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Briery Wood Hotel

Ambleside Road, Windermere LA23 1ES, England
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Briery Wood Hotel
Ranked #13 of 19 hotels in Windermere
4.5 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

This was our first visit since Nov 2011 after many stays after finding this Hidden Gem. This is the third review of the Briery Wood and we feel that each one becomes better than the last. This Hotel is based midway between Windermere and Ambleside but for non-car drivers is only a short walk from a very good bus service... More

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Lanark, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We were looking for a hotel for a mid week break between Windemere and Ambleside and for a get way from it all break and the Briery wood did not disappoint. All of the staff gave superb service they were all very thoughful and attentive. Our room was large, very clean, it was nicely decorated, their was even had a... More

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Jennifer Braithwaite, Assistant Manager at Briery Wood Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2012

Thank you Jane B for your lovely review of the Briery Wood, your comments are really appreciated by all of us here. We have some great offers for selected mid-week breaks - I'm so glad we met your expectations. All of our staff work really hard to keep providing superb service to all of our guests. We strive to improve... More

Bedford, UK
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Stayed at the Briery Wood for 1 night over the Bank Holiday weekend. Location of the hotel is great, really convenient for visiting Windermere, Bowness or Ambleside, just off the main lake road just outside of Windermere. I booked a room reasonably last minute through Late Rooms and the price was incredibly competitive for the location and time of year.... More

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Jennifer Braithwaite, Assistant Manager at Briery Wood Hotel, responded to this review
14 May 2012

Dear Sarabel10, Thank you for your review of the Briery Wood. We really appreciate all of our guests' comments & compliments - it helps us to improve the service we offer. We have offered a 1 night stay on a Bank Holiday weekend for some time in response to the demand for it. Lots of people do not want to... More

manchester
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Our party arrived at The Briery Wood on Saturday 7th April at 10 o'clock. We were attending a wedding nearby and had set off early in case the traffic was bad. Unsure what our wecolme would be at such an early hour for check in we approached reception with trepidation. We need not have worried. Jennifer couldnt have been more... More

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Jennifer Braithwaite, Assistant Manager at Briery Wood Hotel, responded to this review
15 April 2012

Thank you mal 158 for your kind review of the Briery Wood. We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay here with us. Although we cannot guarantee that our rooms will be ready for check-in until 2pm, we try our best to help guests who require an earlier check-in. We understand how helpful this can be, especially for those of... More

Surrey-England
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

We stayed at Briery Wood Hotel for two nights and found the staff very welcoming and friendly. Our room was both clean and provided a lovely view of the grounds. The hotel was quiet and provided a perfect get away. It was so lovely to return in an evening to a real fire in one of the hotel lounges and... More

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Jennifer Braithwaite, Assistant Manager at Briery Wood Hotel, responded to this review
13 March 2012

Dear Bill_Vanessa, Thank you for your review of the Briery Wood Hotel. We appreciate the time you have taken to do so & your comments help us to improve our service to our guests. Here at the Briery Wood we pride ourselves on our warm & friendly welcome. We know that it is always nice to see a smiling face... More

preston
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

only left this morning! but had to leave this review! stayed here last minute after getting a cheap room on late rooms and i must say i was pleasantly surprised, i received a lovely welcome after i had been aided by the hotel in finding the place, the postcode on there adress doesnt take you to the hotel they have... More

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Jennifer Braithwaite, Manager at Briery Wood Hotel, responded to this review
28 February 2012

Dear Katehappykate, Thank you for your kind review - to do it on the same day is dedication! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Every new review gives us big smiles at the comments we receive. We have some great rates available during the quieter times of year, whilst still offering the high standards of service... More

Montreal
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

An off season visit, we were one of the only guests. Well priced, quiet and a generous sized room. TV WiFi etc with well appointed bathroom. We opted for the dinner/bed/breakfast offer. Food was fabulous! Staff warm & helpful. Could use a bit of an upgrade on decor, but would recommend to friends More

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Jennifer Braithwaite, Manager at Briery Wood Hotel, responded to this review
3 February 2012

Thank you for your review Travillinman, we do appreciate you taking the time to share your views. During the Winter months, the area can be quieter, giving us the opportunity to offer some great special deals for those staying at The Briery Wood - we are pleased you found us well priced. We try our best to appoint our rooms... More

Windermere, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

It is an old fashioned country house, but is clean and well equiped. Staff could not be more helpful and the food and bar are great.. it is a beautiful peaceful location where rest and reaxation are possible. it is situated between Windermere and Ambleside giving you easy access to lakeland fells the lake etc More

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Jennifer Braithwaite, Assistant Manager at Briery Wood Hotel, responded to this review
19 January 2012

Thank you for your review nev666, your comments are really appreciated. We try our hardest to fulfill guest expectations and I'm pleased you found us so clean, well-equipped & helpful. There is much history attached to our old fashioned country house. From the stories we tell to the 150 year old monkey puzzle tree in our grounds, the Briery Wood... More

Chester, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

For the last 21 years four of us have visited a different country house hotel for the New Year period. This year we choose Briery Wood for our break. None of us had even heard of this hotel but their online offer looked what we wanted and after a short telecon we booked up in October. We arrived in time... More

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Jennifer Braithwaite, Assistant Manager at Briery Wood Hotel, responded to this review
19 January 2012

Dear Michael B, Thank you so much firstly for choosing to spend your New Year with us, and secondly for taking the time to write this review. Our Christmas & New Year packages always prove popular with guests and I'm glad this year is no exception. We put a lot of time & effort into planning these breaks, so to... More

London
Senior Contributor
39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

Briery Wood is a nice place to stay, with clean, comfortable rooms and ample free parking. Breakfast was very good (even if it was only open until 9.30am), with freshly cooked full English alongside many other choices. The surrounding gardens are pleasant and peaceful, and the staff friendly and helpful. The rate of £70 per person per night makes a... More

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Jennifer Braithwaite, Assistant Manager at Briery Wood Hotel, responded to this review
19 January 2012

Thank you for your review of The Briery Wood, we really appreciate all of feedback that we receive. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us here, our staff do their utmost to ensure all of our guests have a comfortable stay in a clean, relaxed atmosphere. Our breakfast is one of our favourite ways to spoil our guests,... More

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