Abbey House Hotel & Gardens is more than just a luxury Lake District hotel, Set in 14 acres of landscaped grounds on the doorstep of the Southern Lake District, Originally built for the Vickers Shipyard as a home to Commander Craven, Abbey House Hotel & Gardens is now a stunning, award winning wedding venue.
The newly created and rossette accredited "Oscar's" offers award winning food and fantastic service for all to enjoy. Lovingly restored through a multi million pound refurbishment in its Centenary year, Abbey House Hotel & Gardens is truly breath-taking from the moment you turn into the driveway to the imaginative contemporary interiors and stunning accommodation suites.
The newly created and rossette accredited "Oscar's" offers award winning food and fantastic service for all to enjoy. Lovingly restored through a multi million pound refurbishment in its Centenary year, Abbey House Hotel & Gardens is truly breath-taking from the moment you turn into the driveway to the imaginative contemporary interiors and stunning accommodation suites.
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At the bottom of the South lakes lies Abbey House Hotel & Gardens which is just a short drive from the Heart of the English Lake District, only 20 minutes from Windermere. Our luxury Cumbria hotel and wedding venue is an ideal base for your special day or the perfect place for you to explore the surrounding area and even Morecambe Bay.
Whether travelling from the North or the South, exit the M6 motorway at junction 36 and take the A590, following signs for Barrow. Remain on the A590 for approximately 30 miles (until you pass Dalton in Furness). At the next roundabout, take the first exit (Breast Mill Beck Road), following signs for "Furness Abbey".
Rooms are guaranteed from 3pm. We cannot guarantee that rooms will be ready before then but our guests are welcome to arrive at the hotel and have lunch with us first. We can arrange flowers to be in the room on arrival from our local florist, champagne or wine. Abbey House enjoys a reputation as the number 1 wedding venue in Cumbria!
There are many attractions in the immediate vicinity of Abbey House Hotel & Gardens for all the family to enjoy. The South Lakes Wild Animal Park is just a 5 minute drive away and guests of Abbey House Hotel & Gardens can enjoy great savings on their entrance fees. Slightly further afield you can find Thomas & Friends at the Haverthwaite Railway Village.
Abbey House Hotel and Gardens has 59 beautifully decorated rooms, all designed for your comfort. Whether you require a home away from home for a business stay or a luxurious break with family or loved ones, we will have a room perfect for your needs. Every room guarantees an exquisitely comfortable bed, soft plush carpets and en-suite facilities.
Reviews (11)
Steve Sumner
Dec 31, 2021
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It's lovely, staff were great, rooms lovely, no issues. The restaurant let's it's down a bit. Service is a little slow but everyone seems to be racing around which points towards poor leadership. Last night Lee was being had a go at by a waitress in front of us for not putting the music on when he was clearly busy serving guests which wasn't appropriate.
Gary Rowe
Dec 13, 2021
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What a fantastic hotel - the room, the breakfast and especially the Staff - a real credit to Barrow. Also felt really safe. We were born in Barrow, but moved away 40 years ago, so when we visit, we normally stay with family / friends. Because of Covid-19, wanted to keep people safe. A real treat and so handy to visit the southern lakes or the lovely South West Cumbrian coast.
Elaine Warden
Nov 16, 2021
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A very welcoming hotel with staff who were friendly and made sure we had a lovely experience whilst staying there.
With three weddings on three consecutive days we were still accommodated and service was exemplary.
The Christmas decorations were outstanding, outside particularly beautiful.
Despite the weather being wet and wild we were warm and comfortable.
Would recommend this hotel.
Well done everyone.
With three weddings on three consecutive days we were still accommodated and service was exemplary.
The Christmas decorations were outstanding, outside particularly beautiful.
Despite the weather being wet and wild we were warm and comfortable.
Would recommend this hotel.
Well done everyone.
Jamie Clarke
Nov 01, 2021
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James Dawson Ambiance Electrical
Oct 14, 2021
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A very beautiful place to stay
The rooms are excellent and lovely grounds perfect for a wedding and many other occasions.
My partner is vegan and unfortunately there was nothing on the menu’s for her
So in the evening we went out and found a very lovely place
And with going out we ventured around Barrow in Furness to find the Forum an events venue and we even got tickets for Totally Tina which definitely made our stay.
I think if they put in more thought about the vegan menu’s it would have been 5 star.
It’s definitely a welcoming hotel
The prices are a little expensive though I suppose
The rooms are excellent and lovely grounds perfect for a wedding and many other occasions.
My partner is vegan and unfortunately there was nothing on the menu’s for her
So in the evening we went out and found a very lovely place
And with going out we ventured around Barrow in Furness to find the Forum an events venue and we even got tickets for Totally Tina which definitely made our stay.
I think if they put in more thought about the vegan menu’s it would have been 5 star.
It’s definitely a welcoming hotel
The prices are a little expensive though I suppose
Jeannette Lockhart
Sep 18, 2021
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Imogen Connor
Sep 17, 2021
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This was such a beautiful hotel. The gardens and entrance were really something else.
I was a little surprised when we checked in we was not actually in the hotel but a little house which had been renovated into 4 hotel rooms a short walk away. I did request if possibly we could be in the hotel instead due to weather but they were fully booked. Despite this, good atmosphere in the bar and restaurant. Starters were delicious, mains were average. Breakfast the next morning also average. But overall a really gorgeous looking hotel and surroundings.
I was a little surprised when we checked in we was not actually in the hotel but a little house which had been renovated into 4 hotel rooms a short walk away. I did request if possibly we could be in the hotel instead due to weather but they were fully booked. Despite this, good atmosphere in the bar and restaurant. Starters were delicious, mains were average. Breakfast the next morning also average. But overall a really gorgeous looking hotel and surroundings.
Keith Rickards
Aug 20, 2021
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Stunning grounds of this venue. It was worth the very long drive to get there.
Friendly staff, accommodating.
We were there for working and coming and going (quietly) at odd times and had no issues.
The train station is about 6 minute drive away (both of them) everything is car taxi and a long walk.
Only thing I would say. Breakfast when we were there started at 7am which was took late for all of us. Probably fine for most I'd assume.
Friendly staff, accommodating.
We were there for working and coming and going (quietly) at odd times and had no issues.
The train station is about 6 minute drive away (both of them) everything is car taxi and a long walk.
Only thing I would say. Breakfast when we were there started at 7am which was took late for all of us. Probably fine for most I'd assume.
Kathy W.
Jul 01, 2021
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Abbey House Hotel is a former private house built in later Victoria times. It is set a well manicured gardens with adequate parking spaces. The parking does not inhibit the beauty of the gardens.
It is well and suitably furnished to a high standard. There are many original features within the hotel its self. I have visited on several occasions and have always been impressed with the standards of service and efficiency of the staff.
It is an ideal house for weddings and any other celebrations that you may want to celebrate. On y most recent visit I ate at Oscars restaurant. This has a varied menu
It is well and suitably furnished to a high standard. There are many original features within the hotel its self. I have visited on several occasions and have always been impressed with the standards of service and efficiency of the staff.
It is an ideal house for weddings and any other celebrations that you may want to celebrate. On y most recent visit I ate at Oscars restaurant. This has a varied menu
Hesseh S.
Sep 24, 2020
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Would like to be able to give 5 stars but if only the dinner menu was as good value as the very good breakfast. Instead its overpriced for the quanity of food provided. In all other respects the rooms, the ambiance, decor are very good. Most importantly I found the service and the staff to be excellant and most freindly.
Adrian H.
Jan 03, 2020
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Hands down, Abbey House is the best hotel in the Furness area. The "superior" rooms are too small, but upgrade to the deluxe rooms for more space. The rooms are fairly well appointed (Furness isn't exactly a tourist destination), and there are enough power points in the room. I would prefer they added USB charging. The bathroom is nice, but the shower sprays everywhere. Seriously - they need doors on those showers.
Breakfast is included, and is your typical English breakfast. The coffee is tolerable, but still bad. They have two types of toast - brown and white. The butter
Breakfast is included, and is your typical English breakfast. The coffee is tolerable, but still bad. They have two types of toast - brown and white. The butter
