windermere
"hospitality at its best"

windermere Latest Reviews

Reviewed : 30 May 2026

Lovely short break

We have just enjoyed one night including Dinner, bed and breakfast. Can't fault it in any way. A lovely welcome from staff, very comfortable room (enormous bed!), and the most delicious evening meal (I heartily recommend the grilled seabass. If I wasn't so polite I would have licked the plate it was so good!) . Ate far too much but still slept well. And all in the most beautiful location.

Reviewed : 21 May 2026

A great trip

Exactly what we needed. The pub also does some sensational non traditional dishes. They where so lovely when I popped a party canon they laughed and joined our celebrations. The owner of the pub was so kind and gave us a donation towards our charity RASA whom we where doing the hike for. Would recommend and go back! Thanks so much, have a great rest of the year everyone.

Reviewed : 18 May 2026

Good food, nice atmosphere

I think it's good that they don't try to over-complicate things, but still have a few interesting options. The beef stew was very nice and a bit different to mainstream dishes. I don't think they overcomplicate things though and that is good; more like pubs and pub food used to be. A good meal at a reasonable price.

Reviewed : 16 May 2026

Excellent stay at the Inn

Lovely clean and comfortable room. Staff were friendly and helpful. Arrived after long train journey, managed to get a table for dinner. Had lovely apparently small fish and chips and a beer. Breakfast included in the stay, this was also excellent. If I have to go to Cardiff again I would definitely stay in this hotel. Great location as only short walk from train station.

Reviewed : 08 May 2026

Really nice stay

The staff could not have been more helpful and even when we were asking for things out of the norm all we ever heard was ‘of course you can’ food was as expected, although the chef might need a slight review on streak cooking but on the whole out party enjoyed the food. The breakfast service was equally as efficient and ingredients tasty and importantly nice and hot. Would definitely consider staying here again if in the area.

Reviewed : 04 May 2026

Definitely coming back soon!

We arrived here early last Friday and the owner reopened the kitchen for us to have some breakfast. Our accommodation was upgraded as that room was ready. We stayed in a family room which was lovely. Comfy bed and a bath which is perfect to soak the muscles after a long walk up and around Arnside knott. We also ate our evening meal here and was very nice. Very friendly. Staff were lovely and the location is just amazing.

Reviewed : 23 Apr 2026

Enjoyed every bite!

Popped in here as I was looking for somewhere to eat dinner at a reasonable hour. I arrived just after 4.30pm, and was told they didn't serve food till 5. One relaxing cider later, I ordered the steak and ale pie with mash. I'm a little fussy with my food, but was hoping for something nice.

Reviewed : 18 Apr 2026

Excellent first visit

Chose the this pub simply because its local and I hadn't eaten here before. I took my mum with me and we had a starter, main course and dessert. Everything we ate was delicious, well cooked and piping hot. The staff were very efficient and friendly and the whole place was well decorated with a friendly atmosphere. My only regret is I didn't visit sooner I will definitely be back.

Reviewed : 15 Apr 2026

Good value lunch

Nice cosy pub with a real fire. Friendly service and good value pub grub cooked with pride. I can recommend the chicken breast in white wine sauce. Good atmosphere, home cooked food, lovely warm log fire. Would recommend. Excellent value Pool table and darts available.

Reviewed : 12 Apr 2026

Highly recommended

When I travel to Cardiff I always try and book in at this inn. I have never had a bad experience and would fully recommend it. I have always had a warm welcome from the staff and they cannot do enough to ensure that I have a great stay. Its a combination of good accommodation and a great restaurant and bar on site.

Reviewed : 11 Apr 2026

Excellent experience

Good, fresh food well cooked, great value for money. Attentive service but not fussy and very well kept beer! As I found out later that they are award winners. The log fire was lovely and cosy and certainly contributed to the warm friendly pub. We will definitely be back, and not just for our 10% discount.

Reviewed : 11 Apr 2026

Good honest food

My wife and I went there for our evening meal (Tea, Dinner, supper, whatever you call it) and the food was superb. The steak and kidney pudding (locally made) was the best I've eaten and my wife had fish. Beautifully served and delicious. To cap it all, really nice friendly staff too.

Reviewed : 11 Apr 2026

Great place to stopover!

Stayed for 2 nights just as Storm Dennis was kicking in, exceptionally windy and wet!! Checked in and were given a room in the new part of the hotel, looking out over the sea, although the room was smallish, it was warm and cosy, food was good and reasonably priced, worth a visit.

Reviewed : 04 Apr 2026

Sunday lunch sublime

We went for Sunday lunch at this excellent gastro pub. It was delicious- really generous portions with additional cauliflower cheese and more than enough veg. The staff were so friendly and attentive and we didn’t wait long at all. We can’t recommend it enough!

Reviewed : 02 Apr 2026

Great food and live music!

Great afternoon! Do the best gluten free toasties, homemade chocolate orange icecream to die for and live music! Great friendly place.

Reviewed : 31 Mar 2026

Great village pub.

I’d heard very good things about the new management.The service was friendly, the food was absolutely brilliant. Good wholesome pub food. I had the steak pie which was lovely, with a lovely rich gravy. All plates cleared. We will definitely return, I think if this is the standard, the other pubs in the area should be worried. Thanks again. We will definitely return.

Reviewed : 13 Mar 2026

Great food, decent karaoke

In the day you can get decent food at a great price - the Sunday lunches are particularly great. At night it turns in to a banging venue absolutely jam packed with fertile scrat bags. Saturday evening karaoke is not to be missed (although some of the singers are of variable quality) Drinks are reasonably priced as well - what’s not to like?