The Samling Hotel

An absolutely amazing hotel with amazing views of Bowness from the restaurant. The architecture of old and new is outstanding 👌. The restaurant is absolutely amazing food, wine cellar and service is excellent. By far one of the best places in The Lake District. Highly recommend

We had the most incredible 8-night stay at The Samling for our summer holiday- everything from start to finish was flawless. We stayed in the Grasmere room, which was beautifully designed with breathtaking views, while my fiancé’s parents stayed in Rydal Water, which was equally stunning. Both rooms had a luxurious yet cosy and homely feel and made for a truly relaxing getaway. The hotel has such a warm, family feel - like coming downstairs to old friends each morning. Every member of the team made us feel welcome and cared for in such a genuine way. A special thank you to Rebecca, who served us in the restaurant. Her knowledge of the extensive wine list and the food was exceptional- she truly elevated the dining experience. We tried both the tasting menu and the à la carte, and every dish was outstanding. We also really valued her sense of humour- she struck the perfect balance of professionalism and warmth, and made every meal even more enjoyable. We also want to thank Emma on reception, Tillie, Maisie, and Andrew, who were all wonderful. (We hope we’ve spelt everyone’s names right!). Maisie even went out of her way to call nearby restaurants she thought we’d like to check availability - completely unprompted - which was such a thoughtful and personal touch. And also thank you to all of the other wonderful waiting staff and housekeeping staff which we didn’t catch the names of. The private hot tub was a real treat - classy, peaceful, and perfect for unwinding while watching the local rabbits and deer, which added a magical touch to the whole stay. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and communication was always prompt and helpful on the lead up to the trip. Thank you so much for a stay we’ll never forget - we’re already looking forward to returning. Sarah and Will xxx

This is a review of their restaurant : ~ 7 tables but service was SO SLOW. 2 hours in and we had only finished 5 courses with 2 more to go. ~ staff were polite and told us what the dishes were. They did however spend time mingling and interacting/chatting with the other guests. I don’t mind who you chat to; I do mind when I’m sitting with my emptied main plate for 20 minutes while you do it. ~ Food is pretty good but not worth the price tag. 150 pounds a head for 7 courses which weren’t that large. ~ space and views are lovely if you caught a sunset like we did