Positive Reviews
positive:
Beautiful gardens and lake views.
The Ryebeck is set in five acres of beautifully-maintained private gardens which guests are welcome to explore and enjoy. The views from the gardens - and indeed the views from some parts of the hotel, including the popular, award-winning restaurant - are
positive:
Feels less 'touristy' than some hotels.
Many guests have commented on the peaceful atmosphere at The Ryebeck. This is in no small part down to the quality of the service, coupled with the general ambience around the hotel, which has left some guests describing The Ryebeck as being more of a hom
positive:
Free use of a swimming pool.
For more the more energetic, guests at The Ryebeck have free use of the leisure facilities at the nearby Old England Hotel. This includes use of a swimming pool, which is a lot more pleasant than going for a dip in Lake Windermere!
Negative Reviews
negative:
No Wif-Fi in the rooms.
The Wi-Fi signal at The Ryebeck is not strong enough to reach the guest rooms, so with mobile internet signals not being the strongest in the Lake District guests might have to learn how to cope without having their mobile phone constantly beeping for a f
negative:
Some small bathrooms.
Some rooms at The Ryebeck have what are reported to be small, cramped bathrooms, which has frustrated and disappointed some guests.
negative:
Thin walls don't help with privacy.
Some walls at The Ryebeck have been reported as being thin in some parts of the hotel. This has either kept some guests awake during the night or disturbed them on an evening.