“The reception area and fitness suite are newly renovated, but the rooms are a very different story. The rooms are incredibly dated and furnishings are very tired. The beds were thin so you could feel the springs, the TV was very old and the ironing board was torn up. The bathroom is particular is in desperate need of a refresh, while it was clean, the sink and showers were very old. Towels were very old and were stained.
Positives are the location is great - very close to high street and train...
“I stayed at Carus Green for one night with my 12 year old daughter. Our twin room was welcoming, comfortable and clean with a fantastic bathroom. We arrived late due to travelling from the South, but easily collected our keys and accessed our room. Originally we had not planned to have breakfast at the hotel but made a last minute decision to eat in the restaurant. Reception staff easily fitted us in for breakfast and staff within the bar/restaurant were friendly and professional. As the hotel...
“We had a lovely stay at the Gilpin Inn.
Room was clean and equipped with tea,coffee etc. Staff were lovely and very helpful. Nothing was a problem to them. We also enjoyed our food.”
“Lovely property, very convenient for Windermere area. It was handy that all three bedrooms have their own ensuite.
It was lacking a little in kitchen utensils if you wanted to properly self-cater. There were some odd little items missing like hand soap in the bathrooms and only one toilet roll in each room, but otherwise clean tidy. It was particularly hot when we were there, so a fan or two would have helped.
The door closers could do with adjusting - a couple of the doors slammed loudly if...