Clare House Shortlist*
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
Good Hotel Guide Review
In green grounds with sweeping views over Morecambe Bay, two generations of the Read family have run this comfortable hotel for more than half a century; in that time, it has retained the affection of its many returning guests, who speak of ‘marvellous’ stays. ‘Wonderfully old-fashioned’, the Victorian house has well-appointed bedrooms, most overlooking the water. Morning coffee, light lunches and afternoon tea can be taken in bay-view lounges or under parasols in the ‘well-tended’ garden. At dinner, ‘beautifully presented’ dishes might include twice-baked gruyère soufflé; roast lamb, celeriac cream, rösti 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
16. 1 on ground floor suitable for disabled.
Open
mid-Mar–mid-Dec.
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 £120–£135.
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
Last updated:
October, 2019. Information from the 2020 Good Hotel Guide
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