Holbeck Ghyll Country House in Ambleside

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Holbeck Ghyll, Ambleside, England, LA23 1LU, UK [Map]

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.

Directions.
Follow M6 (North) to junction 36, then take the A591 to Windermere. Continue for 3 miles towards Ambleside, passing Troutbeck Bridge Services and Brockhole Visitors Centre. Just past the Langdale Chase Hotel, turn right into Holbeck Lane (signed Troutbeck and Townend). The hotel drive is half a mile up the lane, on the left hand side.FROM THE NORTHFollow M6 (South) to junction 40, Penrith. Take the A66 to Keswick, join the A591 passing Grasmere and Ambleside. Approximately 1 mile south of Ambleside, just after the Low Wood Hotel, turn left into Holbeck Lane. The Hotel drive is half a mile up the lane on the left hand side.

23 rooms

Standard room rooms from

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Standard

Standard room rooms from 240.00

Sleeps up to: 2


Superior

Standard room rooms from 290.00

Sleeps up to: 2


Alternative Accommodation

  1. Low Wood Hotel, Ambleside (less than 1 mile away)
  2. Briery Wood Hotel, Ambleside (less than 1 mile away)
  3. The Samling, Ambleside (about 1 mile away)
  4. Lake House, Ambleside (2 miles away)


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Last updated 06 July 2008

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