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Lakes Hotel & Spa, hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere

Our hotel is perfectly situated with views of Lake Windermere, just a short stroll from the bustling village centre of Bowness-on-Windermere and the boats that travel the length of Windermere, making...

I cannot fault a thing about this property. Every service and every facility was to the highest standard possible. I opted for a double room with a hot tub, and the hot tub immaculate and had been cleaned/sanitised before our stay. The view from the hot tub was also amazing, making the hot tub experience that little more relaxing. To top it off, I requested a birthday package as it was my partners birthday, and they did an amazing job. They had balloons spiralling from the ceiling, some scattered on the floor, 2 big numbered balloons, and rose petals scattered on the bed (brownie points for me!)
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
5,743 reviews
Price from£175.50per night
Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa, hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere

On the shores of Lake Windermere, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa has an award-winning restaurant, a beauty spa and scenic views. Windermere centre is a 20-minute walk away.

Staff were friendly Food was nice Rooms were clean
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
2,611 reviews
Price from£170per night
Damson Dene Hotel, hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere

With open log fires and beautiful oak beams, Damson Dene Hotel features a luxury spa, beautiful landscaped gardens and a traditional restaurant. Windermere is just a 15-minute drive away.

Food was great
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
2,157 reviews
Price from£188.60per night
Burn How Garden House Hotel, hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere

This peaceful, family-run Lake District hotel is a 5-minute stroll from Lake Windermere. The Burn How’s rooms are all situated in the private grounds, away from the main building.

The location was perfect, the staff were really lovely as was the breakfast, views of the garden really nice and our junior suite was lovely and spacious and the bathrobes and slippers were a nice touch.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,036 reviews
Price from£114.05per night
Lindeth Howe, hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere

Once owned by children's author Beatrix Potter, Lindeth Howe country house hotel is set in beautiful large gardens, just a 5-minute walk from the banks of Lake Windermere.

View from bedroom very poor - most rooms are not facing the lake or gardens , but have windows that face the car park.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,125 reviews
Price from£194.48per night
Aphrodites Group, hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere

Set in private grounds above Lake Windermere, Aphrodites Group offers luxury themed suites with spa baths or private hot tubs. There is free parking and free Wi-Fi throughout.

Great breakfast friendly staff perfect facilities.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
466 reviews
Price from£236.52per night
Lindeth Fell Country House, hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere

Overlooking Lake Windermere, Lindeth Fell offers impressive views and free parking, just 5 minutes from Windermere Ferry Crossing.

The staff above all else. Very friendly and welcoming atmoshere.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
453 reviews
Price from£193per night
Craig Manor, hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere

Overlooking Lake Windermere and the Langdale Pikes, the Craig Manor is 5 minute walk from Bowness. The rooms have modern decor, en suite bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels.

Beautiful homely hotel with very welcoming and friendly staff
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
120 reviews
Price from£97.20per night
Storrs Hall Hotel, hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere

* The hotel is in the heart of the English Lake District, on the shores of lake Windermere, in 17 acres of private grounds. Most bedrooms have lake views, others look over the gardens.

Superb hotel, friendly staff, gorgeous rooms and grounds. We had a lake view room and it was lovely. Breakfast and dinner were both fantastic. We will definitely be returning.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
327 reviews
Price from£273per night
Linthwaite House Hotel, hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere

Linthwaite House is situated on a hilltop overlooking Windermere, making it the perfect base from which to explore the scenic surroundings.

Absolutely amazing place - loved every single detail
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
869 reviews
Price from£301.50per night
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  • Lindeth Howe
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,125 reviews

    Once owned by children's author Beatrix Potter, Lindeth Howe country house hotel is set in beautiful large gardens, just a 5-minute walk from the banks of Lake Windermere.

    Lovely ambience in homely, warm & old style decor

  • Aphrodites Group
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 466 reviews

    Set in private grounds above Lake Windermere, Aphrodites Group offers luxury themed suites with spa baths or private hot tubs. There is free parking and free Wi-Fi throughout.

    Great breakfast friendly staff perfect facilities.

  • The Ro Hotel Windermere
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,240 reviews

    The Ro Hotel is a new hotel in the heart of Bowness-on Windermere. As a dog friendly hotel, we would like to make you aware that there are 14 pet friendly rooms in our property.

    The hotel was lovely, well kept, warm and welcoming.

  • Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,611 reviews

    On the shores of Lake Windermere, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa has an award-winning restaurant, a beauty spa and scenic views. Windermere centre is a 20-minute walk away.

    The hotel was right on the lake fantastic location

  • The Berry Boutique
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 202 reviews

    38 km from Derwentwater, The Berry Boutique is situated in Bowness-on-Windermere and provides free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

    Loved the local pastry treat breakfast.A lovely touch!

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What guests said about Bowness-on-Windermere:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    The location was just perfect.

    The location was just perfect. It was central for us to adventure out and explore the Lake District. It was also an exciting location for relaxation in the evenings. Lots of fine restaurants and pubs to choose from with a lovely holiday atmosphere abounding everywhere. Regretfully the car ferry was out of order and not available to us. That was a bit of a nuisance as our touring plans had envisaged that being available. None the less we had a fabulous holiday and were not overly put-out by the loss.
    David
  • 10
    Scored 10

    It is so easy going in Bowness we try to come here as often...

    It is so easy going in Bowness we try to come here as often as we can. There’s something to do for everyone young and old. We have a dog now and he’s so relaxed here many places are dog friendly. Bars and restaurants brilliant especially Italians on the Main Street. Our favourite place can’t wait to come back
    A
    Anonymous
  • 10
    Scored 10

    I liked the Beatrix Potter museum, Holehird Gardens, and...

    I liked the Beatrix Potter museum, Holehird Gardens, and Stagshaw gardens, Hayes garden centre up in Ambleside. Booked an amazing day trip with Mountain Goat tours that took us around ten Lakes of the Lake District with our amazing guide Mark Shipley. the restaurants I went to was Francine's up in Windermere, Urban Food House (superb) and the Magic Roundabout. I was within walking distance of everything in Bowness. I probably would avoid booking in the school holidays, was very busy everywhere. the weather was very changeable but it is the wettest area of Great Britain.
    A
    Anonymous
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Lots of shops, pubs, restaurants etc.

    Lots of shops, pubs, restaurants etc. Can take a boat trip on the lake around the islands or go to Ambleside. Nice place. Beware it can be hilly if you have mobility issues. Overall nice place to visit.
    A
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    hotel position was fab, staff helpful & friendly

    hotel position was fab, staff helpful & friendly room was nice , bathroom far to small, stated full English breakfast but that was not the case, charged for parking £15 per day disgraceful when your paying high end rates for rooms. check in was dead on 3pm could not check in slightly early, over all stay was good would i stop there again Unfortunately no there is better hotels with more facilities within this price range
    BILLBO
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Visiting Bowness in November was a great idea.

    Visiting Bowness in November was a great idea. I have been in the summer before and it is so busy it is unpleasant and parking is difficult. I would advise visitors to choose a hotel with private parking - preferably free, some charge for parking - leave a car there and walk to town or to the lakeside. Also be aware that Bowness is built on a steep hill and not all roads have pavements.
    Fiona
    United Kingdom

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  • From £250.80 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,611 reviews
    The location provided easy access to the main part of town as well as the harbor area. Easy to walk about town for a leisurely stroll. Dining options at the hotel were great - breakfast was delicious, with a wide variety of cold foods being available as well as hot foods from the menu. Best full English we had on our trip! Dinner choices were also very good, particularly on the fixed price menu. All in all, we had a lovely stay at the hotel. We would definitely stay again when in the area.
    Christina
    United States
  • From £85 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 525 reviews
    We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Fellview. The owners are so friendly and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. Our room was spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated, and we had a great night's sleep. Very central location, only a few minutes walk down the road to Bowness on Windermere. Free parking outside the guest house. We would 100% recommend and look forward to staying again soon.
    Laura
    United Kingdom
  • From £120.88 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,125 reviews
    Breakfast was booked in times slots of 20minutes which ensured everything was freshly cooked with plenty of choice being available. We opted for bar meals in the evening which had a good selection all staff were very helpful and friendly. The hotel is decorated to a very high standard with comfortable Furniture in the lounge / bar and public areas well Deserved 4 star rating
    John
    United Kingdom
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 342 reviews
    We spent 2 nights at the Churchills hotel with our dog. Very nice service, great location, a minute's walk from the lake. We were very pleasantly surprised at how dog-friendly this town is, which we were very worried about while driving. We recommend it to anyone who hasn't been there yet, a very nice place to stay.
    Agnieszka
    United Kingdom
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 141 reviews
    This clean apartment is located in a superb location in Bowness on Windermere. We especially like the extra firmness of the mattress (the usual soft mattress of BnB or hotel hurts my back), which is very comfortable! The owner has provided useful information about the car park after confirmation of the booking.
    Kwong-wai
    United Kingdom
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 731 reviews
    The property was very clean and in an excellent location, just a short walk to the lake / bowness on Windermere town centre; the owners was very friendly and helpful, The full English breakfast was excellent everything cooked just perfect we really enjoyed it we will be returning in the near future for sure.
    David
    United Kingdom
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 396 reviews
    Lake View guesthouse was such a lovely stay. The room was lovely and spacious, it was clean and in a brilliant off-central location to Bowness. The owner Peter was absolutely brilliant and made the stay all the better. Breakfast was delicious as well! Absolutely lovely place to stay :)
    Emily
    United Kingdom
  • From £110 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,126 reviews
    Centrally located in Bowness on Windermere and good for shops, food, pubs etc. Has a nice seating and eating area outside. Breakfasts were good and set in a lovely calming environment. Room servicing was excellent. Extra tea and coffee for your room freely available in the hallway.
    David
    United Kingdom
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 719 reviews
    Wonderfully spacious room; excellent WiFi; superlatively friendly proprietors Clare and Robert; great breakfast; easy walk to town centre and lake. F-35 flypasts over Lake Windermere from RAF base to the north an unexpected bonus!
    Ted
    United Kingdom
  • From £300 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 704 reviews
    Cleanliness and location was perfect close to all pubs restaurant's and attractions on bowness bay a little hidden gem for peace and quiet and a stone's through to bowness on Windermere that has lots to offer for all.
    Jo Jo
    United Kingdom
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 79 reviews
    Very spacious. Great location. Close enough to walk to the lakeside but private enough to avoid the crowds. Clean and well equipped with everything you could possibly want for a short stay, Beautiful garden.
    Richard
    United Kingdom
  • From £289 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,243 reviews
    We love the Belsfield Hotel. The staff are very helpful and the furnishings and decor are beautiful. The location is perfect, especially, if you cannot walk very far. Everything spotlessly clean.
    Glenda
    United Kingdom
  • From £239 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,240 reviews
    Room was clean, bed was comfortable. Breakfast although simple was delicious. Location was perfect, short stroll to Bowness on Windermere and located near many shops and restaurants.
    WEI JIE
    Singapore
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 90 reviews
    Joan and Simon were excellent hosts . We loved everything about this wonderful B&B . Location was very good just a short stroll to all that Bowness on Windermere has to offer 😀
    Ken and Janet
    United Kingdom
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 159 reviews
    This is our second stay and is now our favorite place to stay in bowness on Windermere and we have been coming to Bowness every year for 14 years.
    Kelly
    United Kingdom
  • From £329.50 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 327 reviews
    Best hotel I've stayed at, friendly staff and service, food was exceptional. Will definitely return!
    Connor
    United Kingdom
  • From £289 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,243 reviews
    Nice hotel very quiet clean beautiful you will like it from the moment you come to it .
    Butti Suhail
    United Arab Emirates
  • From £239 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,240 reviews
    Staff were lovely, service very accommodating. Hotel in a great central location.
    Ann G
    United Kingdom
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 390 reviews
    The hotel was in a great area...Very well presented.Very clean and tidy.
    Williams
    United Kingdom
  • From £165.60 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5,743 reviews
    the spa was lovely. the actual hotel not
    Anne
    United Kingdom

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