Merewood Country House Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1089 reviews)
Ecclerigg, Ambleside Road , Windermere , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1089 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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David • couple • gb
8
Really nice location, great staff, comfortable room.
Pros:

Great location, great staff, decent food.

Cons:

No real negative feedback. Perhaps the breakfast could have been a touch cheaper (we went out for breakfast instead)

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • couple • gb
8
Meeting with friends from down south -- everybody delighted with whole visit.
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Lyndon • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Kerstin E.-R. • family_with_children • de
5
Leider nicht zu empfehlen trotz wunderschöner Lage
Pros:

Das Frühstück wurde individuell zubereitet und war lecker.
Die Lage des Hotels ist wirklich schön - mitten in einem kleinen Park.

Cons:

Wir hatten ein kleines dunkles Zimmer, das sehr stark nach Schimmel roch. Trotz Dauerlüftens (durch ein kleines nur wenig aufklappbares Fenster) roch unsere Kleidung nach zwei Tagen als hätten wir in einem feuchten Keller gewohnt. Wir haben uns wegen des ungesunden Geruchs nicht wohl gefühlt.
Die Fotos sind schöner als die Realität, das Hotel ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Das Badezimmer war zu klein, man konnte sich kaum darin umdrehen.
Außerdem ist das Hotel sehr hellhörig: es wurde lautstark gefeiert (Hochzeit im Haus mit lauter Musik) und morgens ab 7h gesaugt vor der Zimmertür.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • au
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Jo • couple • gb
10
Staff were so happy, helpful & friendly. Especially Joe & the receptionist.
Pros:

Good
Position to the lake

Cons:

The road you have to cross at the bottom of the drive

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • couple • gb
9
Lovely hotel and room
Pros:

The breakfast was lovely and staff were very accommodating,it was our 5 year wedding anniversary and asked ahead for flowers and when we arrived they were in the room with a card wishing us a very happy anniversary

Cons:

The room we were in had a 4 poster bed but one of the posts obscured the telly, maybe best to move it to the other side but apart from that there was nothing else

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Tasha • couple • gb
10
We got married here 8 years ago, we try and come stay when we can and every single time we do it gives me butterflies. A
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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André • couple • be
8
Pros:

Ruime kamer en badkamer met kwaliteits linnen.
Lekker warm ontbijt.

Cons:

Telefoon werd niet opgenomen ondanks meerdere pogingen.antwoord: na 18u leggen we hem af want ik moet helpen in het restaurant( waar meerdere personen de service deden)

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • couple • au
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • gb
3
Disappointing stay given the 4 star rating
Pros:

It had nice grounds

Cons:

Our room was very warm.
The welcome at reception was disappointing as we were greeted with ‘your early’. We turned up at 13:30 knowing we couldn’t check in until 15:00 so expected to have lunch before going into our room.
Constrained meal times in that we had to choose the day before what time we would be taking breakfast in the morning.
Not enough staff running the bars-they were running between the 2
We were shocked by an automatic 10% surcharge on drinks at the bar!

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Gianluca • couple • gb
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Jane • extended_group • au
10
Lovely traditional hotel
Pros:

Excellent location great views.
Lovely hotel lots of character

Cons:

All good

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Megan • couple • gb
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • nz
8
Staying at Merewood Cuntry House.
Pros:

Location and parking was good and views excellent.

Cons:

Building a bit tired. No lift. Staff cleaning vacant rooms in the morning were leaving an untidy pile of towels etc in the passageway. Not what I would have expected for a 4 Star place.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • de
10
Very British and very nice
Pros:

So stellt man sich ein englisches Landhotel vor. Das ganze Haus war geschmackvoll und doch dezent eingerichtet. Das Personal war wirklich zuvorkommend, ohne aufdringlich zu sein. Sowohl das Frühstück als auch das Abendessen im Restaurant ließen keine Wünsche übrig. Die Lage oberhalb des Sees ist einfach nur ein Traum.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • ch
7
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Sean • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel for the wedding of good friends of ours

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Ohoud • couple • sa
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee