Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel
Windermere, United Kingdom
Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel
Overlooking Lake Windermere in England’s Lake District
With an intoxicating aspect across Lake Windemere, Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel is country-house living at its finest in truly breathtaking surrounds with stunning views of the lake, fells and mountain beyond. With a prestigious Michelin-starred restaurant and a totally indulgent health spa, this former hunting lodge is a wonderfully peaceful retreat in the heart of the Lake District.
There is a definite air of casual sophistication about the place. Step into Holbeck Ghyll’s oak-panelled entrance hall to a roaring log fire and deeply comfortable armchairs. The cheerful décor, warm relaxing rooms and attentive service makes it a particularly homely retreat in a location that constantly takes your breath away.
Head for the terrace and enjoy a morning coffee while soaking up the views of Lake Windermere. Then recharge your batteries with a walk along the Langdale Pikes. Return to Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel for a well-deserved three-course Michelin-star dinner in the restaurant.
Location
Five minutes from Windermere, in Cumbria with mountaineering, sailing, golf and trekking on the doorstep. 90 miles from Manchester Airport.
Things to enjoy
Tennis, putting, croquet, spa.
Near Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel
Golf, horse riding, fishing, BeatrixPotter’s home, William Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage, lake cruises and stately homes with gardens.
Services
The atmosphere at Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel is relaxed and hospitable and the service impeccable. The 23 luxury rooms, all beautifully designed, are located in either the main house , The lodge, where rooms have either a balcony or patio overlooking the lake or in one of the detached houses in the grounds. Body and mind are satisfied by the Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel's Spa, offering E'spa treatments, a gym, sauna and steam room. The hotel's highly rated, Michelin-recognised restaurant offers an appetising and wide selection of classically prepared dishes.
Dining
Oak Panelled and Terrace Restaurants - Michelin Star for 10 consecutive years European cuisine, 3 AA Rosettes, ranked 24th in The 2009 Good Food Guide and their current Wine List of the Year holder. Stunning lake and mountain views. No children under 9 allowed at dinner time. Seasonal al fresco dining on Terrace.. Breakfast 08:00-10.00, Lunch 12:00 -14:00 and Dinner 19:00-21:30.. Universally rated as the finest Restaurant in The Lake District.
The restaurant
Our restaurant has been awarded 3 AA Rosettes, a coveted Michelin Star for seven consecutive years, and was rated 7/10 in the Good Food Guide. The menu offers a modern take on traditional English and French cuisine. Stunning lake and mountain views can be enjoyed from inside the restaurant, or there is seasonal al fresco dining on the terrace. Children over the age of eight welcome, however high tea is provided for our younger guests. Breakfast 08:15 - 09:45 (Sundays 08:30-10:00), Lunch 12:30-14:00 and Dinner 19:00-21:30.
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Spa
2 luxurious treatment rooms
Relaxation room overlooking lake
Full range of treatments
E'Spa products
see www.ahealthspa.com
Sauna and steam room
Body scrub
How to book
Telephone 015394 32375
Leisure
Archery (nearby). Ballooning (nearby). Bicycles. Boating. Cardio vascular gymnasium - treadmill, bicycle and step up machine (on-site). Dumb bells and bench (on-site). Falconry (nearby). Golf (nearby). Health club (on-site). Hiking. Jet skiing (nearby). Lake for swimming (nearby). Massage and full range of treatments (E'Spa products) (on-site). Power shower (on-site). Private garden 7 acres. Putting green (on site). Relaxation room (on-site). Sauna (on-site). Steam bath (on-site). Four Wheel Driving (nearby). Horse riding (nearby). Guided Tours (nearby). Sailing & Canoeing (nearby)
Activities
- Bike Riding - Nearby
- Clay Pigeon Shooting - Nearby
- Croquet - On Site
- Golf Driving Range - Nearby
- Hairdresser - Nearby
- Horse Racing - Within 10 Miles / 15 Km
- Horse Riding - Nearby
- Indoor Swimming Pool - Nearby
- Jogging Track - On Site
- Pitch And Putt Golf - Nearby
- Sailing - Nearby
- Scuba Diving - Nearby
- Tennis - On Site
- Water Skiing - Nearby
- Windsurfing - Nearby
- Freshwater Fishing - Nearby
- Jacuzzi - On Site
Meetings and Business
Large glass-fronted boardroom overlooking Lake Windermere and the Cumbrian mountains. It can seat 20 boardroom style or up to 40 theatre style and we offer competitively priced delegate packages to include dinner in our Michelin star restaurant
Group Conditions
Minimum size of group: 2
Maximum size of group: 40
A reservation with minimum 2 people is considered a group. Please address all group and meeting requests to the hotel directly
Caring Luxury
Idyllic, rural and peaceful location
