Business Details
Luxury Hotel & Garden Spa in the Lake District
Appleby Manor & Garden Spa, established in 1871, offers luxury accommodation in Cumbria's Eden Valley at the edge of the Lake District. Our 4-star AA-rated hotel features 31 en-suite bedrooms, including the Heelis Suite and Garden Rooms, combining Victorian elegance with modern comforts. The award-winning 2 AA Rosette restaurant showcases locally sourced cuisine, while the Garden Spa provides aqua thermal experiences and 80 treatments. As a carbon-neutral establishment, we prioritise sustainability without compromising on luxury. Our team's decades of hospitality expertise ensure exceptional service, from fine dining to spa retreats.Surrounded by the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales, we offer unparalleled access to England's most breathtaking landscapes. The hotel's historic architecture, featuring original oak paneling and pitch-pine fittings, creates a timeless atmosphere complemented by modern amenities like free WiFi and smart TVs. Our conference facilities and special packages cater to diverse guest needs while maintaining our commitment to excellence.
Services
Luxury Accommodation
Fine Dining
Garden Spa
Conference Facilities
Special Offers
Highlights and features
- Over 150 years of hospitality excellence in the Lake District
- Award-winning 2 AA Rosette restaurant with seasonal menus
- Carbon-neutral operations with zero CO2 emissions
- 24/7 availability for bookings and guest assistance
- Unique location at the intersection of the Lake District, North Pennines, and Yorkshire Dales
Associations and certifications
- AA Rosette
- Carbon Neutral
Services
Luxury Accommodation
Our 31 en-suite bedrooms combine Victorian elegance with modern comforts. Choose from Classic Doubles, Garden Rooms with valley views, or the Heelis Suite featuring bespoke furnishings and luxury bathrooms. All rooms include free WiFi, tea/coffee facilities, and flat-screen TVs while maintaining original architectural features like oak paneling.
Fine Dining
Award-winning 2 AA Rosette restaurant serving seasonal menus with locally sourced ingredients. The main restaurant offers smart-casual dining between 6:30-8:30pm, while the 1871 Bistro provides relaxed meals with Eden Valley views. Special dietary requirements accommodated with advance notice.
Garden Spa
Luxury spa featuring aqua thermal journey with hydrotherapy pool, steam room, and sauna. Eighty treatments available including Elemis therapies and Lava Shells massages. Six treatment rooms, outdoor hot tub, and spa garden with fire pit provide complete relaxation in Cumbria's countryside setting.
Conference Facilities
Two versatile event spaces accommodating 13-50 delegates with natural daylight and modern amenities. The Oak Room offers boardroom-style meetings with valley views, while the Bistro serves as a breakout space. Full conference packages include accommodation, meals, and equipment hire.
Special Offers
Exclusive packages including seasonal breaks, romantic getaways, and golf holidays. Spa days, residential packages, and celebration offers available with flexible booking options. Direct bookings receive a 10 credit for on-site spending and guaranteed best rates.
Questions
What dining options are available at Appleby Manor?
We offer a 2 AA Rosette restaurant serving seasonal menus 6:30-8:30pm daily, the 1871 Bistro with relaxed meals, and afternoon tea in our conservatory overlooking Eden Valley.
Does the hotel have accessible facilities?
While we have some ground-floor rooms in the Coach House, our historic building has limited accessibility with staircases required for most accommodations and facilities.
Can I book spa treatments in advance?
Yes, we recommend pre-booking spa treatments through our website or by phone to ensure availability during your stay at our Lake District spa hotel.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
We welcome up to two dogs per room in designated Coach House Classic rooms for £15 per dog/night with prior arrangement and waste bag provision.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Standard check-in is 3pm, with late check-out until 12 noon available for £30. Early check-in may be accommodated based on availability.
Is there event space for weddings or special occasions?
The Oak Room accommodates private dining events, and we offer celebration packages for special occasions. Contact our team for specific requirements and availability.
Reviews (7)
Neil Forster
Dec 22, 2021
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Lovely weekend away. Staff all very pleasant. Food delicious but a bit poncey.enjoyed the Spa pools but think 25 a head to use the pools and sauna is a bit much.
Tana Gold
Dec 15, 2021
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Fantastic stay with friends for my husbands 40th birthday. Service was amazing as was the food. Our rooms were lovely had everything you needed. The spa was superb and the treatments we had were great. Highly recommend and we will be back.
Kevin O'Reilly
Dec 14, 2021
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Just went for a meal. Small servings but wonderful. Great place but off the beaten track. The SatNav found it okay.
Barnett
Nov 16, 2021
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We found the spa and room both to be excellent. Spa has everything you would expect and the room was spacious and clean. The restaurant was good but breakfast was a bit disappointing. The food was OK but I love a morning coffee. The coffee machine is only turned on at midday so no decent coffee available at breakfast. Shame because I had a Latte later in the day and is was lovely. The WiFi is almost unusable at 0.5 mbps. I needed to do some work during the stay and got better speeds via mobile connection.
Matt Ryan
Nov 15, 2021
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Pros:
Great location (Right near the A66)
Coffee machine and pods in the room
Bathrooms are very nice, looks like theyve recently been renovated.
Cons:
Food is good, but not nice enough to justify the cost. Limited menu. Staff are quite dull in our two night stay we only saw one barman and a young waitress actually crack a smile. Receptionist wasnt rude, but wasnt particularly welcoming either. Our double bed was two single beds pushed together. Really? Building and room layout is confusing. Although understandable due to the age of the building, a floor plan would
Great location (Right near the A66)
Coffee machine and pods in the room
Bathrooms are very nice, looks like theyve recently been renovated.
Cons:
Food is good, but not nice enough to justify the cost. Limited menu. Staff are quite dull in our two night stay we only saw one barman and a young waitress actually crack a smile. Receptionist wasnt rude, but wasnt particularly welcoming either. Our double bed was two single beds pushed together. Really? Building and room layout is confusing. Although understandable due to the age of the building, a floor plan would
Allan Thorpe
Oct 20, 2021
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The room was excellent with the garden view. Spa all you required and more very good value. For a 5* hotel restaurant staff some not up to standard reaching over you with food. Breakfast I ordered bacon egg and black pudding the egg was sent back twice as it wasn't cooked both times. The restaurant manager didn't seem bothered?
Alan Cooper
Oct 14, 2021
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Excellent hotel that has been in family care for many years. Easy parking .Our 12th visit! Splendidly furnished rooms and public areas. Welcoming and helpful management and staff. Good choice of food and beverages.
