Damson Dene Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (121 reviews)
Crosthwaite, Near Bowness on Windermere, Kendal, England, LA8 8JE , Kendal , GB
44-153-95 686 76

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Fireplace in lobby
Health club
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Fitness facilities
Fireplace in lobby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Great food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inconsistent service on recent visits

Categories

Cleanliness
6.99
Multiple mentions of issues such as a broken toilet seat and sticky tables affected overall cleanliness.
Service
8.96
Positive sentiments highlighted the hospitality and helpfulness of staff.
Location
9
Positive remarks on proximity to countryside views and Lake District attractions.
Room Quality
7.95
Generally positive comments on room comfort, with some concerns about maintenance.
Amenities
8.48
Good range of facilities mentioned, though some were noted as not fully operational.
Value for Money
8.44
The overall experience suggests good value, despite some criticisms.
Food and Beverage
8.99
High praise for breakfast variety and overall dining experience.
Overall Experience
8.36
Mixed feelings; great stays in the past contrasted with recent disappointment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 03:19

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities

Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. Enjoy recreational amenities like a health club, an indoor pool, and a spa tub.

Dining Experience

Indulge in British cuisine at Heron View Restaurant Bar while taking in the garden view. Unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Convenient Location

Located in a national park, just a 10-minute drive from Lake Windermere and Lyth Valley, Damson Dene Hotel offers a serene retreat with easy access to nearby attractions.

Book your stay at Damson Dene Hotel and experience luxury in the heart of nature.

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MAN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 121 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.99
Service: 8.96
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.95
Amenities: 8.48
Value for Money: 8.44
Food and Beverage: 8.99
Overall Experience: 8.36
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Rimpu • extended_group • ae
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, beautiful locations and yes Offcourse the Ducks. Stayed 3 nights and loved it.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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PAUL • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location / duck pond

Cons:

No air conditioning. Gym outdated/ poor quality. Lights out downstairs- showered in dark with lamp.
Breakfast good- toast- bread very low standard of brand

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Judith • couple • gb
10
Really great hotel. We will be back later in the year
Pros:

Very friendly and efficient staff, really nice room and beautiful gardens

Cons:

We find it hard to find anything we didn’t like.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
9
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • family_with_children • gb
9
Highly recommended, lovely setting and good location.
Pros:

Positioning of hotel and setting.,

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
2
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • gb
7
Lovely hotel with beautiful grounds
Pros:

Lovely grounds, gardens, pond. Really clean, nice tables by the pond to sit and have a drink. Shame no tables to eat outside as the restaurant was super hot! Room was nice, big bath and four poster bed. No aircon but a decent fan.

Cons:

Basic spa, location is beautiful but too far to walk to anywhere

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Marilyn • couple • gb
10
Excellent relaxing break with good food
Pros:

Food excellent Good service 👌
Reception staff helped with extra pillows and also placing hand rails for the shower

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Charlie • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Some of the staff were a bit rude

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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achim • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • gb
9
Relaxing and enjoyable once we had our room changed.
Pros:

Good location, lovely staff, good food and a spa with pool.

Cons:

The room advertised on booking.com which apparently we could book was not the one we were allocated so not as advertised. We could not have stayed in that room as it was very noisy with extractor fan noise, small with a very small en-suite and an awful view.
We were given an upgrade to a lovely room but had to pay for it which in this instance we were happy to do.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Gareth • couple • gb
6
Pleasant country hotel - food not quite what we expected
Pros:

Setting

Cons:

Food

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Angie • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Shreya • family_with_children • gb
5
Comfortable but it luxurious
Pros:

Good quiet location, very friendly staff, decent pool, good sized room.

Cons:

Breakfast in particular.... Although spread was seemingly extensive, please use good quality sausages, eggs, coffee, juice. The were all low cost and poor quality. I asked for a barista coffee from the bar and I was happy to pay, but nobody could stretch to this.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Gurbinder • family_with_children • gb
5
Clean accommodation but that’s the only good thing about this place. Staff attitude really lets it down. Breakfast was b
Pros:

Nice decor and cleanliness

Cons:

No lift or disabled access points.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
9
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
• couple • gb
8
Pros:

Staff were excellent. Reception extremely helpful with the booking. Restaurant staff patient and helpful when I mixed up the dates when booking. Kitchen staff made us a packed lunch at 11am when 8pm the previous evening was the deadline. We didn't know this until we asked at reception where we could buy snacks.

Cons:

The bathroom had very little shelf space for toiletries. The plumbing was occasionally noisy.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very good location, peaceful, with lovely scenery.

Cons:

NA

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • gb
6
Staff lovely. Breakfast good. Accommodation poor.
Pros:

The staff were friendly and breakfast was very good.

Cons:

The beds were tired and worn out and not comfortable. The accommodation very basic for the price we paid.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee