Hotels around Lake Windermere - United Kingdom

This delightful Lake District hotel is a 10-minute walk from the centre of Windermere and the shores of the lake. It offers home-cooked food and rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The Glenburn Hotel is a beautiful Edwardian property and its stylish rooms have en suite bathrooms and tea/coffee-making facilities. Some rooms have 4-poster beds and hot tubs. A cooked full English breakfast is served each morning. Evening dinner is available in the restaurant, featuring fresh local produce. Guests can also relax in the cosy bar and lounge, which offers local beers and world wines. There is ample free parking at the hotel and Windermere Train Station is 10 minutes’ away. All guests staying at the Glenburn have free use of leisure facilities at the Parklands Leisure Club in Bowness, which is less than 2 miles away.

In a peaceful residential area of Windermere, this friendly guest house is in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Bowness in the Lake District is a 10-minute walk away. Located between Windermere and Bowness, the 4-star Thornbank Guest House has free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. The homely en suite rooms feature flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities and radios. The extensive breakfast menu includes a choice of fruit, a traditional cooked breakfast or continental and vegetarian options. Local produce is used, and packed lunches are also available.

Just 1 mile from Lake Windermere this beautiful Victorian house is set in a peaceful location between Windermere and Bowness. It offers elegant accommodation with flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and DVD players, as well as free Wi-Fi. Guests receive complimentary afternoon tea on arrival, with homemade cakes, or a glass of wine and light snacks if arriving after 19:00. The stylish and comfortable rooms at the 4-star Braemount House feature luxurious vintage furniture, original artworks, and Egyptian cotton bed linen. Benefits also include designer toiletries, and a hospitality tray with fresh coffee milk, teas, and biscuits. Breakfasts at Braemount House are made with locally sourced, award winning meats, smoked fish, and bread.

Near Windermere village, this striking Victorian mansion house has a conservatory restaurant, free parking and elegant rooms with iPod docks and flat-screen TVs. Windermere Rail Station is a 3-minute walk away. All of the beautiful en suite rooms feature luxurious Egyptian cotton linen and sleek bathrooms with power showers. Applegarth’s rooms have free bottled water and digital radios. Overlooking the surrounding Lake District fells, JR’s restaurant offers an imaginative menu featuring local produce. There is free Wi-Fi and the cosy oak-panelled bar serves a selection of beers, wines and spirits. All guests at The Applegarth have complimentary use of the nearby Old England Spa, featuring a swimming pool, gym and sauna. Set in a quiet street, the family-run Applegarth Villa hotel is a short walk from the shores of Lake Windermere. The hotel is only 20 minutes’ drive from the M6.

In Windermere, just a short stroll from the lake and Bowness, Woodlands offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and luxurious, 5-star accommodation in boutique-style rooms. In the heart of the beautiful Lake District, Woodlands is just a short walk from Lake Windermere and the shops, bars and cafes of Bowness. The World of Beatrix Potter is just 15 minutes away, and Windermere Golf Club is a 5 minute drive. All of the stylish en suite rooms feature designer beds, LCD flat-screen TVs and luxurious toiletries from the White Company. Some rooms have four-poster beds. A full English breakfast is served each morning and includes fresh, local produce. The bar serves a range of drinks, including freshly ground Italian coffee and organic wine.

Close to the centre of Windermere Village, the Waverley features stylish rooms and the 2 AA Rosette-awarded Jerichos Restaurant. There is free Wi-Fi and free ample private parking. Mentioned in the Michelin Good Food Guide, the modern dining room offers a varied menu of local, seasonal produce. Jerichos at the Waverley features refurbished rooms with flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee making facilities and iPod docks. A full English breakfast is provided. Full of character, Jerichos at the Waverley has original Victorian period features, and offers a bar and a cosy lounge. Lake Windermere is a 15-minute walk away and Jerichos at the Waverley is a 5-minute walk from Windermere Train Station.

Just 2 minutes from Windermere town centre, Ellerthwaite Lodge provides en suite rooms with period features and free coffee on arrival within a central Lake District location. All rooms feature bespoke furnishings and a flat-screen TV with Freeview, and come with free aromatherapy toiletries and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room has a unique character, some with exposed beams or high ceilings. The guest lounge offers impressive views and leather sofas, and features original stained glass windows. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the hotel and free on-site parking is also available. The lodge serves a Cumbrian breakfast in either of 2 dining rooms, one of which featuring a traditional grandfather clock. Ellerthwaite Lodge is just 20 minutes’ walk to Bowness-on-Windermere, where the famous lake can be explored. Walking, Hiking and boating activities are also available.

Situated in the centre of Windermere village, Lingmoor Guest House offers extensively refurbished en suite rooms, cooked breakfasts and a central location for exploring the beautiful Lake District, just 20 minutes’ walk from Lake Windermere. Built in 1854, the family-run Lingmoor Guest Accommodation maintains its traditional charm, and all rooms have flat-screen TV/DVD players, hairdryers and tea/coffee facilities. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the guest house, and free local parking is also available. Lingmoor Guest Accommodation serves a hearty full English breakfast, using locally sourced produce. Windermere has a broad choice of pubs and restaurants, which are all within walking distance. Packed lunches can also be provided, and locally-brewed ales can be found in most pubs. Windermere Railway Station is just a 2-minute walk away, and there are various hiking and cycling routes nearby. The famous lake offers boating trips and cruises, and Windermere Golf Course is within 10 minutes’ drive. The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is a 20-minute walk, and Hill Top is 4.5 miles away.

Overlooking Ellerthwaite Park, Autumn Leaves Guest House offers free Wi-Fi and local leisure passes, just 150 metres from Windermere town centre, and a short walk from Bowness. Autumn Leaves is a traditional Lakeland stone house, offering a central location on a peaceful road. All of the rooms feature en suite bathrooms, tea and coffee making facilities, and free toiletries. Guests of Autumn Leaves receive a free pass to the leisure facilities at Parklands Country Club, which include a gym, pool, sauna, steam room and spa bath. Lake Windermere is a short walk away, and public transport runs regularly from the end of the road. Windermere Rail Station is half a mile walk, and there are many walking and cycling routes close by.

Situated in the heart of peaceful Windermere, Wheatlands Lodge is just 5 minutes’ walk from Windermere Rail Station, offering free Wi-Fi and free private parking. All of the 5-star rooms feature luxury en suite facilities, and are individually designed with modern furnishings. Rooms also offer tea and coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV. Wheatlands holds a prestigious Silver Award from Visit Britain. The classic Victorian property dates from 1860, and maintains its period features. Wheatlands Lodge has a garden and terrace for al fresco dining, and a traditional Cumbrian breakfast is served in the dining room, using locally sourced produce. Just a few minutes’ walk from Windermere town centre, and 20 minutes from Bowness-on-Windermere, Wheatlands Lodge is centrally located for exploring the beautiful Lake District. The World of Beatrix Potter attraction is just 1 mile away.