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The Ryebeck vs Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa

The Ryebeck and Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa ranks slightly higher than The Ryebeck. Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa ranks #18 in Lake District with endorsements from 2 reviews including Oyster, The Telegraph.

The Ryebeck
The Ryebeck
7 / 10
Lyth Valley Road, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3JP
From $222 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
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Insight Guides Insight Guides
"For comfort and service, this hotel cannot be bettered. The restaurant’s menu is based on locally sourced ingredients, and the dishes are executed with style and intelligence."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"An Edwardian country house in a quiet setting – yet close to Bowness – with glorious lake views and offering a relaxed, family-home feel with a low-key, contemporary-country style." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
""The Ryebeck is a modern country house and brasserie, lying in a leafy clearing above the shores of one of Britain’s most iconic lakes" Full review
Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa
Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa
7 / 10
Bassenthwaite Lake, Bassenthwaite CA12 4RE
From $350 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"This stunning four-and-a-half pearl Lake District hotel built into a stately English country home looks like a fairy-tale castle." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"This luxurious waterside retreat — with views to Bassenthwaite Lake, Skiddaw and the Lakeland fells — offers an award-winning spa, gym, luxurious outdoor infinity pool and fine dining." Full review
Independent Independent
"With views stretching across to Bassenthwaite Lake, Skiddaw and the spellbinding Lakeland Fells, Armathwaite – which has stood on its site in one form or another since the 11th century – has all the trappings of a historic country house"
Independent Independent
"There’s archery, clay pigeon shooting, tennis courts and even photography courses on offer here, as well as the usual gorgeous Lake District walks right on your doorstep. The dog can join you."
Independent Independent
"Set in 400 acres of private woodland, the hotel’s interiors, particularly in the main hall, are original and grand: sweeping staircases, open fireplaces...rooms themselves are neat and unfussy."