A Review of Linthwaite House, The Lake District

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The Lake District, one of the most beautiful areas of England, is also one of the most popular to visit. Deciding where to stay is a tough choice – there are beautiful B&Bs, great self catering options, holiday cottages and every type of hotel imaginable. Given I knew I wouldn’t be able to go abroad this year (or so I thought at the time…after everything that happened since, I’ve ended up splurging on going abroad too haha!), I decided to treat myself and go for a luxury hotel option in the Lakes. And I’m so glad that I did. If you’re looking for a great luxury option in the area, I couldn’t recommend Linthwaite House more.

View of the hotel and Windermere beyond


Linthwaite House is close to Lake Windermere in the southern lakes. It is within easy driving access of all attractions around Windermere, including Bowness, boat tours, Hill Top (Beatrix Potter’s house) and Wray Castle.

You can also access many of the classic Lake District hikes and lakes within a short drive from the hotel, including:

You absolutely will need a car to access the hotel, and to travel about the Lake District. There are local buses but they don’t stop near the hotel. The hotel is also slightly outside of a town. Whilst it does have great dining options, if you want to eat out you will have to drive. The benefit of being out of the very busy town centres is peace, quiet and wonderful, uninterrupted views of Lake Windermere and the English countryside.

View out to Windermere


The accommodation at Linthwaite House is gorgeous. The bed was huge and very comfy, with lovely linen. The bathroom was stocked with Molton Brown goodies, such as body lotion, shampoo and bubble bath. The shower was a good size, and there was also a bath in the bathroom. The mini bar was well stocked, including free water as well as paid for soft drinks and alcohol. There is also an in-room coffee machine and kettle for hot drinks.

However the absolute highlight of the room I was in was its hot tub. Opening the patio doors led to steps to a glorious tub, sheltered from the rain by a canopy. The hot tub was cleaned daily and kept completely spotless; it heated up to 39 degrees and the jets had a number of power settings. The canopy was also set up with lots of fairy lights which made it beautiful in the evening. It was absolutely perfect for a luxury treat after all the days of walking and being busy.

Relaxing in the hot tub

The room was cleaned twice a day, with new bath robes and water stocked daily. The housekeeping staff were wonderful and polite and went out of their way with little touches in the room. Perfect.


Only one thing to say about this. WOW. One of the main selling points of this hotel is its food. The in-house restaurant, Henrock, is one of michelin star chef Simon Rogan’s restaurants. Breakfast is included in the room rate and is absolutely delicious, serving everything from fried eggs on French toast, to a Full English, to yoghurt and fruit.

There is also a bar area and an open terrace which serve bites to eat for lunch and snacks, as well as serving full afternoon tea. The highlight however is an evening meal in Henrock, which is a truly special treat. Serving everything from local lamb to Peking duck, the food is absolutely DELICIOUS.

Henrock dinner and afternoon tea (courtesy of website)


Linthwaite House is set in absolutely beautiful grounds. One of the nicest things to do is stroll around them, including to the viewing seat out over Lake Windermere. There is also a nice pond area to walk around and a little woodland area to explore. The hotel also has croquet and giant chess games in the grounds to play.

A number of private experiences are also available. These include romantic Afternoon Tea in the lakeside cabin, local brewery tours, private flower making tours, wine tasting led by a professional sommelier and even picnics whilst on the hotel’s own row boats on their lake.

There are also plenty of food related experiences in the restaurant, including champagne and dinner packages, private sunrise hikes followed by dining, and luxury cabin and hot tub hire, including chocolate fondue in the room and dinner.

We decided not to indulge in any of these amazing offers because we were so busy out and about during the days, but you could easily just stay in the hotel for a week and not leave with everything they offer!


Thanks so much for reading! I hope this post has been interesting and that it’s helped if you’re looking for a great hotel option in the Lake District. Would you like to stay here? Let me know in the comments below – stay safe and happy travelling all.

35 responses to “A Review of Linthwaite House, The Lake District”

  1. Dear Santa, how good to I have to be to get a trip to the lake district with a stay at Linthwhite House for Christmas??? Wonderful post on such a beautiful place to stay! 🙂

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    1. Ahh so glad you like it Meg – it’s a really special place to stay so I hope Santa is good to you 🙂

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  2. Oh yes, I would LOVE to stay there !! When you mentioned the big cozy bed and then the hot bath, you won me over! And the food … my way, it looks absolutely DELICIOUS! Sometimes it’s good to pay a little (or a lot 😉) more than usual – especially when it’s a place like this!

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    1. I’m so glad you like it, it’s such an amazing place to stay 🙂 The hot tub and food were definitely highlights, so so worth a little bit of a splash for some indulgence 🙂 Have a great Sunday guys.

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  3. Stunning views, Hannah! I can see why it’s such a popular place ~ exquisite accommodations, expansive landscape views and delectable cuisine. Thank you for sharing, my friend. 🙂

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    1. Thanks for reading Phil and your lovely words, it’s a lovely place to stay 🙂

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      1. Looks beautiful, indeed. Have a great day, dear Hannah 🙂

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  4. I’d definitely like to stay there Hannah, it looks gorgeous and having your own personal hot tub after a day hiking must have been blissful.

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    1. The hot tub was perfect after a long day’s hiking, that’s for sure! Thanks so much for reading Marion, and have a lovely Sunday 🙂

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  5. Looks so lovely there! Have only briefly stopped in the Lake District on a bus tour years and years ago. Must go back again one year and perhaps check out this accommodation that you recommend as well!

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    1. The Lake District is such an amazing place, so many wonderful hikes and things to do. I hope you get to return soon, and thanks for reading 🙂

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  6. If I were to go to the Lake District someday, I will NEED to book a stay at the Linthwaite House! So serene and what a paradise it must been to have such a beautiful and spacious room (hot tub included) and a delicious breakfast/meal that looks so fancy, too. I’m all for that flower pot-shaped dessert for afternoon tea! 😛

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    1. I’m so glad you like it Rebecca, its a great choice for a stay in The Lakes. Haha yes the afternoon tea was incredible, especially the flower pot 🙂 Thanks for reading, have a great Sunday.

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  7. Ah Han, what a magical place. I wouldn’t think twice about booking a stay at Linthwaite House. Except perhaps when I see the associated costs! I took a cruise across Lake Windermere a few years ago but my exploring of its surrounds were limited on a day trip. Your post reminds me that I really need to see more, especially as I have an uncle stationed in the nearby town of Carnforth. Great post!

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    1. Thanks Leighton – it really is a special and magical place (if you ignore the price tag ha!). Oh there’s so much to do in and around Windermere, so definitely worth visiting your uncle 🙂 Have a good day and thanks for reading!

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  8. It’s always good to treat yourself once in awhile! This looks like a wonderful place to splurge and indulge in some rest and relaxation. Your accommodations looks amazing and that must have been so nice to have your own private hot tub outside. The food looks delicious and the presentation itself is quite impressive.

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    1. Oh for sure – it was worth the splurge for a bit of indulgence after so long in lockdown, the hot tub was very special 🙂 Thanks for reading and have a great Sunday

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  9. Yes, I would stay there. In a heartbeat. Glad to hear you are living large both at home and, soon abroad!

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    1. We are definitely trying to live our best lives at the moment! 🙂 So glad you like the look of the hotel, and thank you for reading.

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  10. Wow.. what a beautiful place! Its so peaceful out there!

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    1. It’s so peaceful, perfect for a good night’s sleep! 🙂

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  11. Wow, what a beautiful place to spend a night or two – I am in awe of those stunning countryside views, a hot tub and yummy cakes! I am glad to see that you decided to treat yourself! I am a big believer that you have to be good to yourself before you can be good to others. Taking time out to treat yourself and self-care is just as, if not more important, than giving to those around you. One of my favourite ways to practise self-care is to book a trip or mini-vacation as it can do wonders for me and my mental health! Aiva 🙂

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    1. Thank you Aiva, and you’re right – especially after lockdown and a really stressful time, it’s great to take the time out, enjoy the hot tub, go on long hikes etc. Unfortunately it’s now back to normal life!!! Thank you for reading and have a lovely day 🙂

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  12. I love everything about this post! What a beautiful place that doesn’t seem like it should be in London ha. Those desserts are so beautiful it would be hard to eat them 🙂

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    1. Thanks so much Lyssy – and I agree on the desserts, they are almost too pretty to eat (but also very tasty when you do). Have a great Sunday!

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      1. No bite left behind is my Motto 🙂 hope you had a great weekend!!

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  13. Such an amazing place to stay with great views and place to hike. Thanks Anita

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  14. It looks lovely! I’m not one for the luxury route, but I can see why it appeals. The lake area looks like a great place to hike and explore.

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  15. Great travel and resort reviews. I like your style of presenting a place. I love it.

    Reading your post, I feel like I’m with you in that place.

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  16. Oh my god this place looks sooo beautiful (and romantic)!! 😍 The hot tub seems absolutely divine, but I think the row boats definitely sold the place to me! I’m glad you had a great time there, and thanks for sharing your experience with us!

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    1. Aww I’m so glad you like it – I totally agree the rowboats are so romantic and lovely. 🙂

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  17. Lake District is a popular vacation destination in the Northwest England. To enjoy this mountainous region replete with nature, an accommodation must be luxurious like the Linthwaite House.

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  18. […] chose to stay in Linthwaite House hotel, and you can read my review HERE (post coming soon). We spent 2 days in Windermere exploring, and then branched out to do other day […]

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