The Elleray

Hotels
8.5 (507 reviews)
2-6 Cross Street , Windermere , GB

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Luggage storage
Bar
Sun terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Convenient location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
No parking
Uncomfortable mattress

Categories

Cleanliness
6.58
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including a dirty room and unclean breakfast items.
Service
9.55
Guests praised the friendly and accommodating staff throughout multiple reviews.
Location
9.09
Good location mentioned in multiple reviews, though parking was a concern.
Room Quality
7.54
Mixed feedback regarding room comfort and issues with booked room types.
Amenities
8.07
Lack of parking and lift noted as downsides, but breakfast quality was appreciated.
Value for Money
8.53
Good value for the money noted, though some issues with room type impacted this sentiment.
Food and Beverage
9.58
Breakfast received high praise from various guests for its quality and variety.
Overall Experience
9.05
Despite some negative remarks, the overall experience was considered positive by many guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-28 07:13

Property Description

Charming Hotel in Windermere

Garden and Terrace: Enjoy the serene garden and terrace at The Elleray, perfect for relaxing with a drink or dining al fresco.

Comfortable Rooms: Experience comfort in every room with amenities like free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with free toiletries.

Convenient Location: Explore nearby attractions such as World of Beatrix Potter and Derwentwater, with Leeds Bradford International Airport just a short distance away.

Book your stay at The Elleray now for a delightful Windermere getaway!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: MME

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 507 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.58
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 7.54
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 9.58
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Olivia • couple • gb
10
Cosy, welcoming place
Pros:

The staff were super friendly. The location is ideal, less than 5 mins from the train station and at the top of the town with loads of cute pubs and restaurants nearby. The room was clean and modern. The breakfast was beautiful, so tasty and good portions.

Cons:

Everything was perfect!

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Andy • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • couple • us
10
Most memorable hotel during our trip to the UK.
Pros:

Great location for rail service, wonderful breakfast, top notch staff, best hotel bar.

Cons:

Stairs. Not a problem for us, could be an issue for others. BTW, our bags were in our room at check in (again, wonderful staff).

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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hartley • extended_group • gb
8
Great location right in centre of Windermere. Literally 2 mins from Railway station.
Pros:

Great bar, fantastic breakfast, great night sleep.

Cons:

Bit noisy from road facing room. Probably best to ask for a rear room if noise bothers you. No dedicated carpark but public one just down hill approx £10 /night. Easy luggage drop off outside hotel door.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Richard • extended_group • gb
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Rodricks • couple • in
10
Excellent service good food and absolutely charming
Pros:

Very centrally located within walking distance from the railway station

Cons:

Quaint and beautiful

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
9
Very pleased.
Pros:

All the staff we encountered were extremely friendly and helpful. Great value for money

Cons:

Rooms are a bit tired. But only slept and showered in them and great value for money.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely people, excellent location.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Delaney • couple • gb
10
Lovely place, great staff, good breakfast
Pros:

Great little place. Good location to get to the train station or busses for around the Lake District. Comfortable little room. Friendly staff. Good gluten free and vegetarian breakfast options.

Cons:

Got a bit noisy on Saturday night, but that's to be expected from a pub stay! Honestly would still recommend the place :)

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Jinnipa • couple • th
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Erin • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • gb
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Tristan • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Ginge was great and welcoming. He served me an amazing cooked breakfast the morning that I checked out. By the end of my roadtrip, I still think his brekky was by far the best I had! :)

Cons:

The Elleray filtered as a hotel option with "Parking Available" at the time I made my booking in May. They have updated since then, but it still came as a surprise when I checked in.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Justin • couple • au
9
Great place to base yourself in the Lakes District.
Pros:

Lovely clean room that suited us perfectly. Breakfast was excellent, and the staff were welcoming and helpful. Not far from other restaurants and shops in Windermere if needed.

Cons:

Unfortunately there was no food available on a Thursday which was perplexing. We also had to drag our bags from a car park 10 minutes walk away, not a huge issue for us but others need to be aware.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Jim • solo_traveller • gb
5
Property O/K but would not stay again.
Cons:

Breakfast minimum- would have expected better for the price.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Naomi • solo_traveller • gb
10
Extremely happy with my stay and will definitely return!
Pros:

The location is perfect for the train station and for being close to shops, pubs, bars and restaurants. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Food excellent. A very relaxing stay.

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Julian • couple • gb
6
I'm sure it was a great place to stay in Edwardian England, but not much has changed since.
Pros:

Location. Excellent breakfast

Cons:

Tired, smelt of damp, and generally poor value for money.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • gb
8
We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again. Excellent value for money!
Pros:

The property was in a great location, central to the town and to the bus/ rail stations. Our room was nice and big. Staff were friendly. Excellent breakfast and restaurant food was good too. Pub has a nice atmosphere and we enjoyed talking to some of the locals.

Cons:

Couldn’t find anyone to ask about leaving our bags until check-in when we first arrived and no one answered when I phoned.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Gwen • couple • us
7
Convenient Place to Stay in Windermere
Pros:

The location of The Elleray was excellent, just a short walk from the train station which was great for us since we arrived by train and did not have a vehicle. The room was comfortable, the shower was good but could use a shelf for putting my shampoo and face wash. It was located over a pub but was fairly quiet on a Tuesday night when we were there. There are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby amid you can easily take a bus to the lake.

Cons:

The only disappointment was that the included breakfast was only served from 9:00-10:00 and we had scheduled a tour that began at 9:00 so we couldn’t eat there. We ended up at the Booths cafe at the train station where we were to meet so that was fine.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee