Parking at the hotel is free. The hotel is around 15 minutes' drive from Junction 36 of the M6. Windermere railway station is also a 15-minute drive away.
Damson Dene Hotel is in the Lyth Valley, a 10-minute drive from the shores of Windermere -- the largest lake in England -- which is surrounded by fells and villages.
The hotel is a 10-minute drive from the town of Bowness. Several lake cruises depart from Bowness Pier, and the town is also home to The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction. This former home of the author, which she bought with the royalties from her books, is now a National Trust property.
Whitbarrow Nature Reserve, known for its limestone and woodland landscape, is around 15 minutes' drive away, and the town of Kendal, best known for its mint cake, is a 20-minute drive.
There are plenty of fell-walking routes close by, including Orrest Head, which is around 20 minutes' drive. This hill on the eastern shore of Windermere offers views the length of the lake and is featured in Alfred Wainwright's The Outlying Fells of Lakeland -- it was the first Lake District fell the author climbed.
The property sits within landscaped gardens with a pond. There's a log fire and comfy lounges in the lobby, so guests can unwind while reading the newspapers and magazines on offer.
The hotel's Heron View Restaurant serves dishes made with local produce -- many of the ingredients are grown in the hotel's kitchen garden. The property also has a swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, a sauna and a mini gym. Wi-Fi is free throughout and dogs are welcome.
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Amenities
General
Bar
Gym / fitness center
Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
Indoor pool
Restaurant
Sauna / Steam Room
Pet-friendly
Spa
100% smoke-free
No elevator / lift
Services
Beauty treatments / massages (fees apply)
Laundry / dry cleaning
Room service (limited hours)
Safe in reception
Room amenities
Central heating
Coffee / tea-making facilities
Iron and ironing board
Flatscreen TV
Internet
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Bathroom
Hair-dryer
Bathtub or shower
Parking
Complimentary parking
Accessibility
Accessible restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Policies
Check-in: Standard Time is 3pm.
Minimum age required to check in: 18.
Checkout: Standard Time is 11am.
Children and additional guests: There is no extra bed available.
Pets: Dogs are allowed on request and will be charged at £10 per night.
Cancellation: Cancellation policy & booking conditions vary by 'rate plan'. These will be displayed on the payment page after you have searched for your dates and selected a rate.
Rates may vary by date, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until your purchase is complete.
The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees.
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*Unless otherwise stated, Travelzoo-exclusive extras are valid once per stay (based on two adults sharing). Value is an estimate based on double occupancy. Extras are only included with Member Rates and may not be available on all dates. Extras are non-transferable and have no cash value. Total value may vary depending on time of booking and availability. When included, breakfast may be limited to 2 guests per stay subject to hotel’s discretion. Other restrictions may apply; see our T&Cs for details.
Please note: Some amenities and services may not be available in all rooms or may incur an additional charge. All prices stated have been verified at the time of publication and may vary at the discretion of the hotel.
Staff were helpful although some had very poor English language skills.
Other Comments
Sheets had pet hairs. Food crumbs in a bedside draw. Window did not open and close properly. Bacon at breakfast was very tough.
Anthony23. Sep 2018Altrincham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The food was excellent and the ducks were very entertaining.
Other Comments
The staff were very friendly and efficient, the location was ideal.
Patricia Linda20. Sep 2018Chorley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Wonderful location. Friendly staff. Relaxing bar & lounge areas.
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There is a duck pond in the garden & the ducks tap on the dining room window when you're eating. Very cute. All the staff were so genuinely friendly. The hotel has a very welcoming vibe.
Neil14. Sep 2018Worthing, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Food, staff, gardens and room.
Other Comments
Some rooms are beautifully refurbished, some need refurbishing.
TRACEY08. Sep 2018Pickering, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Food was good but over priced.
Other Comments
The bedroom was too small and the windows did not fit properly.
Jo06. Sep 2018Wallasey, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location, food, friendly staff, superior family room.
Other Comments
Pool area a little tired..
Simon04. Sep 2018Witham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The leisure facilities were great, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The food was good especially the breakfast. The grounds were lovely
Other Comments
We was a little disappointed with the room. The pictures upon booking made out that the superior room with 4 poster bed was a very big and spacious. We were given room 3, the room was small and looked a little dated compared to the pictures online. The bed itself was not great, the mattress was a too hard for me but it was so creaky. Every turn I was conscious of the noise the frame was making.
Kylie03. Sep 2018Blackburn, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location, Duck Pond
Other Comments
Quality and location of the room
Keith03. Sep 2018Manchester, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The room
Other Comments
The food was average and not good value for money. The Coach load of noisy tourists spoilt our stay. They were every where, talking loudly and invaded our space in the evening! Then from 7 am were shouting up the corridors to each other and banging doors so no chance of a lie in!!
Rosemarie30. Aug 2018Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Away from bustle of main towns, the spa was great, food was well cooked and the staff were lovely.
Other Comments
Hotel is quaint but probably needs a refurb
Hazel26. Aug 2018Ashtead, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Location
Susan22. Aug 2018Norwich, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
food.
Other Comments
value for money we paid to include lake cruise
Joanne20. Aug 2018Swinton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Spa pool
Other Comments
The food meau in the restraulant good be better.
Amanda18. Aug 2018Coventry, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Nice room
Ian17. Aug 2018Castle Douglas, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Traditional atmoshere of hotel. Great staff.
Maureen17. Aug 2018Kilmarnock, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Their customer service after complaining about the guests that kept us awake all night with no one on reception to report them to during the night they moved us to a quieter room straight away.
Other Comments
Noisy other guests
Sharon16. Aug 2018Rotherham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Everything but especially the staff who were extremely friendly and efficient
Other Comments
Great quality food in pleasant surroundings
Frank15. Aug 2018Barnsley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Restaurant was excellent, and staff service
Other Comments
Overall very good experience and staff very helpful
DEPA12. Aug 2018Leicester, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Food really wonderful
Elsa11. Aug 2018raunds, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Breakfast. The little gym and pool.The ducks
Other Comments
Fantastic offer from Travelzoo
Leanne10. Aug 2018SydneyPanania, Australia
Enjoyed Most
Super clean room and modern amenities. Bed was comfortable and breakfast was good.
Other Comments
Unfortunately the walls are not insulated well enough to block footsteps or doors slamming and the rooms around us had kids who where doing what kids do and late into the evening.
William09. Aug 2018Lebanon, TN, USA
Enjoyed Most
Swimming & steam room
Deirdre07. Aug 2018Peacehaven, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Staff were excellent and the food
Ailish03. Aug 2018Northolt, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very friendly staff. Good value for money.
Mandy31. Jul 2018Ludlow, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Grounds
Stephanie30. Jul 2018Fareham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Peace and quiet
Other Comments
Our room was very small possibly because we had a small dog but we would have paid for a bigger room if offered.
Robert30. Jul 2018EdinburghEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
4 Poster bed, and grounds,complete with duck pool
Other Comments
Please be aware that this hotel takes coaches - we had 2 on our first night and one on our second. This means that the Reception, Bar, Restaurant and Spa/Gym are busy and noisy, so if you are seeking a romantic break, then this hotel might not be for you.
Mr A21. Jul 2018Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
grounds
Other Comments
Different chef
Robert15. Jul 2018Gatley, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
very helpful staff
Thomas Edward14. Jul 2018ABERGELE, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Dinner and health club
Other Comments
Wifi would not work in our room as it was too far from reception. The weather was very hot and there was no aircon - reception did provide fans though.
Chris30. Jun 2018Onchan Isle of Man, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The food was excellent and the grounds of the hotel were lovely. The leisure facilities were great amd the staff were friendly.
Other Comments
The room we were given was very small and far too hot. When we opened the window we were right above the vents for the kitchen so the room then smelled of food. There were also a few other small things like no toilet roll holder and the carpet in the corridor (leading out to the fire exit) was not fitted properly. This part of the hotel is definitely in need of updating.
Ryan25. Jun 2018Sunderland, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Staff very gracious and food was good
Other Comments
Rooms were shabby and very tired. Cracked tiles in bathroom. Ripped carpeying
Julia14. Jun 2018Harrogate, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
everything
Tracey13. Jun 2018RichmondRichmond, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The staff were excellent
Juliet10. Jun 2018Hexham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
EVERYTHING EXCEPT THEIR TOMATO SOUP
Other Comments
Enjoyable stay, food good (apart from tomato soup) breakfast excellent, atmosphere ex, staff very friendly and helpful always with a smile, location ex, room comfortable all in all very good, will visit again.
THOMAS08. Jun 2018South Shields, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Food and room
Louise07. Jun 2018Cumbria, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Relaxation and friendly atmosphere and stafff
Pamela04. Jun 2018WidnesWidnes, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Staff were helpful and pleasant.
Other Comments
Room was very 'tired' but was very disappointed on going to take bath on Saturday evening to find it dirty (on reflection it looked like a floor mop had been used to wipe round it) and I had to clean it before it could be used. On check-out Receptionist said I should of called down and it would of been sorted immediately but you should not have to do this.
Also as we left for day on Saturday morning we reported toilet seat was very loose, this was never rectified.
Very disappointed with room standard overall.
Julia04. Jun 2018Blyth, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Staff were extremely friendly, polite and helpful. Our young dog was made very welcome, too and for this reason, we would definitely visit again and have already told friends about this hotel.
Deborah01. Jun 2018Droitwich Spa, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The leisure centre
Other Comments
We both thought the whole place could do with a freshen up!
Mary18. May 2018Worcester, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Staff super , very helpful , Excellent service
Other Comments
Would recommend Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Hotel
Mike18. May 2018Wirralersey, United Kingdom
Other Comments
Swimming pool closed, building a bit tired looking and staff could have been more friendly
James15. Nov 2017Glasgow, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The staff were all very lovely and helpful and are an asset to the hotel.
Other Comments
I thought the hotel was a quite tired looking and the rooms were very small and old fashioned and there was certainly no ‘wow factor’ upon our arrival.
The staff are the hotel’s strongest selling point, and went out of their way to make our stay as enjoyable as possible.
Karen13. Nov 2017Castleford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Surroundings
Other Comments
Good deal - value for money
John10. Nov 2017Bromsgrove, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Staff were all excellent. Great breakfasts and evening meals.
Other Comments
Corridors look tired. Maintenance work being carried out so lot of drilling 5 metres from our room at 9.30 am! Suppose it has to be done sometime but perhaps at a time when more likely to be away from the hotel. Place does need a fresh coat of paint and furniture in communal areas perhaps replacing.
Sean02. Nov 2017Wrexham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The good was excellent and the staff very friendly
Alan01. Nov 2017Lincoln, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Facilities, staff helpfulness, location
Other Comments
Warm and welcoming hotel and great value
Menna31. Oct 2017Caernarfon, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
When staff were told we were checking out a day early they offered another room, and then gave us vouchers for meals that can be used at th other chain restaurants. No sign of manager at all. The ground staff were lovely.
Other Comments
Room not cleaned. Cobwebs in corners and ceiling, thick dust on four poster. Very uncomfortable bed. Dust in extractor fan in bathroom, old hole where fixture had been in bath. Spa bath in room not working, when reported to staff informed that they knew it didn't work but and wouldn't be fixing it. Room generally was shabby, bird excrement on inside of window. On second day cleaner left old bag of rubbish on top of drawers and cleaning solution but hadn't actually cleaned. While outside saw rat running into cellar. Food was standard, heard a lot of other guests complaining. When leaving the local ducks had ripped open the rubbish bags which had been left around the bins on the ground.
Angela30. Oct 2017Lockerbie, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
polite attentive staff,lovelly location,clean
mandy29. Oct 2017Ryton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The food was plentiful and the service in the restaurant was very good.
Other Comments
we had not been informed that this hotel welcomes dogs and we found dog hairs in the bathroom. Several things in the bathroom needed repairing and television left a lot to be desired. We also discovered the bin in the room had not been emptied from the previous occupants.
raymond25. Oct 2017Liverpool, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Friendly staff
Graham25. Oct 2017Stourbridge, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The bar was well managed/stocked with a good variety of beers and wines.
Other Comments
The rooms were cold. The gym is neglected and the staff were not available to explain anything. The pool is tiny so you can't have good swim exercise. I was overcharged and had to challenge this on checkout.
Brett25. Oct 2017Huntingdon, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely food,cosy lounge with log fire and nice new family room with view of duck pond
Andrea24. Oct 2017Prudhoe, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Service and food was fine.
Other Comments
Room very small and hotel is generally looking tired.
philip21. Oct 2017chesterfield, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
the friendly staff and its ambiance.
Other Comments
The only thing that spoiled the break was the caterpillar served on my side salad.
Bernard21. Oct 2017York, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Friendly ducks
Other Comments
Very efficient systems
Angela20. Oct 2017Stafford, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Loved our stay here. All the staff were amazing and the food was fantastic.
Barbara20. Oct 2017Oldham., United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Locallity
Other Comments
Enjoyed the boat trip given with this deal
Jennifer19. Oct 2017Liverpool, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Staff were very warm and welcoming
Other Comments
I asked for a NONE four poster bed when booking but still got one uncortunately
Alan15. Oct 2017Bury, United Kingdom
Other Comments
Rooms are looking tired
Linda14. Oct 2017North Hykeham, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
location
Other Comments
it had no rooms for handicaps my wife could not have a shower.
john13. Oct 2017Tickhill, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Excellent standard of food
Other Comments
Nice pool
David09. Oct 2017Preston, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Quaintness and lovely surroundings. Welcoming staff at reception. Ducks were an added attraction
Other Comments
We felt a bit overwhelmed by the number of dogs and attitude of some owners. Short leads should be used at all
Times in hotel
Linda07. Oct 2017East Lothian, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The staff were excellent ....well done to them ..
Other Comments
Room allocation very disappointing with the window broken and wide open to the flat roof ...could this be due to booking via Travelzoo ??? The hotel is trying to be something it is not ...Food lacked flavour and was bland ....
John06. Oct 2017Larkhall, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Efficient, helpfull staff.
Other Comments
We recognise that because we booked the Travelzoo Deal the room we were allocated (room 25) was in need of refurbishment. Handbasin in bathroom was badly cracked resulting in water not being retained in sink.Windows would not fasten & in need of replacement & building work beside our window caused disturbance .On this & our last visit we were unable to access internet.
Frances06. Oct 2017Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Everything. It was a lovely place, the staff were brilliant, pool amazing.
Susan05. Oct 2017Manchester, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
New room
Other Comments
Only 1 blue badge parking space very poor. Lots of stairs to allocated room difficult with walking aids even though I told hotel prior to arrival reception said there were 3 or 4 steps
Margaret30. Sep 2017Scarisbrick, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
A warm friendly hotel with a good evening meal
Other Comments
The staff were all courteous and helpful.
Jeremy30. Sep 2017PrestonPreston, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Staff were pleasant
Other Comments
The hotel was very run down, certainly nothing like the picture! Carpets were worn and dirty. Rooms very tired and dated
Brian28. Sep 2017Selkirk, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Everything
pauline27. Sep 2017essex, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Friendly staff and good clean room and bathroom.
Other Comments
No lifts, had a long walk to our room . We had to walk go down a flught of stairs along a corridor and then up two flights of stairs to get to our room.
elizabeth24. Sep 2017Loughborough, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Lovely relaxed hotel ,good food and staff were friendly.
Other Comments
Only a short drive from the lakes
24. Sep 2017Kent, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
I enjoyed it all really pleasurable experience
Other Comments
The room was lovely quality finishes .The staff were very helpful especially the Manager
Alison22. Sep 2017Hythe, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
In all fairness our room was beautiful and the bathroom was fantastic...
Other Comments
The second day of our stay. Our bathroom had not been cleaned we had to complain and get house keeping back to clean it. In the restraunt we were told that two dishes were not available due to the coach party who ordered their evening meals during breakfast... so why were the dishes still on the menu??? One was Salmon which we was told we could have Coley instead the other was Braised Beef we were told we could have chicken.... in my opinion not a fair substitute. When we asked some of the staff for things their comprehension of English was not adequate enough and they had to get other members of staff who's English was better to help.
Carol22. Sep 2017Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very friendly staff
Lynda22. Sep 2017Manchester, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Very pleasant staff and manager. Beautiful new rooms Very high quality food cooked superbly.
The best hotel we have stayed in for a long time
Other Comments
We can't rate this hotel highly enough. Superb value for money.
Lesley21. Sep 2017Church Stretton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Peaceful location
Other Comments
Food was amazing. Bedroom small but had all we needed
Carol20. Sep 2017Cramlington, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Service staff was excellent in particular the barman was fantastic always extremely helpful
Other Comments
Had error with our booking sas they had us booked for the two days after we left but after I showed my email confirmation from Travelzoo it did get sorted! Not sure if it was a hotel or Travelzoo issue
We were lucky enough to be in new part of hotel in a excellent room
But did hears few people complaining about their rooms
