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Merewood Country House

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Lake Windermere

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Classic Double or Twin Room
Front of property
Aerial view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Ambleside Road, Windermere, England, LA23 1LH
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Lake Windermere
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Lake View (Single Occupancy)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (4 Poster) Single Occupancy

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (4 Poster)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Lake View

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Lake View

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Lake View (single Occupancy)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Windermere

Windermere retreat .With a stay at this Windermere hotel, you'll be steps from Treetop Trek and Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre. Also, Lake Windermere is within half a mile (1 km) and Wray Castle is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Windermere - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Bowness Pier - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Orrest Head - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 4 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ambleside Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Homeground - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brown Sugar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rothay Manor Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Merewood Country House

4-star hotel near Lake Windermere
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 4 meeting rooms available. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at Merewood Country House. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Windermere hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1812
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
Merewood Country House offers 20 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

This Windermere hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, French, Polish, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed general deposit applies to bookings of 3 guestrooms or more.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Merewood Country House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 201 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful comfortable period propert, with classy surroundings and Fantastic Staff The bar area is something else, I visited recently and before that 30years ago. It was great and with service and superb friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
Lovely country house with charming rooms. Restaurant is nice, lots of simple choices so far. Staff is pleasant. The views from our room is beautiful of the lake and mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nishi

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good Property itself , very dated and the porch and reception floor was filthy and the lounge areas dirty .Nobody to receive guests, have to summon by buzzer and wait.Booked a double room for two pf us it was so small that it had one chair squeezed in , no room in the bathroom to put the toiletries etc. Asked if possible to have a bigger room. Told somebody would check. Nobody got back. The water in the shower was always cold to lukewarm ,no matter what setting. Eating in was not attractive as limited menu. The staff at breakfast were friendly , reception staff never greeted or made conversation. Booked it as it was 4 star , was not what I accepted .Will not be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

YUI

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful period property in an isolated area but not inconvenient place to drive into . It gives you an exclusive feelings with two lounges with relaxing music . Our twin room was pretty and had a comfortable neutral colour scheme . We ordered a room service and the snacks we had were excellent . The room is a bit small and sound proof is not great. But it was a fantastic place to stay regardless .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

TOSHIYUKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel representing great value for money
Pound for Pound this is the best hotel I have stayed in the Lake District. It was excellent value for money. The setting is beautiful with lovely views of Lake Windermere. It is very dog friendly whilst still maintaining a dog free restaurant. We were able to enjoy a fabulous meal on a table set up for us in an almost private area. All staff were friendly and nothing seemed to much trouble for anyone. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and will definitely stay again next time we are in the Lakes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, elegant hotel; warm & friendly staff; beautiful gardens; outstanding views of countryside and Lake Windermere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful Inn overlooking the lake. We were assigned a lake view room which was very comfortable (#3, Brontë). The staff was helpful and friendly. They were also attending to a small wedding, but we felt valued and welcome.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Becci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Family and Dog Night Away
We came for a one night stay, two adults, one year old and a dog (one of the only places locally which allowed dogs!). The hotel looks beautiful as you drive up the winding driveway. We were warmly greeted by the receptionist and who checked us in smoothly. We had booked a four poster bed room as it had more space. I had emailed ahead to ask for a travel cot which the hotel happily provided at no extra cost. On first look the room was lovely, however the decor was slightly dated. Sadly in the bathroom too the wallpaper was peeling from the walls. The hotel did however provide a little welcome kit for the dog too, which we thought was a lovely touch. The bed was comfy and plenty of pillows provided. The room was well equipped with tea and coffee etc, also nice additions of bottled water, boiled sweets and a coffee machine. We were on a bead and breakfast rate. We wish we had taken the hotel up on the offer of a separate room for dining where we could take the dog (ours was not best impressed being left in the room!). The food was tasty with lots of options to suit all. Checkout was easy and is somewhere we would consider coming back to.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet location with good walks nearby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Berend, Davidsonville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don't hesitate ... just book it ! This is truly a unique place, and was wonderful for the 3 nights we stayed there -- is was like an oasis we returned to each evening. Originally built as a private country residence, it is elegant and stately, with drawing room, library, wonderful bar with lake views, and wide formal staircase. Be sure to book the breakfast option. The dining room is beautiful, with full table cloths and table service, wait service was absolutely excellent. Prices are comparable to what you would pay in town, without the hustle and bustle. Most rooms are on the second floor, and only down side is that there is no elevator, but we seniors did not find that to be a problem. Our room had bay windows with beautiful views of the lake in the distance. All staff were very friendly and helpful. This will be our #1 choice when we are back in the Lake District. Don't think twice, just book it !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sandeep

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While booking we selected a room (215 sqft) which can fit a couch(sofa bed) the room was barely large enough to open a suitcase anywhere but the bed. The hairdryer had pre-Covid dust, which we have to clean as nobody bothered responding ( contacted reception after 7am, which is within the operating hours). Had to fix the shower which just needed tightening up a valve, but again no one in the property seems to care. I would go ahead and say that I want a complete refund.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

domb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Betr to stay in the center
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Lucy, Middlesex

Travelled with partner
Our second stay at the merewood, but unfortunately that personal touch / hospitality is not really there anymore. No servicing of rooms (we stayed 4 nights and at least once would have been nice) with no note to explain why in the room or upon checkin, staff didn’t even ask how our stay was on check out - the hotel isn’t cheap! No air con either on a v hot week. Location and views however are stunning, free parking onsite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I only stopped for 1 night, Saturday 10th June, the staff were very helpful but had to ring the desk bell a number of times to get there attention, waited in excess of 15 minutes. Since I couldn't get into my room till 3pm, which is the norm, I asked if I could leave my luggage and asked if someone would take my luggage to my room since I had to leave the hotel at 1pm for a wedding reception at another nearby venue. I was a bit disappointed when I arrived back at the hotel, around 11pm, to find my luggage was still left next to the reception desk and had not been taken to my room as I asked and I was assured would happen. Overall my experience was good and yes, I would stay at the Merewood Country House again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent views of Windermere
An excellent room with fantastic views over the lake. Very comfortable beds. Great shower. Friendly & helpful staff. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023