Cavendish Street, Cartmel, LA11 6QA, United Kingdom
#7 of 19 hotels in Cartmel
Guests' ChoiceBased on 981 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 April 2024
Hayley
United KingdomThe bathroom light was on a censor and kept turning off.
The breakfast was lovely and filling. The location was perfect.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Pauline
United KingdomFriendly helpful staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Cordelia
United KingdomThe bed was rock hard was like sleeping on the floor
Thought the location was great Breakfast nice All the staff were really lovely And we had a meal in there and it was absolutely delicious
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Krystal
United KingdomThe rooms were very clean and comfortable, and the location was perfect.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Nicola
United KingdomThe bathroom light kept going out when I was in the shower - could do with a bit longer on the sensor if possible (room 2)
Perfect location and really comfortable, clean rooms.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Thomas
United StatesThere was some misunderstanding about a dinner table arrangement, but it was nicely fixed bt the staff.
My 1st anniversary return to Cavindish, with my new British wife. Enjoyed the stay, nice all around. Hope to return again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Pauline
United KingdomShower didnt stay hot Cold tap in the sink sprayed water everywhere No car parking. Had to park 4 mins away in the public car park,£12 per day!
Lovely comfortable room (8) with large comfy bed. Plenty of storage, tea/coffee etc Great size bathroom with fluffy towels Great food
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Wendy
United KingdomDidn’t dislike anything but having a shower would have been preferred rather than a bath and mixer tap.
Location, history and comfort.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Sarah
United KingdomRoom had a lot of dust, lots of extension leads. Unable to open window due to position of bed.
Perfect location, bar was lovely staff very helpful. Breakfast was perfect.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
David
United KingdomCould do with hooks on the back of the door for wet coats. Internet wasn’t very good in the room (room 1). Had to hotspot off my phone. No parking at the venue. The automatic light in the bathroom wasn’t great as it was very disturbing if you need to use the loo in the night.
Lovely setting, historic building, helpful staff, great breakfast. Clean comfortable room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Sarah
United KingdomBeing allocated to another room next morning knowing that there was building works going on in the building next door.
Food was excellent. We changed rooms due to building work and noise at 7.30am. Our change to a different room was excellent. Breakfast was limited but very good but extras would have been better.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Cieron
United KingdomWe've just left The Cavendish after a one night stay and couldn't wait to write a review. Wow - what a place. I've been to The Cavendish before for food and drinks and it has always been a favourite of mine in Cartmel however I had never stayed over before. I booked the room and told my partner how amazing the place is for food and drinks - she was expecting big things and The Cavendish did not fail to deliver. We stayed in room 7 which we felt lucky to have been allocated with its view over the back garden and with the priory in sight. The room was lovely, spacious, warm and had great tea and coffee facilities. The bed was very comfortable and there was absolutely no noise from the pub downstairs. A classic Inn-style room. Onto the food. I had had food at The Cavendish before and my last visit I had the steak and ale pie which I was delighted to see had been kept on the menu. To start we had the mackerel croquettes and crab croutes which were both lovely. Great portion sizes and very tasty. I had to have the steak and ale pie again and it was just as nice as the last time I had it. OUTSTANDING. One of the nicest restaurant pie's I've ever had - cannot recommend it enough. The side of chips and sweet red cabbage are perfect accompaniments. My partner had the chicken and gnocchi dish which she was stunned by. I think the chicken has genuinely had a profound impact on her as she's still talking about it 24hrs later and I suspect she will be doing so until we return to The Cavendish. Tender, juicy and perfectly seasoned chicken. Unbelievable dish. The asparagus and peas were cooked to perfection. For dessert we had the sticky toffee pudding and lemon posset. Both were amazing and the lemon posset was a perfect palette cleanser after our mains. The staff are lovely, attentive and can't do enough for you. Breakfast is included with your stay. Again, brilliant food.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Lisa
United KingdomNot a criticism but an observation- breakfast menu was limited The room was a bit small but it was very clean
Pretty much everything. Staff were great -particularly Olivier! Very welcoming and easily the best place in Cartmel. We tried them all and the welcome of that lovely fire and great staff was smashing 👍
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Guest
United KingdomNoise below my room early morning sounded like a generator quilt cover not comfortable that could just be me white cotton.
Nice location intresting historic exellant food/ breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Joakim
GermanyVery cozy building and location. The staff was very friendly and helpful and allowed us to have a late checkout free of charge. The backyard had a great area to sit and drink tea by the calm river. All in all a great stay with great food in the pub and we will definitely try to come back.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Bryan
United KingdomWe missed having on site parking as we had on previous stays.
Hotel has a good atmosphere and is very friendly. Breakfast was excellent. The location was very good and close to many amenities.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Benjamin
United KingdomPersonally we didn’t mind this but it’s a very old building and the rooms are country pub rather then modern chic, not always everyone’s style. The automatic light in the bathroom turns off mid shower!
Great location to explore area, friendly pub with good food and great staff, like the proper tea and coffee in the room.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Phil
United KingdomNot a fan of showers over a bath snd not a particularly impressive shower at that - that's the only negative I can think of though
Lovely old rustic building, very characterful. Staff very friendly and helpful. Comfy beds. Good food and a quite magnificent "full English" for breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Taziker
United KingdomVery welcoming x
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
David
United Kingdomfirst class for everything
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Edward
United KingdomStruggling to think of anything that didn’t meet or exceed our expectations. That is why we have returned here several times. Consistently high level of service, standards and comfort. We will certainly return again.
The whole experience was great. Very nice room, helpful and professional staff, an owner who is genuinely interested in your well being and enjoyment and a good bar and food. As dog owners, it is always great to stay in a genuinely dog friendly venue like this, not somewhere where it is essentially an afterthought or to tick a box. Location superb.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Margaret
United KingdomStaff leaving toilets without washing hands
Food very good
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Sarah
United KingdomThe shower, but they are aware of that and it’s an issue affecting the whole village so not sure this counts as a bad, just a situation out of their control
Beautiful place, gorgeous food, helpful friendly staff, location superb
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Annette
United KingdomOne of the rooms was a little smaller than expected but it is an old building with character.
Breakfast and food generally at the hotel was good.
Stayed in December 2023
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