Sawrey House Country Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable adults-only hotel near Lake Windermere
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Sawrey House Country Hotel

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Double or Twin Room
Restaurant
Property grounds

Overview of Sawrey House Country Hotel

8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

Stones Lane, Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, Ambleside, England, LA22 0LF
  • Popular LocationHill Top Farm12 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Boathouse Bar & Restaurant8 min drive
  • Popular LocationWindermere Station27 min drive
  • AirportManchester (MAN)119 min drive
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Room options

Double or Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room, Lake View

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Lake View (Four Poster Bed)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Lake View (Four Poster Bed)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Ambleside

Located in Ambleside, Sawrey House Country Hotel is in a rural area and in a national park. Old Laundry Theatre and Hawkshead Grammar School are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Windermere Ferry and Windermere Golf Club. Raw War Paintball and Holehird Gardens are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • Hill Top Farm - 12 min walk
  • Lake Windermere - 15 min walk
  • Bowness Pier - 9 min drive
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 10 min drive
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Burneside Station - 19 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Pier Coffee Shop - 9 min drive
  • The Lake View - Bowness - 9 min drive
  • Lake View Garden Bar - 9 min drive
  • The Village Inn & Restaurant - 9 min drive
  • Bodega - 9 min drive

About this property

Sawrey House Country Hotel

Hotel in a rural location
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Sawrey House Country Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, a reception hall and luggage storage
  • Wedding services and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1830
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 13 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 13 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests requiring check-out before 8 AM should pay their bill the night before and can order a takeaway breakfast at no extra cost.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Sawrey Country House Hotel
Sawrey House Country
Sawrey House Country Ambleside
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Frequently asked questions

Is Sawrey House Country Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sawrey House Country Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sawrey House Country Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sawrey House Country Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Sawrey House Country Hotel located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Hill Top Farm and Lake Windermere. Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore and Windermere Ferry are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Sawrey House Country Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 155 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Return Visit
A return visit to one of our preferred locations in the Lake District. Peaceful and relaxing as always …
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

GRAEME

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very pleasant and relaxing experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel next to Beatrix Potter's retreat at Hill Top with views down to Esthwaite Water. Our breakfast was included in our booking and we decided to eat at the hotel each evening as the food was delicious and very well presented.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Fawlty Towers
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021