LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK, KENDAL RD,, Windermere, England, LA23 1AL
What's nearby
Bowness Pier - 8 min walk
Lake Windermere - 8 min walk
World of Beatrix Potter - 8 min walk
Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 15 min walk
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive
Getting around
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 102 min drive
Windermere Station - 7 min drive
Burneside Station - 12 min drive
Staveley Station - 14 min drive
Restaurants
The Pier Coffee Shop - 8 min walk
The Lake View - Bowness - 8 min walk
Trattoria - 9 min walk
Costa Coffee - 7 min walk
The Albert - 7 min walk
About this property
The Windermere Hotel
The Windermere Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
70 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Assistive listening devices available
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10.95 per person
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 5.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per day
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
The Hotel Windermere
Windermere Hotel Windermere
Windermere The Hotel
The Windermere Hotel Hotel
The Windermere Hotel Windermere
The Windermere Hotel Hotel Windermere
Frequently asked questions
Does The Windermere Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Windermere Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Windermere Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Windermere Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Windermere Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Windermere Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near The Windermere Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Windermere Hotel like?
The Windermere Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 8 minutes' walk from Bowness Pier. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
The Windermere Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2025
Was a lovely hotel and good location
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Feb 2025
Great value and location
Great value, clean comfortable room, good location in town
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
22 Jan 2025
Windermere Hotel
It was certainly value for money, but we only stayed one night so I can't give a comprehensive analysis. The room was OK except for the fact that a previous occupant was obviously a heavy smoker and the room smelt strongly of tobacco. There were no evening meals (at least maybe not in January). Breakfast was ok.
austin
austin, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
19 Jan 2025
Not a bad location
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good
10 Jan 2025
Tiny room
Probably the most basic/ smallest room we’ve stayed in for years! If you’re looking for a budget hotel, good location. But bed was to small and uncomfortable. Don’t think I’d stay again
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Dec 2024
Excellent location and very friendly
Excellent
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Dec 2024
Faisal
Faisal, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Dec 2024
Samantha
Samantha, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Dec 2024
Characterful and convenient
Characterful old hotel, warm welcome, very affordable
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Dec 2024
Milan
Milan, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
9 Dec 2024
Much better hotels available in the area.
Very dated room, rotten mouldy window frames, very damp. No soap or toiletries in the room as described.Towels smelt very greasy. Charged an extra £6 to park a car in the hotel car park??? No breakfast buffet available. The hotel is in need of much needed investment, it is falling apart around them? Much better hotels available around the location.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
7 Dec 2024
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3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
5 Dec 2024
Good stay
Sidnei
Sidnei, 1-night business trip
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2/10 Poor
22 Nov 2024
Terribly rubbish hotel ; shame for Lake district
Absolutely Terrible Experience – Avoid at All Costs!
I wish I could give this place zero stars. From the moment I walked in, it was a disaster. The staff was rude and dismissive.
They have me a piece of paper where it explains that there is parking charge but they did not bother to mention there is any service request required for getting a basic clean of the room.
They acted like it was my fault when I reported The room was NOT serviced. They shown me a nearly hidden notice that they wouldn't service the room unless requested, which is already frustrating, but what’s worse is that even after requesting it, they didn’t bother to change the bedsheets, towels, or duvet covers so they only put them upside down. I had to sleep on dirty sheets, and it was absolutely disgusting. Also the bathtub was so narrow that it became uncomfortable or unsafe to use, and if the handrail obstructed its usability, wondering if this design allows both regulations and comfort. Handrail is must thing but that should allow a person a medium build person to use the bath.
To make matters worse, the mattress was horrible – it was so old and poky that I could feel the springs digging into my back all night. It was impossible to get a decent night's sleep. The whole experience felt like the staff just didn’t care about their guests’ comfort or basic hygiene
This was by far the worst hotel experience of my life. Do yourself a favor and stay literally anywhere else!
ABM Hamidur
ABM Hamidur, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
22 Nov 2024
Great midweek break
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
17 Nov 2024
Tired room, but friendly staff, limited paid park
Really friendly staff from the enquiry call, but little else stood out except the price. En-suite room for the cost of a hostel bed, so can't complain.
Room was exceptionally dated and rundown, looked like years of mould and rust had been painted over and badly so. The door meant everyone walking past speaking at a normal tone sounded like they were standing over your bed, not great when opposite the laundry cupboard!
If i'd paid more, i would of complained about the room.
It also wasn't obvious that you had to pay extra for parking, with an odd system of quoting your reg number when you arrived and paying at a machine on departure, which meant a gaggle of folk waiting around the front door.
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1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Nov 2024
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
9 Nov 2024
Very poor carpets dirty very very basic for price of room
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
5 Nov 2024
A real experience hotel, large rooms, very comfortable and the character of the hotel has remain over the years. lots of coach tours each night which made dining or grabbing a drink in a little awkward for a couple.
Real close to other dining options in the nearby village.
J
J, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov 2024
Fabulous
Debbie
Debbie, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
Lovely property booking last minute, done the job beautiful location
Diarmaid
Diarmaid, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
27 Oct 2024
Windermere Hotel
Even though i parked my car off site,i still had to pay £6 parking fee because my car was on site for 15 minutes while i checked in.Hotel generally in very poor condition,shower flooded the bathroom floor .Grossly overpriced.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
Good stay and location.
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
26 Oct 2024
Windermere Hotel
Room was basic but ok. Beds were very comfortable. Lots of cobwebs on the ceiling and a pill on the floor by the bed so not sure how well cleaned it was