Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel With Stunning Lake Views, Windermere
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Holbeck Ghyll, located a five-minute drive from Windermere, offers rooms and suites, each with unique decor. Rooms feature king-sized beds or twin beds, seating areas, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms include amenities such as free toiletries and bathrobes. Some suites include living rooms with sofas, armchairs, SONOS multiroom audio systems, and Nespresso coffee makers. Select suites also feature whirlpool spa baths, walk-in showers, and lake views, while others include hot tubs on a slate terrace. The Lord Lonsdale Suite offers lake views, a decked balcony, and a bathroom with a roll-top bath and rainfall shower.
Dining Options
Holbeck Ghyll's fine dining restaurant prepares dishes that incorporate local produce. The restaurant offers a 5-course tasting menu and lighter meals using seasonal ingredients. Guests can dine in the Kitchen of Holbeck Ghyll, with private dining options for groups of 8 to 30. The Chef's Table provides a group dining experience for foodies. Afternoon tea is available with a selection of sandwiches, scones, and pastries. Special menus are available for festive occasions.
Leisure & Entertainment
Holbeck Ghyll offers gardens designed by previous gardeners. Guests can relax in lounges with log fires or on a terrace for afternoon tea. A tennis court is available. For families, there is a Fairy Door Hunt in the gardens. The hotel can arrange a lake cruise. A pergola with a barbecue area and fire pit is available. There are nearby walks to Ambleside, Windermere, and Bowness. A landing pad is located nearby for pre-approved helicopter landings.
Location and Transportation
Holbeck Ghyll is located in the Lake District between Windermere and Ambleside. Carlisle Lake District Airport is 80 km away. Popular walks are accessible from the hotel, including a 2-hour circular walk past Brockhole and a 7-mile walk over Wansfell Pike. The hotel provides free onsite parking for guests.
Services
Holbeck Ghyll provides services such as laundry and dry cleaning. The hotel offers accommodations for dogs in a limited number of rooms, complete with dog beds and bowls. Dog-friendly dining is available by the inglenook fireplace and in the bar area. Rooms are available to check-in from 3:00pm, check-out is 11:00am.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Tennis court
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock