What an absolute beautiful hotel - both of them the main hotel and the lake house. Everyone there…read morewas so kind and lovely, we really enjoyed our time in the Lake District. We went to Spice, it was an awesome experience and had two massages and a facial. Definitely recommend.

As a lover of afternoon tea I'm always on the look out for somewhere that is a little bit different…read more.. but luxurious all rolled into one. As an anniversary treat my partner took me here for afternoon tea over the weekend. We also wanted to have a look at the legendary Lake House which is a mile from the hotel next to its own private lake, with private spa and grounds. We booked in at 5pm for afternoon tea .. A little later than I wanted but it's seems they just serve late afternoon. When we arrived it seems we drew upto a private residence rather than a hotel... which made it more appealing! We were seated quickly in the gorgeous lounge area (if it hadn't have been raining we would have been out on the gorgeous terrace) the whole room oozed class. The coffee table was laid out ready for us and we decided to have cold drinks to start with our savouries. Not a single member of staff went by without seeing if we were ok and needed anything.. attentive isn't the word! So we set up our tour of the lake house after we finished our afternoon tea very quickly! The savouries were frankly delicious. . Sausage and choritzo rolls, egg mayo, roast beef (cooked medium rare.. as it should be) and horseradish, smoked salmon and watercress and ham & wholegrain mustard sandwiches. .. then the most perfect part.. A pot of light, creamy salmon mousse with roasted brioche. Being a savouries person this was the best part and wish there was more ... but as it's afternoon tea we needed to leave space for the cakes. The cakes arrived beautifully presented and obviously made by a master of baking! Toffee and cream profiterole, chocolate slice with many layer of creamy mousse and chocolate ganache.. Victoria slice.. sponge, cream and jam in perfect layers, raspberry cheesecake.. perfectly light and creamy.. The scone was to die for... With all the trimmings. The choice of teas was lacking many fruit teas but only Earl Grey and English Breakfast in traditional teas.. After we finished we drove down to the lake house for a look round... it was classic, beautiful and entirely an elegant way to host a small wedding or special party. I feel this hotel is a little overlooked being just out of the tourist area... but it is a gem. I would love to hire the lake house for exclusive use with a group of friends for a weekend or new year.. All in all a special experience on a special day.. The website is excellent .. another tick!

Cedar Manor Hotel is the cutest stay in the Ambleside area. 10/10 recommend, and we really hope to…read morereturn for a longer stay next time! It's a great location, just up the road from Ambleside. The Inn is quaint, charming, and comfortable and the staff are kind, welcoming and accommodating! We arrived and were immediately happy with the safe and private parking accommodations. We actually arrived very late that evening, and called ahead, they waited up for us and were so kind upon arrival. The Hotel is SO charming, cute and cozy. The aesthetic is charming English cottage, while also being updated and feeling clean. The hotel rooms themselves are more modern (though unique) to give you all of the comforts of home - my fave being the towel warmer. Our room was wonderfully clean (and I'm a stickler on cleanliness!) and the bed was so comfortable, especially after a long drive. It was such a comfortable and clean place to lay our heads for the evening. The hotel has a restaurant that I would also recommend. Breakfast was incredible - one of the first hotel breakfasts where I haven't had to douse in pepper haha. Well seasoned and well cooked, high quality ingredients. Jonathan is a wonderful chef. My husband said the hollandaise was one of the best he's ever had. I'd recommend stopping by for sure, and don't miss breakfast! The hotel is also very unique in that they have local goods/art around the hotel, both as decor and for sale. Such a sweet touch. We bought one of Caroline's paintings - she's multi talented! Overall, I would stay here again. 10/10!!

This place was simply amazing. They didn't have a room for us to extend our stay so have us a…read morediscount on an upgrade to a stunning suite. Dinner was so fantastic. And the best breakfast from a bed and breakfast in quite a while. Big ups.

Had an excellent experience at the Spa! I am a Massage Therapist, and I've worked in California…read moreWine Country Spas; this was very well done! Gabrielle had great hands, the staff were all pleasant and polite, and the facilities were great. I would do it all again. Also, the B&B we actually stayed at (Hawksmoor), had a reciprocal agreement with this location, so you get a discount AND the Missus was able to use the facilities for free!

Decent hotel (no A/C) and good service. Their in room breakfast was a great value. Bathrooms were…read morenewly renovated and the bed was very comfy. They have sofa beds in each room and bed truly was a king (which is rare in England)

I stayed here for a wedding and I have to admit it is a wee Lake District gem. It's just up the…read morehill from the centre of Bowness and there is parking at the hotel so no need to stress about trying to get parked in town. Rooms are spacious - I was in a twin room which had a decent sized bathroom. Shower was over the bath but separate controls - no messing about with the taps which was great. Plenty of wardrobe space, good sized room with chair and tables (plus tea and coffee) and little balcony, accessible from patio doors. Not really used in October, but it would be handy on a summer's night. As part of the wedding, we ate in Room One-o-One, the hotel's upmarket restaurant. The food was excellent, with a crab and lobster starter, guinea fowl main and panacotta pud. All dishes were cooked to perfection and packed full of flavour - surprising for a hotel restaurant as often dishes can be a bit 'meh' and over priced. The service from staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast is in the main dining room - a huge selection of cereals, continential breakfast items and a full English you can help yourself to. I was pleased to find they offered gluten free bread toasted :) I was booked into the Burnside as part of the wedding but I'm currently investigating it for a return visit as I would like to explore Bowness and the Lakes further. I did notice that some people were registered as having KGB deals for £49.50 for a room and breakfast so that would be a great option. There are lovely grounds too - looking out over the Lakes and there is also a leisure centre. Sadly I did not have the chance to try the pool and the jacuzzi but other guests used the facilities so worth taking swimming gear with you. I would return to the Burnside again - lovely hotel in a great location with nice friendly staff making it a great place to spend a few days.

This hotel look amazing as we arrived and didn't disappoint when we went inside. The room was…read morelovely and spacious considering the price. The pool and spa facility was amazing also and our baby thoroughly enjoyed it. The breakfast in the morning was great and catered for all different kinds of people. I would stay here again.

This is such a beautiful place, full of country elegance. Lovely lounges and a comfortable bar…read more It's location on Lake Windermere is just breathtaking. The extensive grounds allow for strolls along the shore and out onto the lake to view the Storrs Temple. Afternoon tea or a sandwich lunch, sitting in sunshine with stunning views of the lake could be absolutely perfect. But it's not because the food just isn't right. I took a friend for afternoon tea 18 months ago and was very disappointed. Beautifully presented, very expensive, but distinctly below standard. We were even served a piece of bread that was a crust with the brown crusty bits sliced off! To be fair, the management offered us a complementary afternoon tea. I recently gave them another chance, and tried tea with biscuits and scones. We each had 3 biscuits. The almond biscuits were delicious mouthfuls of buttery crispness, but the other two were unpleasantly soft and tasteless. The scones were served with spheres of rich clotted cream, very good jam and raspberries (an excellent idea as the raspberry cuts through the fat of the cream and balances the sweetness of the jam). They looked fabulous, but the taste and texture of the scones was just okay. Not a patch on the scone I ate today in Booth's 1847 in Garstang, or the scone I ate last week in a guest house in Horton in Ribblesdale. I mentioned the inedible biscuits when paying at reception, but the receptionist was less than concerned. I suggest you visit Storrs Hall for a relaxing drink, but eat elsewhere.

What a sunning place havin breakfast over lookin the lake . Room was super with the biggest bed…read morehave ever seen . Beautiful views stunning scenery. Inside full of tapestrys old paintins stuffed animals. Worth everu penny great breakfast lovely bar for a drink before bed . Wish could have stayed longer would go back most impressed

A grand venue which, from the front looks more like a very posh inn. Large conference hall / dining…read more/ party area, lush interior and open fires during winter months. Staff are all well presented and helpful. Good work!

Beautiful old hotel with lots of character. We had the family suite which was amazing! Very nice…read morewith two toilets, three bedrooms and a sitting room. Inside is quite modern and appointed quite well. The breakfast area, dining room, is a little older and not very fancy, however the food is delicious. Breakfast offers all possible options and really is terrific. I would highly recommend this location and hope to return on a future trip.

A fantastic setting very well placed for trips into Ambleside and trips up into the Langdales…read more Rooms are of excellent quality. A real quintessential English hotel

This is the worst hotel I ever came across travelling around the world for the past 15 years. My…read moretrain got cancelled, I informed them that I would come on the next day, which was already prepayed. What these petty crooks did is took advantage of my train cancellation - charged me the no show fee for the whole period of stay and cancelled my booking. When I arrived the next day they said my reservation is not valid anymore, and I have to pay for the next night again. Even if this policy allows that, the behaviour of the hotel was dishonest and unethical, basically, they behaved like thieves. Avoid by all means! Especially since train cancellations are frequent in the UK. None of the other hotels behaved like that, in most cases I received the full refund. There are many much better hotels in Kendal.

When I walked into my room I didn't want to leave. For a start the hotel itself is beautiful. It's…read morea grand old building sitting right on the banks of the river. My room had the most spectacular views out over the river too. The bed was huge and was like sleeping on clouds ... It was incredibly comfortable and I had the best sleep I've had in ages. The bathroom was rrally nuce although the toilet is a little weird, almost like a children's toilet but hey it does the job. The bath was luxurious too though for some reason I couldn't get cold water to come out as hard as I tried it just flooded out boiling water. That's probably just me not knowing which way to turn the tap though. There is a leisure centre with a gym, swimming pool, sauna, spa and steam room that is open to guests so don't forget your swimmers (like I did). Reception staff were friendly and welcoming. I'd forgotten my toothbrush but they handily had bathroom essentials for purchase. The restaurant is very nice with plenty of options. I only had the chips as I have a lot of food allergies but the chips were delicious. Chunky and crunchy. The only thing I didn't appreciate was house keeping entering the room at 9 am when I was still asleep. They should probably wait until people have checked out, or at least until later in the morning. Overall, I had a great stay and I'd happily return.

A wonderful hotel with friendly staff, full of character with beautiful gardens and a gorgeous view…read moreof the Ullswater lake. It has a good restaurant on-site that's quite pricey at £60 per head but the real attraction is the lovely rooms and location... The only downside is they stop serving breakfast a 9.30am. It's hard to make it downstairs for that time when they've made the rooms so nice you don't want to lead them :)