Haweswater Hotel

I LOVE THIS PLACE....Had 3 day chill out...Ben and staff were excellent....Fantastic roomsGreat food,brilliant atmos,and amazing view of the reservoir,although I think the main sitting room was better before . ..and NO christmas tree this time!!Excellent all round can't fault the place.....thanks Ben.... More...

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We had a fantastic stay for our honeymoon. We had a stunning lakeside view room with a gorgeous bathroom (could spend my life in that bath. ..). Ben, John and all the staff were completely charming and helpful for tips on walks, where to visit etc. 100% would go back again when we're next up in the Lakes. More...

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Charming hotel in a glorious, tranquil location, stunning views. Old world charm, like being in an Agatha Christie novel. Excellent, comfortable rooms, cosy bar lounge warmed by real log fires . Attentive, friendly staff and delicious food. Perfect for my mum's 80th birthday treat. Beware though, it is a 7 mile trek from the main road (Shap) down a mainly single track road but worth the effort. More...

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Only nipped in for coffee on a dull drizzling day, but what a gem of a hotel. 1930s deco done with pure style

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Peaceful and beautiful place. Stunning view, excellent food and helpful friendly staff. Facilities were great, rooms lovely and such a beautiful hotel. Really helped us relax and unwind. We will definitely be back. Absolutely loved it. More...

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We have stayed here previously and found much the same as before. The place is 80 years old and tends to show it in places. Management are making slow but steady progress with refurbishment and are to be commended to date. Some improvements despite being vital just don't show on the surface so it is not always apparent that improvements are happening..||Our room was a touch small for a couple with no easy chair or other furniture to sit on other than the bed which lost them marks but otherwise the room worked well for us and the bed was very comfy.||Parking could be a problem too at busy periods.||The bar downstairs was lovely in a period fashion and the roaring log fires very welcome on a chilly November evening.||The Restaurant was very good and service quick without being pushy which was nice.Good to be able to read a menu without being pressed "Are you ready to order yet?" Brownie points for that.||Our meal was excellent. One of the nicest starters ever in my opinion. Crab with chile sauce. Delicious. My Lamb shank was a bit rubbery in texture. The meat came off the bone alright so maybe the owd tup had lost a leg? Dessert very good too. Nice wine at a good price.||Breakfast well up to standard with eggs etc., cooked to order and not left out in a heated warmer.||Overall I like the place and maybe a better room next time will make the experience better. We only had the one night so can't expect the best room. More...

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Have just spent 2 nights at this lovely quirky hotel and it was brilliant. Mobile signal wasn’t good and WiFi was spotty which is great so you can just relax. We stayed in the Burbank suite with our own balcony which was great sitting looking out to the lake after a long day walking. Food in the hotel was good. There was a power cut on our last day so only a continental breakfast provided which was fine and breakfast was deducted for our bill. Would definitely return and recommend. More...

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What can I saw..... Wow wow wow. The girl on check in on arrival was so welcoming. We declined the offer of help with our bags abs made our way to our room. |It was beautiful and we had the most amazing view of the resevoir. |Breakfast was superb (although we didn't have breakfast the second morning as we were still full from our evening meal the night before....which was really good).|The hotel still has its art deco touches and it is just simply the most amazing place. |The plunge bath in our room was fantastic and the room was decorated with some lovely art deco touches.||If you want something different and off the beaten track try here. More...

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We have returned home after spending 2 nights at this lovely hotel. The views over Haweswater Reservoir were breathtaking and the remote location adds to the hotels appeal. No mobile signal and limited Wi-fi in the public areas also adds to its remoteness. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food delicious. Well worth a visit. More...

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We arrived cold and muddy from a hard day's walking over the tops on the C2C, and couldn't have been more impressed by the staff or the hotel itself. Everyone we encountered was charming and helpful, and the place is jaw-droppingly gorgeous - we felt as if we'd walked into an Agatha Christie novel. Our room was a wonderful mix of 1930s' charm and modern comfort with the swishest bathroom ever. The public areas were just lovely. We had a brilliant dinner in the bar - delicious pork belly and lamb shank - a fabulous breakfast the next morning and an excellent packed lunch (smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwiches and homemade cake). This place is truly special and we can't wait to go back for some more winter walking. More...

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Absolutely amazing place . Transported back to the 1940s Authentic furnishings music. Coal fires. Great friendly approachable staff. Fabulous food we had breakfast daily and evening meal there twice ..just yummy. Room lovely clean fresh bright and spacious, albeit a wee bit cooler in our room after being downstairs at times even with 2 radiatorsin the room. Fresh towels every day tea coffee etc topped up daily house keeping daily if required. Thoroughly enjoyed this hotel and will be returning. Now...let's talk about the outside..wowee its breathtaking .. the views, the reservoir just made me never wanting to leave. The quiet undisturbed areas are gorgeous. Conservation is in place, making the whole experience wonderful from start to finish...(a full 6.5 hrs actually lol )(novice beginner walker) Walked the whole way around Haweswater Reservoir. Quite an achievement but something we wanting to do again. Highly recommend More...

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Absolutely amazing find. Loved the hotel and rooms, our lakeside view was lovely. Superb setting. Food fantastic , staff brilliant. nothing was too.much trouble. Such a quirky, relaxed place to.be, cannot wait to return relaxedhotel More...

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Stunning views. Great location if you want seclusion! Nothing but peace and quiet! Very friendly staff, great steak and Ale pie! A quirky hotel, like stepping back in time, great open fire! More...

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Exceptional place like no other. You are alone, it's quiet and the view is breathtaking. Breakfast is incredible like the diner we took there. I totally recommend.

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Stopped in here after a visit to Haweswater in November, if you want secluded this is the hotel to stay at. Haweswater is stunning and well worth the drive to get to. We stopped for a tea and a beer in the restaurant, I loved the deco, like a French Bistro and the views over the water simply stunning. Plan to come back and stay one night too! More...

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Lovely stay here in this charactorful guest house overlooking the lake. There was a problem with the heating on the weekend we stayed. However the roaring fires in the bar and lounge and the plug in heater in our room did keep us warm enough. We did receive a discount for the inconvenience. I love the 1930s decor and the staff were lovely as was the food. It's nice to stay somewhere that warmly welcomes dogs too. More...

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Stayed here twice now. Can't wait to go back! Beautiful surroundings, beautiful hotels and rooms. Delicious food too!

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Set in beautiful settings you can stay or just pop in for a meal or tea and coffee. It has an 30's ambience

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Wonderfully atmospheric location with great food and informative staff...well worth a visit

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Just back from our son’s wedding at the Haweswater Hotel and what an amazing experience we had, it was faultless. We spent the weekend celebrating and the staff could not have done any more to make our stay perfect. The hotel is secluded and charming and you can’t fail to fall in love with the whole package. The rooms are lovely with lots of retro features and so welcoming and cosy.||||We arrived on the Friday, then all the guests arrived on Saturday and the wedding was on Sunday. The staff made sure everything was perfect for the whole weekend, from the breakfasts which were beautiful with a great choice and the evening meals which were so delicious. I must mention the chef who did a superb job of keeping us all extremely well catered for, thank you.||||On the day of the wedding the staff were on hand to help with anything we needed and clearly passionate about working at the Haweswater. The menu chosen by the grooms for the wedding day meal was really superb and the service flawless.||||Thank you to John and his team of staff for making the weekend so special for us all. More...

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One night stay Sunday the 20th October and we were absolutely delighted , Warm welcome and our attic room was qurky with great views of the lake , Roaring fires in the bar and relaxing room , Bar meal was really nice and the cooked Breakfast was superb , we both had a lovely| relaxing time and although a bit of the main Lakes roads well worth the effort , Great place , thank you .

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This place is a gem, perched above the reservoir at Haweswater in one of the most peaceful settings I have ever stayed in, the hotel is second to none. We booked an accessible room to accommodate the wheelchair, and what a good move this was. We don’t always do that, we just make sure we have access to a room, IE ground floor, or a lift available. This sounded to good to be true, so we tried it, and it was. We are used to travelling with a wheelchair and also used to the fact that not all places are adapted for them. The only downside here was the slightly uneven path at the front of the hotel, but bearing in mind it’s an old building and wasn’t built to cater for wheelchairs, this wasn’t a problem. Access to the room was brilliant as was access to the main body of the hotel. The hotel was built, I think, in 1937, when the reservoir was created. It does need bits doing here and there, but what old building doesn’t, there were no major faults at all. The staff were brilliant, I didn’t get any names, but you know who you are. The manager on duty was great with his local knowledge and advice, as was the Polish lady who helped us out no end, despite her piromanical tendencies, she keeps a very good open fire in the bar. The restaurant was superb, the food was mouth-wateringly excellent, both breakfast and evening dinner. I loved the fact breakfast was cooked to order, and not sat in trays on the usual buffet bar you get at a lot of hotels. Thank you all at the hotel. More...

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A lovely hotel with scenic views over lake, art deco decor inside 1930's style, for a fair value, good quality breakfast included enjoyed jacuzzi bath and balcony views. Out the way from civilisation... Make of that what you will. Would visit again. More...

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Stayed at the Haweswater Hotel last week for a nights stop-off on the way to Scotland. The building is absolutely beautiful and has views over the reservoir equally as beautiful. We managed to spot lots of deer and stag on the hills with the binoculars provided. Our stay was very good, and there was a fantastic breakfast included in the price. My only gripe was that the room we were put in seemed very small and cramped, but this isn’t to say all the other rooms were like this one. If you rely on your mobile data then this may not be the hotel for you, but personally we loved being without mobile data and not having WiFi in our room. More...

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Totally loved the hotel and the location.Loads of amazing original features. Stunning floor in lobby and lounge.Fabulously friendly. When they say dogs welcome they really mean it. Stunning views and easy to get to walks.We stayed both nightsfor dinner. Very very nice. We will be back. More...

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Pretty good. Fab view

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I don’t think I can put into words how special The Haweswater is! My husband and I got married at the hotel a few weeks ago and I can’t believe how much genuine care and warmth we were shown by everyone. ||||We chose the hotel because of the beautiful setting and the lovely individual rooms but also and mainly for the amazing team who make this hotel feel like home. When you walk through the door time seems to stop.||||The Rooms - The Art Deco theme tastefully runs through the hotel whilst everywhere remains comfortable and cosy. The rooms are all unique, many with amazing views. If you choose a back room there may not be direct views but still a comfy get away. If you make the choice to get one of the suites with one of the luxurious plunge baths make sure you put aside time to use it. Was so lovely for some relaxation before our wedding day.||||The Food - generous portions of well made local produce. We couldn’t fault anything we ate across the three days we stayed, or the countless times we visited for a meal before our big day. The dining room has lots of light and lovely views out to the garden and across the reservoir. If there is a cheesecake on the menu definitely go for it! (But the sticky toffee pudding is pretty amazing too). The breakfast offering is really impressive as well. I travel for work and haven’t had such a tasty breakfast in a hotel before. I personally loved the eggs and salmon on fennel toast.||||The Team - everyone at The Haweswater are just so genuine, friendly, considerate and caring. It’s so clear that everyone loves the hotel and that comes across in the amazing service they offer. John helped us plan our wedding and he really couldn’t have done more for us! I also have to mention Alicia because she really made our wedding so special! If you see her at the hotel you will know exactly who she is because her warm and bubbly personality is infectious. She went so above and beyond for us! There are so many other incredible members of the team who all work together to make the hotel feel like home from home. The service is real, honest, relaxed and friendly. ||||Top Tips - as the hotel is quite isolated the WiFi isn’t great in the rooms so be prepared for a bit of an online detox unless you’re in the common areas downstairs. Book for dinner in advance for a choice of dining slots as the restaurant can be very popular with other guests. Wake up early and watch the light come up over the reservoir - you won’t be disappointed with the array of colours you see.||||Overall this hotel is the best I’ve ever stayed in. The feeling you have when you’re there is second to none. It’s the combination of amazing setting, tasteful decor and incredible staff that makes it such a special place.||||Every single guest at our wedding couldn’t compliment the hotel highly enough. They loved it just as much as we do. In fact, they are all planning a visit back they enjoyed it so much!||||If I haven’t sold it to you yet...I don’t know what else I can say! This is a true hidden gem and if you happen to want to get married there, don’t give it a second thought! They will do you and themselves proud! ||||To The Haweswater - thank you! We can’t wait to come back! More...

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My husband and I loved our stay at the Haweswater Hotel. A quirky hotel with 1920s/1930s decor. We were lucky enough to be upgraded and our room was beautiful. Stunning views, comfy bed and plenty of space. We had lunch, dinner and breakfast there are were very impressed. It is in a great location to explore the Lake District. A perfect place for a romantic getaway. More...

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Me and my partner chose the Haweswater as our wedding venue and it was the best decision we could have made. Our wedding weekend with them was such an incredible weekend and I am so impressed by the Haweswater and the incredible team that make it as special as it is. The food was some of the best I have ever tasted, the rooms are gorgeous, the hotel has so much character and the views are stunning. It is clear it is a much loved hotel, it’s real and unpretentious and a little worn in places - but that is its charm and why I love it. It also just so tranquil with its views and roaring fires - the perfect escape from reality. ||||What really stood out to me though was how the team went above and beyond at every opportunity. Nothing was too much trouble for them. John, Ben, Jess, Alicia, Charlotte and everybody else we met were just themselves, they were genuine, friendly and welcoming and let us make our wedding really us. Our guests all commented on the amazing service. The genuine warmth the staff have and the fun they had with the wedding was brilliant. I’m sure they were so busy throughout the weekend but they were always so calm, always up for a chat and made us feel like old friends. For example. Alicia designed special bar menus for us, chatted to every single guest at some point and remained upbeat and positive throughout. They weren’t there just to help with the wedding celebrations but were there to celebrate our wedding with us and that in itself made our wedding so personable, warm and inclusive. They elevated an already special day to something incredible and I will always remember them for that. I would recommend the Haweswater Hotel to anyone looking for a special getaway and would definitely recommend them for a couple looking for the perfect wedding venue. More...

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We stayed here on the first night of our two week road trip forour honeymoon. |Safe to say we were not disappointed! |The hotel has character you don't get in a hotel chain! |It had rained all day so we couldn't appreciate the views of the lake until the following morning. |Welcomed by a lovely chap and explained all we needed to know about the hotel. |My favourite part was the honesty about the wifi ... I'm sure most people would complain but who cares if you have to go a little "off the grid" for a day? |Internet works best if you're an early riser and no one else is! |Our room was delightful- big enough for one night. Few light bulbs not working but we informed the team on check out.|Bar- lovely; we sat by the fire and had an aperitif before dinner. |Dinner- soup was home made! We both and a starter and main and never felt pushed to have a dessert! |Breakfast- the choices on the set menu were plentiful. Theres a table in the lobby which has croissants, yoghurt, juice etc on. ||This place was a perfect way to start our honeymoon! |Thank you! More...

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The Lakes how it's meant to be done. Great place. Great staff. Great views. Couldn't wish for more. We've done two visits and will be back next year on our wedding anniversary. Thanks

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Lovely hotel in the middle of peace a quiet. Tranquil spot by lake side

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Excellent hotel, friendly helpful staff, perfect walking base, looking for Hercule or Miss Marple, great atmosphere and food original art deco features

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Great atmospheric rooms if you don't look too closely at the cleanliness. Great reasonably priced food and drink. Super friendly staff too. If peace and tranquility is what you're looking for then this is the place. More...

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Stopped by for a drink and light lunch. Terrific - and genuine - 30's art deco ambience, wonderful location, lovely gardens overlooking Haweswater. Just had a club sandwich but it was a damn good sandwich! Friendly, efficient barman. Will be back for more one day... More...

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Overlooking the lake and hills with splendid views, this hotel is a real gem. Off the Beaten track, tranquil place beautifully decorated in the Art Deco style, with personal service. ||Easy parking and a warm welcome. We had the Mardale Suite on the first floor, dual aspect large lounge overlooking the hills and lake, well equipped throughout and tastefully decorated with lots of space. Comfy separate bedroom, luxury comfy bed and well appointed bathroom. A few things would have added to our stay, bathrobes and mirror in the bedroom.||Hotel boasts a lovely lounge area with comfy chairs and a roaring fire. Play a little chess whilst taking in the views. Well tended gardens abound.||Dinner is served in the impressive dining room, with the marvellous lights. Its first come first serve re seating and the window seats will always be popular (you can though book | a dining time). As guests leave, tables are quickly “turned over”. ||Large tables with comfy chairs, many have wings, heavy cutlery, proper linen napkins and thin wine glasses - as would be expected. Great menu, the crab starter was the star although the creme brûlée was one of the best I’ve ever had (all deserts are made on site and if you book direct are complimentary). The pork was well cooked and the signature beef pie off the classic menu is hard to beat. ||Our Malbec was very good, we had a second and retired to the lounge. Reasonably priced too. ||Lunch is available till 4 each day, try the Rarebit.||Splendid breakfast, tasty sausage and bacon and lovely coffee, relaxing and stunning views.||Overall a delightful stay, remotish (and no phone signal although wifi is available free in public areas) but a perfect end to our trip to the lakes. ||Highly recommend.|||| More...

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We went here for lunch out of season and it was a high spot of a wonderful holiday. The Hotel is quite isolated and overlooks Haweswater lake/reservoir. Its two terraces give you splendid views over. The bar/restaurant and hallway are gorgeous art deco places to be, lots of original features as well as sympathetic furniture and decor. The food was delicious and good value, and the staff were welcoming and cheerful. Perfect More...

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The hotel is in a lovely location overlooking Haweswater Reservoir and is ideal for walkers and visitors to the Lake District. Although a little rustic in décor and facilities the hotel has a certain charm and can boast the presence of red squirrels feeding from its bird table at times of the year. Evening meals and breakfasts are very good and there is plenty on offer.||The service provided by all members of staff was very good, however, our visit was made so much more pleasant by the excellent attitude and service provided by both Alicia and John who were excellent in all respects. Thank you to them both. More...

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We went for a short break with friends. The location is beautiful and peaceful - a world away from the bustle of Ambleside. The room was comfortable with a great view of the lake, and the meals were all good. Small things could be improved - the odd cobweb, some tattier paint, but there were also small things of delight - books to read and no problem with corkage for a couple of special bottles. More...

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i attended a wedding in this fairly remote hotel. Everything was perfect and even the sun shone. The wedding couple had negotiated a wonderful menu and this was cooked with great expertise . Service was impeccable. Every one of the50+ guests seemed to have relished the food and enjoyed every mouthful. The wedding party took over the hotel for over two days and every aspect of our time there was made really pleasant becuse of the service from the staff. They were amazing; nothing was too much trouble and even though they must have been exhausted towards the end of our stay, they remained cheerful and helpful. ||Ther may be parts of the building in need of TLC, but who cares, everything else makes up for it. ||If you are in this beautiful aprt of teh world, make a detour for this place. it is worth it. More...

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Fabulous location|Lovely rooms|Comfortable and homely public areas, restaurant, bar etc|Great staff, in particular Alicia|She was amazing and made an already fabulous break even more extra special |Top marks Alicia|Thank you so much

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Absolutely excellent, the staff are lovely the food is out of this world and the wine list is exquisite (I love eastern European wine, which is well showcased). Being really picky the public areas need some love, only minor bits of decor, but it was so peaceful and lovely I can't wait to stay here again. More...

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Fantastic hotel in a wonderful setting. Loved the art deco feel to the hotel and the staff were excellent, friendly and down to earth. The food was brilliant. Highly recommended. 2nd stay September 2019, again the food was amazing and the …MoreFantastic hotel in a wonderful setting. Loved the art deco feel to the hotel and the staff were excellent, friendly and down to earth. The food was brilliant. Highly recommended. 2nd stay September 2019, again the food was amazing and the staff were brilliant. The back of the property rooms were quite tired a bit dirty, bathroom needed a deep clean. Would still stay again though. More...

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We have never been before and went for a one night stayThe location is absolutely stunningPeaceful relaxing …MoreWe have never been before and went for a one night stayThe location is absolutely stunningPeaceful relaxingThe rooms are gorgeous tooThe staff are polite and attentive but particularly AliciaShe is awesome and made to to serve the public Wonderfu member of your team Top marks AliciaThank you

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We went here for lunch out of season and it was a high spot of a wonderful holiday. The Hotel is quite isolated and overlooks Haweswater lake/reservoir. Its two terraces give you splendid views over. The bar/restaurant and hallway are …Read more on TripAdvisor More...

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