The Good Hotel Guide Recommended to 'anyone who wants to relax away from the bustle of more touristy areas' read more
Room Service, by Paddy Burt 'Welcome to a very special place... the Lake District's best-kept secret... read more
Step into an English Classic, Linda Richards, Sunday Sun, April 25th 2010: 'As we pulled up outside the pillared entrance...the owner,keeping a watchful eye out for new arrivals, (who) dashed out to pick up our bags and give us a warm welcome...One of the first things that strikes you as you enter is its homely feel...In the comfortable drawing room you can sit in front of the log fire...(and) wash away the stress of city life...'
Award winner in heart of Lakeland, by Nick Hyde (no relation!), Blackpool Gazette, May 29th 2010: 'Award-winning food and quality accommodation comes as standard...it's a place we plan to return to sooner rather than later...'
Mystery Shopper Report, 8th April 2010, for Cumbria Tourism Awards The hotel scored 88% overall, with full marks scored for the presentation, facilities and cleanliness of the hotel. Read what the mystery shopper had to say in our 'News' page.
AA 3 stars and 2 Red Rosettes - Inspector Kelly Power reports: This was a positive visit to a an attractive and well maintained hotel, that offers levels of quality that comfortably exceed requirements within the classification. Services tested were soundly delivered... Bedrooms are attractively co-ordinated and offer a stylish combination of traditional charm/character and contemporary design and facilities. High stndards of cleanliness were noted throughout all areas. Another highlight of the stay was food with my restaurant meal showing good use of quality ingredients and meeting expectations for an award of Two Rosettes. Overwater Hall continues to be correctly rated at Three Stars with a well desreved high merit score of 82%.
We chose to hold our wedding at Overwater for many reasons; the setting, your approach, your relaxing and comfortable hotel and the lovely food we have enjoyed when staying with you over the years. David and I and our guests thoroughly enjoyed all these elements over this last weekend. C Hutson on her Wedding Reception held at the Hall on 5th December 2009
A magical place, run with great tender loving care. J& F Gribbin
Better than the photographs – a treasure of a find. J & S Rowley
This is now our favourite Lakeland place.R & E Page
All we expected, hoped for and more!A & S Walker
This hotel never disappoints – always a lovely visit. L & D Edmondson
