3-Star Hotels in Cumbria, United Kingdom

We checked in late night, witn a car. The receptionist was very welcoming and helpful. Room is as described. Heating was cranked up which we appreciated, but also had windows we could open. Great doorway location to the rest of the lake district. Very happy with our 1 night stay.

I have grave misgivings about hotels in the busiest parts of the Lake District, especially at holiday times. Obviously they will be relentlessly overcrowded, with harassed and unfriendly staff. I’ve wanted to go back to the Proper Lake District for a while though so took a risk on the King’s Head. It’s easy to find on the ear popping main road up from Grasmere, just beyond the impressive hulk of Steel Fell, close to Thirlemere. Parking anywhere in the Lakes is hideous and expensive. Not here. Relaxed and plenty of room. It’s a long building with a pleasant bar restaurant area and beer garden. I found a rather pleasant residents lounge where a lady called Jo checked me in and made me feel welcome. It does get busy with passing trade but the staff look after their residents. They flogged me decent real ale and Jura whisky (the proper stuff). Breakfast is briskly table served from a menu and is well presented. I didn’t eat otherwise there but the food is popular and well priced. The road outside is busy and a bit of a racetrack, and the occasional fighter jet roars between the mountains on low altitude practice, but the relentless bleating of the sheep opposite soon returns things to normal. I was a little sorry to depart, but the manager said he hoped I would come again. I believe I will, and will even bring my wife.

The location is very convenient, especially if you are visiting Windermere and the surrounding Lake District area. The room was clean and comfortable, and overall the stay was pleasant. One thing I really liked was that breakfast was included and you could order from the breakfast menu without paying extra. The food was good and it felt more substantial than a very basic hotel breakfast. However, it is made to order rather than a buffet, so you do need to allow enough time in the morning. If you have an early train or a tight schedule, breakfast can feel a little rushed because you have to wait for the food to be prepared and served. The staff were generally friendly and helpful. The only slight inconvenience was that early check-in was quite difficult, so if you arrive before the official check-in time, it is better not to rely on being able to get into the room early. The location, cleanliness and overall atmosphere were all very good, and the property has a nice traditional character. For a short stay in Windermere, I think it is a very solid choice. I would be happy to stay here again, especially if I had a more relaxed schedule in the morning.

The room is clean and tidy. Surrounding is quiet and comfortable. Attendants are nice and helpful. Breakfast is fresh, delicious, with plenty of choices.

I arrived on a stormy night in the lake district - on entering the hotel I was met with a warm glow from the log fire and a very warm welcome from the receptionist. As the hotel dining room was about to close, a room was sorted and the kitchen kept open for an evening meal - a delicious melt in the mouth steak was a pleasure after a 6 hour drive from the south of england, washed down with a welcome glass of Shiraz. The bed was very comfortable, the room had a large bath and separate shower cubicle and copious hot water. The decor and fittings were in sympathy with the age and history of the hotel, a pleasant change from the blandness of more modern mass market hotels. The staff were very friendly and it was a pleasure to be assisted without having to use automated impersonal systems. I will not hesitate to stay at the hotel again when I am next in the area.

It’s a lovely hotel set in beautiful grounds. The rooms were clean and spacious. The reception staff are so friendly and informative. We’d definitely book this hotel again.

Overall, our experience at the hotel was good, and we enjoyed our stay. However, the only disappointment was the parking situation. We had requested parking in advance, but we were informed that it operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so unfortunately, we were unable to get a space. We were advised to park at the nearby station car park, where there were plenty of spaces available. However, the parking charges were quite expensive. We parked at around 4:30 PM and left the following morning, but because the charge was £12.50 per day, we had to pay £25 in total. It would have been helpful if the parking arrangements and potential costs had been explained more clearly in advance. Apart from the parking issue, our overall experience at the hotel was good.

Outstanding, I had a superb stay ,the George is unique Whilst, having a timeless aspect ,magnificent historic building it has modern features, and aspects,that make it very comfortable. The best hotel experience, I have had for year's, I am looking forward to staying again, a perfect end to my Christmas break.

Facilities: Very good Hygiene: clean Environment: Safety Service: Very good Recommended very good place! Don't miss it Hope to have a chance to come again. The location is very good and convenient. There is a parking lot. Comfortable and wonderful experience

Facility appears okay but staff were not friendly and supportive. We left a football Jersey shirt in our room and was told it was not there when we called later in the day. Myself and my wife had food poison after eating breakfast on the day we checked out. The Jersey shirt could not have disappeared because I slept with it overnight before we checked out. As I said before, the facility looks new but the staff, even including the cleaners were not friendly. I am an IHG member and I use holiday inn hotels almost every where I travel to and I know how they treat their customers. However, this holiday in express in Barrow-in-Furness surprised me as the staff attitude did not meet the standard of others I have stayed in. I am not impressed.