StayScore
92/100
Windermere
Cragwood Country House Hotel
StayScore
92
/100
Confidence: High
Cragwood Country House Hotel Ambleside Road, Windermere, LA23 1LQ, United Kingdom
View on Google Maps →★★★★4-star hotel
Cragwood Country House Hotel sits on the shores of Lake Windermere near Windermere village, set within a twenty-acre estate of landscaped gardens and woodland, with the gardens opening onto a private jetty. The Edwardian country house features lakeside terraces, an on-site restaurant awarded two AA Rosettes, lake-view bedrooms and facilities for weddings; the hotel also offers dog-friendly accommodation and views across Windermere to the surrounding fells.
StayScore Analysis
Why this hotel scores 92/100
Cragwood Country House Hotel is best suited to travellers after a peaceful lakeside base for exploring Windermere and the Lake District fells. It appeals most to guests who value traditional Edwardian country-house character, extensive gardens and direct lake access over a bustling village-centre location. The hotel works well for romantic breaks, walkers and wedding parties who want scenic views, formal dining (the restaurant holds two AA Rosettes) and a dog-friendly atmosphere, offering a more classic, estate-led stay than simple lakeside B&Bs.
Amenities
What this hotel offers
Free parkingFamily roomsFree WiFiRestaurantFacilities for disabled guestsNon-smoking roomsRoom serviceTea/coffee maker in all roomsBarExceptional breakfast
Highlights
- ✓ Direct lakeside setting with private jetty and views across Windermere
- ✓ Edwardian country-house character within 20 acres of gardens and woodland
- ✓ Two AA Rosette restaurant; strong pick for romantic breaks and wedding stays
Things to know
- • More about classic country-house charm than contemporary design
- • A little removed from Windermere village centre, so evenings can be very quiet
Hotel surroundings
What's nearby
Nearby
- 1.Brockhole on Windermere 350 yd
- 2.Zip World Windermere 400 yd
- 3.Jenkyn's Crag 1.4 mi
- 4.Townend 1.4 mi
Top attractions
- 1.Borrans Park 1.9 mi
- 2.From Auschwitz to Ambleside 2 mi
- 3.Galava Roman Fort 2 mi
- 4.The Armitt Museum & Library 2.7 mi
- 5.The Fort 4.7 mi
Transport
- 1.Bus · Windermere Railway Station (1) 1.9 mi
- 2.Bus · Windermere Railway Station (2) 1.9 mi
- 3.Train · Windermere Station 2 mi
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Scores verified 17 Aug 2026