Our pick
The Inn On The Lake
Glenridding, GB
★ 4-star8.7/10684 reviews
0.21 km (0.13 mi) from original
English
The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group vs Similar Hotels
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Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
8.7The rooms are recently renovated and comfortable.
Cleanliness
8.7Overall positive sentiment with mentions of clean rooms.
Location
9.2Consistently described as excellent and ideal location.
Close alternatives
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Hotels (2 selected)
Original hotel
Our pick
The Inn On The Lake
Glenridding, GB
★ 4-star8.7/10684 reviews
0.21 km (0.13 mi) from original
Trade-offs
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Key differences
Rooms
The Inn On The Lake8.7
The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group7.0
Cleanliness
The Inn On The Lake8.7
The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group6.8
Food & Breakfast
The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group9.2
The Inn On The Lake7.7
Amenities & Facilities
The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group8.9
The Inn On The Lake8.2
Value
The Inn On The Lake8.7
The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group7.6
The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group amenity advantages
Swimming pool
The Inn On The Lake amenity advantages
Room serviceLuggage storageMeeting/banquet facilitiesBreakfast in the room
Detailed comparison
Guest score
The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group
8.2/10The Inn On The Lake
8.7/10Rooms
The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group
7.0Some comfortable, clean rooms and good beds noted, but other guests reported issues: poor ventilation/temperature, small windows, room layout problems and significant water leaks from the ceiling.
The Inn On The Lake
8.7The rooms are recently renovated and comfortable.
Cleanliness
The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group
6.8Mixed reports: one room had a strong mouldy/musky smell and required bleach/air freshener, while other guests described rooms and beds as clean. Overall some cleanliness/odour issues lowered this score.
The Inn On The Lake
8.7Overall positive sentiment with mentions of clean rooms.
Location
The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group
9.5Repeatedly highlighted as excellent — central, great for exploring the area and close to public transport and the lake; consistently the strongest positive in reviews.
The Inn On The Lake
9.2Consistently described as excellent and ideal location.
Service
The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group
9.1Generally praised for friendly, helpful staff, attentive responses to a power cut and complimentary gestures; however there were isolated incidents of poor attitude from a staff member and an unprofessional bar worker.
The Inn On The Lake
9.1Staff were friendly and helpful in multiple reviews.
Sleep & Noise
The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group
—The Inn On The Lake
—Food & Breakfast
The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group
9.2Multiple positive comments about quality of food and breakfasts; pub meals described as lovely and good value, a clear strength for the property.
The Inn On The Lake
7.7Food quality received mixed reviews; some found it lacking.
Amenities & Facilities
The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group
8.9Strong points include a pleasant bar area, dog-friendly policies and on-site EV charging; drawbacks include a very small car park and lack of dedicated boot/drying facilities for walkers.
The Inn On The Lake
8.2Amenities were somewhat lacking, specifically tea/coffee amenities.
Value
The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group
7.6Mixed: food and some stays seen as good value, but guests complained about paying extra for advertised 'lake view' rooms that faced the car park and unexpected issues during an expensive stay.
The Inn On The Lake
8.7Nice hotel but some dissatisfaction with catering leading to this score.
Landmarks
The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group
King George V Playing FieldThe Inn On The Lake
King George V Playing Field