Cragwood Country House Hotel

Hotels
9.6 (1231 reviews)
Ecclerigg, Ambleside Road , Windermere , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets 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

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 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 15 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 16 years old and over stay for £60 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

9.6
Based on 1231 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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Kieran couple gb
10
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Petherick couple gb
10
Pros:

Great location with a short walk to the lake, beautiful rooms and very comfortable. Delicious food, All the staff were very friendly and attentive.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Sean solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

The ground were nice.

Cons:

The hotel is just soo dated. A big refurbishment is needed.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
C
Christopher family_with_children gb
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Mike Brown couple gb
7
Satisfactory.
Pros:

Clean room, good breakfast.

Cons:

Small room with poor view. Monsoon shower only, no handset and tricky controls.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Mandy couple gb
10
Perfection, everything you need and more
Pros:

Wow! Such a beautiful place ,me and my daughter spent time researching the history of the house so interesting.
We were amazed at beautiful the house is and the gardens, so much love and care has gone into keeping it looking so beautiful by the lovely gardener we got chatting to.
The staff, Helen, thank you so much for making our stay so perfect, going above and beyond to make my daughter’s special birthday stay so very beautiful. Room no 6 was a magical, she was living her twilight dream with those early morning views ,
And the restaurant and bar staff thank you for the cocktails, chats and laughs!!
You were all so fabulous, we hope to be back one day the 8 hour drive was so very worth it !!!❤️

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Colette couple gb
9
Quiet, relaxed vibe of a hotel with lovely friendly staff.
Pros:

The location was amazing, very close to Lake Windermere. The grounds were picturesque with plenty of space to go for walks or take in the view.

Cons:

I would have given a score of 10 rather than 9, but the room next door kept leaving their dog in the room alone and the dog constantly barked and whimpered (without taking a breath!). It kind of ruined the tranquility of the hotel vibe.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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vivienne couple gb
10
Pros:

Extremely dog friendly and accommodating. Wires were amazing!

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Silvia family_with_children ch
8
Super Lage
Pros:

Der wunderbare Park , die tolle Lage und die englischen Ausstrahlung . Der Aufenthalt war sehr passend für die Gegend .

Cons:

Nichts

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Christine couple gb
10
Our favourite hotel in the Lake District
Pros:

Traditional, comfortable, clean hotel with warm and friendly staff who make you feel very welcome and cannot do enough to help you.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
D
Dan solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Bernie solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

My room did not have a view, but was very comfortable with had all that i needed. The breakfast was lovely, would have been good to have a few more gluten free options. Will stay again

Cons:

nothing

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Emi solo_traveller fr
10
Amazing hospitality and gorgeous room
Pros:

The hotel had upgraded my room without charging me extra, and it was a gorgeous room! Both staff members that I've talked to were super kind and welcoming. The view from the windows was very pretty.

Cons:

The bath tub and shower were a bit difficult to figure out at first. And a metal piece had fallen out from somewhere and I didn't know what it was.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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thomas couple gb
6
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Sudipta family_with_children ae
9
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
J
Jean-François couple gb
6
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
A
Anton couple nl
9
Fantastisch verblijf met uitzicht op het meer…
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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sctnufc Couples United Kingdom
6
3 star hotel with 5 star prices
Pros:

A real mixed bag this place. We had the 4 poster bedroom with lake view and it was beautiful, as were the grounds and scenery outside the hotel. But inside was very dated, old brown carpet all through the hotel, like going to your nans house as a young kid. That kind of decor. The prices were also insane! We’re not frugal by any means and have no problem spending over the odds if it’s worth it, but £55 for 2 small, cold sandwiches one with just salad in it and 2 cocktails, one of which was wrong, (asked for a mojito, received a rum with lemonade) this after not having the ingredients in stock for the cocktail I actually wanted, was crazy. Also £9.20 for one pint, beyond London prices. It just doesn’t add up, especially when there’s a 10% service charge added every time you want something from the bar. The evening meal was quite nice and enjoyable, but at breakfast there was over a 45 minute wait and had gone off my appetite by the time it arrived..and with only 3 other groups at breakfast at this time it’s hard to justify the delay.

2026-05-28 via Tripadvisor
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Diane couple gb
8
Nice place but overpriced.
Pros:

Attentive staff, gorgeous grounds, and lovely views. Clean room, comfy large bed. Staff were very accommodating provided a mini fridge and iron on request and even rang to let me know I had left a bracelet.

Cons:

Very over priced and Ambleside and Windermere are both far away, no local shops or anything nearby. Not much hot water for a shower, shower over bath and bath doesn’t drain shower water away enough. Small average room for the price and small tv. £18 for a double gin, bar food menu limited and quite pricey. Paid £370 for two nights with no breakfast.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Mizuki family_with_children jp
7
2026-05-27 via Nuitee