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Holbeck Ghyll Country House

4.0 of 5
Holbeck Lane, Windermere LA23 1LU, England
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Ranked #6 of 19 hotels in Windermere
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Brisbane
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Holbeck Ghyll is a very attractive house in beautiful surrounds with marvelous Lake views. There are great walks from the house over fields and surrounding area. It is well positioned between Windermere and Ambleside. The beds were just okay but the restaurant food was superb. Sadly a potentially excellent experience was tainted by very snobby, snooty staff who were not... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013 via mobile

We have just returned from our wedding at Holbeck Ghyll which was an absolutely wonderful experience. Andrew and his team are outstanding in everything that they do and there can be no finer location in England. The food is to die for! Thank you one and all for a fantastic two days and we look forward to spending our anniversary... More

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Chorley Lancs UK
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 hotel reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

I've just stayed a night at Holbeck Ghyll and so pleased were my wife and I with our stay that we have booked to go back again next month. We arrived to an outstanding welcome which was so friendly and helpful it will be hard to forget. We booked at the last minute and had no expectations of our room... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

My husband and I stayed here as part of our 2 week honeymoon trek throughout Great Britain. For the most part it was a very nice hotel, although probably the least friendly staff of anywhere we stayed. Aside from one exceptional staff member in the restaurant (I think his name was Reggie?), we found them to be polite, but not... More

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skelbo_11, Owner at Holbeck Ghyll Country House, responded to this review
2 June 2013

Thank you for your review and I was saddened to read that my team were not on top-form during your stay but was gladto read that you found other parts of the hotel were great. I have spoken at length with David, our Reception Manager and he joins me in sending our apologies; the reception team recognised that they could... More

Sheffield, United Kingdom
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

My wife and I stayed for 3 nights in the Miss Tiggy Winkle Suite for our Honeymoon from the 26th to the 29th of May. What a perfect hotel in a perfect setting with fantastic staff. The room itself was superb with a subtle elegance, complimented by the breath-taking views from our private balcony. Food, breakfast included, was delicious and... More

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skelbo_11, Owner at Holbeck Ghyll Country House, responded to this review
2 June 2013

We can't wait to have you back! Best wishes Andrew More

Norwich, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

We stayed at Holbeck Ghyll in September 2012 and enjoyed it so much we went back again in May 2013. 2nd visits to places you have enjoyed are often disappointing because you start to notice small things that niggle but Holbeck Ghyll was even better this time round. The view from our suite (I splashed out) was to die for... More

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skelbo_11, Owner at Holbeck Ghyll Country House, responded to this review
2 June 2013

It was fabulous to read your review - you are very right in that a second visit is the most difficult to get right, due to the very facts that you mention. But I am overjoyed that my team pressed all the right buttons. Stefan has said that he will check his wine pricing; do contact him directly if you... More

Wigan, England
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4 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

I took my wife to Holbeck Ghyll as a special birthday treat. I haven't watched "TheTrip" but my daughter has and suggested we went there. First impression on approaching the hotel was of a grand country house and on entering this still remained with a large open fire burning in the entrance hall. Parking in front of the hotel was... More

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skelbo_11, Owner at Holbeck Ghyll Country House, responded to this review
26 May 2013

Thank you for your review. I am delighted that you enjoyed everything. I have made a note about the floodlighting in your guest profile - we have a very regular guest who has a similar dislike and we disconnect the lights whilst they are staying. Our electrician has alos amended the times the lights come on and off. I must... More

London, United Kingdom
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62 reviews 62 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

It's pretty hard not to feel relaxed when you arrive at Holbeck - we'd driven down from Inverness on a return leg of a tour of the highlands and were feeling pretty whacked. The staff on arrival were very welcoming and could see that I needed food and something to drink so took me straight to the lounge whilst my... More

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skelbo_11, Owner at Holbeck Ghyll Country House, responded to this review
26 May 2013

Thank you for your review and I have made a note regarding your room preferences. The cobwebs were unacceptable and my housekeeper joins me in sending our apologies. Room 22 is due to be combines with another room to form a larger suite but in the meantime I have asked our maintenace team to give it a thorough checking. Once... More

London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

I booked the hotel for a treat for my boyfriend's birthday back in March 2013 after watching 'The Trip' and was really looking forward to some great food in a beautiful location. And I was definitely satisfied with the beautiful location - we had a fantastic view from our lake view room, and I have no complaints whatsoever about the... More

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skelbo_11, Owner at Holbeck Ghyll Country House, responded to this review
26 May 2013

Thank you for my comments. I was very disappointed to read that you felt my staff did not care about your comments and I am working with my managers to remind them how to deal with feedback. We do encourage our team to listen to feedback and pass it on to either myself or another senior manager, so it is... More

Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

A lovely hotel in the lakes, a little out of way, but with lovely views across Lake Windermere, it was a little bit too cosy in the small lounge we sat in for pre-dinner drinks, but the dinner was really exceptional - though a little slow - it was full of diners, due to its reputation. Each plate we were... More

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skelbo_11, Owner at Holbeck Ghyll Country House, responded to this review
2 June 2013

Thank you for your very good review. I am delighted that you enjoyed the food and general ambience. I have taken on board your comments regarding the speed of service and that is something that David, Tom and I will look at. We do want everyones experience to be as good as it can be. Once again, thank you for... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel Windermere
Holbeck Ghyll Country Hotel
Holbeck Ghyll Country Windermere
Holbeck Ghyll
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Windermere, Lake District
Address: Holbeck Lane, Windermere LA23 1LU, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Cumbria > Lake District > Windermere
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites
Hotel Style:
#2 Luxury Hotels in Windermere
#2 Romantic Hotels in Windermere
#5 Family Hotels in Windermere
#7 Business Hotels in Windermere
Price range (per night): ₹21,684 - ₹25,327
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
This luxurious country house hotel is set in seven acres of private woodland and gardens, in England's picturesque Lake District. Holbeck Ghyll offers 23 individually designed en-suite rooms, most with spectacular views over Lake Windermere. The Health Spa offers a range of treatments, sauna, steam room and gym equipment. Food is an integral part of any guests stay, and the Restaurant, which has retained a Michelin Star for seven consecutive years, will not disappoint. ... more   less 
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