Reviews of Haweswater Hotel, Penrith
Review by Glennis on 1st August, 2009
Add your review Date visited: 2009-08-01
Good Points: The hotel is in an excellent and picturesque position. The breakfasts were as good as any we have had anywhere.
Bad Points: The hotel was undergoing refurbishment so there was no evening meal available and there was no television in the room
General review: It was a convenient stopping off point for a journey to Scotland.
Review by Trudy on 31st October, 2008
Add your review Date visited: 2008-10-31
Good Points: One of the friendliest hotels I have ever stayed in.
Bad Points: The hotel is undergoing refurbishment at the moment. The rooms that have been done are lovely and are setting a high standard for the future. The rooms that haven't been refurbished yet are in desperate need of attention, but please no TV's.
General review: This hotel is a real find. Well away from the over commercialised Lakes, you really do feel in the middle of nowhere. There are no mod cons in the hotel at the moment which for us was perfect. All the guests sat around a roaring fire chatting into the wee hours of the morning. Felt just like being in somoenes living room. Thank you Haweswater we really enjoyed our stay.
Review by Anonymous on 16th September, 2008
Add your review Date visited: 2008-09-16
Good Points: excellent location, excellent staff, very good food
General review: would have liked to stay longer, a gem
Review by Bruce on 3rd July, 2007
Add your review Date visited: June 29th 2007
If you are wedded to your mobile phone or want to spend the day watching the TV or popping round the corner for a "Big Mac" then try somewhere else. This place was built in the 1930's and retains all of the charm and tranquility of that period.
Fantastic views, excellent food ,comfy warm beds and friendly staff - what more do you want!
Ideal for walkers, birdwatchers, or if you just want to generally relax and unwind away from kids, dogs, speedboats, ice cream vans, musak etc, which unfortunately cannot be said for a lot of the Lake District.
Prices are reasonable compared to what else is available in the area.
The plumbing clonks a bit, there is no upvc double glazing and the place is definitely quite "quirky", but this only adds to its charm. In these days of politically correct blandness it is nice to find somewhere a bit different.
This place is not for everybody, and I for one hope it stays that way!
Review by Peter on 13th June, 2006
Add your review Date visited: 10/11 June 2006
A substandard and overpriced hotel set in a wonderful location. The room given (room 15) was a single room with a double bed jammed into a corner of the room, rattled against walls if someone moved (let alone anything else) on it. Could hear conversations in adjoining room. Bedroom doors all fitted with monster springs ensuring plenty of noise when closed. Little or no cold water. Bathroom not serviced for second night. Staff not really interested. Your will get a B&B 100% better for 50% price in the area. Avoid
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