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Reviews of Damson Dene Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Crosthwaite, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA8 8JE, United Kingdom

#12 of 16 hotels in Bowness-on-Windermere

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Review Score

Based on 2055 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free Wifi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: June 14, 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Although advertised as disabled friendly, the corridors were very narrow & sometimes difficult to navigate.

    Excellent interior designs. Only 10 mins from Bowness by car.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2024

    9.0
    Thumbs up all the way
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Hot Tub
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only things missing was a parasol or awning for over the hot tub but we asked at reception and we were supplied with one promptly. I would suggest maybe a dustpan and brush for inside the pod and a heater outside for the colder months. But everything was pretty perfect honestly.

    Loved the location and privacy of the pod, hot tub and log burner. Just stunning. The food was beautiful and the hotel and grounds were so nice. I would definitely return and highly reccommend a stay at the damson dene 🙂

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect location, very friendly and efficient staff, excellent breakfast, peaceful sleeping.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Excellent relaxing location out of the crowds but a short trip to some great places. Great breakfast and super friendly with good dog-friendly access to most areas. Comfortable room.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2024

    7.0
    Had a good stay in a clean comfortable safe hotel will be back
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom was a bit too small

    The Hotel was well presented with good facilities safe clean & good staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    My grandson loved the model village. Peaceful outside space.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Hot Tub
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Main hotel was rather dated.

    Loved the cabin and surroundings. Breakfast and evening meal were lovely.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    9.0
    A two night last minute break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Hot Tub
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cabin would benefit from having some plastic wine/prosecco glasses 😊

    The location was just a 10 min drive from Bowness, in beautiful countryside. The view of the garden from the restaurant, as we ate a delicious, well cooked breakfast, was a delight. We stayed in a cabin and had the pleasure of the hot tub in the early evening after a day of exploring.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    8.0
    Our visit was very enjoyable, staff and facilities very good. Food excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too warm in the dining room

    Peaceful, well maintained. Plenty of parking. WiFi facilities. Staff ver helpful. Food great!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    8.0
    Great value hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    12 mins drive from bowness so close to the centre

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely staff nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedroom was dusty and shower screen needing fixing

    Lovely location beautiful grounds

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    8.0
    A lovely two day break in a welcoming hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing I can comment on was the pool to be a bit warmer and the jacuzzi appeared dirty.

    Food hot and good variety. Staff very friendly and happy to help. Our room was great and clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Table for suite case as it had to go on floor and firmer pillows on the bed we couldn't use the sauna and pool as we didn't like to leave to dog in the room 🙃

    The breakfast was good we had room service which is what we prefer evening meal was good which we had both nights in the bar as we had the dog .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Regular cleaning of the rooms was not up to mark. The bathroom extractor fan was super noisy and all room doors slammed a lot. It was hard to make a quite entry exit without disturbing others or being disturbed by others. Some variety needed in the breakfast for those staying more than one night... adding some fruits and ensuring sufficient quantity of fresh bakes would be nice to make sure they dont run out halfway through the breakfast time. If you are a 4 star hotel hiring a chef, I am sure you can do better than boiled mushrooms and fried tomatoes on a buffet for 4 days in a row. Sadly, the sauna was not working and the changing rooms needed some serious upkeep. We had requested an early check in at mid-night, which we got a response to through Booking.com as "arranged free of charge", after we had called the property the afternoon before travelling and requested the accommodation from that night, which came at an added cost for checking in at mid-night... so we were charged for the same at check out 🙄 Can't say I was pleased at the communication delay from Booking.com or the hotel costing me a whole nights worth... but hey-ho.

    Beautiful surroundings, big family rooms with great views, very helpful and polite staff members. We were travelling with an elderly parent and our child... n our initial room allocation was very far apart. It took some time to sort, but Martha and Joseph were super helpful even late in the evening to get us rooms closer together. The hotel corridors are like a maze with 2 or 3 buildings connected together, which was a bit intimidating at first, but we quite enjoyed the little walks to n from the room 😄 Nice little swimming pool area with jacuzzi and a steam room for a relaxed evening. Has a gym attached with brilliant views, though we didn't use it. The treatment room therapist, Sharon, was a lovely lovely lady. I will recommend the lava stone back massage, but some of the other treatments like pedicures were very basic. Plenty parking spaces on site with a lovely restaurant and bar.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I liked that it was out of the way and peaceful exactly what I needed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyable and good value, apart from Dogs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Dogs allowed in Hotel, including in the Bar where meals were served at lunch-time. Totally unacceptable. I won't be returning because of the Dogs policy.

    Room was spacious with a good view.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    9.0
    Thoroughly enjoyed this hotel and its staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Slight musty smell in room

    A little dated but beautiful room with a little window door that led to an outside area with a perfect view. Lovely hotel

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Hot Tub
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Coming home

    Position

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Very friendly staff - polite and always happy and willing to help. Lovely location with fabulous views. Really tasty food - great breakfast. Fantastic log fire for the chillier nights!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    8.0
    Great value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Jacuzzi and sauna wasn't working.

    Food was great

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Easy to get to with car park., spacious room. Nice to be able to go for a swim and sit by the fire in the reception/lounge. Excellent breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly staff, location, dog friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    8.0
    Warm and cosy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room 5 was lovely but the bed frame was uncomfortable Really squeaky, woke me a few times through the night moving.

    Reception area was really warm and cosy. Location was good staff excellent..

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect for a short stopover in the Lakes, really enjoyed our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice grounds, room was clean and comfy, made use of the pool facilities and had our evening meal there. Even got a free upgrade. Absolute value for money, will be back again :)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    9.0
    A perfect country side stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Hot Tub
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing to dislike, just for few bits of improvement, the drainage in the shower area was blocked and its glass door was bit clumsy. It can be improved.

    We liked the location, facility inside the hotel, the family suite which was having good privacy. The view outside the room was amazing particularly while enjoying the hot tub. Breakfast was good, we enjoyed every bit of it. Plenty of parking space.

    Stayed in April 2024

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