Merewood Country House Hotel Windermere

General Information

Merewood is a farmstead hotel of outstanding spell and distinction embedded in a situation of incomparable good beauty. Merewood was constructed in 1812 for the son of the first Earl of Lonsdale. The cottage was constructed with stone quarried in the guesthouse grounds and contains plenty of original has. These comprise the nicely panelled lounge and reception desk with its brilliant stained glass and majestic hearth and the silk-lined living room. The inn stands in 20 acres of panoramic gardens, forest and meadow. Terraced terraces fall towards the lake every revealing a fresh variation of the unexampled vista of lake and mountain. Hidden in the woods is a famously magnificant multi-trunked chestnut. Scarlet and roe deer run freely via the forests and across the terraced lawns and the estate is one of the bastions of the vermilion squirrel. The guesthouse faces Lake Windermere and can be easily reached from the major route to and via the Lakes. Merewood's vivacious and efficacious personnel, the relaxed excellence of the amenities and the opulent food are all of a quality to match the incomparable tranquil location. The inn is certificated to hold civil wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions, we also have meeting facilities. The Hotel is open all year round including Christmas and New Year and the English Tourist Board features presented it a Highly Commended 3 stars with silver accolade for food and facilities.

Transportation

Traveling from north and south: Leave the M6 at combination 36, then at roundabout take the first exit onto the A590. At Brettargh Holt Junction continue forward onto the A591. At roundabout take the second exit onto the A591 and follow the A591 for about 12 miles. Hotel lies on the right hand side about 1 mile after traveling through Windermere. By Car: Approximate hiking times to Merewood Country House Hotel from: London 4hrs 30minsNewcastle 2hrsYork 2hrs 30minsManchester 1hr 30minsGlasgow 2hrs 30minsLeeds 2hrs 30minsBirmingham 2hrs 30minsEdinburgh 2hrs 30minsBy Train: Travel to Oxenholme on the major London Euston to Glasgow line (London approx 3hrs 15mins). Local trains from Oxenholme to Windermere about each hour (approx 20 minute journey). Taxis accessible at Windermere.