The hotel is just off the A591, which heads towards Ambleside or Windermere. Junction 36 of the M6 is a 25-minute drive away, and Manchester International Airport takes 70 minutes on the motorway from there. A taxi from the hotel to Windermere railway station takes five minutes.
Built in 1812 from stone quarried in the hotel grounds, Merewood Country House Hotel is a traditional property with an enviable location. The hotel is set in woodland that's roamed by red deer and noted for its multi-trunked chestnut tree.
Brockhole on Windermere and the shores of the lake are a 5-minute walk away. You can wander freely through the nature reserve, see the manor house, join a treetop trek and hire bikes and boats (charges apply for activities and parking). Windermere town is a 5-minute drive away and Bowness-on-Windermere is a few minutes further, and is known for its winding streets and cruise boats chugging across the lake.
July 2016 marks 150 years since Beatrix Potter's birth, and there are various events to celebrate. Hill Top -- Potter's former home, where Jemima Puddleduck and Tom Kitten were brought to life -- is hosting evening tours of the house on 1 September and 6 October, and garden tours on 18 September and 16 October. The Beatrix Potter Gallery at Hawkshead is showcasing her original artwork until 22 September, and all these events are within a 20-minute drive of the hotel. The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is 10 minutes' drive away.
The hotel has ornate wood panelling, original fireplaces and stained-glass windows. There are two AA-Rosette-awarded dining rooms, and some bedrooms have views of the lake. Dogs can stay for an extra £20 per dog, per stay, and are greeted with treats and blankets.
Amenities
General
Infant cots / cribs
Bar
Extra beds / roll away beds
Restaurant
Pet-friendly
100% smoke-free
Services
Laundry / dry cleaning
Room service (limited hours)
Room amenities
Central heating
Coffee / tea-making facilities
Iron and ironing board
Jacuzzi in some rooms
Flatscreen TV
Internet
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout
Bathroom
Bathtub
Hair-dryer
Luxury toiletries
Parking
Complimentary parking
Off-street parking
Public car park
Accessibility
Accessible meeting room
Accessible parking
Accessible path of travel
Accessible restaurant
Please note: Some amenities may not be available in all rooms and some amenities or services incur an additional charge and are subject to change. Please check with the hotel directly.
Policies
Check-in: Standard Time is 3pm.
Minimum age required to check in: 18.
Checkout: Standard Time is 11am.
Children and additional guests: Infant's cot/crib available on request, free of charge, for children aged 1 and under. This does not include breakfast. Extra bed available on request for children aged 2-15: £15 per child, per night. This includes breakfast. Supplements are not included automatically in the total price and will be charged directly by the hotel.
Pets: Dogs are allowed on request: £20 per dog, 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.
