Merewood Country House Hotel

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

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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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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
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Terry • family_with_children • gb
10
A beautiful gem in the Lakes...
Pros:

Wow, this hotel is a little gem..! Nestled on the slope overlooking Lake Windermere, it gives you spectacular views.....
The rooms are comfortable and well laid out. The bar is lovely and offers a large selection of drinks. We had evening dinner and breakfast and the food was beautiful and plentiful....
Nothing to complain about..! Oh, the staff were excellent and looked after us very well...

Cons:

That our stay was short..!

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Caron • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Welcoming, friendly and warm.
Full of original character

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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gary • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Nice, quaint hotel. Lovely to see that they have kept the character of the country house. Very comfortable rooms with beautiful surroundings.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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vivienne • couple • gb
8
A beautiful place to take timeout.
Pros:

The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly, making a fuss over our dog as well.

Cons:

Sadly it was the new chefs first day on the day we had breakfast, it was an utter disaster, however the manager dealt with it well so we wouldn't hesitate going back.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely break away
Pros:

It was a lovely little break away

Cons:

It was quite far from the train and some clearer directions would have been good around train to bus connections.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • za
8
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
10
Relaxing - great value with lots to do. Staff where excellent and helpful- will go again.
Pros:

We had our dog with us - so we had the library room set up for breakfast. Great variety with helpful- friendly staff. Good hospitality drinks - snacks in our room. Comfortable room with great views of the lake. Great deal - made us feel special.

Cons:

Poached eggs - some ok - others well done - nothing really.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Rob • couple • gb
10
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Mathew • couple • gb
9
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nina • couple • gb
8
Nina
Pros:

Merewood is a beautiful house on a hill with lovely views. It had lots of room for you to sit and enjoy a drink. It was warm and cosy.

Cons:

Car park was up a steep hill with steep stairs down to hotel, had to drop off luggage on arrival as did not want to bring luggage down the steps. I'm not disabled but the otel would not be suitable if you were. Also no lift to rooms.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
8
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Roger • couple • gb
10
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Myles • couple • gb
8
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Noel • couple • gb
8
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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christopher • extended_group • gb
10
Great will go again despite my food commitments, lovely historic hotel please go great place
Pros:

Staff all fantastic, building gorgeous. location. parking and service was the best

Cons:

Well, evening menu limited a bit for me, breakfast luke warm and under cooked a bit for me, suggest a hash brown instead of potato triangular pad, wine per glass expensive especially but all that said buy a bottle overall enjoyed it even after saying that still good definitely go I will again !!!

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Francisco Javier • extended_group • es
6
Average
Pros:

Pictures nothing to do with the reality.
Dated rooms, room number 12 bathroom fan (tractor) never stopped in whole. Light.

Cons:

The pancakes did not seem freshly made and appeared to have been reheated. We were asked to come for breakfast at 9:30, but when we arrived some buffet items were already unavailable.
We politely asked if they could be replenished, but felt our request was not very well received, even though we were only asking for basic items.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • couple • gb
8
Pros:

I booked this hotel for my daughter as a Christmas present. She said the location was perfect, it was clean, the staff were friendly, and in her words very posh 🤣

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Eimear • solo_traveller • gb
10
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