The Samling Hotel

Beautiful hotel Stunning views

Superb tasting menu and the best Sunday lunch we’ve ever had. Service great at all times with all staff very professional and friendly. Really good wine selection. We visited on an unusually hot weekend and there was maybe a lack of good outdoor seating areas. Hotel has stunning grounds and could do with maybe a few more benches to enable guests to take in the views away from the terrace off the restaurant. Comfier/ nicer outdoor furniture and parasols etc in general would be good too. Especially as most of the rooms/ suites don’t seem to have balconies or outdoor space. Probably not an issue for most of the year but on this hot weekend it was noted. Suite we stayed in was comfortable and had a nice living area with a lovely view over the lake. A 20 minute stroll into Ambleside and possibly quicker than driving due to the traffic situation. Parking in any of the surrounding towns was impossible as so busy. Overall a very beautiful place with an exceptional restaurant and top notch staff.

Heaven on a Cumbrian hillside with the most spectacular views of Windermere of any hotel we know. Michelin food. Attentive staff. A wine list to rival London's best. Calming, elegant, modern decor. The key staff have been there since the present owners bought it 10 years ago - stability like that is always a good sign I feel. We stayed in the main building which has half a dozen suites. There are several more in adjoining buildings. We feel the price is fair value - but if you are going to bitch about it, stay away. They valet park your car - but you look after your own helicopter!

Lovely menu and service with a breathtaking view. The set price lunch menu was good value, with expertly cooked and delicious food. I had the lamb while hubby had the steak. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Was a great way to spend a rainy day in the Lakes.

Exceptional hotel in an outstanding location. Staff were excellent and highly knowledgeable in both their areas of expertise and the details of the hotel.

A golden wedding anniversary treat we will never forget. The service was first class and the food was absolutely the best we’ve ever eaten. We didn’t stay at the hotel but we would recommend the tasting menu unreservedly! Thank you Samling you didn’t disappoint!

Gorgeous place, beautiful views, lovely kind staff and a delicious meal. What more could you want for a birthday celebration?!

It’s such a beautiful special place which we have enjoyed visiting many times over the years

The view and the staffs were excellent. We really enjoyed staying.