Linthwaite House
England · United Kingdom
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Character and identity
A black-and-white-gabled Edwardian mansion perched above Bowness-on-Windermere, Linthwaite House is the Lake District filtered through a South African sensibility, courtesy of the Leeu Collection's refurbishment. Fourteen acres of landscaped gardens roll down towards Windermere, with a private tarn and rowing boat tucked away for guests who want their own water. Interiors layer velvet, leather and oak with a serious collection of South African art. There are 30 rooms in all, plus a restaurant leaning into Italian and Indian flavours, paired with a predominantly South African wine list. Service is polished and international in register rather than tweedy country-house.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and design-literate weekenders, particularly the well-heeled set drifting up from Manchester and Liverpool, who want lake views, a properly considered art collection, and food and wine that travels further than the usual Cumbrian script. Garden walkers and anyone who likes the idea of rowing a private lake will be happy here.
Should look elsewhere:
Families with young children and travellers wanting a traditional, tweedy English country-house feel should look elsewhere; the mood is boutique-international rather than heritage Lakeland. The 30-room scale and hilltop position also mean it isn't the pick if you want resort-style facilities or to step straight onto Bowness's waterfront.
Bottom line
What sets this place apart is the unlikely but successful graft of South African art, wine and ownership onto a Lake District mansion, with Windermere views to match. Book one of the six 66 sqm Lake Suites further up the hill for the Scandinavian-feel interiors and light, or the Loft Suite for its oval tub. Standard rooms are cozy but comparatively modest.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Smoke-free property
- Front desk
- Parking
- Pets allowed
