Clare House Shortlist*
Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria
Good Hotel Guide Review
In a Victorian house with sweeping views over Morecambe Bay, this comfortable hotel, run by two generations of the Read family, retains the loyal affection of its many returning guests. ‘Wonderfully old-fashioned’, most of the well-appointed bedrooms have garden and water views. Morning coffee, light lunches and afternoon tea can be taken warmed by open fires in bay-view lounges; under parasols in the ‘well-tended’ garden in good weather. At dinner, ‘beautifully presented’ dishes might include broccoli, leek, Gruyêre cheese and cream tart; seared and roasted guinea fowl breast, dauphinoise potato. Breakfast is served on linen-dressed tables. ‘Friendly staff’ readily advise on Lake District day trips.
Hotel details
Address
Park Road
Grange-over-Sands
Cumbria
LA11 7HQ
England
Telephone
015395 33026
Bedrooms
17. 1 on ground floor suitable for disabled.
Open
mid-Mar–end-Nov.
Facilities
2 lounges, dining room, in-room TV (Freeview), 1-acre grounds, parking.
Background music
none.
Children
all ages welcomed, but no special facilities.
Dogs
only assistance dogs allowed.
Credit cards
MC, Visa.
Prices
per person D,B&B £110–£135. À la carte £45.
Other reviews
VisitEngland Two Star Hotel
Marvellous stay. Wonderful food. Very friendly staff. Two lovey lounges.
- David Reed - January 2019
I've stayed at enough hotels to know what I want. How did Clare House,measure up? Room clean and well appointed? Tick. Bathroom ditto. Hot water not taking ages to come through, and sink draining quickly? Tick. Firm beds? Tick. Blankets and sheets instead of duvet? Tick. Cheerful staff? Tick. Add to this nice views, a well-tended garden, interesting period decor, innovative and plentiful breakfast served at table, and my expectations were more than fulfilled.
- Stanley Salmons - July 2017
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