Guest Rating: 
4.5 / 5
Located in the heart of England's beautiful Lake District the hotel has a spectacular hilltop setting overlooking Lake Windermere and the surrounding Lakeland fells.
Awarded 3 red stars and Rosettes by the AA, Linthwaite House Hotel is one of the top 200 hotels in Britain and offers high quality hotel accommodation and short breaks in the Lake District. It is set in over 14 acres of private gardens and woods and is the perfect setting for a romantic break.
The hotel has its own tarn where you can fish for brown trout and enjoy the silence and fabulous views over Lake Windermere. Each evening comfy sofas, crackling log fires and unstuffy service help you unwind and relax amid great scenery.
Linthwaite is arguably one of the finest Windermere hotels. It is a retreat where you will be looked after from the moment you arrive.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Please note, if cancelled, the first night will be charged. In case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
100 percent of the first night will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.
All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 17.50 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 25.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Pet Information: Pets are welcome at the hotel and there is a kennel in the hotel grounds. Pets are not permitted in the hotel building.
Some rooms offer lake views and king-size beds with canopies. There is a ETC level one disabled room on the ground floor with its own external access. The hotel is fully non-smoking throughout. There is full room service. With accommodation here, Ralph Lauren meets Raffles style interior design.
Rooms have a king-size bed and a view of the lake, the garden or the courtyard.
The award-winning restaurant serves modern British food and runs under the guidance of Paul Peters, one of a new generation of talented young chefs. The restaurant can host small, private lunches or dinners. The excellent cuisine consists of fresh local produce with immaculately presented ample portions and a fine selection of wines. Throughout the day a selection of freshly made sandwiches and beverages are served. Afternoon tea is served between 15:30 and 17:00. At lunchtime guests can choose from the terrace menu. In the evening there is a 4-course table d'hôte menu, which changes daily. A traditional Sunday lunch (3-course table d'hôte menu) is also available in the restaurant on Sunday from 12:00 to 13:30. Tables can be reserved.
Transport Car: 20 minutes from M6 motorway, Junction 36 1 hour 30 minutes from Manchester and Newcastle, 2 hours 30 minutes from Birmingham, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Train: 10 minutes taxi ride from Windermere railway station, 20 minutes from mainline Oxenholme. From the North: Leave the M6 at Junction 39 (Shap) and follow the signs to Kendal. At Kendal follow the one-way system to Lakes/Windermere. At the large roundabout north-west of Kendal take the B5284 (Crook Road) sign-posted 'Hawkshead via Ferry', keeping the Gateway Inn on your right. Drive down the B5284 for 6 miles. We are on the left one mile past Windermere Golf Club. From the South: From M6 Junction 36 follow the dual carriageway west for about 8 miles until you come to a large roundabout just north-west of Kendal. Take the first exit B5284 (Crook Road), keeping the Gateway Inn on your right. Drive exactly six miles towards Lake Windermere and we are on the left. We are one mile past the Windermere Golf club entrance on the Crook Road.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
