Overwater Hall

We booked for my husband's birthday dinner. I can honestly say from the moment we were welcomed in the experience was excellent. The meal was absolutely outstandingly good. Each of the 3 courses was beautifully presented and the combination of flavours and the quality of the cooking was completely delicious. If I had been a Michelin star assessor, I would have awarded the highest accolade. We both thought it was possibly the very best meal esten in a restaurant in our whole lives. That was the quality of the food and service from rhe staff. Just perfect. Mighty congratulations to the truly excellent chef and staff at Overwater Hall hotel

We went for a special birthday one evening since we have a nearby caravan. The only word we can think of to describe the whole experience is 'outstanding'. Food, service, ambience, everything: outstanding. The owners have been doing this for 31 years (imagine: chef/(part)owner has been a classy restaurant chef for 31 years. He has learnt how to cook.) Cuisine: probably unimprovable at the price. Service: outstanding. Decor: classy, gorgeous. Price: 3-course meal for two: £200 including recommended wine by the glass for each course (service not included). Dress: smart casual (no jeans, for example). Menu changes every day depending on the whim of the chef. All ingredients locally sourced wherever possible. Summary: not cheap, but outstanding.

I found this Hotel by browsing the Internet, everything about this place was excellent from the staff , food the bedrooms very clean , nothing was too much trouble for the Staff. From Kat to Steve & Angela. I would highly recommend this Hotel surrounded in its own gardens excellent place to stay if its peace and quiet you need to take away your negatively. We will be back.

Went for dinner with family. An excellent relaxed experience. Lovey surroundings and great food served by attentive and friendly staff. What more could you ask for on a wet, cold miserable Cumbrian evening. Imaginative starters, good selection of mains and wonderful puddings.

The welcome when we arrived was great the staff really looked after us . The sitting room was very comfortable and welcoming the thing that really made the night was the food each course was full of taste and well presented and plenty of it if you on the hungry side. This is a gem of a place

I have just returned from my 8th visit to the wonderful Overwater Hall and I’m not yet two. A very spoilt girl I keep being told. Mum and Dad visited lots of times before they had me as they say it’s their very favourite place (and they’ve been to lots of places). It all starts when we turn into the drive, I start to get excited about all the lovely walks and swims I am going to have, and Mum & Dad say they immediately start to relax as the owners and staff are all so lovely it feels like we are staying with friends. We are always met in the car park by Steve, Angela or Kat and we catch up with all that’s been going on since we last visited. The room as always is perfectly presented by the great housekeeping team with fresh fruit and flowers and it doesn’t take long for Mum to unpack, and we can go and explore the grounds. I can have a romp around the woods via the boardwalk but am told I must not chase the red squirrels or deer. If the weather is good a drink in the lovely garden is called for. Although it is very old, listed building it is maintained to a very high standard and is always spotlessly clean. Mum and Dad go on and on about Adrian’s wonderful food that is cooked with imagination and the best quality ingredients. Mum prides herself on trying all the dishes on the menu and don’t get Dad started on Dawn’s rice pudding. They say all the meals feel very relaxed but with Michelin quality food and attentive but unintrusive service. Andrea and Will are up for a chat if that is what you want or just a smile if you want to be left alone. When they have had dinner, I can come down to the lounge or bar for treats and cuddles whilst they have coffee. Very exciting this time was beautiful new puppy Lady who I enjoyed a good romp with watched on by a resting Mitch. It won’t be too long before we are back and I just can’t wait. See you all soon Willowpup