My partner and I stayed in this hotel in April for a birthday celebration. The road to the entrance is very narrow but when you arrive everything is breathtaking, from the hotel itself to the stunning view. On arrival the staff are very polite and explained everything. We had a dinner reservation in the fantastic restaurant later that night and... More

My husband and I stayed here for his birthday treat. It didn't disappoint. The view from the hotel is beautiful and even though Ambleside and Bowness are very close we wouldn't have known it was so quiet. The room was good but the bathroom was gorgeous. Try and book a room with a view; we were in Dovenest which is... More

This is our second visit to The Samling and it surpassed our expectations. From the warm welcome, to the professional and caring staff to the amazing food, beautifully served and presented by Tom a very knowledgeable waiter. The house is lovely and our very comfortable room had stunning views over Windermere and the beautiful gardens which were just full of... More

Had a most enjoyable day recently at The Samling. Booked in for lunch with friends and were met on arrival by Jonny who welcomed us and organised our pre-lunch drinks in the beautiful lounge. The intimate dining room overlooked the lake, where we enjoyed the most fantastic food, each course expertly described by the most attentive and professional staff. Back... More

Set in beautiful grounds overlooking Lake Windermere, relax in the fabulous surroundings of your suite and enjoy the excellent and exquisite fine dining. If you want a taste of luxury - then this is the place. We have visited twice and will definitely return again.

I have stayed at The Samling many times over the past 10 years and over 3 different owners. Our recent trip was very good, the hotel is in a fabulous spot, we had a beautiful sunny day and there is nothing better than sitting on the terrace looking at the wonderful view with a fabulous glass of wine. Our room... More

We booked our stay, with the Telegraph voucher scheme, for the tasting dinner, bed and breakfast at the Samling with friends. Upon arrival, we were greeted politely but informally and shown our rooms with spectacular views over Windermere. The tasting dinner was delicious, with every course explained in full detail, but what impressed me the most was the enthusiasm of... More

I had been hoping my husband would notice my hints about staying at The Samling, and I was not disappointed! From the moment we arrived at the gorgeous hotel we were greeted with impeccable attentive service, including a bottle of champagne to the room in recognition of our honeymoon. The rooms in the hotel are comfortable and homely, but with... More

Great food and service at the Samling. The highlight was Turbot in an Asian broth. Great theatre which led to the creation of a wonderful dish with sublime textures and flavour. Probably the best fish dish that I have ever eaten in this country...Full marks for ingenuity.