Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa

Hotels
8.4 (723 reviews)
Roman Rd , Appleby , gb

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Free
Children allowed

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:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Great facilities
Cons:
Hard pillows
Noisy rooms
Limited spa hours

Categories

Cleanliness
8.06
Generally clean but some issues noted, such as hard pillows.
Service
9.03
Staff were extremely polite, friendly, and helpful.
Location
9.07
Excellent location with beautiful setting and views.
Room Quality
8.02
Room was spacious but had some issues such as noise and small bathroom.
Amenities
7.55
Spa was good but lacked availability; improvements needed on amenities.
Value for Money
8.51
Some felt it was overpriced but many found it a good deal overall.
Food and Beverage
8.56
Breakfast was excellent, and dining experience positive.
Overall Experience
8.43
Overall a pleasant stay with some minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 12:46

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The 19th century Appleby Manor Country House Hotel offers elegantly designed rooms with stunning views of the landscaped garden and Appleby Castle. Each room features a cozy seating area and traditional bay windows, providing a charming and comfortable stay.

Award-Winning Dining
Experience culinary excellence at the hotel's AA rosette winning restaurant, serving delectable dishes made from fresh, local produce. Guests can also enjoy a relaxed dining atmosphere at Bistro 1871 or unwind by the real log fire in the lounge while savoring a drink.

Convenient Location
Situated in the picturesque Eden Valley, the hotel is a perfect base for exploring the Lake District fells, indulging in hill walking, or trying your hand at fishing. With Appleby Rail Station nearby and Penrith town center just a short drive away, convenience meets luxury at Appleby Manor Country House Hotel.

Book now to experience a perfect blend of elegance and comfort at Appleby Manor.

Important information:

Daytime dining is available between 12noon - 5pm, and our Bistro and A La Carte options are available between 18:30 - 20:30 in the evening.

Please note that use of Garden Spa will incur an additional charge of £25, per person.

Please note that there is a smart casual dress code when fine dining at the hotels 2 AA Rosette Restaurant. Shorts, trainers or men's sandals are not permitted. Alternatively, the Bistro 1871 offers a much more relaxed and informal style of dining.

Please note that our Lounge will be closed for refurbishment from 18th January to 4th February. All other public areas will be available as usualPlease 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • 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 17 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    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

8.4
Based on 723 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.06
Service: 9.03
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 8.02
Amenities: 7.55
Value for Money: 8.51
Food and Beverage: 8.56
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Glenn • couple • gb
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Mick • couple • gb
10
Definitely go back there this time for 2 nights there’s so much to see around
Pros:

Tidiness
Polite and helpful staff
Not far from the village

Cons:

Nothing to report

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Annie Grantham • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • gb
6
Nice but could have been so much better.
Pros:

Lovely location and building some staff warm and welcoming.

Cons:

They had not given thought to how to keep place cool and we had to ask for fan provided reluctantly. Very different from cheaper hotel staying in in Sheffield.
Menu was really not a summer menu so another sign not really thought through and as it had a spa did not seem to cater for those people. But Staff started packing up breakfast before we had finished without asking us if we needed anything more.
My wife thought decor a bit tired.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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michael • couple • gb
4
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
8
Very comfortable and friendly, professional staff
Pros:

Very comfortable.

Cons:

Excellent breakfasts. I had a very good dinner but my wife’s was not so good. Pate very soft (it was a very hot day) and the main course was missing some ingredients. Having said that, the staff responded to our comments really well and the issue was dealt with promptly and appropriately.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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John • extended_group • im
9
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
9
Worth a re-vist
Pros:

Old country house environment. Excellent foods. Great views over surrounding countryside

Cons:

Our room was quite, but only to be expected where regulations may not permits a/c installation

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Remell • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Conington • couple • gb
7
I pleasant place for a short break.
Pros:

The evening dinner was exceptional.
The bath and shower had oodles of hot water.
The sitting room was quirky.
Staff were lovely.

Cons:

Plastic flowers !!! It really is a no-no.
The gardens could be so much more.
The bed wasnt comfy.
Our room was next to a busy main rd (A66).
A suggestions / feedback box could help improve.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
9
Wonderful
Pros:

A lovely place with very friendly staff and a great bed

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • couple • gb
10
Great food lovely helpful staff
Pros:

Beautiful rooms fabulous view

Cons:

Not applicable

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Deena • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Love the location, service and staff great. .

Cons:

Stable rooms not as good as the others we have stayed in, bathroom dated an cramped.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • gb
9
Very comfortable stay. Lovely food.
Pros:

Beautiful view from the dining room

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Ian • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely building, good rooms and meals. Friendly staff.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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kevin • solo_traveller • gb
7
Would stay again.
Pros:

Lovely location with good parking and EV chargers.
Really nice breakfast.

Cons:

Space between toilet, wall and bath was too tight, noise from adjoining room (not really a fault of the hotel) and steak dinner was under-cooked, which was disappointing.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Great room with a fabulous view.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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ellie • couple • gb
8
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

Spa fab location great good food and weather

Cons:

Na

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee