Was a fantastic weekend in...

Liked: Beautiful surroundings. Very friendly staff. Great location.

It's a good hotel, we...

Liked: We really liked the warmth and comfort of our room, the big spa bath, the big round bed and the views from our room which was room number 2 in the house. We also appreciated the little espresso machine in our room as we like to start the day with a coffee. There is a level of outdated tackiness but if you like a bit of kitsch then you are in the right place. In room number 2 it really worked. The place feels intimate, and it feels unpretentious because it is family run, and everyone is very friendly. The location is great for anyone who comes by train and doesn't drive. It's a good base to be in to explore the area by bus.
Disliked: We strongly feel that this hotel should be advertised as 4 stars. When I book 5 stars then I really expect 5 stars because I hardly ever treat myself to such things. The hotel is good but it is not exceptional. We went to eat in other places when the restaurant was shut which were also 5 star hotels and there was a noticeable difference in the same sort of price range when it comes to attention to detail and going the extra mile. We feel like it's resting a bit on the good location it is in. It's the already described outdated design (which definitely also depends on taste), but also because the general level to detail that is missing. The breakfast is good, hash browns are missing off the full English plate and the thin slices of toast don't really make up for it. The coffee in the cafetière is not great and one has to pay extra to get a decent latte served which I would expect to be included in a 5 star hotel, luckily we had the little espresso machine in our room.

Very good

Exceptional

Superb

Liked: Breakfast was served to you at the table
Disliked: Seating in the bedroom was uncomfortable

Lovely relaxing weekend just what...

Liked: From the moment we arrived they made us feel so welcome. They put all their customers first. The staff are all so lovely and very friendly and welcoming. The chef wow from the breakfast to the evening meal was absolutely sensational. Windermere is right on the doorstep and Bowness is about a 15/20min walk but it’s all a straight road so goes really quickly. The room (Room 7) we stayed in was spotless and it was lovely and warm considering we had snow fall.
Disliked: Nothing

Exceptional immaculate perfect service. Friendly.

Liked: The Applegarth is exceptional you wouldn’t believe the suite we stayed in had been used before it was immaculate like brand new. The staff and owners went above and beyond my expectations to make our stay as perfect as it could be. We had difficulty arranging a taxi to a bar and the lovely owners wife took us in her own car and dropped us right at the bar. I really can’t wait for my next visit. If you like luxury definitely try this place I would rate it six stars if I could. It it immaculate.
Disliked: The weather haha.

Very good

Exceptional