Appleby Manor Hotel & Garden Spa

Stayed for one night as a birthday treat. We arrived and were told we had a room upgrade! It was lovely and spacious with a small seating area and table, the bed was huge, it was like i was sleeping in a separate postcode from my husband 😆 It was lovely and clean so no issues. We dined in the Bistro and the food was beautiful, can't fault it at all! Breakfast was great too with lots of choice. We used the spa area, this was really nice, very clean and tidy, the lockers and changing room clean and tidy too. All in all a great stay.

This was a brilliant weekend away. This was the first time that we had stayed here too. Upon arrival, we were upgraded to a suite with no extra cost. The room was huge with excellent views across the gardens and valley and was also very clean. The food was very nice and of a high quality. We only used the bistro, however the food that came was exceptional and wasn't ridiculously priced unlike some places that we have been. Breakfast was great too!! I read some of the poor reviews before going, which did leave me sceptical, but I can honestly say, having just left yesterday, we are looking to book after new year 2026!! The spa and treatments were also brilliant. As it was quiet (only 4 others were in the spa) we had full access to every pool and saunas etc. As the spa here is quite modern and new, it is very well maintained and relaxing. Any reviews of those calling this place old and dated etc, ignore them. The charm of the place along with the modern spa is perfect. It was obviously a quiet weekend when we went, however the only potential negative would be if it was really busy, the spa section is not massive so could get crowded, but I am sure they wont let that happen with 2 hour slots for residents. Staff were also great, no issues at all there. As stated above, we will be booking for the same time next year after the hectic Christmas and new year rush. This was so relaxing and ideal for us. Cheers Stephen

Great place to stay Beautiful location amd building.. spa was fab.. room was great with a little patio.. meals and sevice top notch

Stunning Venue This was an AMAZING stay. We were offered a free upgrade to a suite, which, on top of the great service and stunning views, made for a perfect break.

Lake District July 2024 Lovely Hotel in a great location , staff were Excellent very good Breakfast and Restaurant was good , our Room however Although a good size with a great Bathroom Was far too hot as a main hot water pipe Ran through the room it was boiling I guess great in winter but not summer . Also there was no fridge in room to cool Water and drinks which was disappointing.

Drive past I can’t make any comment about the Spa as we didn’t use those facilities. I can say that the staff were polite and friendly, unfortunately that’s where the good points end. Our room was up three flights of stairs, in the eaves, the room was pretty small and the small double bed was hard and uncomfortable, the attached bathroom was cold and sterile and felt like the washroom in an abattoir. The bar area was a countertop with a bell where someone would attend eventually, the bar consisted of a fridge and bottle opener. The conservatory was a nice area but so cold we kept our coats on. We chose the Bistro dining and felt the very limited choice was overpriced. We asked if the ‘sticky toffee pudding’ came with custard rather than ice cream, the waitress did check with the fine dining chef, but unfortunately it was just ice cream. I couldn’t sleep for long on the small hard bed so went downstairs to the reception area, where all internal and external doors were locked, I guess someone was checking for fire hazards through the night but I didn’t see anyone between 3 - 7am. The hotel is desperate for a makeover but I wouldn’t go back even if it was.