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With a beautiful riverside location, Rydal Lodge Hotel offers elegant Lake District accommodation, 2 miles from the centre of Ambleside. With Lake Windermere just 6 minutes’ drive away, this Cumbrian hotel offers a full breakfast menu and free parking and Wi-Fi.

We had a lovely stay at Rydal lodge. It was the perfect little getaway! Mark and Helena went out of their way to make our stay comfortable, giving us advice on where to eat and walk. Our room was comfortable and cosy. The gardens and surrounding area was beautiful, with easy access to Rydal lake. Couldn't recommend enough!

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9.1
Superb
219 reviews
Price from
£135
per night

Located in the heart of the Lake District and just 5 minutes' drive from Ambleside, Foxghyll Country House offers free WiFi access and free on-site parking. Set within 3 acres of private gardens, this large country house dates back to the 1600s and has direct access to Loughrigg Fell.

Foxghyll Country House is by the banks of the River Rothay. Guests can explore the tranquil Lake District, which is ideal for hiking and scenic cycle rides. It is also ideal for fishing.

Breakfast superb. Owners very friendly and helpful. Rooms good size and very comfortable. Great location with short walk into town. Grounds spacious and well kept. Maps, torches etc available if required.

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9.9
Exceptional
113 reviews
Price from
£180
per night

This country house includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are offered in the country house. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests at the country house can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Really quirky, very well presented. Lots of attention to detail.

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8.2
Very good
5 reviews
Price from
£224.67
per night

This country house will provide guests with a cable TV, a terrace, a seating area and a CD player. Towels and bed linen are featured in the country house. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests at the country house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Grasmere, like hiking.

Everything you could possibly need was provided from robes to cutlery to firewood. The value for money was amazing and it felt like such a personal and luxurious stay! Will definitely be recommending and returning!

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£594
per night

Set in an acre of gardens, in the picturesque village of Grasmere, Lake View Country House is located in the heart of the Lake District, in a recently-renovated period property with original features. There is private access to Grasmere lake-shore. Free parking is available on site.

Great location and view from the room (Lake room), cozy interior and brilliant set up with tea and coffee in the room (I mean almond milk in sticks - very thoughtful!). Overall great experience- probably our best stay in the Lakes so far.

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9.2
Superb
412 reviews
Price from
£104.50
per night

The country house is fitted with a flat-screen TV. The kitchen has a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave and there is a private bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

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8
Very good
1 reviews
Price from
£356
per night

Overlooking Lake Windermere and Langdale Fells, Holbeck Ghyll is a 4-red star country house hotel with fabulous views and rooms.

The individually designed rooms all include beds dressed in Egyptian cotton. They feature an LCD TV, DVD player and tea/coffee making facilities.

Stunning location and stuff that seemed more like family.

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8.5
Very good
955 reviews
Price from
£145
per night

On the edge of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park, Merewood Country House Hotel was built in 1812 and retains many original features. In 20 acres of landscaped gardens, this hotel offers free on-site parking and Wi-Fi.

Absolutely lovely place to stay in Lake District. 200+ year old well refurbished hotel makes you feel relaxed. we enjoyed the stay. Breakfast was amazing.

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8.5
Very good
857 reviews
Price from
£119
per night

Cragwood Country House Hotel lies on the shores of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park.With acres of landscaped gardens, this hotel offers free on-site parking and Wi-Fi.

There is a flat-screen TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities in all guest rooms at Cragwood Country House Hotel. Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with bath or shower and complementary toiletries.

Stunning location and beautiful hotel.

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8.5
Very good
1,133 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

In a leafy valley leading to the River Troutbeck, the 5-star Broadoaks Country House is set in 7 acres of peaceful landscaped grounds. It has an elegant restaurant and boutique-style rooms with a host of original features.

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9.8
Exceptional
4 reviews
Price from
£149
per night

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The top choice for people wanting to get away from noise and fast-paced city life. Country houses are private homes based in the peaceful countryside, with communal facilities and meals available. Activities to unwind can be included too, such as trekking, birdwatching and cycling.
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Country houses that guests love in Rydal

  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 238 reviews
    Nice building and beautiful quiet garden and waterfall. Close to Rydal Water, Ambleside and Keswick.
    Wolfgang
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 238 reviews
    Simple but peaceful. Lovely location.
    Young
    Family with young children
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 219 reviews
    Location amongst the Lake District was very central and quiet. Cooked breakfast was delicious. Nothing was too much trouble. Rooms were a good size and you couldn't hear other guests in their rooms. Staff were helpful with local information and car parking was a blessing!
    Shelley
    Group
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 238 reviews
    Relaxing, beautiful and quiet.
    Sherin
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 238 reviews
    The location is fantastic quiet and tranquil in the heart of the stunning lake district
    Mrs christine
    Young couple
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 238 reviews
    So peaceful and quiet . staff very friendly especially tommy in dining room he was a credit to Rydal very efficient and friendly and funny with it but st the same time professional with his work . It’s in a good area for all towns and the landscape is magnificent
    Carole
    Family with young children
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 62 reviews
    Was great nice little break away for me my wife and our dog we all loved it was exactly what we wanted defo will be booking to go again sometime this year just so quiet and peaceful
    Gary
    Young couple
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 238 reviews
    A very quiet and peaceful hotel ideally placed for walking in the lake district. The hotel grounds and waterfalls are worthy of a visit in their own right.
    Jacqueline
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 238 reviews
    Great breakfast and catered for gluten free food. There’s a wonderful ambience to the place…friendly, calm, peaceful and in the middle of fantastic Lakeland countryside. I had a single room which was spacious and had an en suite.
    Hilary
    Group
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 238 reviews
    Best thing about Rydal hall is its building, gardens and location. Fantastic views from my room window. Short walks to rydal fall and rydal caves. Very peaceful and quiet area. Cannot ask for a better location for a short stay.😍😍😍
    Irfan
    Young couple
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