2 restaurants, 4 bars/lounges and dry cleaning are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a library and free newspapers are on-site.
Merewood Country House offers 20 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and complimentary toiletries.
This Windermere hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Merewood Country House. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Windermere. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 restaurants.
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Grab something to eat at one of the 2 restaurants, or stop for a drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges
Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and 4 meeting rooms
Steps from Treetop Trek and Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
Pets welcome for a fee
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 4 meeting rooms available. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at Merewood Country House. Free self parking is available.
This 4-star Windermere hotel is smoke free.
For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8 AM to 10 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 lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1812
Smoke-free property
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
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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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per night
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
The listed general deposit applies to bookings of 3 guestrooms or more.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 15 for children
Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property is also known as
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Merewood Country House Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 235 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 235 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 235 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 235 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 235 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
jeff
25 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
everything was clean and spotless , first night we had a meal in the restaurant which was was very , retread back to the bar which had a great hot open fire , are room was spotless and the staff where friendly and helpful , will return at some stage , highly recommend
We had an amazing weekend at Merewood County House.It was in a great location. Our room was huge with a great view of the lake. Everything was spotlessly clean and well set out. We had evening meals and breakfasts at the hotel and the food was excellent. All the staff were so welcoming and friendly and we couldn’t fault anything. Thank you
Lovely log fires, friendly staff, large well presented bedroom and a delicious breakfast
James
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Stephen
1 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great welcome, excellent breakfast. Beautiful view over lake.
Stephen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Keith
26 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All areas were very clean, staff pleasant and food very good.
One disappointing area, was the size of the double room, bed small and the mattress very uncomfortable.
Overall a nice hotel.
Keith
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Shijun
Travelled with group
15 Jan 2026
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
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
S
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lara
3 Dec 2025
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!
Lara
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heather
30 Nov 2025
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.
Heather
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael
29 Nov 2025
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.
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
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Jill
Travelled with partner
6 Oct 2025
Stunning view, bedroom dated, bed too small for current market.
Dinner adequate, breakfast, eggs Benedict Hollandaise split, just ate bacon egg and muffin.
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 .
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.
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.
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.