# Esthwaite Ltd, Ambleside — Reviews & Opening Hours > Esthwaite Ltd — Ranch in Ambleside with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.5/5 from 536 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/hawkshead/restaurants/esthwaite-ltd (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Ranch # Esthwaite Ltd Ridding Wood, Hawkshead [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3058773401922706424&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Esthwaite Ltd](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/107648528258894845432) **In short:** Esthwaite Ltd is a ranch in Hawkshead, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 536 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Esthwaite Ltd Esthwaite Ltd operates from The Boat House at Ridding Wood near Hawkshead, offering electric boat hire and fishing trips on the water. The site has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. A cafe operates on the premises, serving refreshments and food. The location has outdoor seating with views across the lake. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Esthwaite Ltd's own website](https://www.esthwaitewater.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ## What's nearby - Osprey Safari next door - The Boathouse Cafe next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (536 reviews) **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Hawkshead Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/328787). [More restaurants in Hawkshead](https://staycation.co.uk/hawkshead/restaurants) ★ 4.5 (536 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.esthwaitewater.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [015394 36541](tel:01539436541) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Hawkshead **Plus Code** 9C6V9227+HG ### 🏨 Places to stay near Hawkshead Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DHawkshead%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/hawkshead/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/hawkshead/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Esthwaite Ltd? Esthwaite Ltd is open Mon–Sun 9am–5pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Esthwaite Ltd any good? Esthwaite Ltd is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 536 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### How do I contact Esthwaite Ltd? 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