Bowness-on-Windermere & Lake District Hotels

Bowness & Windermere Hotels & Guest Houses in the Lake District
including accommodation in Crossthwaite in the English Lake District National Park

The Belsfield Hotel - a Corus Hotel

Kendal Road, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3EL.
Built in Victorian times, this 3 star, 64 bedroom, Corus Hotel stands in six acres of beautiful gardens overlooking Lake Windermere and the Cumbrian Hills beyond. Central for many local attractions such as the Windermere Lake Cruises, Beatrix Potter Museum, The Steamboat Museum and a variety of local shops. Suites or Four Poster rooms available. Lunch and dinner are served daily in the restaurant overlooking the lake and afternoon teas can be taken on the lawns or in one of the lounges.

Oakbank House Hotel

Helm Road, Bowness on Windermere LA233BU.
The only 5 Diamond rated guest house in Bowness on Windermere with exceptional views over Lake Windermere and the fells.Each room is individually designed and decorated to the highest standard. All the rooms are en-suite and most of them have stunning views of the lake and mountains. They all have a TV, CD player, video (free video library), tea/coffee making and ironing facilities. Whilst you stay with us you have use of leisure facilities with a swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, gymnasium and a Health Spa.

Lingwood Lodge

Birkett Hill, Bowness on Windermere LA23 3EZ.
Located in quiet spot but within 400 yards of lake, steamer pier, shops and restaurants.

Damson Dene Hotel

Crossthwaite, Bowness On Windermere LA8 8JE.
Damson Dene is situated in the tranquil Lyth Valley only a short drive from Lake Windermere. The hotel has an on-site leisure club with swimming pool, sauna, steam room, solarium, gym, squash court and beauty salon. All the bedrooms are en-suite and some offer four poster bed and en-suite jacuzzi bath.

Number 80

80 Craig Walk, Bowness on Windermere LA23 2JS.
Elegant 4 bedroom lakeland guest house. Recently refurbished with stylish modern interiors. Quiet location. 2 minutes walk to shops and restaurants and 5 minutes to Lake Windermere. Delicious generous breakfasts. Hotel style at B&B prices!

Lowfell Country House Hotel

Ferney Green, Bowness on Windermere LA23 3ES.
" Rather pukka Bed and Breakfast in a splendid part of the beautiful English Lake District. Simply one of the nicest B&B's we've discovered this side of the Atlantic... great location, lovely house, delicious breakfasts, heavenly beds - and really nice people..." - so said 'The American Traveller Magazine' in 2005. This wonderful turn of the century Lakeland stone house is completely private and set in an acre of sunny secluded garden. Lowfell nestles behind a high stone wall and is surrounded by glorious mature trees & shrubs.

Lindeth Fell Country House Hotel

Lyth Valley Road, Bowness on Windermere LA23 3JP.
Family owned and run for 21 years, Lindeth Fell is one of the most beautifully situated hotels in the Lake District. Above Lake Windermere in six acres of award winning gardens, it offers brilliant lake and mountain views. Enjoy Rosette standard food and log fires in a warm and friendly setting. A perfect centre for Beatrix Potter and Wordsworth fans. AA 85% 2 Red Stars. Top 200 hotel. Rosette for fine food 2005. RAC awards for Comfort, Hospitality and Restaurant 1999 and Dining Award level 2 2000. Awarded RAC "BLUE RIBBON" 2005 for excellance of hospitality. ETC GOLD AWARD 2005 86%. Sunday Times Golden Pillow award 1999. Which? County Hotel of the Year 1997. Good Hotel Guide since 1988. Good guide to the lakes - Hunter Davies since 1985

Linthwaite House Hotel

Crook Road, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3JA.
This award winning 3 AA red star 27 bedroom hotel, (one the AA's Top 200 Hotels), has a sublime hilltop setting, overlooking Lake Windermere and mountains. Set amid 14 acres of beautiful gardens. All rooms en-suite some with lake views. Unstuffy and relaxing. Great food (2 AA rosettes). Close to all the major heritage attractions such as Hilltop (Home of Beatrix Potter) and Dove Cottage (Beloved Home of William Wordsworth). Guests have complimentary use of a nearby leisure facilities.

Elim Lodge

Biskey Howe Road, Bowness on Windermere LA23 2JP.
A small friendly informal 6 bedroom B&B in a quiet street very close to Bowness shops and Restaurants. A short walk to the Lake or to Biskey Howe viewpoint, in the heart of the beautiful Lake District. Great cooked breakfasts using award winning local ingredients and Fairtrade Tea and Coffee. Families and small groups welcome, free membership of local Leisure Club.

Burnside Hotel

Kendal Road, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3EP.
Situated in one of the most beautiful areas of Engalnd, within the Lake District National Park. Set in mature gardens with views of Lake Windermere, yet only 300 metres from the Steamer piers and bustling village centre of Bowness, the 3 star, 57 bedroom, Burnside Hotel offers you one of the finest locations. Wide choice of en-suite bedrooms and lake view suites all equipped to the highest standard, smoking or non smoking rooms and with two specially adapted for disabled guests. The "Silhoettes Restaurant", two well stocked bars, spacious lounges and the incomparable indoor leisure centre at Parklands Country Club, all combine to make your stay a memorable one. The Children's Play Park keeps 2-10 year old guests entertained!

Burn How Garden House Hotel

Back Belsfield Road, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3HH.
A Best Western 28 bedroom, 3 star hotel, set in a beautiful corner of England the best of both worlds: peace and tranquillity in beautiful gardens or the bustle of Bowness Bay and the village, a two minute stroll away. Relax in the congenial atmosphere of the lounge and bar, before enjoying our French and English cuisine, served in the style for which Burn How is famous for. Enjoy the comfort of our chalet style or four poster rooms with views overlooking our stunning garden, with most rooms having private sun terraces.

Wild Boar Hotel

Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3NF.
36 bedrooms, log fires, oak beams, antique furniture, voted one of the most romantic 3 star hotels in England, surrounded by open countryside and many interesting walks. Full use of sister hotel (Low Wood) Leisure Club, including its 50ft Pool, Beauty Salon and watersports centre.

Westbury House

27 Broad Street, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 2AB.
Westbury House is a sdmall 5 bedroom Guest House, ideally situated in a quiet road 2 minutes from the centre of Windermere. This charming Victorian residence is non-smoking and offers value for money and comfortable accommodation. All bedrooms have colour television, en-suite shower rooms and tea/coffee making facilities. Unfortunately, we do not have facilities for pets or children.

Thornbank House

Thornbarrow Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 2EW.
Thornbank House is a small friendly 7 bedroom guest house situated within walking distance to both Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere Village and the rail and bus stations. Our breakfast menu is wide, varied and highly acclaimed. All our rooms are ensuite - hospitality, cleanliness and comfort are our watchwords.

The Samling

Ambleside Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1LR.
Located just few hundred feet above one of the most beautiful lakes in Britain is the Samling, a 3 star, 11 bedroom hotel. Set in it's own sixty seven acre estate, the country house is popular and busy. It offers a 'thoughtful' kitchen and service so good you'll hardly notice it. Breakfast at The Samling is generally agreed is preferable in bed and a many splendoured thing it is. There is no other hotel like it.

The Coach House

Lake Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 2EQ.
The Coach House is an unusually stylish and relaxed small 5 bedroom B&B guest house in the heart of the English Lake District. They aim to provide four star quality on a small scale, for visitors who want comfortable, contemporary interiors and quality breakfasts, but without the formality and expense of a top hotel. Rated as a ‘4 diamond’ establishment by the AA. A strictly non-smoking establishment. Described in the AA Britain's Best Bed & Breakfast (2005 edition) as "...a chic, almost minimalist interior has been achieved through a bold use of bright colours and cosmopolitan furnishings."

St Johns Lodge

Lake Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 2EQ.
This pretty lakeland guest house is ideally situated midway between Windermere village and the lake at Bowness (10 minutes leisurely walk) and close to all amenities. This 14 bedroom B&B scores highly in the 3 diamond category and has just been awarded three red AA diamonds for excellence. St John's caters exclusively for non-smokers (smokers please don't enquire). Large choice of breakfast menu in the area. There is the usual choice of cereals and fresh fruit and a good selection of traditional English breakfasts but there are also 15 other tasty dishes including vegetarian/vegan, fish, and a number of house specialty dishes. All guests are offered free membership of a nearby local luxury leisure club (about two minutes by car). The club has a pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and small workout room.

Low Wood Hotel

Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1LP.
Beautifully situated on the shores of Lake Windermere with splendid views across the Lake. The 113 bedroom, 4 star rated Low Wood Hotel is ideally situated to explore the surrounding area. Choice of restaurants and bars, a Leisure Club, Beauty Salon and Water Sports Centre together with a superb lawned shoreline and one of the finest views across Lake Windermere. Low Wood is an excellent choice for a short break, special occasion or family holiday, particularly if you want to make the most of our extensive indoor and outdoor leisure facilities.

The Windermere Hydro Hotel

Helm Road, Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3BA.
The Hydro is one of the oldest Lake District Hotels, built as a water cure hotel in the late 19th century. Hydro Spa swimming pool as well as Jacuzzi, sauna and mini gym with steam and treatment rooms planned. Try your hand sailing on "Hydrotherapy", the hotel's 34ft yacht, under the capable guidance of our resident skipper. For a business stopover, conference there is wireless internet access in several public rooms including the bar, and additionally in some bedrooms.

Virginia Cottage

Kendal Road, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3EJ.
Centrally located in Bowness village this is the ideal base from which to explore some of the Lake District's finest scenery or to cruise and enjoy the facilities that Lake Windermere has to offer. The nearby Parklands Country Club offers swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, etc - all free to our guests. Our 11 bedrooms are either double or four poster rooms, each having been individually redecorated and all have en suite facilities. All rooms are equipped to hotel standard, with TV and DVD player, radio, CD player, hairdrier, fridge and complementary tea/coffee/chocolate/capuccino making facilities. Complimentary sherry and homemade cakes are often available in our newly opened guest lounge. A hearty breakfast starts the day with a wide selection of cereals, fruit juice, grapefruit segments and yogurts to start followed by a traditional full english breakfast or vegetarian option if preferred.