Holbeck Ghyll

Excellent afternoon tea, GF catered for too! Very friendly helpful staff

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Not only were we made most welcome but so was our dog Tipple. At the entrance door was a notice board welcoming her by name and leaving a jar of biscuits for her to enjoy. ||She of course loved the treats but even more so did we enjoy the human treats. The food at Holbeck Ghyll is quite exceptionally good. On our last night the chef prepared a special dinner for us as we had eaten through the set menu! The staff are all most friendly and very willing. Even the weather was kind to us - nott too much rain -and on our last day the sun shone for us. The view from our bedroom window over Lake Windermere was sensational. Hurry along to Holbeck Ghyll. More...

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We had the champagne afternoon tea, having read that it is the best in the Lake District. It was certainly tasty and filling, the chef displaying impressive pastry skills. The service is excellent and the building interesting, with what looks like an Arts and Crafts influence. The view of Windermere from the terrace is outstanding and we were lucky to be there on a dry day in between two bouts of heavy rain. More...

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We visited the restaurant and had the tasting menu with paired wines. I had the meat and my partner had the vegetarian option. Both options were cooked, presented and served to perfection! We'd highly recommend this place for a romantic meal or special occasion! More...

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Amazing afternoon tea with my daughter and her 9 month old in tow. The staff were not at all phased that we had a baby with us, with a high chair already in place on our arrival. Gorgeous savoury and sweet offerings were enjoyed by all three of us! Thank you so much for being so accommodating. More...

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We booked to stay at this hotel a while ago and became somewhat dismayed by various negative reports. However as we are harden travellers we decided to continue as planned. ||We arrived and on entering the hotel we were greeted by a lady on reception who took our bags to room whilst another lady showed us around. Our room was a good size and very nice and clean and yes maybe a little tired but comfortable with a view of the lake.||So far so good, so down dinner we went. The food was excellent and our only complaint was that we couldn’t have seconds. As the menu is somewhat limited we decided to choose our second evening meal from the bar menu. This again was excellent and left us in no doubt that we made the right choice. ||Last but no least the staff looked after us very well and we will be going back. More...

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Overall a great stay at Holbeck Ghyll. Beautiful grounds inside the main house and lots of choice at breakfast. We stayed one night in the lodge and one in the main house and much preferred the main house with all its charm and character. The “spa” is not really much of a spa, however we came to enjoy the lakes and were lucky with the weather during our stay so didn’t use this much at all. Staff were helpful however service was at times slow. More...

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Just returned from a two night break at Holbeck Ghyll. This former hunting lodge of the Earl of Lonsdale has a wonderful aristocratic feel to it with oak panelled rooms and spectacular views of Lake Windermere. The food was absolutely delicious and the service from all members of staff was both friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Sitting outside in the hot tub looking out over Lake Windermere and the Lakeland peaks was a special treat. More...

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We were absolutely bowled over by everything at Holbeck Ghyll. The room was beautiful, the staff courteous and accomodating, check-in seamless, surroundings stunning. But the thing that stuck out a mile was the restaurant, so much so that we were genuinely moved. That sounds hyperbolic but I can explain...||||My partner has allergies that are hard to accommodate, namely barley (but wheat is ok) and also nightshades, such as tomatoes, potatoes, chillis, peppers and aubergine. This means that it's very difficult to eat in restaurants as barley gets into more than you'd think, especially breads and (barley malt) vinegar dressings. We booked to stay at Holbeck Ghyll and we emailed to explain our predicament, expecting little. To our surprise and delight, we received a prompt and polite response, offering to provide us with alternative options for our meal (as in, safe deviations from the set menu) and the chance to discuss with the chef if needed. Reassured, we looked forward to our visit.||||When we arrived at the restaurant for our meal on the evening of our arrival day, the waiting staff ALL knew of my partner's needs and were STAGGERINGLY accomodating and also, crucially, discreet, as he feels embarrassed about it sometimes. He was presented with a separate printed menu that the chef had worked up and he was assured everything was safe for him. We ordered with confidence.||||It's hard to overstate the value of something like this for us. We love good food and the restaurant experience but so often we've been let down. The food was wonderful; between our courses both the chef and the GM Elia came to see us and ask if we were ok. The chef confided that he'd been nervous but he was happy he'd done right by my partner and was glad to have been able to accommodate him. It's so good not to have been made to feel like a hindrance or inconvenience; for people who love food, it's demoralising and difficult to have food allergies, and the outstanding commitment made my Holbeck Ghyll meant that we had a beautiful meal and a wonderful time in general, care-free. It was truly special.||||And, in case the chef wondered about it... Matthew never felt even the smallest pain or discomfort afterwards, not even a tiny collywobble. The chef nailed it and we think he's an absolute gem.||||THANK YOU, so so much! We will be back before long! More...

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We had our wedding here (just a very small one) and it was wonderful, beautiful accommodation and setting, great staff, and lovely food!

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Fantastic hotel with amazing food and friendly, helpful staff.

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A beautiful arts and crafts building. Window seat in a quiet room. Most enjoyable eight course taster menu. We did not have the wine flight. Top quality service. Special events available during the year. More...

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Just returned from a two night break at Holbeck Ghyll. This former hunting lodge of the Earl of Lonsdale has a wonderful aristocratic feel to it with oak panelled rooms and spectacular views of Lake Windermere. The food was absolutely …Read more on TripAdvisor More...

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We were absolutely bowled over by everything at Holbeck Ghyll. The room was beautiful, the staff courteous and accomodating, check-in seamless, surroundings stunning. But the thing that stuck out a mile was the restaurant, so much so that …Read more on TripAdvisor More...

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We booked to stay at this hotel a while ago and became somewhat dismayed by various negative reports. However as we are harden travellers we decided to continue as planned. ||We arrived and on entering the hotel we were greeted by a lady …Read more on TripAdvisor More...

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Overall a great stay at Holbeck Ghyll. Beautiful grounds inside the main house and lots of choice at breakfast. We stayed one night in the lodge and one in the main house and much preferred the main house with all its charm and character. …Read more on TripAdvisor

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We were looking for a boutique style hotel with a 19th c. flavor. We were not disappointed. Views are wonderful from our bedroom which was romantic and large, and from the dining rooms. The ambiance of all the rooms is warm, historic and …Read more on TripAdvisor More...

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Absolutely outstanding setting, great views and staff very friendly and attentive.

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Stunning Venue with stunning views.||||Food is amazing too||||But what makes the venue is the staff, extremely attentive, happy, helpful and a credit the to hotel. ||||Special shout out to Edwardo (aka Dave), such a friendly helpful member of staff who took the time to chat the the group and had a laugh. More...

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We were greatly impressed with our stay at Holbeck Ghyll. Upon arrival we were greeted by Lisa who was most welcoming. The 19th century building set in its own landscaped grounds is magnificent and sports a colourful history being …Read more on TripAdvisor

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The setting is very close to the lake with outstanding views. Excellent restaurant with very good food and attentive staff.

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Spent a night away in this lovely hotel. Very peaceful and in a lovely elevated location. What a joy to wake up to such an amazing view. Delicious food and excellent staff. Make sure you take the walk down to the water from the hotel. More...

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Beautiful old house. Lovely grounds. Excellent food. Good location with stunning views.

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Beautiful location, stunning views, staff excellent.

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We were looking for a boutique style hotel with a 19th c. flavor. We were not disappointed. Views are wonderful from our bedroom which was romantic and large, and from the dining rooms. The ambiance of all the rooms is warm, historic and comfortable. Service was excellent! Staff is extremely friendly. Because it was small they knew us and we were able to have some interesting conversations. They helped us decide where to visit and shared guide books on locations. The breakfast menu was very good with a buffet added for additional pastries, cereals and juices. The dinner was good, elaborately served, but a little pricey. We highly recommend and hope to return ourselves some day. More...

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Die Lage ist perfekt. Wir hatten vom Zimmer Zugang auf eine große Terrasse mit herrlichem Blick auf den See. Das Zimmer und das Bad waren groß, das Frühstück gut. Absolute Empfehlung.

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We were greatly impressed with our stay at Holbeck Ghyll. Upon arrival we were greeted by Lisa who was most welcoming. The 19th century building set in its own landscaped grounds is magnificent and sports a colourful history being previously owned by Lord Lonsdale who famously lost it in a poker game. More recently, Renee Zellweger stayed here while shooting Miss Potter; an A-list character reference if one was needed.||Our Room No. 5 in the main building was delightful with stunning elevated views across Lake Windermere and the distant Langdale peaks. The complementary locally distilled damson gin was delicious; an excellent digestif.||Our dinner at Holbeck Ghyll was exemplary – our compliments to Luke and his culinary team. Our gastronomic evening started with G&T aperitifs on the terrasse accompanied by delicious canapés. The Bulgarian Maître D was witty and conversational. Our three-course dining extravaganza was exquisite – served in the Arts and Crafts style wood panelled dining room. A delicious amuse-bouche was followed by a starter of Spring Pea Risotto, delicate flavours of smoked ham, truffle and parmesan expertly interwoven. Our main course of Spring lamb was sublimely delicious, pink and succulent married with sweetbread, quinoa, carrot and pea – scrumptious. We finished with a sumptuous dessert of white chocolate, strawberries, meringue and tarragon – delectable. Our wine accompaniment of an Argentinian Malbec (£38) was perfect.||The next morning we took breakfast in the dining room, my wife’s eggs benedict was super as was my choice of Full English – this accompanied by a choice of fresh fruit, juices and delicious home baked bread. Sufficiently fortified we embarked on the Wansfell Pike, half-day circular walk as recommended by the hotel. We were blessed with an azure sky and generous sun and the views across lake and dale were stunning. The walk is quite challenging and requires good walking boots and a strong constitution – so be prepared. In total we estimated that the round trip took upwards of 7 hours which included a welcome 30-minute break at a hostelry in Ambleside. The 10 mile round trip involves an arduous climb to the summit of Wansfell with the reward of breath-taking views across Windermere, Rydal and Grasmere.||After a hot bath and soothing bath salts, we were suitably revived to drive to the ‘Mortal Man’ hostelry in Troutbeck for a meal, selected on the basis of TripAdvisor reviews. Unfortunately the meal was disappointing – standard pub food fare - the landlord was friendly and we chanced on a delightful Folk music session which perfectly bookmarked our wonderful short stay in Troutbeck.||The next morning after another delicious Eggs Benedict, taken this time in the luxurious ‘overflow’ dining room – we visited Jesus Church, Troutbeck – approx 5 minutes’ drive from the hotel. The exquisite stained windows were designed by William Morris, Edward Burne-Jones and Ford Madox Brown and are a must-see for aficionados of the Arts and Crafts movement. Beautiful works of art enjoyed in a truly beautiful intimate setting – a place of great tranquillity and spirituality.||||We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Holbeck Ghyll, excellent value during peak season at £298 for two, comprising two nights B&B and one evening meal. A truly memorable wedding anniversary celebrated in a beautiful building set in amazing grounds, made special by the Michelin-star quality culinary skills of Luke Newton and his team, and the genuine hospitality of Lisa and her colleagues. We shall most certainly return. More...

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Very welcoming hotel and staff. Atmospheric vibe was delightful. Spotlessly clean rooms modern bathrooms. Breakfast was freshly cooked would highly recommend.

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Very professional service. Arts and crafts building

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Just stayed for 1 night. Great hotel for a restful stay. Excellent food and service. Amazing views from our bedroom and from the hot tub.

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This was our first return after a five year gap and it's still one of our favourite hotels. The view, the peaceful setting and the wonderful 'country house' atmosphere are very special. The breakfasts are first rate and evening dining is, …Read more on TripAdvisor More...

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The outlook is fabulous, and the interior decor is beautiful Art Deco, straight out of C R Mackintosh. Unbeatable sleep quality due to excellent large bed with high quality linen, perfect darkness and zero noise. I've read some of the …Read more on TripAdvisor More...

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+Location and charm. -Nothing.

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A very good serene place with very good food

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We had a great room overlooking the lake. The room was very large with a settee and a small but functional en suite bathroom. A separate toilet adjoined the main bedroom all accessed by one lockable main door. The evening food was …Read more on TripAdvisor More...

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We were a large group and had 3 rooms .All the rooms and services received were perfect.||Initially we couldn't dine at the restaurant due to our 3 year old niece but the hotel managed to find a private room for us and turn this entire …Read more on TripAdvisor

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Group of 9 ( including 4 children). Kids loved freedom and hot tubs. Relaxed and comfortable in three lodges. Separate dining room Excellent food and attentive service. Glorious location very handy for Brockhole with all its children facilities More...

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+Staff was very friendly and nice for us and for our dog. -No to many choices on breakfast buffet.

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My wife and I arrived for a 3 day break. We chose Holbeck as it allows dogs. On arrival we were shown to our lodge room, which is a very short distance from the main hotel. Beautiful room overlooking the lake with a private terrace, with a …Read more on TripAdvisor More...

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This was our first return after a five year gap and it's still one of our favourite hotels. The view, the peaceful setting and the wonderful 'country house' atmosphere are very special. The breakfasts are first rate and evening dining is, as before, superb. Thank you for a lovely stay. Just one or two comments that you might find helpful. Our room, number 23, has a great aspect, but it did seem overdue for a refit. The carpets and floor tiles all in a poor state and we had a problem with the bathroom radiator that took two days to fix. Its control knob was missing so we had no way to turn it down or off and at night time it was rather noisy. We booked for four nights, with two dining in, but for our second night dining in the staff weren't expecting us and we got a table at the back of the room and the same menu as three days previously. On top of that we found we had been charged twice for those meals. The staff were very apologetic and put it right of course, but we were left with the impression that the management was a bit disorganised this time. More...

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The outlook is fabulous, and the interior decor is beautiful Art Deco, straight out of C R Mackintosh. Unbeatable sleep quality due to excellent large bed with high quality linen, perfect darkness and zero noise. I've read some of the reviews and they make some valid points, including the fact that some staff don't have very good (or clear) English. The place is not perfect. Our room had some worn carpet that is overdue for replacement, and a light bulb not working, which is something that should be easily & promptly fixed when housekeeping must know. We both agreed that the breakfast was our best ever, excellent food cooked to perfection and presented perfectly. (I had to laugh at the reviewer that compared it with Little Chef and then complained that there were no baked-beans. LOL) But despite some language issues, I stress that all the staff were very attentive and professional; in fact it is impressive to see such experienced professional people in such a small establishment. More...

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Location and charm.

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We had a great room overlooking the lake. The room was very large with a settee and a small but functional en suite bathroom. A separate toilet adjoined the main bedroom all accessed by one lockable main door. The evening food was excellent(so were the wine flight options) as was the afternoon champagne tea: highly recommended with its views of the lake. A mixture of very friendly staff made for a pleasant stay. Walks from the door and access to the lake on foot provided options for our break. We didn't use the spa but booking is recommended from what we could see. Ideally situated for night time piece and quiet and travelling further afield if needed. More...

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We were a large group and had 3 rooms .All the rooms and services received were perfect.||Initially we couldn't dine at the restaurant due to our 3 year old niece but the hotel managed to find a private room for us and turn this entire experience into something even better . ||I cant wait to visit them again . ||||staff members Andreas , Maria and Nigel were in particular so attentive . More...

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