Merewood Country House Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1012 reviews)
Ecclerigg, Ambleside Road , Windermere , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff
Stunning views
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cocktails were pre-mixed
Reception area was cold

Categories

Cleanliness
8.58
Perfectly clean room & bathroom.
Service
9.05
Friendly staff, excellent service during dinner.
Location
9.09
Overlooks stunning views and is perfectly located for walks.
Room Quality
8.54
Comfortable bed with nice linens.
Amenities
8.07
Dog-friendly with additional welcome pack.
Value for Money
8.03
Dinner was reasonably priced; however, drinks were thought to be pricey.
Food and Beverage
8.08
Dinner and breakfast were excellent.
Overall Experience
8.55
One of our most memorable hotel stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 01:12

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Scenic Beauty and Culinary Delights

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions

Experience a blend of historic charm and modern comforts at Merewood Country House Hotel. Nestled on the edge of Lake Windermere, each room offers en suite facilities and picturesque views. Indulge in regional delicacies at the on-site restaurant or savor traditional afternoon tea. With free parking and Wi-Fi, your stay is convenient and stress-free. Explore nearby attractions like the Lakes Aquarium and Windermere Steamboat Museum. Book now for a tranquil retreat in the Lake District National Park.

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.

Pets are welcome by prior arrangement and include a charge of GBP 25 per pet per stay.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • 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 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 15 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 15 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 16 years old and over stay for £35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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

8.5
Based on 1012 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.58
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 8.03
Food and Beverage: 8.08
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Yasmin • extended_group • ae
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • solo_traveller • us
10
Merewood is a beautiful historic home in a fantastic location.
Pros:

Merewood is a beautiful historic house. The staff, particularly Amin were all wonderful and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious. The grounds are stunning, we saw several deer.

Cons:

I can’t think of one criticism. We loved our stay.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • gb
9
We will be returning 😀
Pros:

Staff were great and hotel was lovely, extremely comfortable and very large bed. Dog friendly and gardens were beautiful with lots of paths to walk.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Lane • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful location and hotel near the lake.
Rooms very nice,
Excellent service.
Food very nice.
Excellent value.
Would definitely stay again.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Mrs. B • solo_traveller • us
10
Food for the Soul
Pros:

This was a wonderful experience and I loved the room, the view from the room, the staff, the grounds, the meals, the library and sitting rooms. The bar was nice and both restaurants served lovely meals.

Cons:

I didn't like the music that was playing over the speakers. It was some sort of country western music from the 1980's and I felt that it detracted from the deliciousness of the place.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • extended_group • gb
9
Great property, full of character. Good food also.
Pros:

Lovely hotel full of character

Cons:

Could hear kitchen extraction fans in our bedroom but they were silent about 10pm

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
9
The most fantastic hotel for travelling with a dog
Pros:

The hotel is a lovely old country house with phenomenal views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding countryside. The grounds and nearby are absolutely gorgeous to walk in and the staff are outstandingly welcoming of dogs. We have never been made to feel so welcome when travelling with our labrador. We will definitely return.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Tom • couple • gb
6
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • couple • gb
8
Quite well placed. Nice country house hotel.
Pros:

Reasonably well placed.
Lovely country house hotel.

Cons:

No real negatives.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Diane • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Friendly staff
Location of hotel
Cleanliness

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Lindsey • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great stay! Staff were fantastic and made us feel so welcome.
Pros:

Lovely property in its own grounds and close to town centre.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Gorgeous location, comfortable room super bathroom. Lovely friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Amazing Lication
Pros:

The location, the views of Windermere. How all the staff made me & my sister very welcome.
Plus the amazing Afternoon Tea we had which was a belated birthday present for my sister.

Cons:

Nothing nit to like.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Abigail • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The location and views are stunning but what really makes this place stand out is the staff. They went above and beyond to ensure we had the best stay. Would definitely recommend.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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YINING • couple • cn
8
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Rifat • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

All of the staff were absolutely splendid. Polite, friendly, proactive, and hard working.

My room was lovely and it was great to have the nespresso machine. The views from the hotel are stunning and the drawing room is bright and great for chilling in. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. I stayed for four nights and would not hesitate to come back. Thank you to everyone at Merewood.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Ella • couple • gb
10
Great
Pros:

Old style

Cons:

Dated carpet

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Sheris • solo_traveller • us
10
Cons:

Some of the smaller lights in the room didn't work, but we made due. Certainly not a deal breaker.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Leanna • couple • gb
10
Highly recommend!
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, wonderful staff, delicious food and drinks

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • us
9
A very beautiful, classy, and comfortable place.
Pros:

Staff and service were excellent. We were made the feel very welcome and at home. Breakfast was very good.

Cons:

Stairs for these older legs. But a gorgeous staircase😆

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee