Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 1 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Broadoaks Boutique Country House is a place for slowing down rather than sightseeing from the window. The historic house stands in its own gardens a few minutes outside Windermere, and guests keep describing the grounds as idyllic, from the flowers and neat lawns to the outdoor hot tub. Inside, period pieces, spa baths and fireplaces set a cosy, traditional tone, and reviews speak most warmly about the welcoming staff, the cleanliness and the food, from breakfast to afternoon tea. The trade-offs are modest. The rooms look out over the gardens rather than the lake, Wi-Fi is offered in the public areas and can be unreliable in the separate lodge, and a few rooms lack small comforts such as a mini fridge or a handle by the bath. Couples marking an anniversary or simply looking for a quiet, romantic base in the Lake District will feel well looked after; those who want water views should look to the shore.
Guests score it 8.8 out of 10 — the average across the 9 hotels we list in the Lake District is 9.1.
What Guests Loved
- The first impression starts on the drive in. Guests describe the grounds as idyllic, with flowers, neat lawns and a landscape around the house that several of them call stunning, and one remembers a robin visiting every morning.
- Guests mention a warm welcome at check-in and smiling, helpful staff throughout. The team accommodated an early arrival, and couples celebrating an anniversary or birthday tell of small personal touches and, in one case, a surprise upgrade.
Things to Consider
- The house sits in its own grounds outside Windermere, and the rooms are listed with garden views. Anyone who wants to look out over the water from the bedroom should choose a hotel on the shore.
- Free Wi-Fi is offered in the public areas, and one guest staying in Rippledean Lodge found the connection unstable and intermittent.
Should you book it?
Broadoaks Boutique Country House is worth booking for couples celebrating an anniversary or birthday — but pick somewhere else if you want a lake view from your room.
Book it if you want
- Couples celebrating an anniversary or birthday
- Travellers who want a calm country house close to Windermere
Pick somewhere else if
- You want a lake view from your room
- You need a reliable connection for work throughout the stay
Frequently asked questions
How far is Broadoaks Boutique Country House from the centre of Lake District?
Broadoaks Boutique Country House is 12.9 km from the centre of Lake District.
How do guests rate Broadoaks Boutique Country House?
On Booking.com it scores 8.8/10 from 724 guest reviews.
How many stars does Broadoaks Boutique Country House have?
Broadoaks Boutique Country House is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Broadoaks Boutique Country House offer?
Broadoaks Boutique Country House offers gardens, terrace, outdoor Hot Tub, restaurant, bar and room Service.
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Bridge Lane, Windermere, LA23 1LA, United Kingdom