Overview
Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere, England's longest and most beautiful lake, you will find Cragwood Country House Hotel, a superb dog-friendly destination in the heart of the Lake District. Built-in 1910 as a private home, Cragwood is set within its own secluded twenty-acre estate of stunning, landscaped gardens and woodland - an absolute playground for dogs! The property still retains many of its original decorative arts and crafts features, including an oak-panelled hall and lounge. Rest your head in one of the charming individually designed bedrooms and enjoy the lake views. From the comfy beds and crisp linen to the deep baths, aromatic toiletries and fluffy towels, all bedrooms have been designed with no-one else but you in mind. The stunning backdrop of Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells make the 2 AA Rosette-awarded Cragwood Restaurant the perfect place to enjoy a fine dining experience. You can dine with your pooch in the cosy bar or lounge area by special arrangement, and there is an abundance of pet-friendly pubs nearby if you fancy venturing out for food. With Lake Windermere on your doorstep, it's hard to resist a relaxing Lake District break at Cragwood with your canine companion. Take a dog-friendly cruise along Windermere, England's longest lake, provided by Windermere Lake Cruises and enjoy the fabulous views. The hotel also provides maps for Wansfell and Troutbeck walks for further exploring with your trusty hound.
Highlights
- Private jetty on the banks of Lake Windermere
- 2 AA Rosette Restaurant
- Ideal base to explore the Lake District
Pooch perks
- Surrounded by 20 acres of gardens
- Direct access to Lake Windermere
- Dine with your dog in the lounge areas
Bow Wow Factor
Has to be the direct access down to Lake Windermere - perfect for cooling off in the summer by splashing about on the shore!
All rooms are pet-friendly and individually styled, full of charm and character, with many offering spectacular lake views. Each room is equipped with a modern ensuite bathroom, aromatic toiletries and all of the modern comforts you'll need to ensure a great night's sleep. After a gentle lakeside stroll or a day exploring all the Lake District has to offer, head back to the sanctuary of your room and have a soothing hot bath for a moment of relaxation.
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Dine with Your Dog
Awarded 2 AA Rosettes, the restaurant is the perfect setting for two and offers the ultimate gourmet experience! Under the creative and experienced direction of head Chef, Calvin Harrison, the menu offers seasonal dishes, prepared with the finest locally sourced ingredients. Whether you're wanting to enjoy a fine dining experience or simply fancy unwinding in a comfy chair with a coffee and light bite, there is something to suit all tastes. Guests may dine in bar or lounges with their four-legged friends by special arrangement or alternatively, your pooch may relax in your room whilst you dine in the restaurant. If you fancy venturing out for food, we recommend Wateredge Inn, Ambleside or Angel Inn where four-legged friends are welcome!
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Cragwood Country House Reviews
- 168 reviews
- Member since 2016
Cumbria, LA23 1LQ
A very enjoyable break
A very comfortable and friendly hotel in a perfect location. Recommended for a peaceful and relaxing break
visited this hotel last wek for 4 days for my wifes 60th birthday
what a little gem we found with this hotel . The hotel is in its own grounds which back onto lake Windermere , From the moment we checked in until the moment we checked out we have an absolute amazing stay . the rooms were very niece , spacious and very comfortable , the beds were a dream to sleep in as well . we also had a beautiful view of the hotel grounds from our bedroom window which made it that bit extra special . The food we ate eon each of the 4 nights we staid was al a la carte and was absolutely fabulous and the choice of food was right up there with the best i have seen . All The staff at the hotel were excellent , from the moment we checked in all they wanted to do was help and please you . we took our little dog and wanted her to be with when we ate our food , Dogs was not allowed in the restaurant part of the hotel which is very understanding , The staff made up a private table in the breakfast area so we could have our little girl with us and had romantic music played dimly in the background which made the whole thing feel very romantic , my wife loved it , especially with us being the only people in there it made it feel really special , it also made it feel as if we had our own private waiter / waitress service for each evening , i must say every waiter or waitress that served us right through our stay was very helpful and very good at there jobs and made our stay feel special , i would like to thank all of you for that wonderful experience . what made the 4 day break even better was the wonderful weather that we had during our stay , which i was told is very unusual for this time of the year . This may have been our first stay in the lake district area, but i can assure you it will not be our last , as my wife would now like to make this a regular visit each September for our Anniversary . so Crag wood Manor look out the Anzani's and little pebbles will be visiting again next year , we are already looking forward to visiting your lovely manor house again . once again i would like to thanks you and all your staff for making this a very special 4 day break .
Excellent Find
We stayed in the hotel for two nights whilst in the Lake District and was very nice. We ate in the Restaurant both evenings as part of our package. The Food was excellent in presentation, taste and portion size. We felt the quality of service given was lacking attention to detail which unfortunately was a shame, staff not pro active in upselling drinks you had to ask, never leave the table empty handed, spare cutlery, glasses, empty bread plates left on the table throughout the meal, these should have been collected as we did not have any further use for them.
But overall a very enjoyable experience and I would stay at the hotel again.
Map & Directions
Address
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1LQ
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Location & Local Attractions
In this stunning lakeside location, surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and woodlands, the walking opportunities are endless! Super dog-friendly, Windermere provides dog-friendly Lake Cruises for an afternoon of fun with your furry friend. Visit the Lakeland Motor Museum with your four-legged friend or take a trip to Brockhole on Windermere where well-behaved pooches are welcome in the gardens, grounds, shop, exhibition area and cafes! The hotel also provides maps for Wansfell and Troutbeck walks for further exploring with your trusty hound.
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