Rampsbeck Country House Hotel, Watermillock

Watermillock, Watermillock, CA11 0LP 3

An elegant 18th century country house with a wonderful lakeland setting on the shores of Lake Ullswater, listed as one of the most beautifully situated hotels i... more

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  • 10/10 Susan ( Mature couple) 

    from Llandysul , GB  on  May 8, 2008

    "We could not fault our suite, which was extremely comfortable, clean and excellently presented. The bed was very comfortable (the best of any hotel I have stayed in), the pillows soft, and the bed-linen pristine. The huge bathroom was spotless. There was a large TV in both our bedroom and sitting room, both with freeview channels. Tea and milk was replenished almost as we used it. The public areas of the hotel were spacious, and the gardens lovely. The staff, too, were attentive, polite and professional in every way. Neither the service nor the accommodation could have been bettered, and we look forward to our return." (97724484)

    The accommodation was extremely comfortable, the staff were excellent

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  August 14, 2008

    Hard bed provided in room 16 after first offering a soft bed. The soft bed was new but not suitable for a bad back. The hard bed was requested on the Internet booking and was important. Staff delightful at all times

    Find sombre solours out of keeping with a Country House Hotel, but it was very comfortable.

  • 10/10 Michael ( Mature couple) 

    from Leeds, , GB  on  August 13, 2008

    Excellent food, backed by extremely personable & helpful staff.A first class stay in every way.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  July 25, 2008

    "A wonderful weekend" (108031323)

    The catering was excellent andevening meals superb

  • 10/10 Margaret ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Egremont , GB  on  July 13, 2008

    "Would have loved to stay longer and will try to get back for a leisure weekend" (97933498)

    Hotel is in a beautiful position overlooking Ullswater. Excellent food and service. Very thoughtful staff

  • 9/10 Neil ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Chesterfield , GB  on  November 20, 2007

    "Evrything was as expected, would of liked internet access in my room." (97254259)

    Clean and well presented,the staff were very helpfull

  • 9/10 Sylvia ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Bath , GB  on  November 12, 2007

    "The hotel is lovely with an old world charm. It may be time to review the evening meal service which while excellent may be just too much for every night. Maybe the option of fewer courses at a cheaper rate. HOwever all the food was terrific" (97744931)

    It location- beautiful lake setting set back from any traffic noise

    rather cramped room but still good value at the price

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  November 4, 2007

    "Attentive staff & the food was delightful, overall a very nice stay" (97726323)

    Great location & views over Ullswater

    shower could benefit from updating & a kettle in the room would have been nice

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  October 17, 2007

    Lovely setting, well maintained, attentive friendly staff and great food!

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  October 7, 2007

    Found it very comfortable, staff very friendly and helpful

    Felt steps from bedrooms could be somewhat brighter lit for safety purposes This applied to room 15

  • 10/10 Martin ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Richmond , GB  on  September 13, 2007

    "Wonderful hotel, beautiful setting and surroundings. The staff were very friendly and helpful, we even were upgraded to a suite which was a very pleasant bonus. Would highly recommend this hotel, wish our stay had been longer." (97109702)

    everything

    everything for breakfast had to be selected from the menu, a buffet choice for cereals,fruit juices and bread would have been welcome.

  • 9/10 Adam ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Newton-le-willows , GB  on  July 8, 2007

    "Very quiet hotel in a great location with great views and superb gardens. Didn't eat dinner in the hotel, went to the Kings Inn nearby (short drive) where the food was great. Breakfast very good and staff excellent. Would stay again." (97181012)

    Brilliant location. Very quiet.

    Expensive bar/restaurant.

  • 10/10 John ( Mature couple) 

    from Bampton , GB  on  June 15, 2007

    "The location is idyllic. Able to walk down to Ullswater from the hotel grounds in moments, what more could you ask. The ambience of the hotel is fabulous, mostly reminiscent of a scene from a Miss Marple story, yet with a few updates that show up to date touches. The Waterside Suite in which we stayed is just one of the best rooms we have ever had the pleasure to reside in while travelling. Excellent view over the lake, huge and comfortable bed, elegant decor wondeful bathroom - perfect. The food and wine served are some of the best we've ever had, yet not the most expensive. Wine is beautifully presented, good temperature, especially for those that need chilling. The meals are exquisite, perfectly cooked and lovingly presented. Taste was superb - for every meal we had. We will be back just for this aspect of our stay. Lastly, service. Wonderful. Polite, friendly attentive to every detail. Lovely touches like having your room prepared for the night while you are at dinner, bed turned down, curtains drawn, items replenished. Fabulous. All in all I would recommend this hotel to anyone." (99169852)

    No one thing, just everything was perfect. We stayed here again because of our previous experience.

    Absolutely nothing.

  • 9/10 Tim ( Mature couple) 

    from Kingstone , United Kingdom;GB  on  June 15, 2007

    "We were generally very impressed with the hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. We had a superb dinner in the evening which was very well presented, and the full English breakfast the following morning was to die for!! There was plenty of alternative choices for breakfast if you did not fancy the full English breakfast. The gardens are very well maintained and residents have the use of the croquet lawn, which we unfortuneately did not have time to take advantage of.There is easy access to the lakeside through the gardens. We were sorry that we had only booked one night at the Rampsbeck but had chose it as a stopover during our journey to Scotland as it is only six miles from the motorway. It turned out to be a very good choice thanks to the very good information from Active Hotels." (99415578)

    The light airiness of the room and the wonderful view of the lake and hills.

    The shower was not very powerful and we were unable to turn off the radiator in the bathroom. This was a particular problem as it was one of those very warm nights when radiators were not required.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Same sex couple) 

    on  June 12, 2007

    "Very nice stay at hotel. Good weather meant we could enjoy the lovely gardens and lakeside views." (99665715)

    I liked the situation of hotel, view and gardens. Very pleasant and attentive staff. Good room, bathroom and room service.

    Basic tea tray for room with no choices of tea and no fresh milk. Regular double bed rather than king size.

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  May 14, 2007

    The Upgraded Room !

    Late start to breakfast - 7.30am

  • 10/10 Rico ( Mature couple) 

    from Rogerstone , United Kingdom;GB  on  May 10, 2007

    "We would visit this hotel again, on the whole we found everything we wanted and have nothing to compalin about." (99299649)

    We found the accomodation to be of excellent standard, the hotel was very warm and welcoming.

    We did not have a view of the lake but the room was very comfortable.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  April 11, 2007

    "Excellent service all round. The evening meal from the award winning restautant was lovely." (99417038)

    Beautiful views over Lake Ullswater from the dining room

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  March 30, 2007

    everything excelent

  • 9/10 Marion ( Mature couple) 

    from Chirk , United Kingdom;GB  on  March 7, 2007

    "This is a beautiful hotel with exemplary standards.We just don't understand why they do not provide kettle/tea/coffee in otherwise superb rooms. Cleanliness,staff, breakfast all first class. Highly recommended." (99724185)

    comfort and relaxation

    No kettle in room

  • 9/10 Owen ( Young couple) 

    from Rugby , United Kingdom;GB  on  January 5, 2007

    "The staff at the hotel were excellent they even called us and asked if we were going down for breakfast, we said no 9.30 too early, so they brought it to us !!! Fantastic service, better than 5 star" (99329805)

    The Hotel sits in a stunning position looking over Ullswater. The staff were excellent courtious and caring, they could not have done more to make our stay perfect

    The weather, but even the Hotel couldnt do much about that, only down side was early finish to breakfast 09.30 !!

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  November 15, 2006

    "This is a lovely hotel , service, food, and accomadation were all excellent." (99001372)

    Very clean accomadation

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Other) 

    on  November 7, 2006

    "We loved all of it, and would recommend the hotel to anybody wanting a quiet break." (3305478523)

    We loved its surroundings and the room was lovely. The dining room was stunning in the evening.

    nothing

  • 9/10 Julie ( Mature couple) 

    from Littleborough , United Kingdom;GB  on  August 31, 2006

    "Everything was first class.There wasn't anything we were disappointed with. Staff always wearing a smile.Quiet, peaceful and restful." (3304972748)

    Beautiful location. Friendly and polite staff.Made to feel welcome.

    Nothing

  • 10/10 Mark ( Mature couple) 

    from Stockton , United Kingdom;GB  on  August 6, 2006

    "You are greeted in a warm friendly manner and nothing is too much trouble for the very hard working staff.Your every need is catered for." (3305042887)

    The high class of service

    nothing

  • 10/10 Richard ( Mature couple) 

    from Near coventry , United Kingdom;GB  on  July 27, 2006

    Peacefull

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  July 25, 2006

    "excellent hotel will definately re visit the owners and staff were very friendly and helpfull and the hotel had a really warm feeling within it, the lounges and dining room were superbly furnished as was the bedroom the cuisine was very good ,excellent choice and efficient staff. nothing seemed too much trouble for any member of staff there aim was too please and they did" (3304561889)

    every thing, room was beautiful with a partial view of the lake and superb manicured gardens

    nothing

  • 10/10 Philip ( Mature couple) 

    from Newport , United Kingdom;GB  on  June 21, 2006

    "Everything as detailed above plus the food was excellent!!" (3304704783)

    The cleanliness, attention to detail(ie beds turned down at night), very comfortable lounge areas and best of all was the friendliness of the staff and how well they treated everybody. Very professional!

    Absolutely nothing!!

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  June 13, 2006

    Gorgeous hotel in amazing location, so easy to get to but yet felt a million miles from anywhere - staff so obliging and friendly, food was amazing, beds so comfy!

    This is not a criticism, just a warning as there is no night porter and we did not realise so kept one poor girl up as we lounged by the bar for hours! It was only on the way up that we found out she had to stay up as long as we did.

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  June 9, 2006

    "Just can not fault the information we had prior to going nor the treatment we had on our short break" (3304548883)

    everything

    nothing

  • 7/10 Alan ( Mature couple) 

    from Higher bebington , United Kingdom;GB  on  June 6, 2006

    "We enjoyed our stay not having visited the lakes before. This is a typical old country mansion converted to a hotel with generally big rooms. Our room though was on the small side and at ground level overlooking the staff car park. Some other rooms had excellent views of Ullswater. We would like to have known how to choose these rooms prior to booking. The restarant food was magnificent also catering for non residents. The room price includes evenig meal price of £47.00 per head. The extensive perfectly maintained gardens was a pleasure to stroll through." (3304717242)

    Superb restaurant, 5* gourmet food, excellent staff. Excellent garden leading to Ullswater. Lounge rooms quiet and beautifully furnished.

    Carpet in the bathroom! Bath design made it difficult to get out of. Old fashioned poor quality television.

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  June 3, 2006

    "We wanted a nicely located, peaceful, upmarket hotel for a restful few days and that's exactly what we got. The hotel was impeccably furnished, the bedroom and bathroom were fantastic as were the grounds. Dining in the evening was a wonderful experience and nothing was too much trouble for the owners and their staff." (3304751684)

    Superb location, beautifully furnished, good food and excellent staff

    Only criticism is that it was all or nothing in the restaurant in the evening. The dining experience was first rate but you couldn't do it every night.

  • 10/10 John ( Mature couple) 

    from Warrnambool , Australia;AU  on  May 24, 2006

    "Fantastic old English atmosphere with the bonus of wonderful staff, lovely gardens, a beautiful generously sized room, and undoubtably the best dinner that we have ever had. A must-stay hotel." (3304493289)

    The staff went out of their way to make you feel welcome

    loved all of it!

  • 10/10 Mary ( Other) 

    from Bolton , United Kingdom;GB  on  May 24, 2006

    "generally excellent. the food was superb and the service excellent. the room met all our requirements." (3304649652)

    Lovely lake view, clean and quiet, all we needed for one night

    no facility to make tea or coffee in the room

  • 8/10 James ( Mature couple) 

    from Aboyne , United Kingdom;GB  on  May 22, 2006

    "A very pleasant quality hotel whose beautiful position was lost in the mist and rain. In particular, the pleasant and positive attititude of the dining room staff and the quality of the food was much appreciated." (3304614178)

    High quality country house furnishing & decor.

    Hard bed

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Family with young children) 

    on  May 17, 2006

    "The hotel is in a superb location, by lake Ullswater. The staff are extremly professional, but very approachable. Excellent food in the restaurant. Breakfast was also a fine feast. Home made marmalade was delicious." (3304116753)

    A spacious clean room. A view of the lake was nice.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  May 17, 2006

    "extremely efficient and courteous staff without being obtrusive" (3304681618)

    spacious and pleasant and comfortable

    nothing

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  May 15, 2006

    "Too expensive for what we got." (3304674855)

    The staff were very pleasant.

    The hotel decor was very out of date and a bit tired.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  May 3, 2006

    "Excellent hotel in ideal location with a very good level of rooms and service. Very efficient staff. Excellent menu. At top end of price range." (3304227335)

    location.standard of rooms and food

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  April 23, 2006

    "Desipte this being an overnight on a stressful business trip, the one night stay felt like a holiday. Could completely relax, have a walk along the lake shore after a trying day, and then end the day with a wonderful dinner. Peace and quite were fantastic. Felt spoilt and cared for. Will definitely return for a longer break." (3304560119)

    The room was spacious and very comfortable, beautifully appointed. Staff were excellent. As a single female staying overnight in a hotel is not always comfortable, the staff were sensitive to make my stay feel welcoming and friendly combined with immaculate service.

    Would have preferred to have a room that took advantage of the wonderful view.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  April 22, 2006

    "We had the superior room, which was indeed superior! Very large with lounging space, lovely tasteful furnishing, a clean bathroom with power shower and soaps etc., a view of the neatly manicured garden. The list is endless! The room was number 17 and is definitely recommended. A pint of stella and a large measure of brandy with coke at the hotel's bar came to £10.50 but apart from that, no complaints whatsoever. The staff were very friendly and helpful and we were served whatever we liked for breakfast the morning after. The actual hotel had a very grand yet warm, homely feel to it and is opulently decorated with sumptuous carpets and furniture. Fantastic!" (3304541334)

    Our opulent and very comfortable room

    The restaurant and drinks were pricey

  • 9/10 David ( Young couple) 

    from York , United Kingdom;GB  on  April 19, 2006

    "was superb hotel very friendly staff and superb views from room. A first class must stay hotel" (3304522846)

    Quality of accomidation was first class

    nothing

  • 10/10 Patricia ( Mature couple) 

    from Tenterden , United Kingdom;GB  on  April 16, 2006

    "I would recommend this hotel for the peace and tranquility it offers. The staff were excellent and the food was superb." (3304523425)

    The ambience and friendliness of the staff. The fact that it is independent and personal. The excellent furnishings. The position of the hotel overlooking the lake.

    Tea making facilities not already in the room. Had to ask for them, which were readily provided.

  • 10/10 Edward ( Young couple) 

    from Consett , United Kingdom;GB  on  April 12, 2006

    "An excellent choice of hotel if you want great views service & food a good location for walking, can't really fault anything about the whole experience we had a lovely weeekend and would recommend this to anyone. Keeping in mind the food is excellent but at a price if you don't mind paying approx £40 a head and your drinks on top of that make it quite a pricey evening meal but the quality of service & food warrants this. Maybe best to ring them up ahead of your stay if you are vegetarian as there was not much choice on the menu. I Will definately be staying there again later in the year." (3304476719)

    It's Location

    Nothing

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  March 16, 2006

    "The staff in the hotel were very friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. This hotel was an ideal base for walking, with only a short drive to many wonderful walks ranging from easy strolls to mountain climbs. The Ullswater steamer runs the length of the lake and can be reached by a 5 minute car ride into Pooley Bridge." (3304312505)

    The position of the hotel was lovely with beautiful views

    Tea making facilities were available on request but it would of been nice for them to be in the room already.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  March 2, 2006

    "We wished our stay had been longer. We booked a double room but we had 2 single beds pushed together. We had no coffee or tea making facilities in our room. There was a pub near by that would have been good to visit on an evening. The staff were excellent and our breakfast overlooking the lake made a fantastic start to the day. We would certainly book at this hotel again." (3304288931)

    The lake view and the interior of the hotel was fantastic. Eclectic mix of furniture and log fires.

    cheaper meals for evening dining

  • 10/10 Peter ( Mature couple) 

    from Skelmersdale , United Kingdom;GB  on  February 28, 2006

    "The postion at the head of Ulleswater is ideal not far from the M6 in a most beutiful senic area. That this family run hotel is listed amongst the 200 best hotels by the AA, and that is amongst a much smaller number of this list for the excellence of its cuisine. Moderately expensive but worth ever penny." (3304182636)

    The whole stay was a pleasant experiance. The food lives up to the reviews with no effort spared to make dining superlative. The chef well deserves the three rosettes awarded by the AA inspectors

    None

  • 10/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  January 6, 2006

    "Must have the best restaurant in Cumbria if not the North of England" (3304066181)

    Genuinely relaxed - just what we wanted.

  • 9/10 Jane ( Same sex couple) 

    from Chester , United Kingdom;GB  on  November 30, 2005

    "This is a lovely hotel and the staff made us feel very welcome. Excellent restaurant and excellent service. The hotel is in a beautiful lakeside location. You feel relaxed straight away." (2975358)

    It was a really comfortable, well furnished hotel

    Some of the rooms are a bit chintzy and will need to be updated soon. Tea can coffee in the room would be better

  • 9/10 James ( Young couple) 

    from Oswaldtwistle , United Kingdom;GB  on  November 2, 2005

    It was clean, had atmosphere and the staff and service was second to none. The setting was amazing and the food superb.

    Maybe have some music playing in the background during dinner and/or in the seated areas.

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