Lyth Valley Country House - Ridgestone

Hotels
8.9 (154 reviews)
The Lyth Valley Country Inn A5074 , Kendal , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Outdoor furniture
Pet bowls
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Spacious accommodation
Good amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Minor maintenance problems

Categories

Cleanliness
7.85
One room had not been hoovered and the kitchen needed a good clean.
Service
9.35
Standard service quality, issues were handled by the guests with minimal fuss.
Location
9.35
The location was excellent and fairly convenient for all the towns around Windermere.
Room Quality
8.85
The house was huge and the bedrooms very well appointed.
Amenities
8.85
The hot tub and wooden themed bar were highlights for the group.
Value for Money
8.85
Good enough for what we needed it for, well-suited for large groups.
Food and Beverage
8.85
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.25
We had a really good stay and would go again.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 12:43

Property Description

Tranquil Garden Oasis

Nestled in Kendal, Lyth Valley Country House offers a serene escape with a lush garden, inviting terrace, and cozy shared lounge. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the property.

Comfortable Accommodations

Each room at our country house is thoughtfully designed with a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Relax in comfort with soft bed linen and plush towels provided. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of a fridge in every unit.

Scenic Surroundings

Explore nearby attractions like Kendal Castle, Coniston Water, and Derwentwater, all within a short distance from the property. With the World of Beatrix Potter and Trough of Bowland also nearby, there's plenty to see and do during your stay.

Book now for a tranquil retreat at Lyth Valley Country House.

Important information:

Late check-in after 21:00 will incur an additional fee of GBP 20.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: MAN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • 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 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 12 years old to 16 years old stay for £40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    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

8.9
Based on 154 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.85
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.85
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.85
Food and Beverage: 8.85
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Lucy family_with_children gb
9
Highly recommended for such a visit.
Pros:

Perfect for a family new year (17 people). Wonderful position overlooking the Lyth Valley. Rooms have been upgraded to a high standard.

Cons:

Some issues due to staff shortage on the day of arrival which were dealt with.

2026-01-12 via Nuitee
B
Ben extended_group gb
8
2025-12-01 via Nuitee
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Martin extended_group gb
8
Great fun with occasional challenges!
Pros:

The location was excellent and fairly convenient for all the towns and destination around Windermere. The house was huge and the bedrooms very well appointed.

Cons:

Although all the bed linen was clean and fresh, one of the rooms had not been hoovered and the kitchen needed a good clean. Because we had run of the place, we just dealt with it. We did have a problem with one shower that couldn't be turned off after the tap sheered off unexpectedly. This was running for the whole weekend as there was no one available to look at it, and our efforts failed. We are a resourceful bunch and even a power cut which knocked the heating out didn't phase us! We just quietly got things sorted with as little fuss as possible. We had a really good stay and would go again. Perfect for a large group to chill.

2025-11-23 via Nuitee
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Leigh extended_group gb
9
Thoroughly enjoyed it if I had a spare 1.4 million I would buy it!
Pros:

It was beautiful and was nice and remote to enjoy the peace and quiet in the mornings. We were a large group of 20 and had the place to ourselves . We loved the wooden themed bar and sitting and dining areas aswell as the balcony. The hot tub was good too and all of the rooms were a decent size.

Cons:

It could have been a bit cleaner and needs a bit of a freshen up of paint maybe in the lounge area. But was good enough for what we needed it for

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
S
Sarker extended_group gb
9
2025-09-04 via Nuitee
A
Ahmed family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

A great place for families to get together and have a good time. The privacy was good and the children loved it.

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
M
MD SAMIUL family_with_children gb
8
2025-07-31 via Nuitee
M
Melissa family_with_children gb
5
2025-07-28 via Nuitee
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Victoria Ashleigh family_with_children gb
10
2025-07-03 via Nuitee
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Nicola with friends gb
10
Group Booking at Lyth Valley
Pros:

The house is beautiful and the most amazing views. Each room has a luxury feel and suits the house well, keeping the character. The offer of extra facilities such as clay pigeon shooting on site made the whole weekend fantastic. Large and roomy but traditional. Excellent would re book.

2025-04-06 via Nuitee
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Linzi family with young children gb
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

A beautiful large property. The on site manager was flexible and friendly and the property itself was just fantastic.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-04-01 via Nuitee
K
Katie group gb
10
Exceptional
2025-03-27 via Nuitee
S
Sandra family with young children gb
9
Great accommodation in an excellent location with great views, for a family get together if 4 generations to celebrate a
Pros:

Location. Style. Plenty of space and each room with its own en-suite facility. We liked the large central bar area and the hot tub.

Cons:

Although a full catering kitchen we lacked some equipment but were able to manage to cater for 15 of us in total. A couple of things need a little update (eg peeling wallpaper in the ladies toilet).

2025-02-17 via Nuitee
J
Jean group gb
10
Fantastic place for a getaway with family or friends.
Pros:

Fantastic place for our family get together, the bedrooms are amazing and we loved the balcony and bar area. The views are beautiful.

2025-02-01 via Nuitee
T
Tracey family with young children gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The indoor and space.

Cons:

Just missing a few utensils in the kitchen.

2024-04-02 via Nuitee
J
Jing group gb
5
Passable
Pros:

Rooms are good.

Cons:

There was unfinished washing up in kitchen and sink. It was not clean on hallway and the hoover was in the middle of hallway upstairs.

2024-02-06 via Nuitee
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Francesca group gb
8
Nice location and country house.
Pros:

Nice rooms, good location, description matched the house

Cons:

No one took us round the round when we got there, some rooms hadn’t been cleaned, not enough towels for 17 people

2024-01-07 via Nuitee
D
Daniel young couple gb
10
Exceptional
2023-11-24 via Nuitee
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Nicola group gb
10
Exceptional
2023-11-19 via Nuitee
N
Nikki with friends gb
10
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Pros:

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Cons:

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2023-11-15 via Nuitee