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The Drunken Duck Inn vs The Samling Hotel

The Samling Hotel and The Drunken Duck Inn are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The Samling Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to The Drunken Duck Inn. The Samling Hotel comes in at 86 with endorsements from 5 sources such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Jetsetter.

The Drunken Duck Inn
The Drunken Duck Inn
8 / 10
Barngates, Off B5286, Ambleside LA22 0NG
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Free Parking
  • Spa
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Fodor's Fodor's
"After four centuries, this friendly old coaching inn remains an outstanding place for both food and lodging." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Ideal for an epicurean escape to the country. You'll find chic interiors, a deservedly popular restaurant, and lovely rooms." Full review
The Samling Hotel
The Samling Hotel
8 / 10
Ambleside Road, Windermere LA23 1LR
From $0 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This place oozes exclusivity from every carefully fashioned corner. Today the hotel is favored by the rich and famous." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"Small hotel restaurant in an old farmhouse, which looks out over its 66 acre grounds and down Lake Windermere." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"The gabled house dates from the late 18th century and was once owned by Wordsworth's landlord." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"An elegant country house in England's Lake District, with a gourmet, 10-course Michelin-starred dinner." Full review
Independent Independent
"The Samling is so stylishly low-key, even the deer that keep the grass trimmed are almost absurdly relaxed"
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