Based on 369 opinions finded in 1 websites
Based on 369 opinions finded in 1 websites
Nº 451 in 851 in South Lakeland
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A very beautiful place with stunning views of Lake Windermere. The whole complex was so dreamy! the greenery was very well maintained. A big thanks to Tom and Dan who were such gems, friendly and attentive :) The interior was very classy however it is very dated, the room had cracks along the ceiling, cobwebs, creaky floors and bathroom overall wasn't clean. It definitely needs a revamp but everything else was great!
N S . 2024-10-20
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It has a very beautiful location. 🏞️ The room is clean and tidy but rather old. The service is good. 👍 And there is magnificent peacock. 🦚
Fatima Nasser . 2024-09-21
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The location is absolutely stunning, offering breathtaking views of Lake Windermere right from our room. A hotel with authentic charm, with historic character perfectly preserved. I will recommend this hotelfor anyone looking for a peaceful, picturesque escape in the Lake District.
Irina Moisei . 2024-08-25
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Perfect place for a weekend getaway
Carl Hague . 2024-08-25
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Stopped for coffee and scones, great friendly service.
Robert Paul . 2024-08-19
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A real gem! We’ve been visiting the lakes for many years but so far, no hotel we’ve been to has the views on offer at Holbeck Ghyll. Breathtaking scenery out of every window. Rooms and lodges are well equipped and the staff are always very friendly and helpful. Food and restaurant are also top notch. And you get those views while you eat. It’s just a lovely place to be for a few nights.
Peter Traynor . 2024-07-07
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Wow is the best way to describe this gem of a find. Stayed here to celebrate my mums 60th and from start to finish the staff couldn't do enough for us. Room was spot on number 3 and 23. Breakfast was superb, staff are super friendly, cleaner was very good and very friendly, they couldn't do enough to ensure our room was perfect. Grounds of this hotel are beautiful and the view, well, this is absolutely spectacular. There is nothing to complain about. If your looking for a real lake district stay, this is deffinately a place to visit. I will absolutely be returning here. Thank you all so much
Kim Pea . 2024-04-14
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Lovely place definitely we back room really clean and nice everybody was really friendly and helpful 😊
Karolina Gajowy . 2024-03-31
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Great place to stay. Just bring plenty of money it's expensive
sootsnsweep . 2024-03-16
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We visited this hotel in the February half term and would have stayed longer had we have known how lovely it was.We stayed in one of the lodges and along with our Two dogs Ruby and Merlot we had a very enjoyable experience.We loved how they catered for the dogs with baskets blankets and biscuits for them on arrival. The staff were absolutely fab nothing too much trouble for them. We ate at the restaurant and the food was first class and the red malbecj wine nicest I've had for a while.We will definitely return maybe spring or summer as the hotel grounds were gorgeous and views stunning. Thankyou Rob Michelle Ruby and Merlot.xh
Michelle Allen . 2024-03-12
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Fabulous hotel , full of character. Service was great. A big thank you to Tom who from greating us to checking out was superb, thanks to all the team for looking after my wife and I.
Alan Thomas . 2024-03-03
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This is our 6th time staying at Holbeck Ghyll and it never disappoints. The personalised customer service you receive from Tom, is second to none. He is a true gentleman. Nothing is too much trouble and his attention to detail is excellent. I would also like to mention Rowan who also delivered outstanding customer service during our stay. We stayed at Ghyll Side Cottage with an unspoilt view of lake Windermere both from the floor to ceiling window and the jacuzzi. We also dined in the restaurant sampling the excellent value 5 course tasting menu. I would highly recommend this trying this menu if you get the chance. Breakfast is always top quality with a beautiful view. We will certainly be returning again, thank you again for a lovely stay.
Craig Jones . 2024-02-20
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We visited for an afternoon cream tea my wife had bought as a birthday gift. Wow, the food was just lovely, with our own private room with a delightful view of the langdale pikes. Highly recommend and will definitely be back.
Ricki Toyer . 2024-02-18
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Went here for the spa which was lovely, staff very friendly and professional. Facilities in the spa were good although there is no large pool just plunge pools. Downside was the changing rooms were very hot, we were all dripping with sweat trying to get changed afterwards. We also had lunch here and the food was lovely but just like regular pub grub.
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Avoid! Avoid! Avoid! Just had one of the worst dining experiences of my life, for a 30th birthday celebration courtesy of Lucy’s on a plate Ambleside! I honestly don’t know where to begin with this, maybe the appalling manager, slow service, bland overpriced food, not sure really but here we go. So we email this place the previous evening to our booking enquiring about a reservation for 2 people, we heard nothing until WE contacted them around 3/4pm the following day to be told “oh yes im just on with the bookings now and was just about to call you”which I didn’t believe but that’s fine, on the phone I explained it was a special 30th birthday meal for my partner as they asked were we celebrating an occasion. We were looking forward to our meal and arrived slightly early about 6.20 for a 7pm table, we thought we could maybe have a drink if they had a bar or somewhere to wait for the table. We were shocked to see the manager fumbling around with his booking sheet to clearly see he didn’t have our names down, just to write us in in front of him, he then makes a joke saying “that would of been embarrassing”yeah it certainly would have been embarrassing so not a great start at all, we sit down to read the menu and notice some essay on the front talking about the guests and what they were celebrating, no mention of my partners 30th birthday just a half arsed after thought saying hello Andrew and Rhianne, as we were clearly forgotten about. After looking at the menu we decided to go for 2 pork belly starters £12 each and lamb shank £28 and lamb tagine £24, starters came out pretty quickly around 10-15 mins so great, unfortunately BLAND!! The apple puree could of been anything as there was no flavour at all, no sweetness to balance the dish just the flavour or pork and a little black pudding Bon Bon, BLAND! Then we wait for almost 1 hour, yes 1 hour for the main, asking the waiting staff how long, got told if it’s not here in 5 mins I’ll go and punch the chef, yes haha very funny but just get me my food I wasn’t up for jokes by this time, then the mains come, my lamb shank was dry had next to no sauce or should I say gravy at all, the mash was lukewarm the veg the same and very undercooked, I’m all for al dente but this just wasn’t and a piece of parsnip no bigger then your little finger, this place is a long way off fine dining! I asked for some more sauce and was brought a gravy boat of wishy washy gravy that they must use on every dish! Honestly very similar to a bisto gravy, where’s the lamb flavour or the reduced stock to coat the lamb shank, absolutely nothing! My partner said the lamb tagine was lukewarm again but after waiting an hour we were so hungry we just ate it, she said the cous cous was just bland and had nothing special about it, she said the cous cous from Sainsbury’s ‘food on the go’ was much nicer, why is this when we’re paying all this money? We also noticed there was no check back to see how we were enjoying the food as tbh they just weren’t bothered! When our plates were cleared(25 mins after we had finished) we were asked was everything ok, I said hmm yeah ok to which the waitress replied “ok yeah” great and takes the plates. This is where I would of informed the manager that someone was not very happy and suggest they go and speak to them! I was very reluctant to say anything because I’m aware I’m celebrating my partners 30th and didn’t want to make a scene, after such terrible service and food we just couldn’t order a dessert as we weren’t going to give these people my more of our money, we receive the bill at £115 for 2 starters 2 mains and 2 drinks each one of those was non alcoholic. Very overpriced for the quality you receive. Then to top the night off I go to pay, this is where the manger really shows his lack of experience, from me counting out the money to pay he never once asked “how was your meal” how did your partner enjoy her 30th birthday celebration” nothing! Didn’t even say enjoy your evening, honestly I recommend you research this place before going here as it’s beyond bad!
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Wonderful place. Small roads that were interesting to drive on. However, the room was really lovely and the afternoon tea was sublimely good. Hill top was right next door too. A really great place with several wonderful walks around it.