Holbeck Ghyll Country House

A really good hotel in Ambleside with prices from: £290

Rating: (4 Stars)
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Holbeck Ghyll  Ambleside, LA23 1LU

With a magnificent view of Lake Windermere and the Langdale Fells Holbeck Ghyll is idyllic in any season surrounded by the extensive woodlands and natural beauty of Cumbria. Its Michelin-starred restaurant overlooks lake and mountains and bedrooms in the main house and the nearby lodge share the same glorious views. Some of the hotels spacious suites have been designed with families in mind.Holbeck Ghyll is ideally situated for exploring the attractions of the breathtaking Lake District. Built in the 19th century the house was bought as a hunting lodge in 1888 by Lord Lonsdale then one of the richest men in the country. Known as the Yellow Earl he ensured that his name went down in history by bequeathing the famous Lonsdale Belt to boxing. His lodge was set in the incomparable landscape of the Lake District overlooking one of Englands loveliest stretches of water - Windermere.Relaxation at Holbeck Ghyll can take the form of walking or boating golf or bird watching or indulging in a range of facilities and treatments available at the hotels own spa.Holbeck Ghyll recently won both the Room for Romance and Country Life Hotel of the Year awards and is rated 7 out of 10 in the 2006 Good Food Guide.

Distance from London Heathrow Airport is 228Km

Number of Rooms: 23

Facilities at Holbeck Ghyll Country House include:
Cots available;Wedding Licence;Restaurant;Gymnasium;Sauna;Satellite TV;Wake Up Call Available;Pets Allowed;Doctor on call;Porter;Ground floor bedrooms;Business Centre;Private dining services;Lounge Menu;Croquet;Tennis Courts;Fishing;Radio;

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