The Samling Hotel

Hotels
9.6 (192 reviews)
Ambleside Road , Windermere , gb

Free

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful hotel
Stunning views
Amazing staff
Great location
Cons:
Walking from room to main building is outside
Hot tub could do with cover
Disappointing vegetarian choice

Categories

Cleanliness
9.33
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
10
The staff were very professional and friendly.
Location
9.8
Great location and stunning views.
Room Quality
9.84
Exceptional suite with gorgeous position and outlook.
Amenities
9.29
Great gardens, views, and EV charging available.
Value for Money
9.32
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.28
Food in the restaurant was excellent.
Overall Experience
9.93
Wonderful experience; cannot wait to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 22:46

Property Description

Luxurious Mountain and Lake Views

The Samling Hotel near Ambleside offers a serene escape with stunning mountain and lake views from most rooms. Begin your day with a delicious continental breakfast before indulging in the hotel's hot tub, perfect for relaxation.

Fine Dining and Leisure Activities

Experience exquisite British cuisine at the on-site restaurant and unwind at the bar. With a 24-hour front desk and ticket assistance, convenience is at your fingertips. After a day of skiing or cycling in Windermere, return to the hotel for a tranquil evening.

Explore Keswick and Beyond

Conveniently located just 28 km from Keswick, The Samling Hotel is the ideal base for exploring the picturesque surroundings. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 192 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.33
Service: 10
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 9.84
Amenities: 9.29
Value for Money: 9.32
Food and Beverage: 9.28
Overall Experience: 9.93
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Anita couple gb
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple gb
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Nick couple gb
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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btcBasel Friends getaway
10
Fantastic restaurant
Pros:

We had a lovely evening. Courageous use of flavours and spices, as I love it. From a well- thought bar with creative cocktails (we had truffle-infused bourbon), via the perfectly combined tasting menu to an impressive wine list (which is reasonably calculated): all top shelf. Friendly and attentive service. Anytime again

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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Josh couple gb
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Mandi couple gb
8
We thoroughly enjoyed our stsy . The staff and food was excellent
Pros:

Very comfortable

Cons:

The bedroom carpet was very dirty and stained

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Y4524DBwendys Couples Sydney, New South Wales
10
A stunning and welcoming place
Pros:

We had a lovely stay at The Samling. Our room had a stunning view of the lake and despite the weather being warm we were always comfortable. Rebecca and Emma were incredible hosts. They made our stay special and fun. Nothing was too much for them in helping us to relax and enjoy our stay. We enjoyed our chats with them especially about the World Cup. The food was delicious. Highly recommended.

2026-07-13 via Tripadvisor
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PBPG Couples Yorkshire, England
10
Great staff, great location, great food!
Pros:

We had the Derwent room for a night. Check in was great. Room wasn’t ready, but checked in and we went for a coffee in the lounge. By the time we had that the room was ready and the bads delivered. I say room, it was more like the ground floor of a house! Huge bath, huge shower, fabulous. Breakfast was fabulous, cereals, full English, toast, all delivered and prompt and friendly staff. The grounds are worth a couple of hours to wander, see the tree fountain in the front, amazing. Great staff, great location, great food!

2026-07-09 via Tripadvisor
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Gill couple gb
10
Fabulous location, very attentive and friendly staff.
Pros:

Good food, great breakfast, very comfortable bed.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Liz couple gb
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple gb
10
High quality
Pros:

Never disappoints. Everything is exceptional.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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nikkir151 Couples Flintham, Nottinghamshire, England
10
A very memorable evening
Pros:

We had a superb meal at The Sailing. The staff were lovely and very professional. The food was probably the best we have ever had. So much effort went into very element of the meal. It was a lovely June evening and the view across Lake Windermere from the dining room was very special. The meal was well worth every penny.

2026-06-10 via Tripadvisor
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Jane couple gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Incredible

Cons:

Everything amazing

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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adeleg876 Couples
4
Not impressed
Pros:

Stayed here before so thought we’d call in for lunch and drinks, felt soulless was completely empty and we were told it was reservations only. Was a bit rude and didn’t make any business sense especially when it was empty!

2026-05-30 via Tripadvisor
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Vincenzo solo_traveller gb
10
Fantastic weekend, staff so attentive and polite, nothing was too much trouble. Really beautiful views of Windermere lak
Pros:

Great location, beautiful grounds. Hotel was plotless and beautifully decorated.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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judyw774 Couples Palm Springs, Greater Palm Springs, California
10
Beautiful hotel
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in a great location, but you definitely need a car to drive to hiking or lakes. Room are very clean and staff is very friendly. We stayed 2 nights. Breakfast is delicious. It looks like a beautiful place to have a small wedding. Outside gardens are lovely. Great view of lake Windermere
We did not eat dinner there, we went to another restaurant - Rothay Manor which was delicious. Especially the homemade bread.

2026-05-15 via Tripadvisor
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StoneTraveller1955 Couples Stone, Staffordshire, England
10
Just wow!
Pros:

What an amazing experience. The staff were exceptional - a wonderful combination of utterly professional and very charming. Our room ('Derwent Water') was in a lovely little cottage and very comfortable. Only one very small niggle, sorry - no full length mirror. The gardens and setting are beautiful and the hotel decor is very tasteful. We dined in the restaurant, where all the tables are arranged to have panoramic views of Lake Windermere. What a way to spend the evening. The 7 course tasting menu was sublime, too. Bravo.

2026-04-25 via Tripadvisor
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Ian couple gb
10
One of the best hotel experiences on offer.
Pros:

The views, the location, the rooms, the food are all perfect but most of all the staff who are friendly, warm and helpful always going the extra mile

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Lawrence couple gb
9
Not as good as I expected
Pros:

The views & food

Cons:

The facilities
No pool or spa

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Thomas solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-18 via Nuitee