戴爾總館西湖大酒店(Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel)

Stayed in Thirlmere Suite. Comfortable, beautiful views, luxury bathroom with good quality towels and small but well equipped kitchen. Owners helpful and always available, sorted out disconnected wifi promptly, also happy to take phone numbers to contact us if we failed to return from mountain hiking.

We had a lovely 2 night stay. The room was great and the hosts were friendly and helpful. Tasty breakfast too. Very handy for Helvellyn and walking around the reservoir. The view over Thirlmere was gorgeous and we enjoyed the evening sun set sitting overlooking the garden.

This is a great location for walkers and other tourists in this part of the lakes. The lake side location is an extra bonus.

I have passed the sign for this place on the a591 on many occasions wondering what it would be like to stay but thought I could never afford a place like this! I am sitting here in room 13 on our 2nd night with my husband tonight. The rain is falling, the room is warm & cosy. He had a shower which was hot and adequate, (maybe not to everyone’s taste of a power shower)! I had a bath which was lovely. The room is clean, the breakfast is lovely. I spoke to the owner who is very friendly, polite and knowledgeable about the area. Yes,,,the entrance and reception room,,to me,,,looks a bit old fashioned, yes, there is a musty smell. This is all part of the charm of the 16th century hall. The room we stayed in is very modern. A bit like my bedroom at home. I love the heavy doors and solid wood frames. There is a pub which sells food along the lane to the hotel. Literally a 5 minute walk. There are buses on the a591 which take you to Keswick or Ambleside. I feel so disappointed in the reviews of this place but I do understand,,,,,,,each to their own. The views are outstanding.

The location is amazing. Had the most beautiful view down the lawns and across Lake Thirlmere to the fells opposite . Good pub with food 5 min easy walk away. Stayed in room with lake view. . Lovely decor, comfy bed and clean. Cooked breakfast was a good standard. Have just one complaint...which did tarnish our stay slightly. This is a family run hotel and the family were all friendly. The owners had left the management of the hotel in the hands of their daughter on the day we were there (sunday). She was entertaining her own friends and family on the terrace. A number of children tearing around shouting and making noise. It was a sunny day.. but surely the comfort and peace of the guests should be priority? Our sunset drinks on the terrace somewhat ruined by the management's children themselves. The gardens were extensive and could have accommodated the children playing in an area away from the drinks terrace. I understand that the antics of other guests cannot be managed easily by hotel owners.. but their own kids should be easier to control and be respectful of guests.

Having looked at the other reviews I can see where people are coming from in terms of some of the reservations about this hotel, especially that you need a car because it is far from any town. Our experience was however wholly positive, especially coming from other Lake District accommodation that was much worse value. The garden was full of rhodedendrons and the view over the reservoir absolutely gorgeous. Yes the building is all crooked angles, etc. but we found it charming, as well as clean, spacious and comfortable with a good breakfast. We would come again.

Went in Sept 2021. Didn’t post a review because don’t like to complain. But having read others thought l should, because l met owners & they seem nice so l think it’s beneficial for them if they want to keep the business. Because l will never return again because: 1. Arrived late evening afte long, tiring journey only to be told there’s no dinner anywhere for miles! 2. View/location might be amazing but not worth the price 3. Breakfast was nice 4. Room old, unkept & unclean 5. TV not working 6. Shower not working well - no pressure at all 7.

Booked a last minute stay for 2 nights over Easter weekend. Most magical weekend. Family business, staff are so welcoming, we stayed in Room 11 which had a veranda with seating with an undisturbed view of the lake. Purely stunning ❤️

Beautiful place with great lakeside view