Briery Wood Country House Hotel, Windermere

History

Briery Wood was originally known as Holbeck Cottage. It was built at the end of the 19th century and was part of the Earl of Lonsdale’s Estate, used for the servants working at nearby properties. It was also home to the main gardener who developed the stunning grounds that we still enjoy today.

In the fifties the house was occupied by the Brown Family who were in charge of installing electricity to the local valleys.

The house was sold in the early seventies and became a guest house and in 1982 became a hotel. Lake District Country Hotels bought the property in 1998 and restored many of the original features to give the hotel a country house charm.

Food & beverage

Room rates include full Cumbrian breakfast. Breakfast is served from 8.30am to 10.00am.

Dinner is priced at £30.00pp for 3 courses. Tables are available from 7.00pm to 8.30pm and reservations are strongly recommended in order to avoid disappointment.

A bar menu is also available between 12.00pm and 6.30pm and this does not need to be pre-booked.

Afternoon tea is served from 2.30pm to 4.30pm and is priced at £19.95pp. At least 24hrs notice is required for afternoon tea bookings.

Grounds & Gardens

Landscaped gardens and woodland paths may be found in the hotel grounds. The nearby visitor centre at Brockhold also boasts extensive grounds and is only a ten minute walk away.

Other facilities

Free wifi throughout the hotel.