The Lamplighter Dining Rooms Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was hot well cooked and tasty."
• "Breakfast choice was very good all cooked fresh to order."
• "The breakfasts and evening meals are superb."
• "Our evening meal as exceeded our expectations."
• "The food was excellently presented and had a generous portion."
• "The food was absolutely of this world! We had the Lakeland Wing Rib and I honestly don't think I've ever tasted anything like it!"
• "The best Sunday dinner I've ever had! The meat was cooked beautifully, the potatoes & vegetables were amazing, plenty of gravy & the best Yorkshire pudding I've had."

Cons:

• "Over priced..sent food back ..was dry and tasteless and poor representation of description on menu."
• "Both orders arrived incorrect."
• "Food was rather poor, menu looks and sounds great but the food you receive is definitely below average."
• "The mash was chewy - (guessing overheated in microwave)."
• "Paid way over the top for average food."
• "Considering this was meant to be one of the best places to eat the service was appalling and the food was very mediocre."
• "The food is expensive for what it’s was and poor We would not return."

Service

Pros:

• "The service was perfect from start to finish, the staff were very professional & welcoming."
• "Excellent food complimented by personal service."
• "Service was perfect and the atmosphere was really nice even though they weren't too busy."
• "The service was excellent really attentive staff."
• "The staff were friendly, and made honest suggestions and recommendations. Fresh seafood and very hearty servings."
• "Both our waitresses tended to our needs and services with exceptional attention."
• "The staff were only too happy to move our booking, they were all very attentive and the food was exceptional."

Cons:

• "Our waiter kept sighing after asking about allergy information."
• "Never again and I will never ever recommend this place to anyone."
• "The service was non existent."
• "When we left not one member of staff said goodnight."
• "They tend to get rather snippy with you if you are even 5 seconds late."
• "Found the staff very unhelpful, and rude actually."
• "The service however was terrible from most of the staff especially one that seemed to be a manager!"

Location & Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Location was great with an easy walk into Windermere."
• "The location of the hotel is ideally situated. Not far to walk to the lake and less than 5mins walk to lovely pubs, bars and restaurants."
• "The place is very relaxed and quite atmospheric."
• "Lovely ambiance too."
• "The atmosphere was calm and provided a relaxing experience."
• "Lovely December evening meal. Very nice attentive staff. Cosy surroundings."
• "The room is very beautiful and has good view and the room is very clean."

Cons:

• "When it's howling a storm outside you want somewhere that's inviting and warm. The Lamplighter unfortunately didn't do this for me."
• "We called at this restaurant yesterday and booked a table for 6pm this evening... There was not apology at all forthcoming despite us describing the waiter who took our booking."
• "Food and service was generally good but bar restaurant lack atmosphere."
• "The food was good but without the welcoming ambience I just found the place souless I'm afraid."
• "Service was strange, we weren't allowed to sit by the windows despite it being empty and the next couple in the door being allowed."
• "The drop in stars comes from the noise level in the bedrooms... No double glazing meant the traffic noise came through strongly."
• "The room was horrendously noisy for the duration of our four night stay due to lorries, buses, rubbish collections etc!"

Accommodation

Pros:

• "Rooms are very spacious, Beds are very comfy."
• "The room was a good size with a very comfortable bed and a good sized en suite."
• "The room we had was a spacious one with a huge bathroom."
• "Really great place that welcomed doggies."
• "The rooms are quite lovely, decorated with warmth, care and authenticity."
• "Our room was excellent and the whole Hotel was spotless."
• "Very dog friendly, the waitress even brought a dog bowl & a sausage to our table for him."

Cons:

• "Our room was a bit small and shower was just ok."
• "It was very warm weather and the room smelt very strongly of paint which meant the windows had to be open all of the time."
• "But there were no net curtains in the room or bathroom, people could see straight in."
• "We weren't asked if we wanted any vegetables so didn't get any with our main meals."
• "Rooms cold - radiator not working in elderly guests room."
• "I was sat next to a drafty window in the eating area next to the bar. It was cold."
• "It was at the top of the stairs, no lift."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Highly recommended we will return."
• "Excellent food at very reasonable prices."
• "Very high standards at very reasonable prices."
• "The Sunday lunch was amazing and the price was really reasonable."
• "Very reasonable at £110 for two with pre/post dinner drinks, port and a bottle of wine."
• "Tasty food, great service and excellent value for money what else can you ask for in these times and beyond."
• "Our overall stay was just brilliant. Pretty cheap as well £348 per person for 2 people for 6 nights with breakfast included."

Cons:

• "Out dear dog didn't get her dog treats though 😕."
• "Paid way over the top for average food."
• "Ended up having a vegetable lattice and sweet potato fries for £14. Overpriced and it wasn't even nice."
• "Overall not too bad but a little pricey for room 7."
• "Otherwise the food was excellent albeit a bit pricey."
• "The food is expensive for what it’s was and poor We would not return."
• "Unfortunately we found this hotel very poor value for money."