The Ennerdale Country House Hotel

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7.5 (1143 reviews)
Cleator , Cleator , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful and attentive staff
Excellent/lovely food
Beautiful grounds and gardens
Comfortable beds and spacious rooms
Charming historic character
Staff went the extra mile (early breakfast/packed food)
Cons:
Dated property in need of refurbishment/TLC
Occasional cleanliness/odour issues and lukewarm shower reported
Some rooms/corridors feel run down or 'creepy'
Variable staff performance in a few cases (flustered)
Food can be a little expensive for some guests
Poor Wi‑Fi in at least one room
Noise from neighbouring guests reported

Categories

Cleanliness
5
Mixed reports: most rooms described as clean but one guest reported a very strong stable odour and lukewarm shower; corridors and some areas noted as tired and in need of investment.
Service
9
Consistently praised: staff repeatedly described as friendly, polite, attentive and willing to go the extra mile (early breakfast/packed food, helpful management and memorable individuals).
Location
8.5
Strong positive sentiment: beautiful grounds, lovely gardens and a charming historic setting highlighted across multiple reviews.
Room Quality
7
Mixed: several guests found rooms spacious and beds comfortable, but multiple comments about rooms being a bit run down, dated corridors and need for refurbishment; one room suffered poor Wi‑Fi.
Amenities
7.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier; specific amenities (spa/pool/etc.) were not mentioned in the reviews.
Value for Money
7
Generally acceptable but some guests felt food was a little expensive and the hotel’s dated aspects reduce perceived value for some visitors.
Food and Beverage
8
Mostly very positive: food described as lovely/excellent on several occasions, though one comment simply listed 'the food' as a con and another note mentioned timing/early-kitchen limitations handled by staff.
Overall Experience
8
Overall favourable: many guests would return and praised the character, hospitality and grounds despite noting the property is a bit dated and in need of TLC.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 22:55

Property Description

Tranquil Grade II Listed Hotel Near Ennerdale Water

The Ennerdale Country House Hotel offers a serene retreat just 10 minutes away from Ennerdale Water. Charming Original Features can be found throughout the Grade II listed building, adding character to the elegant hallways. Each Individually Designed Bedroom provides a cozy space with modern amenities.

Guests can dine at the Fountain Room Restaurant while enjoying views of the landscaped gardens or opt for Room Service for a private meal. With free parking and proximity to St Bees and Muncaster Castle, the hotel is an ideal choice for a peaceful getaway.

Book now to experience a blend of history and tranquility at Ennerdale Country House Hotel.

Important information:

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LPL

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 1143 reviews
Cleanliness: 5
Service: 9
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8
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Russell • family_with_children • gb
10
Relaxing after a day’s racing
Pros:

Location to Rowrah Racetrack

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Marie • extended_group • gb
10
excellent
Pros:

the location and friendly staff nothing was too much trouble great place to stay if you are doing C2C

Cons:

n/a

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Alessia • extended_group • it
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Alessia • extended_group • it
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Alessia • extended_group • it
9
The place is nice and has everything. The staff is great. The building is old as so the rooms
Pros:

The staff was kind and the room was essential but comfy

Cons:

The building is quite old

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Irene • couple • nl
8
Bijzonder
Pros:

Een bijzondere plek vol geschiedenis. Het is een heel oud gebouw met een bijzondere uitstraling. Dat maakt het een uniek verblijf.

Cons:

Het raam kon niet open.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Potts • family_with_children • gb
10
Great staff, good hotel
Pros:

Staff are very nice. Great value and good location. Restaurant ok

Cons:

Grand old building that appears a bit rundown from outside but don’t be put off

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good value for money but hotel has seen better days
Pros:

Excellent and friendly staff

Cons:

Hotel badly in need of modernization

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Ciaran • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Donna • extended_group • gb
8
Really good overnight stay & fab food
Pros:

Good overnight stay . We had half board & the food was lovely .

Cons:

Nothing about the hotel just had a few noisy neighbours .

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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ANTHONY • solo_traveller • gb
8
Fantastic 18th century house with very pleasant garden views and polite, helpful management /staff.
Pros:

Staff and management were polite and helpful with well cleaned rooms.

Cons:

my room location suffered from poor wifi connection

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The whole complex was great

Cons:

Having to leave

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • extended_group • gb
8
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Kezza T • couple • gb
8
A lovely stopover for us and our young border collie.
Pros:

Food excellent; service fabulous; room spacious and comfortable.

Cons:

Needs serious investment - inside and outside. Grounds also need attention.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Katja • solo_traveller • de
1
Rott und Schrott
Pros:

Die Reservierung hat funktioniert.

Cons:

Das gesamte Gebäude bricht bald zusammen! Das Zimmer hat unfassbar stark nach Pferdestall gerochen und das Duschwasser war allenfalls lauwarm.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Janet • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

The staff were friendly & attentive

Cons:

The food

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Kieran • extended_group • gb
7
Good but not outstanding
Pros:

Location/outer grounds was lovely. Food was great although a little expensive. One particular member of staff was a breath of fresh air, very funny and helpful in multiple parts of the hotel not just her main department. So that made the visit memorable, thanks Tino! (Hope I got the name right)

Cons:

Some of the staff seemed a little flustered/lack of care. Not a huge issue but shame when others are going above and beyond. The rooms were a bit run down compared to the common areas, location and grounds.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
7
Nice area and gardens staff great
Cons:

Place needs a make over looking tired

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee