Abbey House Hotel

Hotels
9.1 (1956 reviews)
Abbey Rd , Barrow in Furness , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful building
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good breakfast
Cons:
Unpleasant smell in some rooms
High drink prices
Noise from events

Categories

Cleanliness
8.43
Some rooms had unpleasant smells, indicating inconsistency in cleanliness.
Service
9.4
Friendly staff and responsive service but with some noted delays.
Location
9.44
Beautiful setting and convenient for events, although there were noise issues during our stay.
Room Quality
8.89
Rooms are beautiful and comfortable, but some experiences with noise disturbances.
Amenities
9.42
Good range of amenities available, adding to the overall experience.
Value for Money
8.88
Pricing seems high compared to city center offerings but reflects quality.
Food and Beverage
8.43
Food quality varies; breakfast praised, while dinner and drink prices felt excessive.
Overall Experience
9.9
Overall a wonderful and memorable experience despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 09:52

Property Description

Historic Luxury
Discover a piece of history at Abbey House Hotel, a former private house dating back to 1914, boasting royal heritage and Edwardian luxury in every corner.

Award-Winning Dining
Indulge in exquisite culinary experiences at Oscar's restaurant, with a prestigious Rosette accreditation ensuring a memorable dining experience during your stay.

Convenient Location
Located near Furness Abbey and various local attractions, Abbey House Hotel offers a tranquil retreat within reach of Barrow-in-Furness and popular wildlife parks.

Experience a blend of history, luxury, and convenience at Abbey House Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Abbey House Hotel hosts weddings often from Thursdays until Sundays throughout the year. Guests should expect music till midnight. Some functions may also have fireworks.

All rooms are individually designed and the photos may not represent the exact accommodations you have booked.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 1956 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.43
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.44
Room Quality: 8.89
Amenities: 9.42
Value for Money: 8.88
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 9.9
K
Kirsty • couple • gb
5
Cons:

We arrived for a stay for my friends wedding when we arrived our room was not ready which was fair enough but we were not offered anywhere to get changed for the wedding that started in an hour of our arrival

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
10
Fantastic hotel
Pros:

We booked this hotel last minute and got a great deal! on arrival we couldn’t believe how grand it looked from the outside and on entering found it to be just as nice with helpful staff and a lovely modern spotless room. We only booked the basic room so would love to see what the more expensive rooms are like? Evening meal and breakfast were both excellent with plenty of choice. What a great find and would recommend.

Cons:

Couldn’t really fault the hotel at all but if I had to say something it would be there was a railway line behind our room and could hear the odd train passing now and then but not a problem for us we had a great sleep!

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Phillip • couple • gb
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful hotel and grounds. Friendly staff. Easy check in.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • gb
9
Only stayed for 1 night but it was nice.
Pros:

It’s location

Cons:

Nothing bad it was lovely

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Ross • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Relaxing stay in a unique hotel
Pros:

A beautiful hotel and was lucky to stay in an original room with the most amazing bathroom

Cons:

Nothing we didn't like

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
V
Vitaliy • couple • ua
10
Pros:

номер соответствовал ожиданиям и уровню отеля

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
E
ERIC • couple • gb
10
Our stay was relaxing and peaceful and we cannot wait to book again for another stay
Pros:

Breakfast was amazing and catered for everyone, we also had Evening Meal there with wine and this was also amazing and great value for money. Although there was a Wedding and another function on there it was still no hustle and bustle and the service was amazing

Cons:

Absolutely nothing to not like about this hotel

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
N
Newman • couple • gb
10
One of the most enjoyable stays we have had in every way .
Pros:

Nothing was wrong at all. Perfect location , property and gardens . One of the best places we have ever stayed in all our years of travelling . Couldn’t fault it .
The staff were amazing and went above and beyond every single day . Polite and so friendly .

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
G
Gary • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything! Love it, room was lovely, food excellent and the staff were very nice!

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The location was very good the views were amazing . I would return to the hotel despite my dislikes

Cons:

Some of the staff were very young and very quiet and it was hard to hear them.Some of the bar staff lacked a bit of professionalism. Unfortunately for the venue they had some electric problems..

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Katrina • couple • gb
7
Ok apart to window incident.
Pros:

Nice building and surroundings

Cons:

The window which was very heavy metal literally fell out as opening it. The whole frame came away. My son who was staying in the room with his partner thankfully held onto it and his partner had to get staff to help hold it. If it had dropped could have killed someone. My son is a strong man thankfully but others may have not been able to hold on until staff came . Quite worrying. This shook them up quite a bit with the thought of what may have happened if he couldn’t hold on to it .. he could have also hurt himself as it was so heavy . There were people walking around unaware nearby

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
B
Brian • couple • gb
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Stayed here several times before, always great

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • couple • gb
9
Relaxing , hotel beautiful grounds, great food and drink
Pros:

All staff , reception, bar , restaurant and cleaners friendly , 1st class meals in restaurant , will definitely be back

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
J
Joanne • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Amazing room, staff were friendly & helpful.
Breakfast was prepared fresh & was very tasty

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
M
mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great stay in all respects
Pros:

Location quality services

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Emily • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The food was absolutely amazing. Hotel was beautiful, scenery beautiful.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • gb
8
This hotel is a lovely building in a lovely setting - Strange breakfast ordering rules!
Pros:

The hotel is a lovely building and the room I was allocated was a nice room - A good size, with a good size bathroom.
The shower pressure was really good.
The bed was really comfortable and I slept really well.
The toiletries provided were of a good quality.
Good onsite parking is available at no extra charge.

Cons:

Hotel - The hotel itself is a lovely building in a lovely setting.

Arrival/Departure - The Ladies who were on reception when I arrived and departed were pleasant enough in their manner, but it wasn't a warm welcome or departure - They appeared as though they didn't really want to be there really.

Room - The room I was allocated was a nice room and I slept really well. The TV in the room is attached to the wall on an angle, which is awkward to watch from the bed. It needs to be on a bracket that swings out from the wall when required, so the TV can then be watched straight on.

Breakfast - The breakfast ordering really let this hotel and my stay down as they have so many odd rules when it comes to placing your breakfast order - For example: You can only order one of each listed item, and you can't amend things/swap things out if you do not like or are intolerant to something, you just have to have the item removed. I found this all very odd, and the strangest breakfast ordering experience that I have ever had in all of the hotels that I have stayed in over the years. Once I received my breakfast, it was actually really good, and the poached eggs were cooked to perfection.
I also had to stand and wait to be seated for quite a while.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee