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Sawrey House Country Hotel

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A stone sculpture in a garden, a stone wall, and a large house with multiple windows and a garage. - Sawrey House Country Hotel (Ambleside)
A large stone house with multiple windows and a chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants. - Sawrey House Country Hotel (Ambleside)
A patio with a table and chairs, overlooking a well-manicured lawn and a lake, with mountains in the background. - Sawrey House Country Hotel (Ambleside)
A dining area with tables set for two, large windows with a view of greenery, and wall-mounted mirrors. - Sawrey House Country Hotel (Ambleside)
A bed with a headboard, two bedside lamps, and pillows spelling out "SH". - Sawrey House Country Hotel (Ambleside)
Consider a stay at Sawrey House Country Hotel and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Lake View (Four Poster Bed)

A four-poster bed with a brown quilt, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and a wall-mounted telephone.

Double Room, Lake View (Four Poster Bed)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bedside table featuring a lamp, a telephone, and a remote control.

Double Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bed with a tufted headboard, two bedside lamps, and pillows with large embroidered letters.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, red and black pillows, a wooden wardrobe, and a mirror reflecting the room.

Deluxe Double Room, Lake View (Four Poster Bed)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with pillows spelling out "SHER" and a green throw blanket.

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ambleside, Sawrey House Country Hotel is in a rural area and in a national park. Old Laundry Theatre and Hawkshead Grammar School are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Windermere Ferry and Raw War Paintball. Holehird Gardens and Go Ape Grizedale are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Ambleside travel guide
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Stones Lane, Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, Ambleside, England, LA22 0LF

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a marina, green fields, and a river.
    Lake Windermere
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A garden scene with rabbit figurines dressed in clothes, surrounded by plants and rocks.
    World of Beatrix Potter
    13 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore
    18 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hill Top Farm
    2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Lancaster University
    57 min drive - 47.9 miles

Getting around

  • Burneside Station
    19 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN)
    120 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Old Pump House Coffee Shop
    9 min drive
  • Lake View Garden
    9 min drive
  • The Albert
    10 min drive
  • Driftwood
    9 min drive
  • Bodega Bar & Tapas Bowness
    9 min drive

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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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

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 (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1830
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 13 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 13 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests requiring check-out before 8 AM should pay their bill the night before and can order a takeaway breakfast at no extra cost.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property

Frequently asked questions

Is Sawrey House Country Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Sawrey House Country Hotel located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Hill Top Farm and Lake Windermere. Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore and Windermere Ferry are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sawrey House Country Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 159 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievably close to Hilltop!!! Quiet and cozy with friendly staff! Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini break.

Brilliant hotel and good location 👌 Made us very welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building with lots of traditional feature! Bed extremely comfy! Staff very attentive and helpful, plenty of choice for breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Return Visit

A return visit to one of our preferred locations in the Lake District. Peaceful and relaxing as always …
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel next to Beatrix Potter's retreat at Hill Top with views down to Esthwaite Water. Our breakfast was included in our booking and we decided to eat at the hotel each evening as the food was delicious and very well presented.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very pleasant and relaxing experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lovely old country house in beautiful grounds . Paid extra for a lake view , but not much of it to see. Staff are lovely . Breakfast , plenty to choose from , toast and juice not topped up or asked if we needed anything else. Room was basic for amount paid. Walls needed cleaning / repainting. Bathroom , dust and spiders ,black mould in the shower, needs a deep clean. Bed was broken and didn’t fit together , and made a lot of noise when getting in and out. Clean bedding , and towels. No complimentery biscuits . Cheap , thin toilet rolls. Overall a lovely hotel , but needs attention to detail especially cleaning . Tea is disgusting , couldn’t drink it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to visit for a relaxing break

Great place to visit for a relaxing break. Excellent service by all the friendly staff. Good choice of meals, not pub food at all. Will be booking to go again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great things in small parcels

A small hotel with great food and service, which is sparkling clean, and Covid secure, from arrival to depature you are made to feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice time. Staff and environment is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service

Lovely Staff but......

Staff were lovely and very pleasant however the room was very tired this included cobwebs on the ceiling and the light fittings, the bath was patched and cracked and there was peeling paint in the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Hotel

We enjoyed our 3 night stay at Sawrey House. All the staff were very friendly and efficient. We eat there each evening and the food was always tasty and nicely presented. Very close to the Windermere ferry which we used a couple of times.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary trip

Attentive friendly staff, excellent food, good selection of drinks at the bar. Fantastic setting on the quieter side of Lake Windermere. Bed was a bit too firm for me but I've been nowhere that the bed is the same as mine at home. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quaint and quiet, staff were engaging, pleasant and friendly. No issues with place .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and views. Staff really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Big variance in rooms for the same price

Lovely hotel in beautiful surroundings. The staff are friendly. However there is a big difference in the size of rooms for the same price. We were given room 8 which was too small for comfort with a double bed instead of king size and you have to crouch under tv to make tea and coffee. It spoiled our weekend. So best to check before you book and don’t book room 8 as it’s not worth the money charged.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for walking and local sights. Very nice rooms and beautiful views from restaurant and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the location, loved the scenery will be booking again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was better than expected in a delightful location and we were well looked after.Lots of thoughtful extras.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely loved our four night stay here! We were in the Esthwaite four poster room which was amazing. One of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in. The hotel has incredible views from the terrace and restaurant. The staff were all incredibly friendly and accommodating and the food in the restaurant was very good, although limited choice for vegetarians. Breakfast choices were varied and excellent, catering for all tastes. Lovely quiet bars inside with great selection of wine. WiFi difficult to connect to. Overall really impressed and would love to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay at Sawrey House, the staff were excellent and so friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked last minute on the way back home from Scotland.It looked good online and we were very pleased with our one night stay.Friendly check in and dinner that evening was supurb.Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service, location and views. The rooms were lovely and updated. Very charming environment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect and the views from the terrace were exceptional and breathtakingly beautiful. The table service at the restaurant could be improved. Felt that the waiter hovered, making one feel a tad uncomfortable. Overall a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm atmosphere and a lovely location, the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019