The Windermere Hotel

3.5 star property

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Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Lake District National Park, Kendal Rd, Windermere, England, LA23 1AL
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowness Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room with Scenic View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Triple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Classic Twin Room with Scenic View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Windermere Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, near Lake Windermere
This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a meeting room, a 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Windermere Hotel offers 70 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Windermere Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Windermere. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 13 minutes on foot from Orrest Head and a 3-minute drive from Lake Windermere
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Windermere hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 November 2025 to 1 May 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is 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

Reviews

The Windermere Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 796 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 796 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 796 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 796 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 796 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love visiting the lakes
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent service, will stay again. Thankyou so much.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really uncomfortable and hard to get a restful nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The lift was out of order for the whole weekend. Should have been seen too. Breakfasts were very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's in a perfect location right in the village. The lobby was nice and staff were friendly. The rooms are ok but could definitely use some upgrades. Mattresses were old, there were nearly no plugs, and we had two beetles in the room. Also, you have to pay for parking which feels like a bit of a scam.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Uta

Disliked: Amenities
Hi, I was satisfied with my stay. I booked a superior room with en suite. I could choose to do pre-check in electronic and all I needed to do at check in was sign and collect my room key. The room didn’t have a latch, so I didn’t feel very secure. It was clean. There was a coffee/tea tray. Hand soap and shampoo. However no iron or hair dryer. The location is good, 5 minutes walk to Windermere train station and 20 minutes walk to Bowness. There are plenty of good food options 5 minute walk away. Staff were not very chatty, but efficient so no fault. There is no secure luggage storage if arriving before check in. However you are free to leave bags without valuables in designated area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Older style hotel in central location.

Older style hotel in central location. Friendly helpful staff. Basic but clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Allan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
An old hotel and it showed not very clean at all. Paid for a cooked breakfast and couldn’t eat most of it as it was tasteless and greasy. Defo NOT staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness

Poor access for disabilities.

Was told that the lift was broken when arrived, i was put on 2nd floor even though i said i had disabilities. No offer to take bags up or any alternative.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception was excellent and helpful 24 dinning room staff on the ball no delays between courses bar prices were reasonable for area bedroom was well for amenities and free wi fi car park was really good just £6 a night and discounted for day time ie arrive sunday leave tuesday was just £12 would well recommend it if in that area brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and the beds were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alan Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was pleasant although there were concerns. Our room had "hidden step"between bathroom and bedroom, it should be highlighted with hi viz reflective tape. The food was nice,the staff were very helpful. The views are lovely, not happy with having to pay £6.00 per day for parking having paid to stay there anyway. We're registered disabled how ever the disabled sign was barely visible??? We would return though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really lovely stay. Loved the high ceiling in the bedroom and the fantastic view of Windermere even from the ground floor. Tea/coffee making facilities. Very helpful friendly staff, great location and so easy to use. Would highly recommend and definitely stay again. Could do with more pegs/shelves in bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with family
Room on top floor. Lift was working. Twin room, room was a bit tired and could do with redecoration. Facilities were fine, tea and coffee in the room. Breakfast was good, traditional or other available. Dinner was in the annexed bar. Food included in my hotel price and was very good. Good selection. Parking was available at a charge of 6 ounds per day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rejo, Nanuet

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025