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Merewood Country House

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Front of property
Reception
Flat-screen TV
Business center

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Ambleside Road, Windermere, England, LA23 1LH
  • Place, Treetop Trek
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room with Lake View

  • Sleeps 3

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Classic Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (4 Poster)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (4 Poster) Single Occupancy

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Lake View (Single Occupancy)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Lake View (single Occupancy)

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room With Lake View

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Windermere

Merewood Country House places you next to Treetop Trek and Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre. This 4-star hotel has 20 guestrooms and offers conveniences like 2 restaurants, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Treetop Trek - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Townend - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Wray Castle - 12 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 4 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Freshers’ Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Toast - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Homeground - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brown Sugar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wateredge Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Merewood Country House

A local mainstay since 1812, Merewood Country House offers free WiFi in public areas, a library, and free newspapers. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a banquet hall.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs and free toiletries. Coffee makers, safes, and phones are other standard amenities.

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Apr 21 - Apr 22
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1812
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

The listed general deposit applies to bookings of 3 guestrooms or more.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-11:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Merewood Country House?

Merewood Country House offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Merewood Country House?

As of Apr 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Merewood Country House on Apr 23, 2026 start from $110, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do near Merewood Country House?

This hotel is located in Windermere, just steps from Treetop Trek and Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre, and within a short walk of Lake Windermere. You'll also find World of Beatrix Potter and Ambleside Pier within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Merewood Country House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Merewood Country House have a casino?

No, Merewood Country House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Merewood Country House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Merewood Country House a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including 2 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges plus some guestrooms feature a fireplace.

Does Merewood Country House have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Merewood Country House feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Merewood Country House has 2 restaurants, and serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Merewood Country House allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Merewood Country House for a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per stay.

Does Merewood Country House have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Merewood Country House?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Merewood Country House that offer a balcony.

Merewood Country House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 230 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shijun

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had originally booked a double bed, but they were out of stock, so they changed us to two rooms free of charge. Very kind of them.And the hotel has a very retro décor and a great atmosphere. You can play chess with friends by the warm fireplace while enjoying a beer. It's very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wonderful size room & very comfortable bed. Staff very helpful would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and staff. Loved our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Merewood is a beautiful country house hotel. We had a perfect stay. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, the hotel and its grounds are just lovely. We ate in the Arboreal restaurant and, wow, what a treat that was. Really couldn't have been better
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely wonderful staff, front of house host was lovely and very welcoming. Beautiful cosy atmosphere in the three social areas we visited (bar,lounge and library). Lovely hotel overall, will need to try the restaurant next time as we arrived later in the evening. Very welcoming to our dogs which was much appreciated! Lovely rooms. Will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff, the hotel itself was just beautiful! I was hoping for a slightly better room after paying slightly more, but everything else made up for it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Exquisite hotel in a fantastic location, amazing staff made us feel so welcome. From the receptionist, barman, to the restaurant staff all super friendly and welcoming. Food at the restaurant was some of the best we have ever had. Room was super comfy and clean, great views over Windermere, will definitely be going back.
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved hotel loved service few problems withtv bulb not working in bedside lamp didn't spoil our stay loved the people and hotel thank you amazing dog friendly hotel best I've encoutered
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Traveled with partner
Stunning view, bedroom dated, bed too small for current market. Dinner adequate, breakfast, eggs Benedict Hollandaise split, just ate bacon egg and muffin.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Disappointing Dining

We booked this hotel for our wedding anniversary and as we love fine dining this hotel seemed a great choice as it has a restaurant with 2 AA rosettes. We received an email confirmation of our booking for the one night with the email saying we had a table booked in the fine dining restaurant at 7pm the Arboreal. When we arrived we were told we would now be dining in the grill bar as the Arboreal restaurant was closed on Sunday. The menu in the grill bar was awful and so was our food. We were very disappointed as this marred a special evening .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed the stay

Lovely experience, very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Baray

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived very late, staff were very nice and contacted us in advance to let us know how to get in and what to do. Breakfast was very tasty and staff very hospitable and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning - a beautiful place.

The Tennyson Room (Room 5) was beautiful. The view was stunning, there were no irritations (wonky toilet seats, blown light bulbs, badly scratched paintwork etc.) at all. The receptionist was a great guy - good for a laugh and engaging. Breakfast excellent. Believe me - we are coming back it was superb. I have no connections with this place at all. It was so much better than the top of the range place we stayed at in Anglesey 2 weeks ago and cost £70 less. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Merlin, North Shields

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lake Windermere

Great location for Windermere, our room was big with tall ceilings and amazing views.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Dog friendly Hotel that made us all feel very welcome. Ate at the Grill restaurant and the food was great. Breakfast was really good too. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property, and super dog friendly, exceptional service all round.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

How to spoil a wedding anniversary stay

Nice hotel Food awful service non existent 6 dishes on menu 4 containing cheese so options were burger without cheese or fish and chips.tried to book a meal at 5.30 to be told 7.45 was the earliest they could serve as they were busy. IE 2 couples in a restaurant that holds approx 24 tables tried to order a sandwich but was told they finished a 6 pm no bar staff had to press buzzer and wait until some one eventually turned up Breakfast a joke 1 sausage 1 small portion of scrambled eggs, and half a potatoes cake £15 ??? If you require anything you have to go around rooms and restaurant to find any staff for assistance My food order came with the wrong food at 7.45 my wife ate hers while it was still warm and eventually my food arrived burger warm with triple x tripke cooked chips hot but had been re cooked so many times they were like crsps
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Birthday retreat

We stayed for my husband’s 60 and found it very enjoyable. The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really attentive, without being too much. A little time in getting drinks, but to be honest this just made us relax into the chilled atmosphere more. The location was superb and we went for a dog walk straight from the hotel. Great historic old, hotel to be able to take a dog to. Can loose yourself in the view over Windermere
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice friendly hotel. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025