Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 15 for adults and children.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located just a 1-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 8 minutes by foot from Treetop Trek. It is 11.1 miles from Ullswater and 0.5 miles from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although the minimum age for free stays is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of GBP 20 per night, and advance request or confirmation is required for availability.

Briery Wood Hotel in Windermere

Average nightly price at Briery Wood Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$106
February	US$118
March	US$110
April	US$124
May	US$124
June	US$124
July	US$129
August	US$124
September	US$119
October	US$125
November	US$107
December	US$104

What guests think

Briery Wood Hotel offers a quiet, convenient base near Lake Windermere with friendly, attentive staff, comfortable rooms (especially dog-friendly garden options), and well-regarded breakfasts and dinners, plus tidy grounds and handy on-site parking.

Common drawbacks include pricey drinks, occasional lapses in bar or restaurant service, and some rooms with dated features, thin walls, limited TV, or minor maintenance niggles. A few reviews note the lack of extras such as a gym or spa, no in-room fridges, and tricky access from the main road due to potholes or poor visibility. Overall, expect a warmly run, dog-friendly country stay focused on comfort, food, and relaxing grounds.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Facilities

Well-kept gardens, an on-site restaurant and bar, and convenient parking are praised, with several reviews highlighting dog-friendly garden rooms with patio access. Reviews also note the absence of extras like a gym or spa.

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Mr John R

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was well appointed and clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. Parking is convenient. The dinner and breakfast were excellent.

10

Joanne

18 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were spotless and spacious with a large comfortable bed. Breakfast and dinner were both delicious with a variety of options. The staff were very friendly and attentive and went out of their way to ensure we had a great stay. We took our dog too and booked a garden view room which had its own door. This enabled us to take our dog straight outside when we needed to. The hotel is extremely dog friendly. We will definitely stay here again.

8

edward

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a lovely, quiet hotel on Lake Windermere. Highlights were the freshly cooked breakfast, quiet grounds, and friendly staff throughout our 3 night stay. We also very much enjoyed eating dinner in the hotel one evening, where the food was of high quality. Some areas perhaps would have benefitted from more attention based on the price we paid and the high standard of the other reviews on Expedia. These were: The road junction into the property is challenging at best and dangerous at worst (we witnessed a near miss on one occasion). Would suggest at the very least a mirror is installed so you can see traffic coming from the right There is no fridge in the room which, if you’re going for walks, is a little annoying if you want to be able to take a chilled drink out with you. There are no additional facilities such as a gym or spa. We knew that when we booked it of course, but it’s still worth mentioning given the price.

10

HILARY

5 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic hotel, the staff are fantastic and the garden rooms make it so dog friendly

10

Thomas

2 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel set in really lovely grounds. It's situated perfectly for local attractions, walk, sports etc. Food was delicious but pricey. Service was excellent, friendly and helpful. Nice little bar too.

10

Isabelle

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice hotel...staff friendly and heloful srt in beautiful gardens...we had a oatio room great for dogs

10

Karen

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was first class never been anywhere as clean unbelievable food brilliant great staff so friendly family like ,grounds beautiful excellent location. Can't wait to come back

10

Catherine

15 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very well appointed large room with a new bathroom. Coffee maker and kettle as well as some yummy treats .great service including help with your bags.we enjoyed a drink in the bar and a delicious evening meal. Highly recommend for a stay in the lakes district

10

Judy

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good parking. Ideal overnight stay. Lovely breakfast and very comfortable room

10

Isabelle

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff really professional, polite, attentive and knowledgeable. Dogs really welcomed and recieved lots of attention from staff...our garden room was lovely, good size, well equipped with a patio seating area. We are planning another trip to the lakes and will be booking Briery Wood again.

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Cleanliness

Many describe rooms and public areas as clean or spotless, though a few mention stained fixtures, dusty dining areas, and worn carpets or linens.

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Susan

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We went for 3 night, the property manager was very kind and helpful the stuff all nice and happy to serve and the place was clean and comfortable I will absolutely go again !

10

Mr John R

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was well appointed and clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. Parking is convenient. The dinner and breakfast were excellent.

6

Jen

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Grounds lovely , staff friendly overall . Rooms quite outdated - corner bath badly stained - electric shower no power - ran either cold or scolding hot . Tv didn’t work due to poor signal . Carpets stained Cooked breakfast was lovely . But the fresh fruit was melon and tinned grapefruit - very 70’s . Outside was planted with lovely spring bulbs -

8

Maria

26 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great visit to Windermere, the Briery Wood hotel was good value for money. Staff were very friendly and helpful, the hotel was clean and bright set in nice surroundings. We would definitely stay here again.

10

Sarah

23 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely hotel. Spotless, very well maintained, warm (we visited in January). Friendly, helpful staff Rooms very nicely decorated, well appointed and good bathroom. We will return

8

Tom

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a lovely breakfast and room was ok not to clean but ok

8

debbie

24 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very helpful and friendly the place was homely the beds were comfortable The hotel was very warm the menu was lacking choice and we were able to write our name in the dust in the dining room

10

Karen

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was first class never been anywhere as clean unbelievable food brilliant great staff so friendly family like ,grounds beautiful excellent location. Can't wait to come back

6

Daniel

6 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel, lovely grounds. Staff were super friendly and helpful and quickly solved an issue that we had. Restaurant and bar areas really nice and clean. Uncomfortable bed and pillows. Linen not great. Walls are thin, can hear everyone and everything outside. Emergency lighting outside ‘garden rooms’ stays on all night making it look like it’s daylight all night long. Bar prices and food a little too expensive.

8

David

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All rooms were clean. Staff were welcoming

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Rooms

Guests generally find rooms comfortable, spacious, and well appointed, especially the garden rooms with patio access. Downsides include some dated decor, thin walls or hallway noise, limited TV channels, occasional poor lighting or shower pressure, and no in-room fridge.

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10

Mr John R

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was well appointed and clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. Parking is convenient. The dinner and breakfast were excellent.

10

Sarah

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great welcome, lovely sized room. Very dog friendly. Staff exceptionally friendly.

6

Jen

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Grounds lovely , staff friendly overall . Rooms quite outdated - corner bath badly stained - electric shower no power - ran either cold or scolding hot . Tv didn’t work due to poor signal . Carpets stained Cooked breakfast was lovely . But the fresh fruit was melon and tinned grapefruit - very 70’s . Outside was planted with lovely spring bulbs -

6

Fiona

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a quaint hotel that is nicely decorated. Unfortunately, despite asking for quiet rooms, we were given rooms in the main hallway where everyone has to pass by to get in and out of the hotel and get to and from breakfast. The hotel staff also use the foyer right across from these rooms to collect all of the used items from rooms they are cleaning so it was extremely noisy, especially in the morning. The staff are completely oblivious to this. Breakfast wasn't memorable and when they're fully booked, it's almost impossible to move around the dining room.

8

edward

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a lovely, quiet hotel on Lake Windermere. Highlights were the freshly cooked breakfast, quiet grounds, and friendly staff throughout our 3 night stay. We also very much enjoyed eating dinner in the hotel one evening, where the food was of high quality. Some areas perhaps would have benefitted from more attention based on the price we paid and the high standard of the other reviews on Expedia. These were: The road junction into the property is challenging at best and dangerous at worst (we witnessed a near miss on one occasion). Would suggest at the very least a mirror is installed so you can see traffic coming from the right There is no fridge in the room which, if you’re going for walks, is a little annoying if you want to be able to take a chilled drink out with you. There are no additional facilities such as a gym or spa. We knew that when we booked it of course, but it’s still worth mentioning given the price.

10

Graham

23 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Choice of tv channels was limited to a few

8

Peter Scott

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bedroom had no lighting above the mirror to dry and style your hair . It Might of been just room 20 that suffered from poor lighting . My parents had room 21 and that had a balcony , and seemed to have better lighting

10

Judy

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good parking. Ideal overnight stay. Lovely breakfast and very comfortable room

10

Isabelle

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff really professional, polite, attentive and knowledgeable. Dogs really welcomed and recieved lots of attention from staff...our garden room was lovely, good size, well equipped with a patio seating area. We are planning another trip to the lakes and will be booking Briery Wood again.

6

Daniel

6 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel, lovely grounds. Staff were super friendly and helpful and quickly solved an issue that we had. Restaurant and bar areas really nice and clean. Uncomfortable bed and pillows. Linen not great. Walls are thin, can hear everyone and everything outside. Emergency lighting outside ‘garden rooms’ stays on all night making it look like it’s daylight all night long. Bar prices and food a little too expensive.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and attentive across the hotel. However, several reviews report inconsistent bar or restaurant service, including slow or cold interactions and a few order or seating issues.

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10

Mr John R

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was well appointed and clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. Parking is convenient. The dinner and breakfast were excellent.

10

Julie

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent customer service; beautiful room.

10

Sarah

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great welcome, lovely sized room. Very dog friendly. Staff exceptionally friendly.

6

M

12 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was beautiful and friendly. The staff were kind but their abilities in terms of the quality of service were lacking we were served flat champagne in a wine glass. After the main course we ordered 2 VSOP cognacs and 2 coffees. This order was repeated back to us by the waiter sadly 2 French coffees were delivered. On complaint, we were given the French coffees foc. Sad that the staff didn’t have the those necessary skill, as they were otherwise efficient and friendly.

10

Jane

22 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff made the stay. So attentive, nothing to much trouble. We took our dog with us and the dog was made just as welcome. We only stayed 1 night and would definately stay again

8

Tessa

14 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a nice stay. The receptionist was pleasant and morning breakfast staff were lovely. The room was clean, fresh and had everything we needed. The evening bar chap was u communicative, surly and borderline rude. It was clear that at 10.30 he just wanted us to go to bed and not dare to order a drink. It’s a shame the whole place is quiet and sleeping by early evening. It felt more like a care home for elderly than a hotel.

10

Stephen

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Exceptionally friendly & polite staff. Nothing was to much trouble

10

Thomas

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Superb hotel, extremely comfortable with very attentive staff!

10

Isabelle

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff really professional, polite, attentive and knowledgeable. Dogs really welcomed and recieved lots of attention from staff...our garden room was lovely, good size, well equipped with a patio seating area. We are planning another trip to the lakes and will be booking Briery Wood again.

8

Mark

25 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really nice hotel. The staff were very friendly, professional & helpful. Drinks were a little expensive. We ate in the restaurant one night & our meals were really nice. Overall a really good trip & we would definitely return to this hotel.

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Location

Quiet setting near Lake Windermere with easy access to Ambleside, Windermere, local walks, and a nearby bus route. A few guests found the driveway or junction awkward due to potholes and limited visibility.

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edward

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a lovely, quiet hotel on Lake Windermere. Highlights were the freshly cooked breakfast, quiet grounds, and friendly staff throughout our 3 night stay. We also very much enjoyed eating dinner in the hotel one evening, where the food was of high quality. Some areas perhaps would have benefitted from more attention based on the price we paid and the high standard of the other reviews on Expedia. These were: The road junction into the property is challenging at best and dangerous at worst (we witnessed a near miss on one occasion). Would suggest at the very least a mirror is installed so you can see traffic coming from the right There is no fridge in the room which, if you’re going for walks, is a little annoying if you want to be able to take a chilled drink out with you. There are no additional facilities such as a gym or spa. We knew that when we booked it of course, but it’s still worth mentioning given the price.

8

Deborah

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very helpful, bus runs past every 20 mins and takes you all over the lake District, hotel was quiet and served a good breakfast

8

Teresa

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The driveway up to the hotel lets it down badly, there's loads potholes and some scattered litter at the entrance. Lovely well kept gardens and in a very quiet peaceful picturesque setting.

10

Michael

22 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We have stayed before at the Brierywood, and also at the sister hotels the Cragwood and the Merewood. We have never had cause for complain. Staff are always friendly and attentive. Will be staying again.Hotel is handy for access to Ambleside, Windermere and Bowness for great choice of places to eat if you wish to on an evening. Even though meals at the hotel is excellent. I love the cooked breakfasts.

10

Thomas

2 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel set in really lovely grounds. It's situated perfectly for local attractions, walk, sports etc. Food was delicious but pricey. Service was excellent, friendly and helpful. Nice little bar too.

8

Stephen

5 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a fairly late booking and on the whole we had a great stay. The weather was kind and we were able to take a lovely 4 mile walk into Ambleside. The room was very comfortable in all respects. All of the staff that we interacted with were pleasant.

10

Murali

13 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient location

10

Karen

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was first class never been anywhere as clean unbelievable food brilliant great staff so friendly family like ,grounds beautiful excellent location. Can't wait to come back

10

Emma

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really lovely little hotel in a great location. Really friendly staff, lovely room and easy parking.

10

ella

7 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

lovely hotel in a great area, close to all the nice walks. lovely staff too :)

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Dining

Breakfast and dinner receive strong reviews for quality and taste. Some guests found food and drinks pricey, noted a limited menu at times, or experienced booking or service hiccups in the restaurant.

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Mr John R

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was well appointed and clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. Parking is convenient. The dinner and breakfast were excellent.

6

Jen

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Grounds lovely , staff friendly overall . Rooms quite outdated - corner bath badly stained - electric shower no power - ran either cold or scolding hot . Tv didn’t work due to poor signal . Carpets stained Cooked breakfast was lovely . But the fresh fruit was melon and tinned grapefruit - very 70’s . Outside was planted with lovely spring bulbs -

10

Dewi

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasant stay, nice staff, great room. Dinner good, breakfast fabulous. Value good.

8

edward

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a lovely, quiet hotel on Lake Windermere. Highlights were the freshly cooked breakfast, quiet grounds, and friendly staff throughout our 3 night stay. We also very much enjoyed eating dinner in the hotel one evening, where the food was of high quality. Some areas perhaps would have benefitted from more attention based on the price we paid and the high standard of the other reviews on Expedia. These were: The road junction into the property is challenging at best and dangerous at worst (we witnessed a near miss on one occasion). Would suggest at the very least a mirror is installed so you can see traffic coming from the right There is no fridge in the room which, if you’re going for walks, is a little annoying if you want to be able to take a chilled drink out with you. There are no additional facilities such as a gym or spa. We knew that when we booked it of course, but it’s still worth mentioning given the price.

10

Thomas

2 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel set in really lovely grounds. It's situated perfectly for local attractions, walk, sports etc. Food was delicious but pricey. Service was excellent, friendly and helpful. Nice little bar too.

10

Chris

8 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,364 nights

The room was excellent with a door out to the garden for our dog. The meals were top notch but the thing that was so outstanding was the friendliness and welcome from not just one or two but all of the staff, it made our stay. Will definitely return.

10

Karen

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was first class never been anywhere as clean unbelievable food brilliant great staff so friendly family like ,grounds beautiful excellent location. Can't wait to come back

10

Michael

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel. Great staff. At 7pm we were told the restaurant was fully booked throughout the night, and a booking was required ~ totally understand that BUT throughout the evening there were more empty tables than ones that were taken. I’m not sure why we weren’t granted a table but I guess, it’s their loss.

6

Daniel

6 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel, lovely grounds. Staff were super friendly and helpful and quickly solved an issue that we had. Restaurant and bar areas really nice and clean. Uncomfortable bed and pillows. Linen not great. Walls are thin, can hear everyone and everything outside. Emergency lighting outside ‘garden rooms’ stays on all night making it look like it’s daylight all night long. Bar prices and food a little too expensive.

8

Mark

25 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really nice hotel. The staff were very friendly, professional & helpful. Drinks were a little expensive. We ate in the restaurant one night & our meals were really nice. Overall a really good trip & we would definitely return to this hotel.

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Briery Wood Hotel

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