The Linthwaite Hotel is one of the best I have ever stayed in. I am usually very disappointed by hotels - either the room, service or food. All three could not be faulted. The hotel is beautful yet informal and welcoming, the staff are friendly, helpful and polite and the food was absolutely delicious - complements to the chef!! The location and setting mean the hotel has stunning views over the lake, extremely peaceful and romantic. We will definitly be back!!

My wife and I were treated to an overnight stay (by way of a Christmas present) at Linthwaite by our son Jules who is a trainee chef at the hotel. We were made comfortable and made welcome as soon as we walked through the doorway. A more apt name would be dificult to find (The Unstuffy Hotels Company) for this luxurious and friendly gourmets paradise and cosy retreat. If you were to see Becks and his Missus enjoying canapes in the conservatory you wouldn't be surprised.

Thanks to all who made our short stay very enjoyable.

PS with a special thanks to Daz for the wine.

David and Sheila Wright.

We have just returned from our second visit to the wonderful small hotel with what must be one of the most stunning outlooks in the Lake District. We stayed in room 16 which is a deluxe room overlooking the garden. It has a king size bed which has to be the most comforable I have ever slept in. The staff were wonderful, very friendly and approachable. They were extemely helpful but not too attentive and intrusive....just the right touch.
The food was first class and beautifully presented. We had the opportunity to lok at some of the other rooms from the standard up to and including the suite. They are all beautifully presented and furnished with lovely touches like Molton Brown toiletries etc. The only difference is in the size of the room and the view. Room 4 overlooks Lake Windemere and has the most stunning view.
I can think of nothing to say by way of a negative comment, other than perhaps the wine and bar prices are quite expensive. Having said that, the wines we have tried have all been superb.
I would thoroughly recommend this anyone wishing a break away from it all with the opportunity for some excellent walking if you wish. We climbed Loughrigg Fell and the views were well worth the climb!!

So it rained for virtually the whole of our three days in the Lake Distict... but we weren't worried. It was our first stay at Linthwaite House Hotel, just after Christmas, and I hope upon hopes that it won't be our last. From the friendly and warm reception (log fire crackling away) to the comfortable bedroom and first class food and service in the restaurant, we could not have hoped to have stayed in a hotel you could just 'sink into', and not want to move from. Sure, we got out and about - the Lakes are beautiful at any time of the year so you must spend a bit of time having a look at what is on offer - but we didn't want to go too far - we were enjoying ourselves far too much at Linthwaite House! Don't take my word for it - I've stayed in many hotels in this country and all over the world - for friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere, combined with quality food, try Linthwaite House Hotel. (And no, I'm not the owner!)