A fantastic hotel experience. I booked this for us as part of a trip showing my family from overseas the UK. We came here after 2 days in London and it was the perfect way to decompress and relax after a hectic time in the busy capital. When we arrived the scenery was breath-taking and walking through the main lounge with the real fireplace and comfortable, stylish furnishings we knew we made the right choice for a hotel. The rooms we booked were lovely and clean, our room had a beautiful view and the comfiest hotel bed we have slept in. The staff were friendly and approachable, they managed to provide a high end hotel experience without us feeling we were out of place with their friendly attitude. One of the waiting staff even offered to take a group photo of us when she saw my Grandfather attempting to take one which was lovely. The 3 course evening meal was fantastic and well presented and the bar had some lovely drinks options which were added to by the charming pub a 5 minute walk away in the nearby village. We all had a lovely time and I had to drag my husband away so we could check out and explore the Lakes! We are already planning to return and bring my in-laws with us. This is the best hotel I have stayed in so far, huge thanks to all involved.

I loved absolutely everything. This will now be my base whenever I go to the Lakes. The location is stunning, couldn't get enough of the views from my window and everywhere around. The room was a very good size, comfortable, very clean. Staff very friendly but professional. Lovely breakfast with cooked items buffet and some pastries, fruit, cereal and yogurts. Generally lovely facilities, especially the lounge with the fireplace.

After spending the previous night elsewhere for a slightly lower (yet still high) price and in terrible conditions, it was such a pleasant surprise to arrive at Glaramara. The standard was excellent — we were given a ground floor room with a huge bed. The room was clean, and the bedding was changed after the first night, even though we were only staying for two nights. The bathroom was spotless and had everything we needed. The hotel itself is beautiful, the food was absolutely delicious, and everything was just right for us. It's only a stone’s throw from Honister Pass, which was exactly what we were looking for. I highly recommend this place and will definitely return.

The view was absolutely breathtaking and the staff were really friendly and accommodating. The breakfast buffet was pretty standard (eg cereal in little packets) but the eggs in particular were excellent, despite sitting out. The bed was very comfortable as was the room overall.

It was quite expensive for what it was (a standard hotel with the usual facilities) and I feel that we paid over the odds just for the view (which was, granted, amazing!). It’s also clearly set up for walkers which is fine of course but that means lots of hard, easy to clean surfaces (wood, slate) which made it difficult for someone like me with hearing loss.

The location, though a bit off the Cumbria Way which we were hiking, was beautiful and it would be worth a visit back just to stay in that valley. We were hesitant to book the dinner, but in the end we did and were so glad to have done so. The dining room offered the flexibility of one, two or three courses. We were tired so we only wanted the one. It was absolutely fabulous. What's more, though we didn't go for dessert, coffee and delicious homemade chocolates were available in the lounge afterwards.

Absolutely nothing. The staff were extremely friendly, helpful, and accommodating.

Everything about my stay was fantastic. This hotel runs like clock-work. It was spotlessly clean and maintained. The staff were friendly and highly organised. Food was fine - every night at dinner a different menu, breakfast a super buffet with hot and cold options. The location was ideal for hiking with Dale Head at the back of the hotel, and Glaramara in front. What I liked about my holiday was that there was no need to drive anywhere. My room was at the front with a lovely mountain view. The bed was very comfortable and I slept well. I had my companion lurcher with me. He had a great time with some lovely walks in the area, for example to Seathwaite or on the CTC. In all, ten out ten, no question.

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Second time staying here. Very comfortable well appointed rooms which were clean and airy with plenty of storage space. The bathroom was recently renovated with a good shower and again lots of storage space. The food at the hotel is good for the area and the dinners are well thought out. Staff are friendly and approachable. And the location is of course excellent. Plenty of car parking. Wifi now very quick. The lounge is very comfortable with views onto the fells.

Breakfast could be 15 mins earlier given the type of activities that everyone wants to do in Borrowdale. Top up trays for tea/coffee facilities (ie spare tea/coffee/milk) would be great (or one was not pointed out to us). Full packed lunch costs seem high - would be better to forgo the disposable plastic waterbottle in favour of additional food, like a bar, preferably home made (everyone walking should have their own reusable water bottle and this is just pollution). No information on recycling in rooms.

Always a lovely stay at Glaramara. There's such a nice community feel. The location is unmatched in my opinion; right at the gateway to Buttermere and the Honister Pass but also super easy to bus into Keswick and beyond, either via the Borrowdale valley, or the route via Catbells. It's so quiet and peaceful in the evenings but with a nice buzz in the daytime with many walkers stopping by for a drink, even if they are not guests at the hotel. It's a great base if you want to tackle Scafell Pike via the Corridor Route, or the Gables, or Glaramara. You can bus towards Buttermere to get to the start of the route to Haystacks or even to Pillar (if you like long days). Also within easy reach via bus are Skiddaw, Blencathra, the list goes on. You can get the bus to the Slate Mine and walk the ridge from Dale Head (this is the best view in the Lakes in my opinion), or up Fleetwith Pike and down into Buttermere. Derwentwater is also nearby if you like flat walks. So, so many options, you won't get bored. The hotel itself is so clean and welcoming. The breakfast and dinners are always 10/10 and the staff friendly and obliging. I love that everyone sits down to dinner together at the same time. It makes it a lovely place to stay for solo travellers. The lounge is a lovely place to relax in the evening and you can usually find someone to chat to, if so inclined, or just relax by yourself with a book. I have stayed at lots of other places in the Lakes, all lovely, but I always find myself coming back to Glaramara. Not only for the excellent location for walks, but for the lovely people and the beauty and peace of the valley. Sitting outside on a summer evening, with aching legs from a day of steep climbs, watching the sky darken over the fells to the sound of only sheep and birds, is a balm for the soul that I would recommend to anyone. See you there :)

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Absolutely stunning location with views of the lakes mountains all around. Large range of walking routes starting right at the hotel. Packed lunches were available to order to take out on hikes so well geared up for lakes visitors. Great breakfast with friendly staff that were always willing to help. Dinners were unusual - only one sitting at 7.30pm but it meant you got to know other guests in the hotel, with coffee in front the fire after giving you opportunity to get to know some of the other guests too. The room felt like it had been recently renovated and the bathroom was modern with an excellent large overhead shower.

It was overall an excellent stay. I hadn't realised about the one sitting dinner before my arrival (probably hadn't read the booking details well!). I think the dinner menu might need a little more thought, particularly desserts.

The location was superb, id go as far as to say it was secluded, which is exactly what I wanted. The staff are all smiles and friendly too. I got some good tips from the staff about walks etc, shame I had to leave so soon as the insider knowledge is invaluable. As a sol traveller you tend to keep to yourself but I had god conversations with other guests and lost of staff, all amazing people.

Nothing as far as I could see, I got treated well from the time id arrived to the time I reluctantly checked out.