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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/bath combination
Hairdryer
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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Single Room

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/bath combination
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Lake View Room

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

Lake View Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
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/bath combination
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Ambleside Road, Windermere, England, LA23 1LQ

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Treetop Trek - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Wray Castle - 13 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 6 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 122 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. Make sure that you 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 property and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Cragwood Country House Hotel include amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are 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 are 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.

Payment types at the property

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: from 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 cots/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 any lifts

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 at Cragwood Country House Hotel?

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?

Checkout 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 miles (3 km).

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Cragwood Country House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jessie

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

Mark

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

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

John

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

Great stay

Great hotel in prime location by the lake ,not far to ferry terminal and bus stop . Great friendly staff who are always happy to help .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Stunning location

Perfect hotel base to explore the lake district.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. Beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and grounds are wonderful. Very pleasant and profesional staff. The stay was very relaxing. The hotel is now on my return to list, for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sibel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like the place.Room was very clean and nice decorated .Staff was very friendly. Peaceful hotel with a wonderful view.I would highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the second stay at Cragwood Hotel and both stays have been excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesper

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

Great place!

All good, highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024