The Ryebeck Hotel

We had a fantastic and relaxing stay at Ryebeck Hotel in the Lake District. Communication before arrival was excellent and made everything very easy from the start. The hotel is in a fantastic location with beautiful views, and even without a lake view room, the outlook over the well-maintained gardens was lovely. We were greeted so warmly by Tommy, who was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were cosy, clean, nicely decorated and very comfortable, with a comfy bed and tea and coffee facilities. Breakfast was excellent, and Tommy and his brother Craig worked tirelessly to make sure everything ran smoothly. They always had a smile on their faces and were lovely to chat to. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they made us feel completely at home. The hotel itself is wonderful, but the staff truly made our stay extra special. We would happily return and highly recommend it.

Just outside of Windermere - gorgeous views and great location

Fabulous location, stunning grounds with lake view. Super friendly helpful staff and delicious bar and restaurant. And dog friendly too!

Nothing to mention

The room was very comfortable and clean.The staff who were on duty were polite and seemed to be doing their best. The Scottish employee (I can't remember his name) was exceptionally friendly and helpful.

During my stay last month, staffing appeared extremely limited and service was somewhat chaotic as a result. There seemed to be only three members of staff on duty and no management in evidence. Most of the time, the Scottish member of staff in particular seemed to be heroically covering reception, the bar and breakfast service largely on his own. The restaurant was closed because the chef’s wife had just had a baby and he was on leave. While that is entirely understandable, it was disappointing as the hotel is outside Bowness and having a functioning restaurant was one of the reasons I chose the Ryebeck. There also seemed to be little continuity at reception. When checking out, no one was monitoring reception, so I had to wait for someone to appear. I was then initially overcharged, although this was eventually refunded. The staff present appeared to have been doing their best in difficult circumstances, but one couldn’t help feeling that a little more visible management might have been helpful.