Lake Road, Windermere, Lake District, LA23 2JF, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 2JF, United Kingdom
#5 of 17 hotels in Bowness-on-Windermere
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1258 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 August 2025
Jennifer
United KingdomThere was nothing we would change.
This lovely hotel is in a quieter spot, only a short walk past several restaurants and small shops to the busy lake area of Bowness. It is so clean and contemporary with friendly, professional staff and has amazing views to the rear where the lake can be seen from some windows. Breakfast is absolutely delicious, with a great variety of options from the buffet. Our room was very comfortable and the bathroom was contemporary with a large walk-in shower. We really enjoyed our stay here and will definitely recommend it to friends and family.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Heather
United KingdomCouldn't get a coffee down in the bar area upon returning from town.
Breakfast was excellent. Great choice of hot and cold. The hotel was spotlessly clean. A great location with plenty off street parking. Really comfortable beds.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 August 2025
Elaine
United KingdomClean and comfortable. Perfect location. Everything in walking distance. Good parking. Fantastic breakfast 😊
Great location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 August 2025
Chloe
United KingdomOnly downside was the room we had was overlooking the road, so would get very loud at night/ morning but other than that nothing bad!
Loved the room, breakfast was really good, and room was very clean and smelled fresh which is the most important. Staff also were all very nice, would definitely come back.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Susan
South AfricaEverything was so nice
It is a beautiful place and the location is perfect.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Roberts
United KingdomNothing
Very clean and helpful staff
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Paul
United KingdomEverything was perfect!
The buffet breakfast was perfect with lots of choice for both traditionally cooked and continental. Location was good too just a 10 to 15 minute walk to the centre of Bowness town. The terrace was beautiful too with views of the lake and a drink from the bar! We were celebrating our Silver Wedding Anniversary and the card and chocolate in our room on arrival was a thoughtful gesture.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Gillian
United KingdomCould hear traffic going past on the road outside through the night
Breakfast was very good .staff were helpful
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Michael
United KingdomN/A
Staff welcoming. Hotel spotless.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Susan
United KingdomRoom was lovely but a little small
Lovely hotel, lovely breakfast, lovely staff.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Stelmachowicz
United KingdomNo faults at all.
Just come back from an amazing stay here with my partner. 10 out of 10 for everything. The hotel itself was modern, immaculate and was in a perfect location. The views were fantastic especially from our room. The room was clean and spacious. Loved the little touches like the fresh cookies left each morning. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious, fresh and there was so much to choose from. We would highly recommend this hotel, we are even in the process of booking our next trip here again later on in the year as we loved it so much.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Leanne
United KingdomNothing
Decor, staff friendliness, the views, the terrace for breakfast, the location, the breakfast. Everything about this hotel is excellent. Exactly what we needed and wanted!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Samantha
United KingdomNothing
Great
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Peter
United KingdomNothing
Been here many times and hope to come back
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Christopher
United KingdomBigger room !!
Breakfast was very good, friendly staff only thing we didn't realise we had picked such a small room
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Carole
United KingdomLovely hotel with a great bar area and terrace. Breakfast was excellent. 5 minutes walk to a choice of restaurants in Bowness.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Gwen
United KingdomVery minor - the room we had, 216, was a little dark, it could do with a better ceiling light. We asked for a quiet room as we knew we would be facing the road and it was definitely that! However the road is quiet on a night so would not be a problem.
The location, breakfast, cleanliness, amazing views, very pleasant staff.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 20 August 2025
Hannah
United KingdomRoom was spotless but areas looks worn in places (bathroom wall paint flaking, cupboards looking tired) Also early bar closing. Would have loved to have an extra hour enjoying the evening on the decking.
Fantastic staff, delicious breakfast, lovely outside seating with spectacular views. Also great location
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 20 August 2025
Barbara
United KingdomNothing really.
Ideal for a family get together. The location was challenging for the two elderly people but the bus helped very much. The no rooms were slightly small but very well appointed with excellent towels and bathrooms.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Jeanette
United KingdomThe terrace was great to sit out and have drinks as well as breakfast. All staff were polite and very helpful.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Mary
United KingdomRoom was very noisy just after 7 o'clock every morning. Our room202 was above the kitchen noise from boiler or something, and people talking loudly in the kichen and dining room.
The hotel was very clean staff excellent.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Elaine
United KingdomLove this property and the Rum Nicky bar terrace
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Garard
United KingdomNothing
Everything perfect venue
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Lisa
United KingdomVery small thing but after a long day of walking would be nice to have a TV you can connect to Netflix etc - although that’s being very picky. I would stay again in a heartbeat and can’t wait for my next visit.
Perfect location, super comfy bed & pillows, very clean, 5* breakfast buffet. We had a fabulous stay. I’m a travel agent and will be recommending to my customers.
Stayed in August 2025
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