Dale Head Hall Lakeside Hotel

DISAPPOINTING...STRANGE ATMOSPHERE

Should have been a delightful visit based on the location etc...but was a total disappointment. Room was a nice size with a good view and that's were the positive stuff ends.

No one to greet us as we arrived and it took a while to find the reception, which was a small table wedged into a small hallway, this is not manned at any time and staff were hard to find.

The lounge looked like it belonged in an old peoples home and the hotel bar lacked any atmosphere whatsoever.

There was no decaf coffee in the room and when I asked for some I was told they did not have any but I could have some at breakfast the next day.

The room was freezing when we arrived, that's when they switched the heating on and it took quite a while to warm up.

We were told that the Chef was ill so they could not offer us an evening meal and that we should go to the hotel up the road to dine, it seems from looking at other reviews this is a common occurrence.

The gardens that are advertised as going right down to the lake stop short of the water by quite a bit....so no lakeside walk.

Sunday breakfast was between 8.30 and 9.30....so no lie in.

The overall atmosphere was very odd, I did not hear anyone talk at normal volume the whole time we were there, the staff did not interact with any guests and the bar had the atmosphere of a crematorium.

Alex Polizzi would have her work cut out for her at this place.

Even as a guesthouse I would have felt let down and the prices charged would get you a much more enjoyable stay elsewhere in the lakes.
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Stayed: November 2017

The best thing about this place is its location and tranquility it can offer! The building's interiors are interesting as well. The room we had didn't have a nice view but was of a good size and nicely furnished. We were lucky enough not to dine at the hotel as we were always taking long walks (Old Man of Coniston, Helvellyn etc) in the fantastic Lake District area. Breakfast (included in the room price) was more than descent but nothing special. The location was absolutely wonderful as the hotel overlooks the lake.

Conclusion: Recommended but can be improved.

Lovely views from a pleasant room 2. Nice old building with gardens right up to the edge of the lake. Set back off the main road so not too easy to spot.

It's good for a little stay . The rooms are a bit small but I was ok. Nice breakfast and yeah . I like it .

Kinda reminded me of Fawlty towers, but not in a good way. Setup is a bit odd and the rooms are in definite need of a refresh. I would say that it's ok for a stay, but is not good value for money. Didn't try the restaurant but breakfast was ok.

Super place ...friendly staff and owner ... Awesome location

Comfortable well-kept rooms with a variety of tariffs and excellent views available. Excellent breakfast, free WiFi, Sky TV. Calm and peaceful, perfect for great walks or just to get away from it all. Party of seven, we had no complaints about our long weekend over St George's day.

Far away the city.

Enjoy the calm.

Amazing views, excellent hotel