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Haweswater Hotel The Haweswater Hotel is a family run non-smoking hotel with a superb lakeside location surrounded by stunning scenery in the eastern lake district. It is the only building in the quiet and secluded Valley of the Golden Eagle and is ideally situated for a relaxing 'away from it all' break, walking holidays or a central point for touring the rest of the lake district
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  • Cumbria & Penrith & Bampton & Lake District
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The Haweswater Hotel is perched right on the lake at the heart of the Haweswater nature reserve - a stunning, 100 square mile haven for wildlife. The views over the lake, towards Kidsty Pike are simply breathtaking. It's an absolute joy to be working in one of the most beautiful locations in England and with such an important historic building! We look forward to welcoming you to this very special place.
Or ice-cream parlours. Just one stunning Art Deco hotel, set in 100 square miles of pristine wilderness, amongst the finest that England has to offer. The hotel's public rooms made specific provision for walkers, casual visitors and residents while staff were recruited locally. Cutlery and furnishings, newly ordered from high quality suppliers like Waring and Gillow, were marked with a Manchester emblem.
If you would like to bring your dog, please contact the hotel to ensure you are offered an appropriate room. Retaining its industrial features and with 4m high ceilings, this modernist gem is available to rent via.
The newly restored Bistro and Brasserie enjoy views over the majestic Lakeland scenery and are a great place for relaxed drinking and dining. We serve uncomplicated, brasserie-style food to the highest standards. Phil Clarke, John Cook and Reece Kirkham, our chefs, take great pride in sourcing ingredients from the very best local producers.
Perfectly located for Wainwright's 'Coast-to-coast' walk. It was originally built to transport materials to the site of the dam. Perfect for cycling, it takes you over the dramatic fells and through some lovely villages - see first map, path is marked yellow going east from the North end of the dam.
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Patricia Brooks
Jun 13, 2022
This hotel is a hidden gem. The location is fabulous, the rooms are beautiful, the food is delicious and the staff can't do enough for you, the customer service is amazing. This is our second stay at this hotel. We outstayed our stay on 12/6/22 (till 10pm)as we were stranded due to car trouble, but the staff were empathetic to our situation and couldn't do enough to support us through our ordeal. Thanks so much everyone! We will be back, and cause less trouble next time :)
Ruth Evans
Jun 03, 2022
My partner and I stayed at Haweswater in January 2022 and it was perfect, my partner actually proposed to me whilst we were out walking on the Saturday afternoon. The hotel is beautiful, the rooms lovely, food exceptional and the staff can't do enough for you. A really special place for us, will definitely return.
Jamie-Lee Keen
May 31, 2022
OMG what can I say absolutely amazing hotel with outstanding views my mam and dad brought it for me and husband for our wedding gift and we weren't disappointed just what we need to recharge our batteries. The hotel, staff and food were amazing! A special thank you to Robert the waiter of our evening meal made our night he's such a lovely man and a credit to your business The food was out of this world we loved everything about our stay and we'd definitely go back but stay for longer next time Thank you for an absolutely amazing stay
Janis Astardjian
May 29, 2022
Quite a remote setting lots of narrow roads but so peaceful. Weather was not too kind to us so we couldn't make use of the balcony.maybe next time. The breakfasts are the best we have had anywhere. The evening meals were wonderful and the staff were brilliant. Absolutely excellent stay.
Rafael Perrone
Apr 24, 2022
Location is amazing with a beautiful view to the Haweswater reservoir and the mountains. Food is also great and staff very friendly and efficient. It's quite pricey and very noisy as well. You can hear lots of noises from other rooms and hallway, even people having normal conversations.
Helen Snow
Apr 14, 2022
This amazing hotel has beautiful views, great hospitality and exceptional food. The restaurant definitely deserves a Michelin star, it was sensational. A great celebration of local produce. The surroundings of the hotel made the stay magical. Highly recommend and we can't stop talking about it.
Andy Beverton
Apr 14, 2022
Stayed for a Friday night and enjoyed some walking in the fells on Saturday. We were very impressed by this place from start to finish! The staff are friendly and attentive, rooms are beautiful with amazing views, dinner was delicious and of high quality. To top it off the manager (I think) clearly cares about creating a special atmosphere and has great attention to detail and friendly character. Will be coming back!
Justine Fowler
Apr 12, 2022
Facilities are important, but it's the people who make the difference. Haweswater Hotel has all the facilities you need for a complete break away from it all in the beautiful Lake District and it has great staff. Chef is excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed all of our meals, including the Mother's Day Special. Breakfast is made to order, and help yourself to cereal/juice while it's cooking.

You don't need a gym when you have mountains and even superb low level walks on your doorstep, then come 'home' to a roaring fire in the cosy bar and read the fascinating local history in a specially commissioned book. Staff are always on hand to attend and chat and answer my quirky questions or leave you alone if you prefer. We were so much at ease that we chatted freely with other guests, sharing pictures and memories; Haweswater Hotel is a real home-from-home.
Patrick Morley
Mar 14, 2022
This place is amazing. Set up above the shores of Haweswater it has the most picturesque views of the reservoir and a 1930's vibe that is so well done. The whole place is decorated with an Art Deco feel, was opened in 1937 and the staff ensure that that theme continues. Irrespective of this, the staff are, to a person, polite, professional and welcoming.

This truly is a hidden gem. The food is impeccable with fine dining dishes served up with traditional favourites. The welcome given to our dog, Tango, will make us definitely visit here again. Kate, who was on reception, and at the bar, was an absolute joy. We will be back!
Super Numan
Jan 16, 2022
Excellent views from this remote Hotel. Great bar with lovely food, I will definitely be back. Friendly staff and dogs welcome
Christopher McAuley
Jan 15, 2022
I love this place so much. It's beautiful, the staff are so friendly, the rooms are beautiful and have the best shower/baths I have ever used. The food from the restaurant is just delicious. But the absolute icing on the cake is the view. It never gets boring. Sitting on the balcony watching the jets planes training was just the best. Hope to be back here soon.
John Higgitt
Dec 02, 2021
Stunning scenery, stunning location, fantastic Art Deco style, 1930's music playing, just a lovely experience, highly recommended.
Lisa Read
Nov 22, 2021
Amazing experience- everything about our stay was perfect. Location beautiful, staff and service were amazing and the food was top top quality. Can't wait to come back very soon.
Sinead O'Dea
Nov 14, 2021
Stayed for what was ment to be 2 nights but due to local flooding had to leave a night early was gutted! the staff did what they could to make the stay memorable i went as a girlfriend and left a fiancee beautiful hotel amazing location cant wait to see it when its not torrential rain!
Dan Barnes
Nov 12, 2021
Absolutely love this place. Had a meal with my family for my 50th. Awesome food and fantastic service. Stayed over for the night followed by a walk around my favourite lake in the Lake District.
Rachael Norman
Oct 22, 2021
Lovely hidden gem of a hotel, amazing views, excellent attentive, friendly service, with high quality tasty food and actual none alcoholic drinks that were not sweet and sickly (which is such a bonus), when you. have to drive. My recommendation would be to offer non alcoholic wine etc, as there is an amazing array of alternatives. Personal preference was for you to change the style of music in the background, definitely not to my taste.
George Bryant
Oct 14, 2021
Stayed here for a couple of nights on my way up to the Cairngorms. The hotel is really interesting and different. The food was quite nice, and they catered for vegans and vegetarians, although the choices were slightly limited. If you visit be prepared to loose all communication with the outside world, there is no WiFi and atleast with EE there is no signal until you make your way to the nearest town. However it's not totally necessary to have it as the hotel and surroundings are so nice.
Chris Acott
Oct 07, 2021
This hotel is better than 3 stars. Staff are so friendly. Lovely rooms & comfortable bar, lounge & restaurant. Food is fantastic & you must try the sticky toffee pudding. It's so quirky & 30s I was expecting Poirot to walk through the front door. Yes it's isolated but we had a fantastic time.
Nita Williamson
Sep 25, 2021
We had a beautiful room, the food was excellent and the views to die for. Can't wait to visit again
Kathryn Warner
Sep 13, 2021
Fantastic 1930's hotel, loved the attention to detail from the art deco designs down to the 30's music on the gram. Excellent value for money, lovely room overlooking the lake and mountains. Staff are friendly and attentive. Breakfast was very good, To sit in the lounge with fire roaring and peaceful surroundings was just wonderful, highly recommended and cannot wait to book again.
Gojuryu
Sep 11, 2021
A bit out of the way, about halfway up the road that leads to the top of the reservoir - an historic building in local stone, the hotel was an imposing sight with great views across the reservoir itself. The staff were helpful and polite and we had a lovely time sat in the afternoon sun with a beer. Reasonable prices and well worth a visit.
Patrick O'Neill
Sep 10, 2021
Lovely hotel off the beaten track. I stopped for lunch whilst cycling past. The service was really good. Excellent food and coffee. Beautiful location and would love to come back to stay. Really good fell walking close by.
Rhonda Williamson
Sep 06, 2021
Loved this hotel & cannot wait to return. Peaceful location, very helpful staff, excellent food, fabulous large rooms with super spacious shower. Decor & ambience throughout with the Art decor & music was quirky & lovely! And very good vfm! Well done everyone
Emma Coveney
Aug 18, 2021
Brilliant food, views and lovely suite with views. Really enjoyed our stay with our young children. Made to feel very welcome
Mick Cresswell
Jul 20, 2021
Great hotel in an amazing, quiet part of the lakes. The best place to rewind and recharge. The hotel is just the right size and is a walk back in time 80 years ago. Love it so much been three times in 18 months and will be back again.
Owen
Jul 15, 2021
Perfect stay for dog owners. The room was nice and spacious and the food in the restaurant was of good quality. Everything you need on site for a good evening. The views of the reservoir are amazing and this is very close to some amazing walks up to high street.