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12 rooms From $297
Fully refurbished Boutique Hotel perfectly located in the heart of Windermere
Windermere Boutique Guests are able to experience the ‘Spa Sanctuary’ at the McDonald Old England Hotel & Spa which is situated approx ½ mile away in Bowness on Windermere.
The spa provides an equal balance of luxury & tranquillity with trained expert staff standing by to help you relax and unwind. Enjoy a range of fitness facilitiesJust a mile from Lake Windermere in the heart of the Lake District, this luxury boutique hotel offers home-cooked food and free Wi-Fi. Windermere Rail Station is only 15 minutes’ walk away, and there is free parking on site.
Originally the second home of a wealthy Edwardian gentleman, Windermere Boutique Hotel still retains many charming features like open fires and beamed ceilings.
Rooms all feature a large widescreen TV with satellite channels, a DVD player, and a king-size bed and luxury bathroom. Some luxury suites have outdoor hot tubs and seating areas.
The hotel is c…
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7 rooms From $172
Just half a mile from Grange-over-Sands Rail Station, The Grange Boutique Hotel offers free parking and a central Lake District location.
Set within a classic Victorian building, The Grange Boutique Hotel has spacious rooms with en suite facilities. All rooms are elegantly decorated, and feature tea and coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi.
The Grange Boutique Hotel has a guest lounge where a selection of beverages can be served. There is also a private terrace garden and a breakfast room, where a continental buffet and cooked options are available.
The Grange Boutique Hotel boasts a central location in Grange-over-Sands, on the outskirts of the Cumbrian Lake District. Numerous local walks start close by, including the Cumbria Coastal Path and Cistercian Way.
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7 rooms From $229
Set in the heart of the Borrowdale Valley and 10 minutes drive from Keswick ,we are ideally placed for walking,sightseeing and relaxing in the countryside .Having been voted Cumbria Tourisms top guest accomodation and recently the good hotel guides top ten hotels in Great Britain we are ideally placed for guests who enjoy luxury in the Lakes,having also an AA rosette awarded restaurant in house.
Nestled in Borrowdale Valley, the family-run, award-winning Hazel Bank Country House Borrowdale Valley is in the heart of the Lake District. It is just 15 minutes’ drive from Keswick and offers a 2 AA-Rosette winning restaurant, free WiFi, and free private parking.
The rooms feature a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary water, sherry and homemade truffles. The en-suite bathrooms have complimentary L'Occitane toiletries and a hairdryer. Many boast views over the grounds and countryside.
In the mornings, guests can enjoy a selection of cooked to order breakfasts in…
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11 rooms
Overlooking Lake Windermere, Lindeth Fell offers impressive views and free parking, just 5 minutes from Windermere Ferry Crossing. It offers colourful flower gardens, elegant rooms and tea and scones on arrival.
An award-winning, luxury bed and breakfast, Lindeth Fell Country House is set in an elegant Edwardian house with high ceilings and period features. It offers spacious, individually decorated rooms with Egyptian cotton sheets, an airy en suite bathroom, flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities. Many offer lake views.
An extensive breakfast menu is served in the bright dining room overlooking 7 acres of beautiful gardens and the stunning Coniston mountain range.
There is a large range of cold platters and snacks available to order. You can also relax in a cosy lounge with log fires and a fully licensed residents bar.
Lindeth Fell Country House is just a mile south of Bowness-on-Windermere, which is home to shops, restaurants and cafés. Windermere Golf Club is just 20 min…
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25 rooms From $176
Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Lake District, this 4-star hotel is set in 17 acres of grounds on the shores of Lake Windermere. Its award-winning Terrace Restaurant boasts picturesque views.
Storrs Hall Hotel is a Grade II Listed Georgian mansion, and has sumptuous interiors. It is elegant but informal, and has a 24-hour front desk.
Overlooking the garden and Lake Windermere itself, the restaurant has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes for its food. Breakfast is available each morning, and picnics can be enjoyed in the beautiful grounds.
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36 rooms From $234
Linthwaite House is situated on a hilltop overlooking Windermere, making it the perfect base from which to explore the scenic surroundings. Guests can enjoy activities such as boules, or play chess on the giant outdoor chessboard.
Linthwaite House offers luxurious accommodation, with stylish, individually designed bedrooms and bathrooms. Many overlook the lake and manicured gardens as well as the surrounding hills and mountains.
Wednesdays to Sundays, the on site fine dining restaurant, Henrock by Simon Rogan, serves dishes using local ingredients. The a la carte menu features small plates and sharing dishes.
On Mondays and Tuesdays there is an all day dining menu available in the Bar & Conservatory area.
There are two row boats available for guests to use. Inquire a Reception.
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63 rooms From $135
Our hotel is ideally situated just a short stroll from the steamer piers that travel the length of Windermere and the bustling village centre of Bowness-on-Windermere, perfect for exploring the many historic, cultural and contemporary attractions within the Lake District including Beatrix Potter's 'Hilltop'.
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 it easy to visit Ambleside, Brockhole, Wray Castle and Lakeside without a car.
The Lakes Hotel & Spa was previously called the Burnside Hotel & Spa.
The hotel has some of the best on-site facilities in the area, half of the rooms with hot tubs on private balconies, an on-site spa with poolside seating and a bar, stylish restaurant and cocktail bar, bike hire, wakesurfing and paddleboading.
Our concierge has many planned walks that you can take straight from the hotel gates.
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21 rooms From $136
Bright rooms all have a private bathroom and boast unique furnishings. They also all include a telephone and free tea and coffee making facilities.
The Bridge’s restaurant serves a daily changing menu of classic British cuisine and a choice of over 60 wines. Real ales, exposed beams and home-made light meals are provided in the relaxed bars.
The residents’ private lounge is used for morning coffee, cream teas and pre-dinner drinks, whilst also offering free Wi-Fi access.
The immediate area is perfect for walking, with the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water less than a mile away. Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre is only 3 miles away, featuring the Go Ape outdoor activity park.
If you are looking to escape the usual distractions of everyday life whilst on holiday then look no further than the Bridge Hotel in Buttermere. Our bedrooms have no televisions, no radios or mobile phone signal. In fact, nothing to distract you from our spectacular natural surroundings.
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15 rooms
The Roundthorn Country House and luxury self-catering Mews Apartments are set in landscaped gardens, with panoramic views of the Eden Valley and Lakeland Fells.
All en suite bedrooms in the house itself are individually styled. Evening meals are served in the bar and lounges beside the log fires. The outside terrace and gardens offer amazing views and are the idyllic place to enjoy an evening drink or morning coffee.
The apartments sit alongside the Country House and feature a fully fitted kitchen, a dining area, a living area with 50” televisions. Each individual bedroom also has its own en suite bathroom or wet room and private decking area to the rear.
The bar and lounge area have been upgraded and decorated with a contemporary style, and the gardens were re-landscaped to include a Victorian style gazebo. The Roundthorn has been awarded a 5-star VisitEngland Guest Accommodation rating, and a Gold Award.
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30 rooms
At the heart of Gilpin is a very passionate family and team, dedicated to creating lasting memories for their guests, who return time and again for celebrations and escapes. With five stars, one Michelin Star and three AA Rosettes, warmth and friendliness are balanced with extraordinary service, exquisite décor and stunning culinary experiences at these two luxury country houses spanning two estates in the beautiful Lake District.
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, an AA 5 Red Star, Relais & Châteaux hotel near Windermere in the beautiful Lake District and is on course for becoming THE foodie destination of the region for 2023, with all three of our restaurants featured in the 2023 Michelin guide.
Gilpin is dedicated to nourishment, recuperation, and relaxation, and is made up of two hotels on two separate estates, just over a mile away from each other.
GILPIN HOTEL
Set in 21 acres of country gardens, moors and woodland, Gilpin Hotel has a Michelin starred restaurant, a casual pan Asian re… -
10 rooms
Snuggled beautifully between the majestic limestone outcrops of Scout Scar and Whitbarrow Scar, lying in the rolling, pastoral, damson tree-strewn landscape of the Lyth valley, is our luxuriously refurbished 9 bedroom hotel and restaurant.
If you’re looking for a place to eat or drink that’s got that something special, or a place to stay that delivers something extraordinary then the Lyth Valley Hotel is it.
We do accommodate children in specific rooms, so please contact the hotel directly with regards to additional beds/cots.
Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Lyth Valley Country House is set in Kendal, 11 km from World of Beatrix Potter and 38 km from Trough of Bowland. The property is located 49 km from Askham Hall, 49 km from Derwentwater and 11 km from Kendal Castle. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a mountain view.
Selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven.
The daily breakfast offer…
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30 rooms
Rothay Garden is an ideal base for your next Lake District short break or holiday. Following multi-million pound redevelopments in 2008 and 2011, the hotel now offers 30 beautiful bedrooms and suites, a stunning Garden Restaurant and a small but delightful Riverside Spa. This investment has ensured that Rothay Garden has remained one of the highest rated of all hotels in Grasmere and Ambleside, challenging the very best luxury Lake District hotels.
Visitors to Rothay Garden can enjoy their own sunlounges and private patios (on the ground floor) and balconies (on the first floor) as enhancements to their bedrooms and suites. The Garden Restaurant has been awarded 2 AA rosettes consistently over the years, and this is complemented by chic lounges and our stylish bar. These facilities, together with our renowned personal yet attentive service, combine to ensure you have the Lake District short break or holiday which you deserve.
Nestling in 2 acres of riverside gardens on the edge o…
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13 rooms From $618
With wonderful views over Lake Eltermere, Eltermere Inn is in the heart of the Langdale Valley. The historic country house has luxury rooms, a creative restaurant and a cosy bar with free Wi-Fi.
The elegant bedrooms are individually decorated, and many have scenic views of the surrounding fells. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and a designer bathroom with quality toiletries.
The restaurant serves a modern European menu using locally sourced produce and fresh ingredients. Guests can enjoy traditional afternoon teas on the terrace, or relax by the log fire in the bar.
Just 2 miles from Grasmere, Eltermere is a 10-minute drive from Ambleside and the shores of Lake Windermere. Beautiful walks begin just a few metres away, and free parking is available.
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65 rooms From $170
The Daffodil Hotel and Spa offers contemporary luxury on the shores of Grasmere water, located in the heart of The Lake District and just a short walk into Grasmere village. A full English breakfast is served each morning and free WiFi is available throughout.
Rooms at The Daffodil Hotel and Spa are stylish and spacious, each with a flat-screen TV and media panel, en suite bathroom with complimentary Molton Brown toiletries, luxury crisp cotton linen, ironing facilities and still bottled water.
Guests staying at The Daffodil can also indulge in the hotel’s luxury spa complete with Germaine De Capuccini therapies and products, a 10m thermal pool, steam room, sauna and tepidarium. Spa treatments are available by prior arrangement.
The restaurant at The Daffodil serves a traditional British menu with a modern twist. The dining room enjoys a lake view, as does the Sitting Room where afternoon tea is served. In addition the property has a beautiful terrace for enjoying the finer weather…
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2 rooms
Langdale Chase was built n 1890 by Mrs Howarth, the widow of a wealthy businessman, and building work took five years to complete. It is built in Brathay Blue stone, and has the proud distinction of being the first house in Windermere to have electricity. Mrs Howarth resided here between 1894 and 1914, with a staff of sixteen.
After her death, a collector called Mr Willows and his wife bought the property, and brought with them treasures including fine old oak, paintings, and china plates that are still displayed in the Baronial Hall today.
Langdale Chase was first opened as a Hotel at Easter 1930. The Hotel boasts five acres of landscaped gardens which slope to the shores of the lake, a Boat House bedroom with two adjacent jetties, and a lakeside gazebo.
In recent years the Hotel has won the coveted awards of Hotel of the Year, Hotel of the Year, Best View of Britain. The house is listed as one of national and historic interest.With stunning and exclusive panoramic views of Lake …
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38 rooms
In the heart of the Lake District, this 4-star woodland estate offers a luxury spa, award-winning dining and 35 acres of scenic grounds. Langdale Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Ambleside.
Rooms at Langdale each have a modern bathroom with designer toiletries and luxury robes. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, and the beds have Egyptian cotton sheets. All the rooms are located in the historic building around 50 metres from Stove restaurant and Langdale Fitness and Leisure facilities.
Wainwrights' Inn is a traditional pub with open fires and real ale, whilst on-site there is informal dining in Stove Bar and Restaurant overlooking a working water wheel.
Langdale Fitness and Leisure facilities have an indoor swimming pool and a fully equipped fitness centre. Guests can relax in the whirlpool bath, steam room or tropical showers. Brimstone spa is available for pre-booking at extra charge for residents only and offers beauty treatments and thermal experien…
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34 rooms
Set on 20 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland on the shores of Lake Windermere, this grand Edwardian country-house hotel is 2.4 miles from the town of Windermere.
Refined-country rooms with plush details, some with lake views and/or 4-poster beds, come with flat-screen TVs.
Cooked breakfast is included and served in an elegant dining room or on a garden terrace; lunch and dinner are also available. There are a casual lake-view bar, a wood-panelled drawing room with leather sofas and a log fire, and a multiple lounging areas. Gardens include 0.5 miles of lake frontage with a private jetty.
Cragwood Country House Hotel lies on the shores of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park.With acres of landscaped gardens, this hotel offers free on-site parking and Wi-Fi.
There is a flat-screen TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities in all guest rooms at Cragwood Country House Hotel. Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with bath or shower and complementary toiletri…
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8 rooms
Overlooking the surrounding countryside, Uplands offers a bar and a restaurant. With free Wi-Fi throughout and free onsite parking, it is only 15 minutes’ walk from the bustling village of Cartmel and just 7 miles from Lake Windermere.
The rooms include a TV, a work desk, and tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite bath or shower rooms have complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms have views of the Leven Estuary on Morecambe Bay and the Furness Peninsula.
Featuring views over the Lake District, the Uplands Restaurant offers an exquisite dining experience with a Sunday lunch, an a la carte menu, light lunches, and afternoon tea.
The local area offers a wide range of activities, including lively and frequent events within Cartmel and a large number of golf courses within a small radius. Uplands itself stands within 2 acres of gardens.
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21 rooms
Situated in Grasmere, 12 km from Windermere, Victorian House features free private parking.
The rooms come with a flat-screen TV. Some units include a seating area where you can relax. Certain units feature views of the mountains or garden. Victorian House features free WiFi .
Keswick is 17 km from Victorian House, while Ambleside is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Blackpool Airport, 77 km from the property.
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20 rooms
This traditional stately home built by the Earl of Lonsdale reflects the style and seclusion of the era, and has magnificent views and a unique and elegant interior. The staff make every effort to make Forest Side somewhere to relax and de-stress.
Our guests can enjoy walking around our grounds. Holding a much envied position on the lower slopes of Butter Crag, a short stroll down the sweeping private driveway from the hotel itself, lies Grasmere Village, Wordsworths inspiration, from the creative romantic, to the serious fell walker, there is a side of Grasmere that everyone can fall in love with.
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3 rooms From $110
With a beautiful riverside location, Rydal Lodge Hotel offers elegant Lake District accommodation, 2 miles from the centre of Ambleside. With Lake Windermere just 6 minutes’ drive away, this Cumbrian hotel offers a full breakfast menu and free parking and Wi-Fi.
Rooms are traditionally furnished, many enjoying views of the gardens and river. Each has a TV, DVD player and tea and coffee facilities, as well as an en suite or private shower.
A Continental and full English/Irish breakfast is served in the dining room, overlooking the gardens and River Rothay. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free breakfast is also available. Packed lunches can be ordered in advance, and the hotel also provides a licensed bar and lounge with a wood-burning stove.
The hotel is a 4-minute walk from Rydal Mount, the former home of William Wordsworth, which is now a visitor attraction. The Armitt Gallery and Museum in Ambleside is a 2-minute drive away, and The World of Beatrix Potter in Windermere is around 7 …
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32 rooms From $158
Borrowdale Gates Hotel was built in 1861 by philanthropist Mrs Margret Heathcote. She ran a school room within the property and even a chapel in one of the upstairs rooms. In the early 1900's it became a small hotel with a dozen rooms. Subsequent owners added extension after extension to the point that it looked rather unattractive. The current owners, Colin & Joy Harrison, with a little demolition and sympathetic renovation, have returned it to a beautiful and homely country house hotel.
Set in 2 acres of tranquil wooded gardens.
The charming rooms have TVs and tea and coffee facilities, and many have breathtaking views of the valley and fells. There is free Wi-Fi in the public areas of Borrowdale Gates Hotel.
Borrowdale Gates Restaurant serves traditional British cuisine and local Lakeland produce, including lamb, game and fish. There is an extensive wine list, and guests can also enjoy afternoon tea in the cosy lounge by the open fire.
On the edge of Grange (near Keswick), this…
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15 rooms From $249
Rothay Manor is a beautiful Regency building in the heart of the Lake District, just a short stroll to the centre of Ambleside and the head of Lake Windermere.
In the heart of the Lake District, this luxury country house hotel offers a 3 AA rosette restaurant, free Wi-Fi and award-winning breakfasts. Lake Windermere is only 400 metres away.
Each spacious, individually designed room at the privately-owned Hotel Rothay Manor has satellite TV, radio and tea/coffee facilities. Ambleside is a 5-minute walk away.
Built in 1825, Rothay Manor Hotel is a Grade II Listed house with landscaped gardens and period features. Rothay Manor has fresh flowers, antiques and lounges that are ideal for pre-dinner drinks.
Rothay Manor has a modern fine dining restaurant, offering delicious fresh food. Breakfast features homemade preserves, and 3-tier afternoon teas are also available.
Cycle hire, horse riding and golf can be arranged.
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19 rooms
On the edge of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park, Merewood Country House Hotel was built in 1812 and retains many original features. In 20 acres of landscaped gardens, this hotel offers free on-site parking and Wi-Fi.
On the edge of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park, Merewood Country House Hotel was built in 1812 and retains many original features. In 20 acres of landscaped gardens, this hotel offers free on-site parking and Wi-Fi.
Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with bath and shower and complementary toiletries. There is a flat-screen TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities.
In addition to breakfast, Merewood Country House Hotel offers an extensive restaurant menu showcasing regional produce such as Cumberland sausage, locally caught trout and Cumbrian cheeses and chutneys. Afternoon tea is also served at the hotel.
The hotel is 6 minutes’ drive from the centre of Windermere. Among the area’s attractions are the Lakes Aquarium at N…
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9 rooms From $125
Ees Wyke Country House is an elegant Georgian property in the Lake District, less than 3 miles from the town of Hawkshead. Set on high-ground the house overlooks Esthwaite Water and offers free parking.
Ees Wyke, once a holiday home of Beatrix Potter, features 2 traditional lounges, both with a fireplace. Stunning views of some of the most well-known fells in the Lake District can be enjoyed from the terrace area.
Bedrooms feature striking picturesque views of the surrounding countryside. Each room includes an en suite bathroom, as well as a TV. Some rooms also feature slopped beamed ceilings.
Most mornings you will awake to the aroma of freshly baked bread, which accompanies the locally sourced bacon and Cumberland sausage at breakfast. In addition to this there is a menu featuring tasty options such as Loch Fyne kippers.
The Lake District is famed for its many countryside walks and the Moss Eccles Tarn walk starts from the house. The Windermere Ferry is 2 miles from the house an…
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7 rooms
This 17th-century Elizabethan inn has a peaceful location in the Troutbeck Valley, with weaving footpaths that link the nearby ancient hamlets. It offers à la carte cuisine, and is 1.5 miles from the former home of Beatrix Potter.
Rooms at The Queen's Head Hotel have traditional furnishings with a contemporary twist. Each comes with a multi-channel TV and facilities for making tea and coffee.
There is free WiFi in some of the rooms, and space for free private parking on site. Each morning, a full cooked breakfast is available, and in the bar a variety of drinks can be enjoyed.
Windermere is 3 miles from The Queen’s Head, and Ambleside is just over 10 minutes away by car.
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11 rooms From $804
Located near Ambleside, The Samling Hotel has a garden and a terrace. The property features a bar, as well as a restaurant serving British cuisine. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, and buying tickets for guests.
Most rooms have mountain or lake views.
A continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
The property has a hot tub. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Windermere, like skiing and cycling.
Keswick is 28 km from The Samling Hotel.
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10 rooms From $274
Cedar Manor Hotel is a very special boutique hotel in Windermere, occupying a house built in 1854 for a local gentleman. All our rooms reflect the character and age of the building, with different sizes, shapes and now decorated individually by our award winning Interior Designer. You will find each of our room types listed on this site, so choose carefully to ensure you get the "right room" for your requirements. (some have kingbeds, other have doubles, some with shower, some with bath, some with both)
This 150-year-old country house guest accommodation is in quiet gardens, 700 metres from Windermere town centre. It has free Wi-Fi, free parking and a lounge/bar.
Cedar Manor is in the heart of the Lake District, a short walk from Windermere's shops, cafes and restaurants. It is 600 metres from Windermere Rail Station and a 10-minute walk from the lake.
The hotel mixes original features with modern comforts. The en suite rooms have flat-screen TV's, hairdryers, iPod docking stations…