Merewood Country House Hotel, Windermere

Food & beverage

At Merewood, you can enjoy the very best local produce the Lake District has to offer from tender Herdwick lamb and spicy Cumberland sausage to freshly caught trout and Morecambe Bay potted shrimps, local asparagus and Cumbrian cheeses and chutneys.

Dining at Merewood is an experience not to be missed. Under the creative and experienced direction of head chef Carl Semple, and made with only the finest local and seasonal ingredients, you’ll discover a menu of imaginative and freshly prepared food. From simple classics to more contemporary combinations… diners are spoilt for choice. The hotel's chefs make everything fresh on the premises, from the rustic bread to the handmade after-dinner petit fours.

Merewood has two beautiful dining rooms. The Grill delivers fantastic food with friendly service and is for guests who are seeking an informal, relaxed style of dining. Whist Arboreal is for diners who desire a gourmet experience. Chef Carl Semple has designed a seven-course taster menu that aims to indulge the taste buds and senses.   

In recognition of the hotel's food Merewood has been awarded two AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence. The AA Rosette scheme is long established and successfully recognises cooking at different levels nationwide.

Grounds & Gardens

Landscaped gardens and woodland paths may be found in the hotel grounds. The nearby visitor centre at Brockhold also boasts extensive grounds and is only a few minutes' walk away.

Other facilities

Free wifi throughout the hotel.