Edenhall Country Hotel, Penrith
Edenhall, Penrith, CA11 8SX
Located within Inglewood Forest, this independently-run hotel in the idyllic village of Edenhall is only 3 miles from Penrith and junction 40 of the M6.
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Rooms from $121* per night
8/10
Overall rating
on
February 6, 2008
on
February 3, 2008
"I understand that the hotel has just changed hands and it shows. The place has a lot of potential but needs some money spent on it to make it more inviting. It will probably improve when the new owners settle in. The timing was wrong for me and the dreadful storm we had during my stay did not help." (97182319)
The room and public areas were cold. The decor was poor. The food was adequate.
on
November 13, 2007
Homely quiet and comfortable
from Chelmsford , GB on
October 29, 2007
"Overall, good value for money and satisfcatory for business user or for family overnight stay.
Food was good, cutlery and glasses were clean and service was resonably prompt." (97642142)
Friendly staff, hotel has warm homely feel, nice quiet location.
Bit dated in decor and layout of rooms means you can sometimes hear others moving about/talking.
on
October 28, 2007
Okay, value for money, friendly service.
Restaurant was closed
on
August 9, 2007
"overall excellent first impressions of friendliness and efficiency borne out throughout our stay; comfortable lounge area and first rate restaurant for both a splendid evening meal and substantial breakfast" (97329460)
initial surprise when opened door to penthouse stairs; spaciousness; views in three directions; furnishings; comfortable bed
dislike is too strong a word - bathroom large and airy, but some more thought and improvement needed: bath water very slow to drain
on
July 10, 2007
"Excellent food, friendly reception from staff. Beautiful grounds, lovely quiet country setting" (99895021)
from Slough , GB on
July 5, 2007
"VERY ENJOYABLE,THE IDEAL LOCATION FOR A BREAK OR A STAY WHILST VISITING THE LAKES OR TOURING." (99839754)
THE HOTEL IS SET IN A PEACEFULL AND TRANQUILL LOCATION, AND IS THE IDEAL STOP OVER WHEN TRAVELING FROM LONDON TO SCOTLAND.THE STAFF WERE FRIENDLY AND INFORMATIVE.
from Wishaw , GB on
June 13, 2007
Excellent location. Beautiful and spacious gardens, pleasant bar and lounge, good breakfast
Shower/bath not working properly; bedding stained.
on
August 13, 2006
Lovely location, beautiful gardens, food amazing, staff very good, it was an excellent hotel.
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from Crewe , GB on
June 2, 2007
"Very nice quiet hotel, accomdation comfortable and lovely food. Altogether a lovely relaxing week-end break." (99276666)
The hotel was in lovely quiet location, nice and peaceful.The hotel has undergone three years of restoration and the bedrooms (at least ours) was comforatble, nicely decorated with fully refurbished bathrooms. We had a lovely stay, nice and peaceful. The gardens were lovely and well looked after. I feel that the windows in the bedrooms let the hotel down as they didn't shut properly and need replacing.
on
April 11, 2007
"Given the problems that the hotel has had in the past (taken from cutting about the restaurant on the noticeboard outside reception, the hotel has clearly picked itself up and is starting to build a reputation." (99319638)
Clean, friendly staff, not too noisey. Breakfast was good. never tried restaurant, but is reputed to be good.
State of repair of the hotel. Windows and interior furniture needed serious maintenance. Squeaky fire door is a menace.
on
April 4, 2007
"The hotel was nice and the staff were accommodating but the room had obviously been used for smoking previously which was upsetting for two non-smokers, one of whom was pregnant.
The breakfast was good but I felt the hotel was overpriced in general, although I guess in keeping for the rates charged in the local area." (99736127)
Breakfast was good and staff were nice.
Room smelt of smoke.
from Prudhoe , United Kingdom;GB on
March 22, 2007
"I would certainly stay here again. Although we were the only clients in the dining room that night, there was nothing missed off the menu and the food was innovative and delicious and extremely reasonable for the superb quality. The room was spacious and comfortable. Apparently the owners have only had the hotel for about 3 years and some of the decor is a little tired, but they are working on it. The staff were wonderful, friendly without being too pushy. Definitely on the list." (99491975)
Spacious room, comfortable bed, good sized bathroom with very good shower. Plenty of sockets for hairdyrer, phone charger etc.
CH rather noisy! But only on start up. Windows could do with cleaning.
from Ashton under lyne , United Kingdom;GB on
March 7, 2007
"The only downside, if it is a downside, is that the hotel is the only public place in this quiet village. Not even a shop. The hotel bar doubles as the local pub so it seems to have people in most nights but the village is very quiet at night. The whole experience was fantastic. Very relaxing. The meal was excellent. The staff were very friendly. The room was spacios and comfortable. We will be coming back" (99809302)
The room was excellent. Spacious, quiet and comfortable as was the bathroom.
from Wirral , United Kingdom;GB on
March 7, 2007
"In general a decent place for a stay. Staff attentive and helpful. I suppose you could say that it could do with a little sprucing up - for instance there was evidence of a water leak (presumably roof) on some of the ceiling and wall in our room. However I don't think that detracts form it too much, and if a sum of money were spent I would presume the costs would increase to match." (99959609)
The only 'complaint' would be that they could do with improving the sound-proofing between rooms.
on
November 28, 2006
"Overall the stay was fine. The place is comfortable and friendly. Food was very good. It was only the heating problem in my room tht let down the experience. Double glazing would really make a difference." (99264230)
Relaxed and comfortable. Good attention bye staff
Room was a litle on the cold side with the heated towel rail/ radiator not working.
from Cheltenham , United Kingdom;GB on
November 22, 2006
"Very enjoyable stay and very relaxing considering it was just an overnight business trip en route. I would certainly love to return on a weekend break and have more of a chance to explore the hotel and the area" (99992872)
Very friendly welcoming staff. Suberb dinner in front of a log fire - very relaxing and enjoyable. Good breakfast too.
I was a bit cold when I first arrived - the heating was on, but I got cold sitting around using laptop. However, it was November in the Lake District, so maybe I am just being a soft Southerner who wasn't wearing enough layers!
on
November 1, 2006
"excellent food" (99494049)
good sized room
flies
on
October 29, 2006
"I was well looked after, treated with courtesy and have no grounds for complaint . I would have liked a bit more cosiness: the main rooms seem a bit soul-less and without atmosphere." (99204543)
quiet, clean, comfortable, convenient for my purposes.
I would prefer a bath to a shower.
from Weston-super-mare , United Kingdom;GB on
October 29, 2006
"I was unfortunate enough to leave my wallet with all monies and credit cards at my home in Weston-super-Mare after leaving home at 4 a.m. in the morning and was unable to stop at motorway services for the usual breakfast and coffee pick me up.
I was booked into the this Hotel from that afternoon and went directly to the Hotel arriving at 0745 a.m.
The receptionist was most helpful and after a brief expalnation of my predicament was invited to a full English breakfast with fruit juice and coffee without hesitation. The food was wonderful as were the staff." (99291113)
Warm, comfortable, spacious and relaxing with pleasant country views.
from Glasgow , United Kingdom;GB on
October 17, 2006
"The price of the accommodation was expensive for the very poor standard offered. The restaurant food was average - how it was awarded a rosette is a mystery! Very expensive wine list. Only the freshly cooked breakfast redeemed itself. We will never return nor will we recommend the hotel to anyone. Next time a Travel Lodge where there is a known standard." (99197230)
cold, uninviting and lacking guests
on
August 23, 2006
"The staff were very friendly and efficient, nothing was too mch trouble for them. The setting of the hotel was very peaceful and tranquil - we were even lucky with the weather on what was a very rainy weekend. The food could not be faulted, as good a meal as you could get anywhere. Perfect base for exploring the Eden Valley, or as a gateway to the Lakes." (3305214065)
Location, tranquility.
on
August 10, 2006
"me nu needs a few more choices arrived at 3pm no servicefor food untill 6pm" (3305095295)
quiet location
needs updating bed uncomfortable
from Ramsbottom , United Kingdom;GB on
August 9, 2006
"Alittle overpriced for a 2 star hotel." (3305154228)
Friendly staff and excellent food.
the property is in need o some modernisation
from Hull , United Kingdom;GB on
August 5, 2006
"Accommodation satisfactory.
Why is it so difficult to provide a good breakfast?
Dinner, however, was superb. I would return, if only to repeat the pleasure experienced with the Dinner." (3305126517)
Satisfactory
on
August 2, 2006
"Position of the room. Whether the windows opened or not. When we arrived at night it was not easy to see where the hotel entrance was, and where one should park one's car. It was also difficult to locate the hotel, we had to ask twice to get the right road." (3305034587)
Excellent accommodation, comfortable and very well equipped room, staff helpful, polite and cheerful!
Hot water at wash hand basin took a while to arrive, late in the evening!
No hand rail in the shower - awkward when one's balance is not too good! Difficult to open window for fresh air - needed two people to do this. No herbal tea in 'Hostess tray'.
on
July 27, 2006
"Cann't think of anything, we knew the area before hand and specifically looked around for the best accomodation available." (3305032260)
Friendly Helpful Staff excellent food comfortable bedrooms & very nice gardens
Nothing
on
July 16, 2006
Staff were very helpful especially the Austrailian girls. Breakfast was very good, the garden was pretty to look out at and the overall setting of the village was peaceful and relaxing.
Although the rooms had been recently decorated this hotel needs substantial investment to bring it up to a standard that would make me want to stay here again.
from Wilmslow , United Kingdom;GB on
June 12, 2006
"We enjoyed our stay. The food was very enjoyab;e and the service was quite good. The area was absolutely beautiful." (3304770081)
Clean, comfortable andaccessible
slightly noisy
on
June 8, 2006
"Greater choice of beer would have been nice. Very comfortable room in pleasant countryside. Would be happy to return." (3304653331)
Country location, relaxed and informal.
Entirely happy.
from Melton mowbray , United Kingdom;GB on
June 5, 2006
"The information on the web site was adequate enough for me to book my accommadation. It was fairly easy to find with the directions given. The staff where welcoming and the food and room were very good." (3304775094)
The large room and excellent food.
there was nothing to dislike
on
March 22, 2006
"Good value for money hotel. Great location and nice room. Restaurant is good, food excellent. Staff are friendly and helpful." (3304398177)
Great location, nice room, friendly staff
Very annoying dripping noise from the outside wall, kept us awake.
from Palnackie , United Kingdom;GB on
December 6, 2005
"found the hotel to be very homely. staff were polite and helpful." (2934149)
on
October 23, 2005
"Hotel was in need of a bit of refurbishment, i expected the hotel to be more asthetically pleasing inside. We booked dinner in the restaurant and did not know what to expect, we were pleasantly surprised the food was fantastic, infact outdid the hotel, it was one of the nicest meals we have had, me and my husband eat often at top restaurants and this was A1." (2833579)
The setting of the hotel was very peaceful and friendly.
The hotel was in need of a refurbishment, a bit tatty looking was my first impression of the hotel.
on
May 23, 2007
"I would recommend going to this Hotel as the staff are friendly and the food superb. The staff expecially Daniel were very friendly." (99003608)
The Hotel was excellent and the surrounding area beuatiful
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