Watermillock, Watermillock, CA11 0JJ, United Kingdom
#5 of 11 hotels in Watermillock
Guests' ChoiceBased on 956 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Location
9.5
Facilities
7.7
Staff
8.8
Value for money
7.0
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 August 2025
Nick
United KingdomRoom twice not serviced properly while we were out. Bed just pulled up not properly made and bathroom not cleaned. Second day door left’ on the latch’ ie open! Bed very hard. Should not have to pay for some breakfast items as extra.
Amazing views and location. Staff pleasant, friendly, helpful.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Jane
United KingdomIt felt very tired and in need of some TLC Our room smelt quite musty and felt dark.
The staff were all very cheerful, friendly and helpful. The grounds and the view from the hotel was lovely.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Raymond
United KingdomA bit dated, needs a spruce up
The location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 20 August 2025
Terence
United KingdomBuilding, rooms etc need a bit of TLC
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Gibbons
United KingdomQuite expensive
Stunning location and lovely staff. Room was comfortable and a good size
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Peter
United KingdomThe hotel is quite old and tired and this is noticeable. One of the reception staff knew nothing about the area - when I asked for recommendations where to go he said “the lake”. He then admitted that he didn’t know the area. He was even unable to point to any leaflets or a map.
The location and ease of getting there. The view was awesome. The large garden which goes all the way down to the lake. The bar and restuarant staff. The fact we could take our dogs.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Evans
United KingdomThe location was superb. Staff very pleasant and friendly. Food was excellent.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 8 August 2025
Elizabeth
United KingdomHotel very run down. Furniture in room past it's best. Arms on chairs worn through . Bathroom sink looked dirty but it turned out to be small cracks. Couches in public areas needed replaced.Outside of building needed repainted and some stone work done. Paint round windows all flaking.
Staff were lovely and very helpful. Breakfast was good. Grounds were very nice.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Ali
United KingdomIt needs some renovation
Amazing location
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Nick
United KingdomHousekeeping poor- bed not made properly, bathroom not cleaned two days of four, door left on the latch one day- we were out all day! Confusion over bottled water- told it was complimentary on first day only but was left more several times. Hotel in general needs upkeep/ update. Perhaps too expensive at present. , Ed
Wonderful location Friendly staff Fab food
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Elizabeth
United KingdomWe had asked for a room with wheelchair access. We did get a ground floor room but the bedroom door was very very heavy and difficult to deal with in a wheel. There was also no phone in the room and the wifi didn't work in the bedroom which meant that the aibglw occupant could not ask for help from family or staff if needed. The bathroom was not accessible.
Lovely room and location
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Neelu
United KingdomRooms looked a little old fashioned and tired.
Dinner and Breakfast Service was very Good. WAs a group of 14 we were given a whole dinning room to ourselves. This was a god send with toddlers running around.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Paula
United KingdomHotel is lovely but quite dated , breakfast great but evening meals from bar menu were not so good
Gardens were fabulous and staff amazing
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 22 July 2025
Sian
United KingdomBit warm in the room/bathroom as the radiator seemed to be on permanently.
Very picturesque. Beautiful location. All members of staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Steere
United KingdomDecor was rather tired 1970's look....needs renewing for 21st Century!
Location Stunning!....Breakfast v...good!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Graham
United KingdomPricey food
Location and view
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Howard
United KingdomOnly the price! Accomm and food, though good, are very expensive
The location is wonderful, large grounds, freedom to roam. Staff attentive and helpful. Room (upgraded) once changed from. Lower ground floor with no view to 3rd floor, was large and comfortable. Food very good.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Kathryn
United KingdomThe building itself and the way the history was preserved and displayed. There was just the right amount of politeness and friendliness from the staff. They provided all we needed and answered all our queries but were not too formal about it. And they jumped to help all guests (eg. the elderly or disabled) without being asked.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 June 2025
Brown
United KingdomSome of the decor a little tired
Peace and quiet, good service,clean , good room preparation. Great views beautiful gardens good breakfasts
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 18 June 2025
Simon
United KingdomSee above. One waitress was curt when asked for a variation to a breakfast dish.
Beautiful house in a stunning location. Lovely staff with one exception. Fantastic food from the chefs but very expensive. Great wine list. Breakfast extras were poor for the quality of the hotel eg orange juice, jams, bread etc. Charging a supplement for breakfast dishes was unnecessary given the cost of BnB.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 8 June 2025
Paul
United KingdomAI agent emails were poor Dinner was just a bit too expensive Breakfast surcharge pricing (£6 rxtra for avocado instead of full cooked breakfast?) was irritating All the bad stuff seemed to be corporate Macdonalds and out of the control of local management
Great setting, rooms, people. One of my very favourite UK hotels, 3rd visit
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 8 June 2025
Claire
United KingdomCost of food snd drinks, and the options at breakfast, particularly as quite a lot was at an additional cost. Also we thought it would work well with the toast option to be at the same time as the cooked breakfast, or at least asked if people want with their eggs or on its own.
Location, views and character
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 3 June 2025
Elizabeth
United KingdomPrices to high for average food and service in restaurant.
Location and comfortable
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 2 June 2025
Heather
AustraliaNothing
Everything
Stayed in May 2025
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