Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Shower problems

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
There were cleanliness concerns raised in some reviews about lounge areas and room upkeep.
Service
9.98
Numerous reviews praised the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.61
Multiple guests mentioned the perfect location for weddings and relaxation.
Room Quality
8.56
Rooms were generally comfortable, but some guests had issues with the shower and noise.
Amenities
8.59
Amenities such as the coffee machine were appreciated, but some facilities had issues.
Value for Money
9.05
Value perception was mixed, with some noting expensive food and drink.
Food and Beverage
9.6
The majority of guests enjoyed the food, though some noted variability in coffee quality.
Overall Experience
9.57
Overall, guests had enjoyable experiences with few significant complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 06:41

Property Description

Tranquil Setting near Lake Windermere
Nestled close to Lake Windermere, Briery Wood Hotel offers a serene escape surrounded by fields and woodland, just minutes away from Long Wood Bay Watersports Centre and Ambleside.

Charming Rooms and Local Cuisine
Indulge in a blend of modern and traditional decor in each room, featuring en suite bathrooms, complimentary toiletries, and modern amenities. Savor locally sourced dishes at the on-site restaurant, from Herdwick lamb to Cumbrian cheeses, all overlooking landscaped gardens.

Relaxing Amenities and Outdoor Adventures
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, fine wines at Holbeck Bar, and cozy fireside tea or coffee. Explore the nearby Langdales or opt for mountain biking right from the hotel. End your day with al fresco dining on the terrace, weather permitting.

Book your tranquil retreat at Briery Wood Hotel today for a delightful Lake District getaway.

Important information:

Guests should note that the postcode displayed will not lead to the property, the Booking.com map should be used instead.

Guests that wish to bring their pets to the property are required to pay a surcharge of GBP 25 and must advise the hotel in advance that they will be bringing their pets.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Briery Wood Hotel in advance.

Late check-ins must be arranged prior to arrival.

For all bookings of 4 nights or longer, a nonrefundable deposit of 50% of the total price is required.

Please note that for bookings of 3 rooms or more, a 50% nonrefundable deposit is required.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 16 years old to 17 years old stay for £35 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 15 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 16 years old and over stay for £35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1460 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 9.98
Location: 9.61
Room Quality: 8.56
Amenities: 8.59
Value for Money: 9.05
Food and Beverage: 9.6
Overall Experience: 9.57
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William A solo_traveller gb
7
Good
Pros:

The staff were helpful but … they only were helpful when they knew I was not happy - I arrived early evening and wanted to eat - they apparently didn’t have a table and it was raining heavily outside and I’d just driven 250 miles - I went towards my room cursing and swearing with a few choice expletives about this and little did I know one of the staff was following me - within 3 minutes I got a knock at the door apologising and offering the full menu as room service ! The food was delivered efficiently by two staff !

Cons:

The staff were helpful but … they only were helpful when they knew I was not happy - I arrived early evening and wanted to eat - they apparently didn’t have a table and it was raining heavily outside and I’d just driven 250 miles - I went towards my room cursing and swearing with a few choice expletives about this and little did I know one of the staff was following me - within 3 minutes I got a knock at the door apologising and offering the full menu as room service ! The food was delivered efficiently by two staff !

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Joanne solo_traveller gb
6
Staff were great building decor and organisation needs sorting and billing!!
Pros:

Good location and friendly staff

Cons:

It’s a little tired few stains on the carpet in the room and outside. Ran out of a lot of drink options, bill was wrong lots of charges on there that were not ours! We wanted to leave early good job we didn’t! Breakfast seemed disorganised! Didn’t bother second day. Need some artwork on the walls to make you feel like you’re in nature! Recommend Brett Lydiatt wild life photographer at www.naturespassions.com I just used him for a corporate office refurb cheap and make a huge difference! Especially needed in the dining room

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Margit couple at
5
Mittelmäßiges Hotel
Pros:

Lage schön in einem Park

Cons:

Zimmer mit Aussucht auf eine Hecke. Kein Espresso zum Frühstück möglich, Kaffee unmöglich zu trinken! Ausstattung überaltert, Speisesaal sehr lieblos mit teilweise Minitischen! Personal nicht sehr kompetent! Schade!

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Wayne Nott solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Nice place for an overnight stay. Friendly staff, comfortable beds , Nice food

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Tracy solo_traveller gb
8
Comfortable stay but poor breakfast
Pros:

Room was comfortable and quiet.
Staff pleasant and helpful

Cons:

Drive needs resurfacing.
Breakfast not the best. Limited options. Not much fruit. Need to cater for GF diets

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
7
Goo location for exploring the Lakes
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helped us celebrate my birthday

Cons:

The coffee served with breakfast

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
9
Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Pros:

Homely and welcoming

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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midgetgem07 Family Cumbria, England
6
Lovely hidden little gem, but avoid room 15 in summer months
Pros:

We stayed for two nights for a wedding - Lovely staff (especially Ellie, the wedding coordinator who did absolutely everything asked of her and more), beautiful grounds and location, food was nice...our only issue was the room. Family room no 15 was absolutely awful in the heat, to the point we actually started looking at neighbouring hotels to see if they had a room free for the night. There were three fans in the room that looked like they'd been there for some time (one didn't work and one needn't have been there) and, unfortuntely, we hardly slept the entire weekend. We appreciate thay it's an old building with thick walls that retain heat, but other rooms didn't seemed to be half as bad as our family room. It was cooler in the corridor than in our room so we tried to spend as little time as possible in it (a difficult task when you have young children who still need to nap and make bottles for them). When we mentioned the unbareable heat in our room to staff we got multiple responses of "yeah it can get really hot in that room". Really appreciated the honesty and the staff were all really lovely, but given it's a known problem, in a room intended for families, the hotel would really benefit from installing an air con unit in that particular room as it ruined our time there and, unfortunately, we won't be coming back for an overnight stay. If you're a couple I would recommend a visit as the hotel is lovely and well located for exploring the local area, but personally would avoid bringing children if the weather is expected to exceed 18 degrees.

2026-06-27 via Tripadvisor
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Karen couple gb
9
Very enjoyable stay - thank you!
Pros:

Lovely hotel. Dog friendly.
Very clean. Good food.
Comfortable beds.
Fan
Very friendly, helpful staff.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything about the place. Loved the garden room with our own door out onto the lawn. Some have their own tables and chairs. Lovely seating areas both inside and out. Great, friendly staff. Fantastic breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Sam couple gb
9
Perfect and relaxing
Pros:

Location was good, room and bathroom were beautiful. Food was excellent.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Anthea family_with_children gb
10
Beautiful location hotel totally relaxing and could not ask more from the staff so friendly and help
Pros:

Staff so helpful and accommodating to needs
Location central for visiting other areas
Beautiful grounds
Good breakfast
Pure relaxation

Cons:

No issue

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Mccooey solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The place was lovely and the staff were lovely very helpful we will be booking again beautiful gardens

Cons:

Carnt say anything bad about it

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Steve couple gb
9
Relaxing and enjoyable.
Pros:

A friendly welcome. Nice room with patio and garden, better than we had expected! Food good and flexible approach to dining time on our second night was helpful, as was guidance for entry when we arrived back very late on first night. It was my wife’s birthday and staff did everything they could to make the stay memorable.

Cons:

Just one slightly negative comment - the bedside lights did not work.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Matthew couple gb
9
Pros:

Excellent food and surroundings

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
8
A brief stay meeting all that we required.
Pros:

Lovely clean property. Well located. Large Rooms.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Muntaha couple gb
5
Pros:

room and service was very goog

Cons:

No minifridge or iron facilities in the room.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Tonny George extended_group om
10
10/10
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff, clean, good and quiet ambiance, excellent food and availability of a food expert.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Hilary solo_traveller gb
6
Nice to have a break but the management needs some upgrading.
Pros:

Nice clean bedroom lovely well kept gardens.

Cons:

The management was poor. Lots of mistakes. Seemed to be short of staff at times but the waiting staff and bar staff were excellent. Breakfast - fruit bowl sparse, short on bowls

2026-06-23 via Nuitee