faboulous too, with great views. Truly enjoyed it.

Wonderful evening, cannot fault the food or service. Reasonably priced too & great atmosphere. Will defitnitly return in the future.

We picked this place based off positive reviews and weren't disappointed. From the moment we arrived the staff were keen to make us feel welcome, and looked after. For a time we had the restaurant to ourselves, but the staff managed the line between being present without making you feel as though they were hovering.The food was well presented and delicious. If we lived closer and had the budget we'd definitely be regulars.Certainly one we aim to return to next time we're in Windermere.

We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at the restaurant. The building is beautiful and the atmosphere very relaxing. We were made to feel so welcome by the lovely staff. The menu was just the right amount of choices, not too many or few. The meals we chose were delicious. Very glad we chose to eat here.

My wife and I had a fabulous time at the dining room of Applegarth. The ambience was exceptional - quiet and classy. We enjoyed the sumptuous starters and main courses and topped them up with a cheese board at the end. Alan, the owner, came around to have a friendly chat. He was helpful and informative. We thoroughly appreciated the evening night out despite the wet weather, and will definitely visit again next time we are in Windermere. Thank you.

I have visited many many hotels and cottages in my life time, but never seen a suite with all high tech and fancy technology. The hotel/staff and location is absolutely outstanding. Food is fantastic, I had scallops for starter and salmon for main ( absolutely delicious recommended. Lovely greeting and introduction by the manager/Owner . The room, hot tab and the flat screen tv in the bath is absolutely out of this world.

I booked a table based on the reviews on TA. I was expecting an amazing meal but unfortunately was very underwhelmed by it.

Lovely meal in a lovely town Windermere. Beautiful interior, friendly staff and delicious food and drinks. We went here thinking we would have a two course meal but the food was so delicious we decided to have 3 courses. Lovely wine and great prices for food and drinks. It was a lovely romantic evening meal for us. We would definitely come back when we’re in Windermere.

Great food at reasonable prices in a prime location - what more could one ask ?

We stayed at the Applegarth for 6 nights we ate in the restaurant every night the meals were excellent, good quality food and great service. On the Friday of our stay the menu was changed and for dessert we decided to have the highly recommended Kimi’s Artisan Gelato Selection, it was beautiful we would definitely have it again we enjoyed it so much. If you enjoy your desserts please try this, my husband also highly recommends the Turkey Escalope and the Pork Tenderloin.

My Fiance and i recently dined at the Applegarth Villa and all i can say is Wow!!!!

Tonight we visited the restaurant at Applegarth Villas for our wedding anniversary and we could not fault the quality of food and service, it was excellent. We were made more than welcome by our hosts Suzanne and Alan, the food and wine was varied and delicious and we will certainly be revisiting in the very near future to endulge our selves and family in the beautiful surroundings and fine dining. An experience to savour.

Friendly helpful staff without being overbearing. Delicious food, cooked perfectly. It was a really lovely evening and I would definitely come again. Thanks for having us

We went there for a special birthday. Beautiful place. Staff are well presented, courteous and attentive without being invasive. The food was fabulous and they even gave me a lovely birthday treat of chocolates on a decorated plate. We couldn’t fault anything, until it was time to pay the bill. A very scruffy, disheveled man scuttled over to our table with the card machine to take our payment. It all seemed at odds with the rest of the place. He barely looked at us and then scuttled off again. We didn’t know what to make of it and re left wondering if the staff got the tip we left.

During our stay at the Applegarth Villa we decided to try out the restaurant too.

My husband and I recently celebrated our pearl wedding anniversary and went to the Applegarth for a meal. We could not of been treated better the service food and surroundings where all amazing. The extra touches like the table decorations made it a evening to remember. Thankyou all x

Having stayed here last year, we decided to return to celebrate my 65th birthday, we decided to have evening meal in the restaurant, was a little disappointed that no effort was made to decorate the table, but having said that we were not disappointed by the food we both had the chicken with haggis which was excellent. We also had breakfast on the three mornings we were there which was really lovely with plenty to choose from. All the staff are friendly and helpful and nothing is to much trouble for them.

My girlfriend and I decided to treat ourselves on the last day of our holiday and were most impressed with our choice. The bar is an elegant and relaxing place to enjoy a cocktail before being seated in the restaurant.

We were staying at the hotel and ate breakfast and dinner on both days. The food was amazing; the price simply does not do justice to high quality of dishes served. I would quite happily have paid the price of the entire 3 course meal for the main course alone. The setting of the restaurant/bar/lounge was beautiful and intimate, the perfect way to prepare for the day ahead or chill at the end of the day. Incredibly friendly and attentive staff.

We were staying and had a great dinner there celebrating a mile stone birthday. A great meal, excellent food and service

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My wife and I weren't staying at the hotel, but decided to make a dinner reservation here after reading reviews on TripAdvisor. What a mistake.

My husband & I stayed at the hotel for 3 nights and ate in the restaurant on our second nights stay.

We were staying in the Hotel for my husbands birthday so decided to eat there as well , so very pleased we did , the table had a lovely touch birthday sprinkles .

We enjoyed 3 wonderfully delicious meals with friendly and professional service. The lamb in particular was very tasty as was the cream brulee. In fact all the meals were most delicious and were genuinely the highlight of our holiday. The accommodation was very comfortable and plush. All in all we thoroughly recommend the hotel for accommodation and the restaurant for delicious meals.

Lovely place, great atmosphere, owners and staff were friendly and attentive. The menu was good, the food excellent and very well presented. We retired to the bar after dinner and enjoyed the rest of the evening in comfort sampling the excellent selection of malts and gins. We will be visiting this restaurant again.

How this place could be number 8 in Windermere is beyond me. Rock hard overcooked slab of black pudding with an overcooked egg that had clearly been poached wrapped in plastic.

By booking our first night's dinner in the restaurant we received a second night free of charge. Both nights were superb. Sea trout with all the trimmings on the first night and a beautiful pork tenderloin on the second. Worth every penny.

Just got back from spending 2 nights in The Applegarth Villa Hotel. I went with my husband, his brother and

Beautiful location and ambience - food right up to the mark. Great for a special celebration. Quality all round.

Lovely weekend stay at the Applegarth for our wedding Anniversary. We have stayed here several times now and it is always a lovely relaxing experience. Alan, Suzanne and family always make us feel so welcome. We also ate in the restaurant the meal was beautiful always look forward to going back.

This restaurant is truly fabulous, whilst staying at Applegarth we dined in the restaurant on both evenings, the food was perfect. Fillet steak cooked to perfection, with a beautiful peppercorn sauce. Pan fried sea trout was so tasty and you could tell by the taste how fresh it was. The desserts are amazing to cinder toffee ice cream with a salted caramel sauce and a homemade meringue, just Devine, melted in your mouth. Even is you are not staying at Applegarth Villa, just try this restaurant, you really don't know what you are missing!