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Cragwood Country House Hotel

Ecclerigg, Ambleside Road
Rated 8.5 in 975 reviews

Situated on the shores of England's largest lake, Lake Windermere, Cragwood Country House Hotel offers a captivating blend of traditional charm and modern comfort within the breathtaking scenery of the Lake District. This elegant hotel is housed in an Edwardian-era building, exuding historical grace and period elegance while providing all the contemporary amenities expected by today's travelers.

Cragwood Country House Hotel is renowned for its invitingly warm atmosphere, making it an ideal retreat for those seeking a tranquil escape. Guests are welcomed into beautifully designed spaces filled with cozy furnishings and period details that reflect the character and charm of the region. The hotel's tasteful rooms feature classic decor and provide stunning views of either the meticulously manicured gardens or the serene lake, offering guests a serene and restful stay.

The hotel's restaurant serves a delightful range of dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, allowing guests to enjoy a true taste of the Lake District. The dining experience is enhanced by the picturesque garden and lake views, creating a perfect backdrop for relaxed meals.

Guests can take leisurely strolls through the beautifully landscaped gardens or explore the surrounding natural beauty of the Lake District National Park, offering countless opportunities for outdoor adventures and sightseeing. Cragwood Country House Hotel also serves as an excellent base for exploring nearby towns and attractions, making it a versatile choice for both relaxation and exploration.

Whether visiting for a peaceful weekend getaway or a romantic retreat, Cragwood Country House Hotel provides a serene sanctuary amidst one of England's most picturesque landscapes.

Climate and Weather

January
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Rain free days
February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Windermere and near Cragwood Country House Hotel

Wray Castle
Wray Castle
Neogothic mansion
1.5km / 0.96mi
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens
10 acre site
1.9km / 1.2mi
Brockhole
Brockhole
House, gardens and visitor centre run by the Lake District National Park Authority on the shore of Lake Windermere
110m / 120yd
Church of St Margaret Wray
Church of St Margaret Wray
Church building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
Greenhouse And Retaining Wall To East Of R.M.S. Wray Castle
Greenhouse And Retaining Wall To East Of R.M.S. Wray Castle
Building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
1.5km / 0.95mi
Galava
Galava
Roman fort near Ambleside, Cumbria, United Kingdom
3.2km / 2mi
St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
Church in South Lakeland, UK
3.9km / 2.5mi
Windermere Jetty: Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Windermere Jetty: Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Museum in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, UK
3.2km / 2mi
Jesus Church
Jesus Church
Church in Troutbeck, Lakes, Cumbria, England, UK
3.1km / 1.9mi
St Mary's Church, Windermere
St Mary's Church, Windermere
Church in Windermere, Cumbria, England, UK
2.7km / 1.7mi
Holy Trinity Church, Brathay
Holy Trinity Church, Brathay
Church in Brathay, Cumbria, England, UK
3.8km / 2.4mi
Townend
Townend
Historic House in Troutbeck
2.3km / 1.4mi
Stagshaw Garden
Stagshaw Garden
English woodland garden
2.4km / 1.5mi
Church of Our Lady of Windermere and St. Herbert
Church of Our Lady of Windermere and St. Herbert
Church building in Cumbria, North West England, England, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
Hill Top Farm
Hill Top Farm
Writer's house museum in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
The Armitt
Museum and library in Ambleside, United Kingdom
4.3km / 2.7mi
Hawkshead Grammar School
Hawkshead Grammar School
Grammar school in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Church of St Mary, Ambleside
Church of St Mary, Ambleside
Church in Cumbria, United Kingdom
4km / 2.5mi
St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead
St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead
Church in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church building in Far Sawrey, Cumbria, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Hawkshead Courthouse
Hawkshead Courthouse
Architectural structure in Hawkshead, South Lakeland, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Low Kingate concentric stone circle
Stone circle in Lakes, South Lakeland, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Church of St Anne
Church of St Anne
Church in South Lakeland, UK
5.9km / 3.7mi
Friends' Meeting House
Friends' Meeting House
Quaker meeting house in Claife, South Lakeland, England, UK
4km / 2.5mi
Hawkshead Methodist Church
Protestant church building in Hawkshead, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Baptist Chapel and adjoining house
Baptist Chapel and adjoining house
Chapel in Hawkshead Hill, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
The Station
The Station
Building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
5.2km / 3.2mi
Bridge House
Bridge House
Grade I listed building in South Lakeland, United Kingdom
4.2km / 2.6mi
Hawkshead War Memorial
Hawkshead War Memorial
War memorial in Hawkshead, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Rydal Mount
Rydal Mount
Historic house museum
6.3km / 3.9mi
Dove Cottage
Dove Cottage
House museum in Grasmere, Cumbria, United Kingdom
8km / 5mi
Church of St Cuthbert
Church of St Cuthbert
Church building in Kentmere, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
7.4km / 4.6mi
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House
Grade I listed historic house museum in South Lakeland, United Kingdom
6.2km / 3.8mi
St Mary's Church, Rydal
St Mary's Church, Rydal
Church in Rydal, Cumbria, England, UK
6.1km / 3.8mi
Terraces To South Of Rydal Hall
Terraces To South Of Rydal Hall
Architectural structure in Lakes, South Lakeland, England, UK
6.1km / 3.8mi
Williamson's Monument
Williamson's Monument
Monument in Hugill, South Lakeland, Cumbria, England, UK
6.4km / 4mi
Mission Room
Church in Little Langdale, Cumbria
8km / 5mi
Storrs Temple
Storrs Temple
Garden house and memorial in Windermere, England
6.6km / 4.1mi
Allan Bank
Allan Bank
Grade II listed building in Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, LA22
9km / 5.6mi
St Oswald's Church, Grasmere
St Oswald's Church, Grasmere
Church in South Lakeland, UK
8.5km / 5.3mi
Brantwood
Brantwood
Historic house museum, United Kingdom
9.1km / 5.7mi
Ruskin Museum
Ruskin Museum
Museum in Cumbria, England, United Kingdom
9.3km / 5.8mi
Church of St James
Church of St James
Church building in Over Staveley, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
8.2km / 5.1mi
Graythwaite Hall
Graythwaite Hall
Country house in Satterthwaite, Cumbria, United Kingdom
9.6km / 6mi
SY Gondola
SY Gondola
Ship
9km / 5.6mi

What to do in Windermere and near Cragwood Country House Hotel

Wray Castle
Wray Castle
Neogothic mansion
1.5km / 0.96mi
Holehird Gardens
Holehird Gardens
10 acre site
1.9km / 1.2mi
Brockhole
Brockhole
House, gardens and visitor centre run by the Lake District National Park Authority on the shore of Lake Windermere
110m / 120yd
Church of St Margaret Wray
Church of St Margaret Wray
Church building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
Greenhouse And Retaining Wall To East Of R.M.S. Wray Castle
Greenhouse And Retaining Wall To East Of R.M.S. Wray Castle
Building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
1.5km / 0.95mi
Galava
Galava
Roman fort near Ambleside, Cumbria, United Kingdom
3.2km / 2mi
St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
Church in South Lakeland, UK
3.9km / 2.5mi
Windermere Jetty: Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Windermere Jetty: Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Museum in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, UK
3.2km / 2mi
Jesus Church
Jesus Church
Church in Troutbeck, Lakes, Cumbria, England, UK
3.1km / 1.9mi
St Mary's Church, Windermere
St Mary's Church, Windermere
Church in Windermere, Cumbria, England, UK
2.7km / 1.7mi
Holy Trinity Church, Brathay
Holy Trinity Church, Brathay
Church in Brathay, Cumbria, England, UK
3.8km / 2.4mi
Townend
Townend
Historic House in Troutbeck
2.3km / 1.4mi
Stagshaw Garden
Stagshaw Garden
English woodland garden
2.4km / 1.5mi
Church of Our Lady of Windermere and St. Herbert
Church of Our Lady of Windermere and St. Herbert
Church building in Cumbria, North West England, England, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
Hill Top Farm
Hill Top Farm
Writer's house museum in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
The Armitt
Museum and library in Ambleside, United Kingdom
4.3km / 2.7mi
Hawkshead Grammar School
Hawkshead Grammar School
Grammar school in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Church of St Mary, Ambleside
Church of St Mary, Ambleside
Church in Cumbria, United Kingdom
4km / 2.5mi
St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead
St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead
Church in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church building in Far Sawrey, Cumbria, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Hawkshead Courthouse
Hawkshead Courthouse
Architectural structure in Hawkshead, South Lakeland, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Low Kingate concentric stone circle
Stone circle in Lakes, South Lakeland, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Church of St Anne
Church of St Anne
Church in South Lakeland, UK
5.9km / 3.7mi
Friends' Meeting House
Friends' Meeting House
Quaker meeting house in Claife, South Lakeland, England, UK
4km / 2.5mi
Hawkshead Methodist Church
Protestant church building in Hawkshead, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Baptist Chapel and adjoining house
Baptist Chapel and adjoining house
Chapel in Hawkshead Hill, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
The Station
The Station
Building in Claife, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
5.2km / 3.2mi
Bridge House
Bridge House
Grade I listed building in South Lakeland, United Kingdom
4.2km / 2.6mi
Hawkshead War Memorial
Hawkshead War Memorial
War memorial in Hawkshead, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Rydal Mount
Rydal Mount
Historic house museum
6.3km / 3.9mi

About Windermere

Windermere, situated in the picturesque Lake District, offers a variety of activities and experiences for visitors. A peaceful stroll along the shores of Lake Windermere provides stunning views and a chance to appreciate the natural beauty of the area. For those interested in exploring the water, boat cruises allow for a different perspective of the lake and its surroundings, with options ranging from short trips to longer excursions.

The Lake District National Park is nearby, offering ample opportunities for hiking and walking. Trails vary in difficulty, catering to both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. For a family-friendly outing, Brockhole on Windermere features gardens, adventure activities, and a visitor center, making it a great place for both relaxation and recreation.

For a touch of history, the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction provides insight into the beloved author’s life and works, making it enjoyable for both adults and children. Additionally, Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's former home, is a charming place to visit, showcasing her inspiration and legacy.

Art enthusiasts may appreciate the Blackwell Arts and Crafts House, which features exhibitions and beautiful architecture. Moreover, local shops and cafes offer a chance to enjoy regional cuisine and handmade crafts, providing a taste of the local culture.

Finally, exploring the surrounding villages, such as Bowness-on-Windermere, can add to the experience, with quaint streets and local attractions, enhancing the overall visit to Windermere without overwhelming the senses.




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