The Samling
“Some of the finest views (and best food) of any hotel or restaurant in the lakes.” - AA Inspector
WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA
- Social distancing and safety measures in place
- Follows government and industry guidelines for COVID-19
- Signed up to the AA COVID Confident Charter
Disposable gloves, disposable masks, face shields, eye masks as well as each staff member being provided their own additional cotton facemask and gloves Staff food will be provided but different places to eat so to adhere to social distancing and limiting staff interactions. Staff will now work in shift pods to contain any potential spread of virus as well as those pods also adhering to their living arrangements. Temperatures of all staff will be taken and recorded before each shift. All bedrooms will be out of order after a guest stays for 24 hours minimum.
Our Inspector's view
With impressive views down to the tranquil waters of Lake Windermere, The Samling makes the most of its wonderful position. It’s very much a classic Lakeland country house hotel, set in charming gardens and grounds and stylishly updated for the 21st century. Inside, its elegantly contemporary, shades of grey and neutrals with colour highlights. Some of the art is properly notable, sketches by Picasso and Salvador Dali amongst others. The restaurant is a modern extension, all slate and glass, with floor to ceiling windows making the most of those views. Staff are smart, the style formal and minimal, with crisp linen, and downstairs there’s a kitchen table opposite the pass if you want to feel like part of the action. The highly seasonal tasting menus feature modern British dishes with strong classical roots, and there’s an impressive wine list with a good selection by the glass.
Awards, accolades and Welcome Schemes
4 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
AA Notable Wine List
Facilities – at a glance
Credit cards accepted
Private dining
Service charge
Tasting menu
Vegetarian menu
Features
- Seats: 40
- Private dining available
- On-site parking available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Steps for wheelchair: 5
- Accessible toilets
- Assist dogs welcome
- Open all year
- Wines over £30: 1200
- Wines by the glass: 60
- Cuisine style: Modern British
- Vegetarian menu
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About the area
Discover Cumbria
Cumbria's rugged yet beautiful landscape is best known for the Lake District National Park that sits within its boundaries. It’s famous for Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, and Derwent Water, ‘Queen of the English Lakes'. This beautiful countryside once inspired William Wordsworth and his home, Dove Cottage, in Grasmere is a popular museum. Another place of literary pilgrimage is Hill Top, home of Beatrix Potter, located near Windermere. Tom Kitten, Samuel Whiskers and Jemima Puddleduck were all created here.
Much of Cumbria is often overlooked in favour of the Lake Distirct. In the south, the Lune Valley remains as lovely as it was when Turner painted it. The coast is also a secret gem. With its wide cobbled streets, spacious green and views of the Solway Firth, Silloth is a fine Victorian seaside resort. Other towns along this coastline include Whitehaven, Workington and Maryport. Carlisle is well worth a look – once a Roman camp, its red-brick cathedral dates back to the early 12th century and its 11th-century castle was built by William Rufus.
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