In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 62 guest reviews of Linthwaite House Hotel. Guests in the sample highlight Location, Food & restaurants and Service & staff. The most common complaints: Many rooms are small, with small beds and little storage. Meals, drinks and the bar bill are considered expensive.
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Linthwaite House is situated on a hilltop overlooking Windermere, making it the perfect base from which to explore the scenic surroundings. Guests can enjoy activities such as boules, or play chess on the giant outdoor chessboard.
Linthwaite House offers luxurious air-conditioned accommodation, with stylish, individually designed bedrooms and bathrooms. Many overlook the lake and manicured gardens as well as the surrounding hills and mountains.
Wednesdays to Sundays, the on site fine dining restaurant, Henrock by Simon Rogan, serves dishes using local ingredients. The a la carte menu features small plates and sharing dishes.
On Mondays and Tuesdays there is an all day dining menu available in the Bar & Conservatory area.
There are two row boats available for guests to use. Inquire a Reception.
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 20 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Linthwaite House Hotel is a country house for travellers who want the Lake District spread out in front of them. It stands on a hilltop above Windermere, with gardens guests call magnificent and many rooms looking out over the lake and hills. What reviewers return to most is the staff, quietly attentive from reception to the breakfast room, the breakfast itself and dinners at Henrock by Simon Rogan, along with the artworks that fill the house. The trade-offs are mostly about cost and extras. Guests find the food, the bar and the rooms expensive, the gym is small and basic, and Henrock is open only from Wednesday to Sunday, with an all-day menu in the Bar & Conservatory on the other days. The hotel is a little outside Bowness, although one guest notes that the walk is manageable. Couples who want a calm, polished base with lake views will be well looked after; anyone chasing value or a proper workout should look elsewhere.
Guests score it 9.4 out of 10 — the average across the 9 hotels we list in the Lake District is 9.1.
- The house stands on a hilltop overlooking Windermere, and many rooms face the lake and the hills beyond. Guests keep returning to the setting and the views as the highlight of their stay.
- The gardens and grounds are praised in review after review as magnificent and beautifully kept, and returning guests say recent changes have transformed them. Boules, a giant chessboard and two rowing boats add something to do outdoors.
- Even guests who loved their stay say it stretches the budget. Dinner, the bar bill and the room rate are all described as expensive, and value for money is the point guests are least enthusiastic about.
- Guests who wanted to keep up a training routine found the gym small and basic for a hotel of this level.
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Should you book it?
Linthwaite House Hotel is worth booking for couples who want a calm country house with lake views — but pick somewhere else if you want a well-equipped gym for daily workouts.
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- Couples who want a calm country house with lake views
- Food lovers planning a dinner at Henrock by Simon Rogan
Pick somewhere else if
- You want a well-equipped gym for daily workouts
- You are mainly coming for Henrock and can only stay on a Monday or Tuesday
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What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 62 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +Breakfast is praised for its quality, cooking and presentation
- +Evening meals at the hotel's Henrock restaurant are called exceptional
- +Cocktails and the wine list are highly rated
- –Breakfast is inconsistent, with slow service and dishes served dry or cold
- –Few food options in the evening and during the afternoon
- –Bar food is patchy outside the restaurant
”Breakfast was superb, both the quality of the food and the standard of cooking and presentation.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Staff are warm and attentive without being intrusive
- +Reception helps plan days out and offers solutions, such as another room
- +Small gestures, like gifts left for special days
- –Too few staff at breakfast and in the restaurant, leading to long waits
- –Some staff seem to know little about local activities
- –Complaints were not always taken seriously
”The staff were excellent: quietly attentive, warm and engaging when we had questions, without ever being intrusive.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Beautifully designed, well-appointed rooms
- +Comfortable beds and quality toiletries
- +Some superior rooms are spacious
- –Many rooms are small, with small beds and little storage
- –Some rooms lack air conditioning or get too hot
- –A booked lake view was not always delivered
”A wonderful hotel, let down by a pokey room.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +The hotel and grounds are immaculately kept
- +Renovated, very clean bathrooms
- –Some rooms were not cleaned, or had unpleasant smells
- –Minor in-room items need maintenance, and outdoor lights were sometimes out
”Beautiful property, clean and immaculate everywhere and in every room.” — guest, translated
Location
- +A hillside setting with sweeping views over Lake Windermere
- +Magnificent gardens with a small tarn, woodland paths and art
- +A secluded, peaceful spot
- –A bit out of Bowness, so it's a fair walk into town, although a buggy service is available
”A simply stunning property on the hillside, with beautiful gardens overlooking the lake.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +A tranquil, peaceful atmosphere
- –Rooms without air conditioning rely on noisy fans
- –Some guests were disturbed by voices and knocking at night
- –An early-morning fire alarm woke some guests
”Beautiful and tranquil. A lovely place to relax and stroll around.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- –Meals, drinks and the bar bill are considered expensive
- –Room prices feel out of proportion for the smaller rooms
- –Rooms can only be booked with breakfast included
”Very pleasant, but rather expensive when it comes to the cost of meals and drinks.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.
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Frequently asked questions
How do guests rate Linthwaite House Hotel?
On Booking.com it scores 9.4/10 from 683 guest reviews.
How many stars does Linthwaite House Hotel have?
Linthwaite House Hotel is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Linthwaite House Hotel offer?
Linthwaite House Hotel offers lake Views, gardens, free Wifi, family Rooms, 2 Restaurants and room Service.
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Right now: 7° air · 12° sea
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Crook Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JA, United Kingdom