In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 65 guest reviews of Storrs Hall Hotel. Guests in the sample highlight Location, Service & staff and The rooms. The most common complaints: Parts of the building look tired, with worn carpets, damaged furniture and bathrooms in need of updating. Food and especially drinks are expensive.
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* The hotel is in the heart of the English Lake District, on the shores of lake Windermere, in 17 acres of private grounds. Most bedrooms have lake views, others look over the gardens.
*There are 2 restaurants and a traditional 'pub' style bar. The restaurants offer 2 different style menus, one informal and one with a fixed price 4 course menu; plus a traditional English Afternoon Tea.
*Most bedrooms have lake views, or of the gardens. The hotel is a Grade II* Listed building, decorated in a traditional Country House style.
Tripplo’s hotel summary
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 21 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Storrs Hall Hotel is built around its setting. The Grade II* listed house stands on the shore of Windermere in 17 acres of private grounds, and most bedrooms look straight out over the lake. Guests return again and again to the views, the calm of the gardens and staff who come across as attentive without being stiff. Rooms and suites are praised for their comfort, the suites with private hot tubs especially, and both breakfast and dinner earn warm words. The traditional country-house style is the main point of division. Some guests love its old-world character, while others find it dated and feel that certain rooms need refreshing. There is no lift, the bistro is not cheap, and lake-view rooms vary in how much of the lake they actually show. Couples after a classic lakeside stay with polished service will feel at home here; anyone wanting a contemporary hotel should look elsewhere.
Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 — the average across the 9 hotels we list in the Lake District is 9.1.
- The hotel sits right on the shore of Windermere and most bedrooms face the water. The location is what guests mention most, and they describe the views from bedrooms and lounges as breathtaking.
- Guests describe the staff as well trained, approachable and attentive, and the restaurant team in particular is praised for treating no request as too much trouble.
- The country-house décor is part of the appeal, but some guests found it old-fashioned and felt that certain rooms need updating. A few mention noise, from a corridor or a loud air-conditioning unit, and some found the Wi-Fi weaker than the rest of the hotel.
- The listed building has no lift, so guests with heavy luggage or limited mobility should ask about the room's location before booking.
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Storrs Hall Hotel is worth booking for couples looking for a classic country house on the lake — but pick somewhere else if you prefer modern, contemporary interiors.
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- Couples looking for a classic country house on the lake
- Travellers who put views and attentive service first
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- You prefer modern, contemporary interiors
- You need a lift or step-free access to your room
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What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 65 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
- +An excellent breakfast served at the table, with cooked dishes such as kippers
- +Delicious dinners in the Bistro
- +Restaurant staff happily cater to special requests
- –The menus are limited, with few vegetarian options
- –Meals are booked at set times, and the main restaurant may be closed mid-week
- –Breakfast can involve a long wait
”Having breakfast served entirely at the table was just as it should be. So relaxing.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Warm, attentive staff for whom nothing is too much trouble
- +Restaurant and bar staff in particular stand out
- +A friendly welcome and attention to detail
- –Reception staff can come across as unfriendly or unhelpful
- –Little help with planning activities and sightseeing
- –There is no lift, and not always anyone to help carry luggage upstairs
”What made the place truly superb was the staff: their personal, nothing-too-much-trouble approach made all the difference.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Comfortable rooms with huge, cosy beds
- +Suites, some with a private hot tub, and lovely views over the lake or gardens
- +Modern bathrooms with excellent showers, and open fires in many rooms
- –Some rooms are small or dated, and a paid-for lake view can turn out to be only partial
- –Temperature is a recurring issue, with no air conditioning in some rooms and others too hot
- –Some guests found the pillows and bedding below the standard they expected
”For a standard double with a lake view, our room certainly felt very upmarket.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Spotless rooms and a beautiful, well-kept historic building
- –Parts of the building look tired, with worn carpets, damaged furniture and bathrooms in need of updating
- –Faults such as a broken extractor fan or curtains, or a smelly bathroom, are not always fixed
- –Goose droppings on the lawns and a dirty lakeside seating area were noted
”Our room was comfortable but needs a little updating, especially the tile grouting in parts of the bathroom.” — guest, translated
Location
- +Right on the shore of Lake Windermere, with lovely grounds and gardens
- +Stunning lake views from rooms, lounges and the conservatory
- +A peaceful spot outside town, yet close to the lakeside villages, with easy parking
”Wonderful position on the lake, with great views from our bedroom and the lounges.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +A quiet, peaceful setting away from the town
- –Some rooms are noisy at times, and one guest was kept awake by a loud air-conditioning unit
”It's out of town and nice and quiet.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- +Bottles of wine in the restaurant are fairly priced
- –Food and especially drinks are expensive
- –A discretionary service charge is added to the bill without being mentioned, so check your bill
- –Paying extra for a lake view doesn't always get you a proper view
”A tad too dear.” — 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 Storrs Hall Hotel?
On Booking.com it scores 9.1/10 from 318 guest reviews.
How many stars does Storrs Hall Hotel have?
Storrs Hall Hotel is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Storrs Hall Hotel offer?
Storrs Hall Hotel offers lakeside Location, lake Views, free Wifi, family Rooms, 2 Restaurants and bar.
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Right now: 8° air · 12° sea
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Newby Bridge Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3LG, United Kingdom