Holbeck Ghyll, Windermere, Cumbria

We stayed at this hotel on the recommendation of a friend - never again. i understand that it is under new ownership since out friends had visited. i must say that i cannot believe this is still a michelin star restaurant. Bland food served with no imagination, at breakfast waiter dropped my bread roll on table picked it up and placed it on my plate, Oh come on! STANDARDS!!

The food at Holbeck Ghyll is very good although the service on a busy Saturday night was slow. The down side however is that the owner's black labrador invades your space whilst enjoying pre dinner drinks and therefore when your table is ready you need to take a trip to wash your hands before eating. Not ideal.