Stones Lane, Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, Ambleside, England, LA22 0LF
What's nearby
Lake Windermere - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 9 min drive - 4.5 km
Bowness Pier - 10 min drive - 4.2 km
World of Beatrix Potter - 10 min drive - 4.5 km
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 15 min drive - 10.1 km
Getting around
Burneside Station - 19 min drive
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 119 min drive
Restaurants
The Pier Coffee Shop - 9 min drive
The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - 8 min drive
The Lake View - Bowness - 9 min drive
Costa Coffee - 10 min drive
The Albert - 10 min drive
About this property
Sawrey House Country Hotel
Hotel near Lake Windermere
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
A reception hall, 1 meeting room and luggage storage
Smoke-free property and wedding services
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
Heating, daily housekeeping and phones
Languages
English, Greek
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Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9:30 AM
2 bars/lounges
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
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
1 building
3 floors
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 provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Front desk (limited hours)
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 at the property
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
Sawrey House Country Hotel
Sawrey House Country Hotel Ambleside
Sawrey House Hotel Ambleside
Sawrey House Country Hotel Hotel
Sawrey House Country Hotel Ambleside
Sawrey House Country Hotel Hotel Ambleside
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: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Sawrey House Country Hotel?
Checkout is at 10:30 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).
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Sawrey House Country Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 157 reviews
10 - Excellent
87
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 157 reviews
8 - Good
49
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 157 reviews
6 - Okay
14
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 157 reviews
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 157 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Brilliant hotel and good location 👌 Made us very welcome.
Chris
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Beautiful old building with lots of traditional feature! Bed extremely comfy! Staff very attentive and helpful, plenty of choice for breakfast!
Elaine
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
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.
Eileen
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
8/10
A very pleasant and relaxing experience.
GRAEME
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10
A return visit to one of our preferred locations in the Lake District. Peaceful and relaxing as always …
Lee
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10
Amanda
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
6/10
Daniel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10
Debbie
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
6/10
Neil
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
8/10
Daniel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
4/10
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10
Louise
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
10/10
Great place to visit for a relaxing break. Excellent service by all the friendly staff. Good choice of meals, not pub food at all. Will be booking to go again soon.
Raymond
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
10/10
A small hotel with great food and service, which is sparkling clean, and Covid secure, from arrival to depature you are made to feel welcome.
Ian
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
10/10
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
8/10
Had a nice time. Staff and environment is very friendly.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
10/10
SITER
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
8/10
Staff were lovely and very pleasant however the room was very tired this included cobwebs on the ceiling and the light fittings, the bath was patched and cracked and there was peeling paint in the bathroom
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
10/10
We enjoyed our 3 night stay at Sawrey House. All the staff were very friendly and efficient. We eat there each evening and the food was always tasty and nicely presented. Very close to the Windermere ferry which we used a couple of times.
Stephen
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
10/10
Attentive friendly staff, excellent food, good selection of drinks at the bar. Fantastic setting on the quieter side of Lake Windermere. Bed was a bit too firm for me but I've been nowhere that the bed is the same as mine at home. We will be back
Stephen
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
10/10
Jonathan
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
8/10
It was quaint and quiet, staff were engaging, pleasant and friendly.
No issues with place .
Jim
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
8/10
Great location and views. Staff really friendly and helpful.
Woody
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
10/10
Paul
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
6/10
Lovely hotel in beautiful surroundings. The staff are friendly. However there is a big difference in the size of rooms for the same price. We were given room 8 which was too small for comfort with a double bed instead of king size and you have to crouch under tv to make tea and coffee. It spoiled our weekend. So best to check before you book and don’t book room 8 as it’s not worth the money charged.