Cragwood Country House Hotel

Hotels
9.6 (1288 reviews)
Ecclerigg, Ambleside Road , Windermere , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful setting
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Worn furniture
Breakfast service slow
Limited dining choices

Categories

Cleanliness
9.16
Some furniture in the rooms were worn and ready for renovations.
Service
10
Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Location
10
Beautiful location and gorgeous grounds.
Room Quality
9.16
Rooms were a good size and comfortable, but some furniture was worn.
Amenities
9.66
Nice public areas with beautiful grounds.
Value for Money
9.66
Overall a good experience worth the money.
Food and Beverage
9.16
Food was good but lacked a bit of variety.
Overall Experience
10
Incredible hotel with fantastic hospitality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 00:10

Property Description

Lakefront Luxury
Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere, Cragwood Country House Hotel offers a serene retreat amidst the stunning Lake District National Park.

Elegant Accommodations
Indulge in comfort with well-appointed guest rooms featuring modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, and en suite bathrooms.

Gastronomic Delights
Savor a culinary journey at the hotel's restaurant, serving up a delectable menu highlighting local flavors from Cumberland sausage to Cumbrian cheeses.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lake Windermere and book your stay at Cragwood Country House Hotel for a truly memorable experience.

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.

Guests traveling with dogs, there is an additional fee of GBP 20 per dog.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 1288 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.16
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.16
Amenities: 9.66
Value for Money: 9.66
Food and Beverage: 9.16
Overall Experience: 10
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Angela couple gb
7
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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I8114JQlaurak Family
10
Wedding at Cragwood
Pros:

We had our wedding at Cragwood in July this year. They went above and beyond to make this day as special as they could. We only had a very small wedding by the lake, however, Mathilda made us feel at ease and no question was ever too much. She communicated with us throughout and was always on hand if we needed anything. We travelled up from Norwich so we had not seen the venue in person, however, it was more than we could have imagined, views were beautiful, venue was gorgeous and we are just so happy to have been able to have our special day here!
Thank you again!

2026-08-27 via Tripadvisor
E
Elaine couple gb
7
Ok but won’t stay again
Pros:

Friendly staff in the breakfast room. Location of hotel

Cons:

Noisy. Poor internet.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Jonathan couple gb
8
A lovely place to stay. We were offered a different room which was very nice of them if we wanted to stay. The staff wer
Pros:

The staff were excellent. The food was very good and to a high standard.

Cons:

In our room the carpets were stained and didn’t look clean.
There were not enough Chanel options on the tv with no option to plug in a phone.
The dining area furniture was a poor standard.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Liz Lynes solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The gardens are amazing.

Cons:

The carpets need cleaning in the bedroom and renewing in the main areas. Perhaps consider hard flooring instead of carpeting.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
F
Firoz family_with_children ae
7
Good hotel with good location and good value for money
Pros:

Location
Facilities
Behavior was good as well

Cons:

This was a good hotel
I don’t think they have much negatives
They are good

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Wei couple gb
9
Lovely stay
Pros:

We had such a lovely stay! The hotel is absolutely beautiful and incredibly pet-friendly. Everyone went out of their way to welcome my dog, she even got introduced to the kitchen team!

The front desk was always quick to respond and happy to help with anything we needed. We happened to visit during the heatwave, so sadly hiking wasn’t really an option, but luckily the beautiful surroundings gave my dog plenty to explore and enjoy.

Cons:

No mini fridge in the room

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Gloria family_with_children gb
8
We had a pleasant stay and would probably go back due to location.
Pros:

I loved the gardens and the path down to the Lake was lovely. good open field for my dogs to run in. The bar was well stocked with coffees and teas. Close to Windermere but very busy road. The breakfast was tasty and substantial.

Cons:

The Hotel was a little dated and could do with a refurbish. could do with some new furniture.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Anja solo_traveller de
7
Pros:

Das Grundstück liegt mit wunderbarer Aussicht auf den See.Das eine Bad war renoviert. Die Bedienung am Frühstück war sehr freundlich.

Cons:

Sehr einfaches Frühstück für ein 4 Sternehaus.Wenig Personal, man musste an der Bar selbst bestellen und zum Teil eine Stunde warten. Schmutzige Tische auf der Terrasse. Die Zimmer waren veraltet und die beiden Terrassen waren schmutzig.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Lyndall extended_group au
10
We had a great stay, beautiful view from our room, good location, nice and quiet
Pros:

Great location, beautiful view from our room

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Tomas family_with_children cz
9
Pros:

Poloha/jidlo

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Braungardt solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Lakeside location, private parklands, room, food and in particular the dog friendly staff. Grace fell I. Love with our dog and got him special treats and lots of attention.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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salah couple kw
7
لايستحق اكثر من ليله
Pros:

الهدوء والاطلاله الرائعه

Cons:

لم يكن هناك مكواه ملابس ولا ثلاجه ولاتكيف والفطور محدود جدا وغير مقبول ووقت المغادره غير جيد ، ولن يكون الفندق مقبول اذا كان الجو حار لان لايوجد به تكيف

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Nancy family_with_children gb
7
beautiful location
Pros:

Gorgeous view of the lake, very dog friendly, charming character

Cons:

We visited during a heat wave and there was no air con so the room got very warm.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Anders extended_group se
10
Ett perfekt prisvärt ställe med vidunderlig utsikt!
Pros:

Helt fantastisk omgivning, fräscht och trevligt med en fantastisk personal!

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
K
Kevin family_with_children th
9
Pros:

The hotels grounds are amazing it has its own private section of the lake. Staff are very friendly.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
D
Dream21301687369 Family
10
Perfect Wedding Venue!
Pros:

We had our micro wedding at Cragwood in July and couldn't have asked for a better day.

The venue is beautiful, with stunning views across the lake and lovely grounds that made the perfect backdrop for our photos.

A huge thank you to Mathilda for all her help during the planning process and to Alice, who was amazing on the day. Nothing was too much trouble and they both helped make the whole experience stress-free.

We decided to have a buffet rather than an afternoon tea and we're so glad we did. The food was fantastic and our guests loved it. We're still talking about the brownies!

One of the highlights of the day was the lake cruise. Although run by another company, Cragwood arranged everything for us and it was a really special experience.

We also stayed in the Bridal Suite, which was lovely and had incredible views. Every member of staff we met, from reception to the bar and restaurant teams, was friendly, welcoming and helpful.

A huge thank you to everyone at Cragwood for helping make our wedding day so memorable. We'd recommend it to anyone looking for a wedding venue in the Lake District!

2026-08-04 via Tripadvisor
K
Keith couple gb
9
This is a lovely place to stay and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Pros:

The hotel location is sensational with lovely gardens and a huge frontage of Windermere lake. Our room was very nice with a ground level patio. The building is quite interesting with additions and we needed to go outside to get to the bar and restaurant. This didn’t spoil our stay. We shared a bar meal which was excellent as was our breakfast. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The hotel appeared a little understaffed but perhaps this was down to our timing

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Pushkar family_with_children gb
10
2026-08-02 via Nuitee