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Cragwood Country House Hotel

4.0 star property
Beach hotel near Lake Windermere

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Cragwood Country House Hotel is a perfect retreat for travelers seeking relaxation and refined dining. Enjoy a book from the library, explore peaceful gardens, or savor British cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Double or Twin Room, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Lake View Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (4 poster Lake View)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Double Room (4 poster Lake View)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Ambleside Road, Windermere, England, LA23 1LQ

What's nearby

  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Windermere - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Bowness Pier - 6 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 6 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Homeground - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waterhead Hotel - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Cragwood Country House Hotel

Upscale hotel near Lake Windermere
At Cragwood Country House Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and British cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and free newspapers
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Cragwood Country House Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • 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: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cragwood Country House Hotel Windermere
Cragwood Country House Windermere
Cragwood Country House
Cragwood Country House Hotel Windermere Lake District
Cragwood Country Hotel
Cragwood Hotel Windermere
Cragwood Country House Hotel Hotel
Cragwood Country House Hotel Windermere
Cragwood Country House Hotel Hotel Windermere

Frequently asked questions

Is Cragwood Country House Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Cragwood Country House Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cragwood Country House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Cragwood Country House Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cragwood Country House Hotel located?

Situated in Windermere, this beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere, Treetop Trek, and Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre. Wray Castle and Townend are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Cragwood Country House Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 335 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful older hotel with lovely gardens set on the lake with fantastic views of the lake from the bar and outside patio, comfortable slightly old fashioned in a good way, staff were excellent, helpful and welcoming. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location by the lake, friendly staff, great room and superb breakfast. Couldn't have been any better really!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel with amazing grounds & easy walk to the lake. The room was spacious for 3 adults & we were very well looked after. Only downside was mh husband not having his favourite bourbon & no tawny port for me!! Thats being picky!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay, very comfortable and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very quirky and scenic place to stay. Very friendly staff . Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a beautiful hotel in a beautiful location with amazing views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Out standing

The stay was excellent! we would 100% go back to this hotel, the staff was really friendly & the food was out of this world!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant country house with gorgeous views of Lake Windermere. The breakfast options were excellent. The grounds and surrounding area were magnificent. A wonderful quiet retreat from which to explore the surrounding countryside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Mirwais

Liked: Cleanliness
Were looking forward to the peace and tranquility of a lakeside venue for a first time visit to the Lakes District after travelling from the other side of the world. First impressions: Room not ready at 3pm check in time. Room was extremely small to fit 2 suitcases or even a toiletry bag in bathroom. Partial lake view if you crane your head in a purchased “lake view room”. As a dog friendly hotel and a wedding venue, other paying guests treated as a low priority. Constant barking of numerous large dogs during our stay (day and night) and wedding parties taking over spaces that everyone should be free to use but feel they are being intrusive. Staff didn’t go out of their way to solve any problems that were addressed, only offering a “sorry”. Would not recommend or ever want to return to this establishment.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nadin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Although the hotel was beautiful, the room was smaller than expected and it was very difficult to sleep with the noise of people walking past in the corridor at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The service needs improvement. We may be unlucky been served by a by a new employee ( I hope it was just a new employee or an untrained one). I ordered a drink a the bar and I actually explained to the lady how to do it - it was just an Apperoll spritz- nothing fancy). On the dinner , after we ordered, after 15 minutes, she came back asking us if we want to order something. The next morning, she forgot to bring me the breakfast ( after 30 minutes of waiting I informed another colleague and found out that it was “missed”). However have paid separate for the “drink and food service”.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Got married here two years ago, got upgraded as it was our anniversary. Food good, choice of dinner or bar menu. Beautiful location, goes out on to lake Windermere. Staff kind and helpful and the room was spotless. Thank you for making our anniversary memorable ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Hotel, grounds and location

Service was absolutely brilliant from all of the team and all webt above a d beyond to make our stay such a great experience. Cleanliness was spot on and the rooms are so spacious and decorated to such a high standard too. Breakfast was excellent and lots of choice too..well worth booking again thankyou to all staff 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stop off

Excellent over night stop off. Every member of the team we met was fantastic and the food at both dinner and breakfast was delicious. Stunning hotel in a stunning location and beautifully my able to walk down to the lake front was an added bonus. Would recommend without question and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home from home

The check in was smooth, and they were so helpful. The rooms were great, the place felt like a home from home.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was absolutely amazing. Stunning views. The staff was amazing and food was to die for the rooms was beautiful and clean .went for my daughters wedding . Would definitely recommend 10 out off ten .
My daughter son in law wedding picture by lake absolutely stunning
My daughter room beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Arts & Crafts country house hotel, with many original fittings, panelling, fireplaces, staircase. Lovely Mawson garden well kept and colourful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was really lovely stay. Attentive staff. Dogs well cared for. Food wonderful. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy our stay. Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located near the lake with a great walk to enjoy. The room was spacious and comfortable, the breakfast was acceptable however we found the coffee weak and tasteless. We would have appreciated an espresso coffee which standard in 4 stars hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kerena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An amazing place

Amazing break. We went for a milestone birthday and they really helped with celebrations. The place and dtaff are amazing. Will go again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely lake views!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Gorgeous views

Lovely hotel with beautiful view's and gardens. Staff couldn't do enough to make our stay wonderful. The food was excellent. I do like a good pillow and if I could criticise anything it would be that one thing. Wouldn't stop me staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location, comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time at Cragwood and it won't the last. The staff are all very friendly and the hotel is very clean, my room was spotless. One of the biggest selling points is there is a large car park, something hard to find at other hotels in The Lakes unless you pay double the room rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024