Merewood Country House Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (967 reviews)
Ecclerigg, Ambleside Road , Windermere , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff
Stunning views
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cocktails were pre-mixed
Reception area was cold

Categories

Cleanliness
8.58
Perfectly clean room & bathroom.
Service
9.05
Friendly staff, excellent service during dinner.
Location
9.09
Overlooks stunning views and is perfectly located for walks.
Room Quality
8.54
Comfortable bed with nice linens.
Amenities
8.07
Dog-friendly with additional welcome pack.
Value for Money
8.03
Dinner was reasonably priced; however, drinks were thought to be pricey.
Food and Beverage
8.08
Dinner and breakfast were excellent.
Overall Experience
8.55
One of our most memorable hotel stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 01:12

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Scenic Beauty and Culinary Delights

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions

Experience a blend of historic charm and modern comforts at Merewood Country House Hotel. Nestled on the edge of Lake Windermere, each room offers en suite facilities and picturesque views. Indulge in regional delicacies at the on-site restaurant or savor traditional afternoon tea. With free parking and Wi-Fi, your stay is convenient and stress-free. Explore nearby attractions like the Lakes Aquarium and Windermere Steamboat Museum. Book now for a tranquil retreat in the Lake District National Park.

Important information:

The use of guests' own cooking equipment within the hotel is strictly prohibited.

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

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

Pets are welcome by prior arrangement and include a charge of GBP 25 per pet per stay.

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

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 all 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 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 15 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 15 years old stay for £30 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

8.5
Based on 967 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.58
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 8.03
Food and Beverage: 8.08
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Gillian couple nz
10
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Margaret couple gb
9
Excellent country house ambience and location.
Pros:

The location, staff, food and ambience were all excellent, with a special thank you to Adam who was most engaging and informative.
The open fire lit in the evening in the library really evoked the country house atmosphere.

Cons:

The bedroom was a little smaller than expected but enjoyed an excellent view looking down to Lake Windermere. The rather heavy quilt made for a less than comfortable night, although that is a purely subjective comment , and easily addressed by offering alternative bedding

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Kelly solo_traveller gb
8
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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susan couple gb
9
Lovely hotel in a great location
Pros:

Gorgeous location and the lovely feeling of a cosy country house hotel

Cons:

As a wedding party was in got quite noisy in the corridors

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Jason couple au
10
Highly recommended. Amazing accommodation, and amazing staff
Pros:

This would be probably the best place we have stayed. From the building to our room everything was so perfect.
Breakfast is amazing, Staff are fabulous.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Kris couple gb
7
Beautiful hotel with excellent service, but rooms need some attention.
Pros:

The hotel is absolutely stunning, set in a picture-perfect location with beautiful surroundings throughout. The staff were warm, welcoming and attentive, and both breakfast and dinner service were impeccable. We also really enjoyed the facilities, particularly the conservatory, billiards room and library, which added to the overall experience.

Cons:

The main downside was the condition of the room, which felt quite run down compared to the rest of the hotel. There were sockets hanging off the wall, non-working remotes, and a lack of usable plug sockets for things like phone charging. The “power shower” was also very disappointing, with extremely low pressure.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Meg Birchall solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Denise couple gb
10
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
G
Grant couple gb
8
Great location in stunning part of the country
Pros:

Location

Cons:

It was ok

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
D
Donna couple gb
7
Staff exceptional, with special mention to Joyce who was warm, kind and very helpful when we had trouble sleeping the fi
Pros:

The architecture, setting and warmth of the staff

Cons:

The room was cramped, dated and poorly maintained with an awfully rock hard bed that is far to big for the room.

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Costelloe couple au
10
Pros:

Lovely old building in a great location with magnificent views.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Irma couple nl
9
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Summer couple gb
10
Absolutely fabulous
Pros:

Such a gorgeous hotel and surrounding area, staff were exceptionally helpful and accommodating for us and our little Pomeranian and the food we had was perfect. Overall a 10/10 stay and would definitely stay again and recommend to friends and family.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Hermione couple gb
9
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple gb
10
Pros:

It was beautiful, staff were lovely

Cons:

Everything was amazing no complaints

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Agnes couple gb
4
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Joy family_with_children gb
4
A 3 star at best
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Very outdated, not a 4 star hotel at all, rooms were very small, underwhelming and staff didn’t take our requirements into consideration at all.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Sue couple gb
9
Pros:

The food was excellent. The tasting menu in particular. The seven course experience was beyond expectations.

Cons:

The hotel accommodates dogs which caused no problems. But not impressed with animals on the settees and table in the bar area.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Rachael couple gb
9
Perfect getaway with your dogs
Pros:

Very dog friendly so the perfect place for a getaway with your dogs. Maybe not the best place if you don't like dogs as there were a few dog guests.
Great location to explore. Windermere and Ambleside near by.
Lovely staff. Joe and Steve especially good.

Cons:

Room was very small but did have a lovely lake view.
Bed was creaky.

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple gb
9
A great stsy
Pros:

Great hotel in a beautiful location, 3rd visit

2026-03-17 via Nuitee