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Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3AP, England
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Ruskin's
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Blackpool, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Visited Ruskins bar on Saturday night as karaoke was advertised. Sadly there wasn't any on as the boxing match was on the TV, the noise from the boxing was over bearing, not helped by one of the locals encouraging the bar man to "turn it up, stuff those who've put money in the juke box", the bar area was dirty... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013 via mobile

We arrived at the hotel last weekend (2-2-2013) and was very happy with our whole experience, they have great members of staff, great real ale for me and a good offer on house vodka for my wife. Our room was very spacious and had a great lake view for the day and a 42" tv for the night time (RM... More

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Blackpool, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

Me, my partner and our 5 year old son stayed the night at the Ruskin's in Bowness. The room was very nice, with a four poster for us and a single for our son. The room was immaculate and very comfortable. The service and staff were excellent, very cheerful and extremely helpful, making us feel comfortable and at home immediately.... More

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Warrington, United Kingdom
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6 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013 via mobile

A great family run B&B within walking distance to the main attractions. We arrived to a friendly welcome and went to our room on the first floor. It was adequate for our needs and we loved it as they accepted our little dog Jimmy to stay too! There was a TV, a lovely comfy bed, tea and coffee making facilities... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

We stayed here in November and not for the first time. We are regular guests at Ruskins but have never left a review before. This is a family run business where the staff cannot do enough for you. Wonderful hospitality and a great atmosphere, particularly at weekends. breakfast is fullsome and not for the faint hearted but you can have... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

I'm staying at Ruskin's at the moment and thought I would take the opportunity to use their free wifi to write a review. Don't get me wrong I'm not a saddo who writes reviews when their still on holiday. However, I can't believe some of the recent reviews where people book a room in a pub in the mistaken belief... More

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Bradford, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012 via mobile

Booked to stay at ruskins inn for two nights . We stayed in room 7 and were the only people staying. When we arrived we were informed that there wouldn't be any breakfasts but had £25 per night knocked off the price which was a bit inconvenient but nothing too bad .would have been better to inform us before we... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

when we read the reviews about noise. We thought people complain about the daftest things.. But how wrong we where it was like trying to sleep in the middle of a disco it was hell untill 1 in the morning. we had booked in for 2 nites but moved to another hotel for second nite. A living hell

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ruskinsinn, Manager at Ruskin's, responded to this review
31 October 2012

The "others" may or may not be right but once again Trip Advisor cannot verify whether reviews are bona fide. If you look at our reviews on Laterooms.com you know that people have actually stayed at the premises. They have booked through them whereas with Trip Advisor anyone can set up a false ID and put anything. This couple booked... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

To be fair when we booked the room, we didn't realise that we'd be staying in a busy public house; but our experience will serve to make us much more careful in future as to where we stay.We stayed for one night (saturday), and the noise from the bar below us was a nightmare, live music and a Karaoke, which... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

Stayed in family room which was reasonable although could have been better. The bathroom sink is chipped and shower is not powerful. Not really ideal for children as above the pub which is noisy with smokers spilling out onto the street below. Breakfast was lovely...couldn't fault it. Staff were also friendly. However, the room was overpriced. It is unlikely we... More

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ruskinsinn, Owner at Ruskin's, responded to this review
31 August 2012

As always our response to reviews are that irrespective of whether they are positive or negative we do not support Trip Advisor. They have developed a cynical business model whereby they simply provide a platform for anyone to say anything about a restaurant, hotel or attraction without ever having proof of anyone ever having visited it. That is why there... More

 
 
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Ruskin`s Hotel Bowness-On-Windermere
Ruskin's Bowness-On-Windermere, England - Lake District
Address: Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3AP, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Cumbria > Lake District > Bowness-on-Windermere
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Ranked #47 of 50 B&Bs / Inns in Bowness-on-Windermere
Price range (per night): ₹5,609 - ₹6,592
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