Cragwood Country House Hotel

Hotels
9.6 (1280 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 1280 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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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
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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
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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
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hasselbyholiday Family
10
The Twiggs Wedding
Pros:

After looking round several venues in the Lake District we knew straight away this was the perfect venue for our wedding . The venue and its grounds are stunning with views like no other . Our wedding day was just perfect , and was so easy to organise with the help from the wedding team from start to finish. . We chose the Windermere package which includes reception drinks and canapés for us and all our guests on a boat tour of lake Windermere which was a special touch . The food we had was excellent , from the breakfasts to the wedding meal itself everyone thoroughly enjoyed the food . The wedding organisers and hotel staff were all amazing very friendly and made our day very easy and stress free , from decorating our room to organising everything exactly how we wanted . Special mentions to Matilda , Dan, Gracie and Brad who made us feel like family all weekend and nothing was too much trouble . We can not rate this venue highly enough our wedding day was just perfect and the scenery speaks volumes . We will definately be returning in the future to such a wonderful place . Thanks again mr and mrs twigg .

2026-07-27 via Tripadvisor
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jodied650 Family
10
Our perfect wedding day at Cragwood 🤍
Pros:

Where to begin? We had stayed at Cragwood a few times ahead of booking our wedding and we always thoroughly enjoyed our stay. So when it came to finding the perfect venue for our big day, Cragwood was top of the list. From the very beginning of our wedding journey, the Cragwood team were phenomenal. We had several meetings with the wedding co-ordinators, many visits, lots of email chains and the staff were always so welcoming, eager to help and friendly.
We put together our perfect package, and the team made it super easy to contact them, make changes, ask questions.. the communication could not have been better.
We had exclusive use of the hotel for 2 nights for our wedding which we were very excited about. When we arrived on the Friday, it was a truly warm welcome. Mathilda (wedding co-ordinator) had absolutely everything in hand, putting us at ease, and ensuring we had everything we needed. She was amazing throughout the whole weekend! As a very organised bride, l had absolutely nothing to worry about. I was able to focus on my big day with complete relaxation!
The whole team, were beyond accommodating towards us and our guests. We could honestly not be more grateful. The team are so friendly, humourous and helpful. A special mention to Grace who is just an absolute star.. my goodness that lady goes above and beyond. So many of our guests had compliments for her due to her kind, chatty nature. The day after our wedding while feeling a little worse for wear.. Grace took such good care of us and even managed to get us into our room a little earlier than check-in which was much appreciated!
Our wedding day was beyond compare.. the venue and the grounds are just stunning. The team work hard to maintain the upkeep of the gardens, and hotel and it really shows. Our photos are unbelievable. Our wedding breakfast was the talk of the day! Everyone absolutely loved the food.. it was just.. exceptional.
Everything ran flawlessly.. as discussed, as expected.. as we had hoped.
The day was without a doubt.. perfect.
Thank you so much Cragwood team you are wonderful and we can’t wait to come back and stay again ☺️

2026-07-25 via Tripadvisor
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Steve couple gb
8
A beautiful way to visit Windermere
Pros:

The location is beautiful and the property itself is lovely - a nice combination of stately and intimate

Cons:

Bar prices were high and the capacity of the kitchen means you need to book in for breakfast or dinner earlier than you think. We didn’t, but the bar food for dinner was good enough.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Veronica solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Amazing peaceful setting, beautiful building, great staff and room

Cons:

Nothing, all good

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Ismail couple qa
10
تجربة لا تنسى
Pros:

مبنى الفندق خيالي ، والموقع خيالي ، وتفاصيل الفندق تعطيك احساس كأنك تعيش في منزل عائلي دافئ ، الموظفون رائعون جدا ، وتحس معهم انك تعيش وسط عائلة انجليزية أصيلة .

Cons:

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2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Helene couple gb
7
Beautiful views of the lake.
Pros:

Lovely building close to the lake, staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good.

Cons:

Rooms need upgrading, they are tired.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Claudia solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Bavadharini solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Nawaf solo_traveller sa
10
Pros:

فندق هادي وجميل ومرافق رائعة.
اطلالات وجلسات متنوعة على البحيرة ومناطق للمشي.
فطور رائع.

Cons:

لاشي

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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susangR804BN Family Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Greater Manchester, England
10
Magical wedding day
Pros:

We held our wedding here on the 6th July 2026 and wow just wow it was such an amazing day we got.married outside followed by a afternoon tea on the terrace. The grou is where amazing and look fab on my wedding photos I would definitely recommend cragwood to anyone looking to get married in the perfect setting with attentive and amazing staff.

2026-07-20 via Tripadvisor
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Gina solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Spectacular view from grounds over Windermere.

Cons:

Expensive fixed-price dinner which was not as good quality as the ticket price suggested.
Very oriented to Wedding parties.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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hannahtJ736JV Family
10
Beautiful Wedding Venue
Pros:

What an amazing wedding venue! We recently had our wedding at the Cragwood and it was amazing. All the staff and team were great right from the beginning. Mathilda our wedding co-ordinator helped us through every step on the build up and on the day the entire team were so kind and helpful. The gardens are beautiful and we were lucky enough to have the wisteria out on our wedding day. We couldn't recommend the venue highly enough. Thank you to the whole team at the Cragwood for being such a huge part of our special day!!!

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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Ha solo_traveller kr
9
정원이 넘 예쁜 호텔
Pros:

너무나 예쁜, 쾌적한 호텔

Cons:

reception,식당 찾기가 어려웠고 (미로 같아서)

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Andrew family_with_children gb
9
2026-07-19 via Nuitee