Crook Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3NF, United Kingdom
#32 of 35 B&Bs and Inns in Bowness-on-Windermere
Guests' ChoiceBased on 470 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.5
Facilities
8.3
Staff
8.8
Value for money
7.3
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 September 2024
Rebecca
United KingdomBit tatty and worn
Interesting building, clean. Lovely restaurant.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Laird
South AfricaLots of stairs.
Nice old world feeling.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Sam
United KingdomThe wild boar is in the middle of nowhere. Although location was lovely you were limited to the hotel. There is no actual bar where you can just enjoy a drink (they call the dining room for guests with dogs the bar). The sirloin steak was tough and portions small. Very little outside seating and no covered area for sitting outside bearing in mind it rains in the lakes 90% of the time. The £12.00 per night charge for parking is ridiculous when paying a high price for a hotel where there is nowhere else to park. Also charge for a dog is £30 per night when it should be per stay.
Our room was lovely but bearing in mind we had two large border collies with us the space was minimal. Breakfast was the best I have ever had. Staff were very polite and accommodating.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 15 August 2024
Vince
United KingdomNo apps on tv
Drink,food good sized room friendly staff dog friendly
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Hoi
United KingdomThe £12 parking charge. We got punished by booking through third party i.e. booking.com. Apparently, you wouldn't get charged if you book direct with the hotel, and patrons of the restaurant/bar don't get charged for using the car park so it's a mystery why we were charged (and we had dinner there too). It's not in town so it's not likely you would go there without a car. So my advice is - DON'T BOOK ON HERE!
Nice woods behind the property for a short walk. Food was good at their restaurant and friendly staff.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Maureen
United Kingdomnothing
exceptional breakfast and afternoon tea .very friendly staff
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 4 August 2024
Tracey
United KingdomThe number of stairs.
Comfy bed. Very clean. Food amazing. Pleasant staff.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 2 August 2024
Audrey
United KingdomRibeye steak not the best quite a lot of gristle. Disappointing as came for a birthday steak dinner for my husband.
Lovely setting, comfortable room. Nice to have woodland trail in their grounds Starter sharing board delicious. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 27 July 2024
Melanie
United KingdomParking charge seemed excessive as there is nothing nearby to warrant it - everything requires a car journey away from the hotel (interestingly, there is no charge if you book direct), room walls thin - kept awake by a snoring neighbour, receptionist was nonchalant & seemed like she didn't want to be there which dampens your high spirits when having some time away, room really hot - a fan was provided but had little impact.
Room was lovely & bed super comfortable, most staff couldn't do enough to help (Oliver was especially great), food phenomenal, nice location, old-world touches are really special.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 15 July 2024
Louise
United KingdomOur room was noisy, think we were above the kitchen, sounded like a fan was running all night long. Possibly fridges and freezer buzzing away. Also being charged £12 to park our car overnight because we booked on booking.com I feel we were being ripped off. Had we booked directly with hotel parking is free.
Nice atmosphere, staff were lovely, friendly and very attentive. Everywhere was really clean, good hot shower and really comfortable bed. Food was lovely especially breakfast.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 15 July 2024
Debra
United KingdomUneven floor but given that the age of the building - to be expected.
Rustic charm.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 15 July 2024
Mark
United KingdomNothing
Very nice woodland walk behind the property, made the dog extremely welcome.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 July 2024
Debra
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)Uneven floors.
Rustic charm.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 10 July 2024
David
United KingdomCouldn’t fault it.
Really enjoyed the cooked breakfast and there was a large variety to the continental also, probably would not of had the breakfast if it wasn’t in the price as I thought it was a bit steep.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 10 July 2024
Messenger
United KingdomThe bathroom was a little tired and prices were high. Although I appreciate we were in the heart of the Lake District.
Amazing location and staff were so helpful and friendly. The food was good too.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 1 July 2024
Louise
United KingdomOn receiving the bill at the end of the stay a charge for car parking was added along with a service charge. We weren’t advised of this prior to booking and as the location of the property is in the middle of nowhere with no option to park anywhere other than the car park that belongs to the hotel, I don’t think parking charges should apply!
Nice quiet location, although not easy to walk in to bowness as it’s a busy road with no footpath. Nice traditional pub and very cosy although most tables are in the dining area with limited seating in the bar so we couldn’t be seated for pre-dinner drinks. Lovely bath house toiletries although no shampoo/conditioner.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 25 June 2024
Danny
United KingdomA £12 parking charge on your final bill to stay at a hotel in the middle of nowhere is a farce! I’ve had cheaper in Manchester City centre
Room was very comfortable, really good nights sleep
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Ray
United Kingdomlovely breakfast,nice room good location
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Michael
United KingdomRooms were fine but didn’t justify the expensive rate. I expected something extra for the cost per night.
Nice location and tidy. Food very good and staff very friendly/helpful.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Beck
United KingdomStairs we are in our eighties and we found them hard to negotiate
Breakfast excellent Dinner Good if stopping for m a few days menu for dinner Could do with more variation
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Alan
United KingdomVery uncomfortable bed
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Matt
United KingdomParking charge of £12 per car
Breakfast very nice and check in easy and helpful
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Ratcliffe
United KingdomSink in bathroom was slow to drain away. the only issue on visit.
Food delicious and hospitality was excellent service from arrival to checkout. Would definitely stay again. Our cockapoo enjoyed staying to. Loved the comfort of the bed, had the best nights sleep.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Wardrope
United KingdomI didn’t like that there was a £12 charge to park our car in the car park, I was not informed about this until we checked out and it was automatically charged to our account.
The room was beautiful, breakfast was made to order and very tasty. Open fire in the bar area creates a lovely homely feel.
Stayed in May 2024
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