Detailed Review
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel is located in the heart of Cumbria's Lake District, overlooking Lake Windermere and the Langdale Fells. A 19th-century house once owned by Lord Lonsdale as a country retreat, the hotel is a traditional English country house hotel surrounded by picturesque countryside. Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel has been twice voted the Hotel of the Year by the Cumbria Tourist Board and has been awarded 4 AA Red Stars.
Personally supervised by the proprietors, the atmosphere at Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel is relaxed and hospitable and the service impeccable. The 21 luxury rooms, all beautifully designed, are located in either the house or in the recently-built lodge, where rooms have either a balcony or patio overlooking the lake. Body and mind are satisfied by the Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel's Spa, offering E'spa treatments, a gym, sauna and steam room. The hotel's highly rated, Michelin-recognised restaurant offers an appetising and wide selection of classically prepared dishes.
Situated in Windermere, Cumbria, in the heart of the Lake District National Park, the Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel is privy to some of Britain's most awe-inspiring views. The hotel overlooks Lake Windermere and the Langdale Fells, and is not far from the beautiful scenery at Kendal and Grasmere.
Directions: Three miles north of Windermere on the A591. Turn right onto Holbeck Lane. The hotel drive is half a mile on the left.
Press Quotes
"Another fine hotel, in a classic Lakeland house, also with a Michelin-starred kitchen. It’s where Renee Zellweger, Lloyd Owen, directors and producers stayed while filming Miss Potter and you can stay in the luxurious new suite, with large private balcony and hot tub, that bears her character’s name." Telegraph 07
Independent Reviews
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"Small converted hunting lodge with a spa, fine walks and fabulous lake views"
Holbeck Ghyll
By Gemma Pitcher
Built in the 19th Century, Holbeck Ghyll was bought in 1888 by Lord Lonsdale, one of the richest men in the country, to use as his hunting lodge. The "Yellow Earl", as he was known, was the first president of the Automobile Association and bequeathed the famous Lonsdale Belt to boxing. A fire burns most of the year in the inglenook fireplace in the oak-panelled hall. A second lounge provides an amazing panoramic view of lake Windermere and the surrounding mountains. Similarly dramatic views are on offer from the bay windows in the Michelin-starred restaurant. Dishes in here change with the seasons, but might include Terrine of confit duck, pear and foie gras with toasted brioche, warm salad of langoustines with celeriac and lobster remoulade or roast quail with onion compote and truffle jus. Billiard room and cocktail lounge are suitably decked out in leather and tartan. The bedrooms are high on chintz but also high on luxuries - sherry decanters, designer toiletries, flower arrangements - and nearly all have fantastic views. The plushest are those in the so-called ’Lodge’, which have self-catering kitchens as well. There’s a gym with sauna, spa and steam room - plus more views - and outdoor jogging trails and a tennis court.
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