Holbeck Ghyll Hotel, AmblesideHolbeck Ghyll Hotel in Ambleside, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 4 hotels we score in Ambleside. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3. Rooms from about $250 a night (cached, not a live quote).Holbeck Ghyll Hotel is a nineteenth-century former hunting lodge set within eighteen acres of private gardens and woodland. Located on a hillside above Lake Windermere in the Lake District, the property offers individually styled rooms with views of the lake and surrounding fells. It suits families and travellers seeking a country house setting, providing amenities such as a spa, tennis court, and massage services. The on-site restaurant holds three AA Rosettes and uses local ingredients. While the location offers privacy and scenery, the hotel is situated on a hillside which may affect accessibility for some guests. Secure parking and pet-friendly options are available on the grounds.What stands out

Three AA Rosette restaurant

Private woodland and gardens

Views of Lake Windermere

On-site spa and tennis court

Watch out for

Hillside location

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