Windermere Hotels

Grey Walls - From £35

For low cost accommodation in the heart of Windermere consider the Grey Walls inn. Located just a few minutes’ walk from the shops and the train station, this traditional inn has nine en-suite rooms with basic amenities, including family rooms. The ground floor pub serves hot food from midday until the evening, and is home to a good selection of real ales.

The Windermere - From £80

The Windermere is a historic hotel near the centre of Windermere, having opened in 1847 in conjunction with the opening of the Windermere branch railway line. Today it is home to 70 rooms furnished in a contemporary style with all of the standard amenities. There is a restaurant and bar, and the hotel is just minutes from the shops.

Glenburn Hotel & Restaurant - From £70

The Glenburn Hotel & Restaurant offers guests 16 immaculately presented and recently refurbished rooms in a convenient location that is just a 20 minute walk from Lake Windermere. The hotel has a small restaurant serving evening meals and for larger families there is a self-catered cottage on the hotel’s grounds. Guests of the Glenburn enjoy complimentary access to a local spa.

Thornbank Guesthouse - From £75

Thornbank Guesthouse is a classic family run bed and breakfast that is superbly located between the centres of Windermere and Bowness-On-Windermere, giving easy access to the shops and restaurants of both. The guest house has just 8 rooms, most with king size beds and there is one family room available. A hearty breakfast is supplied each morning and packed lunches can be provided.

The Lamplighter Dining Rooms - From £62

The Lamplighter Dining-Rooms is a popular restaurant offering bed and breakfast style accommodation close to the centre of Windermere and a 30-minute walk to the lake shore. Rooms offer good value for money in terms of both location and the facilities available, whilst the restaurant serves good, honest, home-cooked classic dishes that the whole family will love.

Windermere Boutique Hotel - From £170

The Windermere Boutique Hotel hosts eight individually designed suites with extra special features, such as private patios with hot tubs, spa bathrooms with relaxation chairs, and cinema rooms. No two rooms are alike but high quality designer furnishings and fixtures have been used throughout. Breakfast and evening meals are available and the hotel is within walking distance of Lake Windermere.

Windermere Suites - From £179

Looking for a luxury guest house with the wow factor? Windermere Suites certainly has that. With just eight designer suites this guest house is perfect for a romantic getaway. Suites are fitted with king size beds, lounge and dining areas, and sumptuous bathrooms with mood lighting and whirlpool baths, as well as five star amenities. All within ten-minutes of Windermere train station.

Windermere Manor Hotel - From £55

The Windermere Manor Hotel is located on the northern outskirts of Windermere and is just over two miles from the Windermere Lakes Cruises pier. Until very recently, this hotel was owned by the RNIB and it includes numerous features for those with sight loss that the new owners have pledged to maintain. The hotel has a pool, sauna, and restaurant.

Woodlands Guest House - From £60

Woodlands Guest House offers a luxury bed and breakfast experience with 15 beautifully appointed rooms. Ideal for those seeking a special Lake District break with their loved one, Woodlands’s range of accommodation includes one suite with its own private terrace. Breakfast is available, and during the rest of the day the cafés and restaurants of Bowness-On-Windermere and Windermere are both within easy walking distance.

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa - From £69

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa is superbly located overlooking southern half of Lake Windermere. The hotel boasts of 57 spacious rooms with modern amenities and a double AA rosette awarding winning restaurant, as well as a contemporary spa facility with indoor pool, sauna, steam room, spa treatments, and an outdoor hot tub overlooking the lake. The hotel is a five-minute drive from Bowness-On-Windermere.

Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa - From £150

Low Wood Bay on the shore of Windermere is the Lake District’s only world class resort. The sumptuous accommodation is just one small part of this hotel that has recently undertaken a £16 million renovation.

There is a luxurious health club, two restaurants, a marina, and a watersports centre where you can experience a range of boating activities.

Windermere Hydro Hotel - From £75

The Windermere Hydro Hotel is a hotel that combines Victorian splendour with modern facilities and service. Overlooking the beautiful Lake Windermere and situated in the picturesque town of Bowness-on-Windermere, the hotel has 78 impeccably designed rooms, a delightful restaurant and bar, swimming pool, and gym. Its high-class facilities also make it a popular wedding and conference venue.

The Ryebeck Hotel & Restaurant - From £70

The Ryebeck Country House Hotel boasts spectacular views of Lake Windermere thanks to its elevated location within its five-acres of beautiful grounds. A classic Lakeland country house hotel, it features a range of luxury accommodation, as well as a popular terrace restaurant that serves modern British cuisine.

Storrs Gate House - From £90

Storrs Gate House is a delightful Lakeland bed and breakfast that is situated in a beautiful 19th century cottage next to the beautiful Lake Windermere. Just half a mile from Bowness, this award-winning establishment is the perfect place to enjoy all that the Lake District National Park has to offer.

With seven modern rooms all comfortably furnished and one of the most beautiful gardens in the Lake District, it is a popular choice for a wide range of visitors.

Burn How Garden House Hotel - From £104

Situated just a short stroll from the wonderful Lakeland town of Bowness-on-WIndermere and Lake Windermere, the Burn How Garden House Hotel is one of the most unique hotels in the Lake District.

Set in picturesque grounds, all of its rooms are located in the garden around the main building, ensuring all guests enjoy privacy and tranquillity. The food on offer at the hotel’s restaurant is of a particularly high quality and guests are guaranteed a warm welcome from the owners and staff of this friendly Lakeland hotel.

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa - From £122

The Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa is located on the shores of England’s largest lake, Windermere. With spectacular views, it offers guests a four-star luxury experience with some of the best food you’ll find in the Lake District and a luxurious spa.

Its 106 rooms are all designed and furnished to the highest of possible standards and many have spectacular views of the lake. Thanks to its excellent facilities and convenient location, it is a great base for exploring the beautiful Lake District and wider Cumbria area.

Laura Ashley The Belsfield - From £143

The Laura Ashley Hotel The Belsfield is one of the Lake District’s most striking and beautiful hotels offering guests a boutique hotel experience with some of the best views over Lake Windermere.

The hotel boasts 62 stylishly designed rooms, many of which have a lake view. The hotel has an award winning restaurant, as well as a fabulous Brasserie and lounge bar and is also a popular venue for weddings, civil ceremonies, business meetings, product launches, and sales conferences.

Langdale Chase - From £176

The Langdale Chase Hotel is one of the best-known hotels in the Lake District and sits on the eastern edge of Lake Windermere close to both Windermere town and Ambleside. The hotel boasts 29 individually designed rooms, an AA Rosette winning restaurant and some of the best views of Lake Windermere you can find.

A popular wedding and conference venue, thanks to its excellent facilities, it is popular with visitors all year is a great place to enjoy the breath-taking scenery of the Lake District National Park.

The Howbeck Guest House - From £100

The Howbeck Guest House is located in a fantastic central location for exploring the Lake District. Whilst there is no restaurant or bar located within the guest house, they provide a homemade cooked breakfast each morning. Guests are also permitted access to a health club a short drive away.

Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel - From £129

The Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel is one of the Lake District’s most famous hotels, with an outstanding location overlooking Windermere, an excellent standard of accommodation and a restaurant that is the proud holder of a prestigious Michelin Star.

Conveniently located for Windermere town and Ambleside, it makes an excellent base for those exploring the Lakes. Thanks to its well-regarded spa, it’s also the perfect place to come to unwind and relax.

Hillthwaite House Hotel - From £70

The Hillthwaite House Hotel offers 34 individually designed rooms and the finest in family run accommodation services. With views across Windermere, guests can enjoy a fabulous restaurant that serves locally sourced Cumbrian fayre, an indoor swimming pool, as well as a stocked bar, free parking and free Wi-Fi facilities.

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House - From £224

The Gilpin House Hotel and Spa offers some of the finest accommodation in the Lake District. On two separate sites just one mile apart, the hotel offers a range of rooms and its restaurant is the recipient of 3 AA Rosettes.

The Lake House has just six suites with exclusive access to 100-acres of woodland, as well as a spa and outdoor hot tubs. Situated close to both Ambleside and Windermere, the Gilpin Hotel and Lake House is one of the best places to stay in the Lake District.

Craig Manor Hotel - From £81

Situated in the popular Lake District town of Bowness on Windermere, the Craig Manor Hotel is a traditional Lakeland country house hotel. With 26 comfortable and luxury furnished rooms, the hotel also has a fantastic restaurant, Paisley’s.

Within touching distance of Lake Windermere and within easy reach of Ambleside and Windermere town, the hotel is the perfect choice for those looking for a central base to explore the wider Lake District.

Cedar Manor - From £231

Cedar Manor is a delightful small boutique hotel situated in the picturesque village of Windermere. Conveniently located for Bowness, Ambleside and the lake itself, it is popular year-round with guests easily able to explore the beautiful surrounding area. With 10 rooms furnished to an exceptionally high standard, the hotel has been the recipient of numerous awards over the years.

Best Western Burnside Hotel - From £152

The Best Western Burnside Hotel is one of the best loved hotels in the Lake District, thanks to its excellent facilities and its location just a short walk from the beautiful Bowness-on-Windermere. The hotel boasts a popular restaurant, as well as a more relaxed Bistro and a fabulous lounge and bar area.

The hotel is also host to the Burnside Spa, which, as well as some excellent health and fitness facilities, has its own popular Lakeland pub for you to enjoy. Uniquely, the hotel also has its own private cinema for guests.

Beaumont House - From £88

Beaumont House is a traditional Lakeland bed and breakfast that offers guests a high standard of accommodation. Situated in Windermere, it is close to the Lake and makes the perfect place to enjoy the delights of the Lake District.

It has nine tastefully decorated rooms, some of which have four-poster beds and a whirlpool bath. Guests can expect a warm and friendly welcome from this wonderful Lakeland guesthouse that is known for its hearty breakfasts cooked with the finest local ingredients.