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Merewood Country House

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, a short walk to Lake Windermere

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Flat-screen TV
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Double Room, Lake View (Single Occupancy)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Ambleside Road, Windermere, England, LA23 1LH

What's nearby

  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 1 min drive - 0.2 miles
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles

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

Upscale hotel near Lake Windermere
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library at Merewood Country House. Be sure to enjoy breakfast and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and 4 bars.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free newspapers, and 4 meeting rooms
  • A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Merewood Country House offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Polish, Spanish

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

  • 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

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 path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1812
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Merewood Country House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Merewood Country House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Merewood Country House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Merewood Country House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Merewood Country House located?

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

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Merewood Country House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 203 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

Stunning property, and super dog friendly, exceptional service all round.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Nice friendly hotel. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Really enjoyed my stay! The hotel and workers were lovely. Would definitely recommend for a relaxing break away by the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

We stayed for my husband’s 60 and found it very enjoyable. The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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

10/10

The staff were really attentive, without being too much. A little time in getting drinks, but to be honest this just made us relax into the chilled atmosphere more. The location was superb and we went for a dog walk straight from the hotel. Great historic old, hotel to be able to take a dog to. Can loose yourself in the view over Windermere
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Beautiful, elegant hotel; warm & friendly staff; beautiful gardens; outstanding views of countryside and Lake Windermere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

Lovely quiet location with good walks nearby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

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

6/10

Building was delightful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Cannot fault the warm welcome and friendly staff making our visit a pleasure, the place was very warm and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

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

Beautiful location, lovely house, tasty foods, clean room, I really recommend to book a lake view room. This choice was the best option for my travel in the UK. The nearest bus stop is “Blockhole Visitor Centre“, but I needed to go up hill road.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10

Very beautiful grounds. Room was roomy but bed was small.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

Betr to stay in the center
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

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

8/10

Beautiful hotel with lots of charm and style great location overlooking the lake. Room was smelly with what I would say was Cat urine smell. Toilet had skid marks in bottom. We booked into the rest so but as there was a small wedding on menu was a pub grill not what we wanted but food (fish n chips) was lovely. We had a room on the top floor facing the back so it was not what we had in mind.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10

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

2/10

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

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

10/10

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

2/10

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

8/10

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