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The Ryebeck Country House & Restaurant

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Property entrance
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Family dining
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Full breakfast included
  • Self-parking included
  • Pets allowed (fee applies)
  • British restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Garden

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lyth valley road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, England, LA23 3JP
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪2 min drive‬

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Garden
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About the area

Windermere

Windermere is home to The Ryebeck Country House & Restaurant. Windermere Ferry and Windermere Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Raw War Paintball and Holehird Gardens. Treetop Trek and Lakes Aqaurium are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bowness Pier - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 9 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Magic Roundabout - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Village Inn Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Albert - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Boardwalk Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Ryebeck Country House & Restaurant

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and dry cleaning. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, free newspapers and tour/ticket assistance.
The Ryebeck Country House & Restaurant offers 26 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. This Windermere hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Amenities

Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Business services

House Rules

Check in after 2 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who book the Double or Twin Room type and select single beds must contact this property immediately after booking.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ryebeck Country House & Restaurant pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Ryebeck Country House & Restaurant?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ryebeck Country House & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Ryebeck Country House & Restaurant?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Ryebeck Country House & Restaurant located?

Situated in Windermere, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House and Lake Windermere. World of Beatrix Potter and Old Laundry Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

The Ryebeck Country House & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing stay.

We had a lovely relaxing night , the food was delicious and I accidentally left my phone charger and they rang me and I have received it back by post . Views from the dining room are over the lake and there is a great patio and garden for warmer weather . Highly recommended.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking and views of lake from the dining room were very good. Half board - the dinner was good but overpriced so the 10% service charge worked out extortionate. NOT GOOD We were put in a small loft room with a difficult door to open and a tight stair access- the room and whole property needs a lick of paint and could be cleaner. Location too far from bowness - walking into town is 20minutes but on both roads which had no pavement so very dangerous. Wouldn’t stay here again .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was lovely with a very comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Friendly staff and a lovely location - recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting and grounds. You had a wonderful view of lake. Close to Bowness so you could walk into town. Friendly staff. Excellent food. Highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely three-day stay. Comfortable beds, super clean, attentive staff. Excellent location. Outstanding cuisine, including for the vegan in our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Rybeck is in a nice quiet location we booked a ground floor room with a patio (at extra cost) the room was clean and comfortable bathroom was small but adequate no bath only a shower . which we prefer. With regard to the food we booked half board but would not do so again as the a la carte menu was not as good as it sounded and I certainly would not have paid the prices had we not had the half board option. Breakfast had all the usual items but we did have one complaint when my wife was served scrambled egg which was cold (we heard another guest with the same complaint) not acceptable for a hotel which boasts about the chef. Another complaint was on our last day at 0930 there were no croissants left and when we asked the answer was they will be ready in 20 minutes. So to end although the hotel was nice including the staff I do not think regarding the above that we would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Slightly disappointed due to the cottage

The main house is beautiful but we were put in a ground floor cottage away from the main building so really didn’t get the hotel experience we would of liked and booked - the decor was tired and needs upgrading. The staff however are lovely. Would I stay again? I’m torn as the location and staff were lovely but we didn’t actually stay in the hotel we booked, we were in a small cottage room that was tired and unexpected! the price was over £200 for 1 night and being regulars to the area there are other hotels much better standard of rooms for the price. A shame we didn’t get to stay in the main house - the reason we actually booked from the pictures!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

soyokaze

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
ウィンダミアやボウネスの中心部からは、距離があるので 電車やタクシーの利用が必要です。 スタッフは、概ねフレンドリーです。 ラウンジやレストランからの眺めが、とても良くおススメです。 朝食は、メインを1つ選びました。メインの選択肢は多いと思います。味も美味しかったです。 室内にヘアドライヤーやアメニティが揃ってます。冷蔵庫はありません。周りは静かなので、よく眠れました。 シャワーの水圧が弱い気がしますが、お湯の温度は問題ないです。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was lovely, food amazing, staff very friendly . If you are night owls this is not the hotel for you. We arrived back from the Bowness-On-Windermere only to be locked out at 10:45pm and the bar was all locked up so no night cap.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exelentes instalaciones, muy confortable y buen desayuno. Un poco alejado de Bowness para ir a pie.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a fantastic time at the Rybeck - breakfast and dinner was very nice. The grounds are also beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in lovely surroundings. Quite small room and small bed for a big price but comparable to others in the Lakes. Service could be improved. When we left there was no goodbye or thank you. I think they were busy preparing for a wedding.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location and the staff were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Our bedroom was on the top floor so we had great views of the lake. The room and bathroom were clean - just a shame about the wasp nest which must have been above the bathroom as we found quite a few each morning. However they were aware of the situation and were dealing with it. Being a smaller hotel, breakfast was cooked to order which I much prefer and the choice was excellent. There was also fresh fruit, cereals and yoghurt. We ate dinner on our last night in the restaurant and I can thoroughly recommend it. The restaurant overlooks the views of Lake Windermere and the gardens. The meal was beautifully presented and delicious! My husband had the 3 course set menu and I had a la carte. The only thing that marred our experience that evening was a couple with a small baby who was obviously very tired and kept up too late. He was banging his rattle on the highchair and throwing his food all over the place whilst they just sat there and drank their wine! Just a shame they didn't eat earlier (this was 8.00 pm) and finish before the other couples sat down as we all would have preferred a quiet evening meal! The gardens outside are well kept and have some beautiful shrubs. The hotel is situated about 5 or 6 minutes drive from Bowness on Windermere where there's plenty of parking and right
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best place in Boeness.

This was our fourth time here,and it never stops getting better.Love this place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent traditional hotel.

A traditional hotel set in beautiful grounds. Excellent food, especially the breakfasts. Friendly helpful staff. Good situation for touring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Ryebeck is a lovely hotel near Windermere. The hotel staff and overall service was great and very welcoming. The views from the grounds are amazing too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views. Lovely garden, excellent dining room and outstanding breakfast. Lovely room - and bathroom ( superior) but too small for a child's bed and we had to ask for a replacement bed since the first bed was too uncomfortable for an 11 year old. BUT this was dealt with rapidly and pleasantly for the next night. Really welcoming reception staff and easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet peaceful setting. Location not ideal, not on the water and walking from the hotel is not the easiest or safest
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel, the rooms are very nice, large and up to date. Excellent breakfast menu. The evening meal was a tad expensive but overall a really great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ged

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Very attentive. Very professional. Attention to detail with regard to our dog was fantastic. They provided dog blanket, towel, bowls and treats. Absolutely fantastic. Staff made up dinner and breakfast table in lounge so we could eat with our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff made sure our stay was extremely special for my parents’ birthday surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was rather disappointed that we were in the cottage and not the hotel . I was not aware of this when booking and will be checking the website . Our breakfast was probably reheated twice it was si iver dine and the knife could not cut the hash brown.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel or Kennel

Lovely hotel in a lovely location, but when I relax in the lounge or bar I don't expect to be barked at by a dog every time I walk past. This happened in the evening and at breakfast/checkout. We won't be back....
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Fantastic food. Amazing location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018