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The Windermere Hotel

3.5 star property

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Interior
Garden
Boating
Reception

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

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LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK, KENDAL RD,, Windermere, England, LA23 1AL
  • Bowness Pier
    8 min walk
  • Lake Windermere
    8 min walk
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    8 min walk
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    56 min drive

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room with Scenic View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Basic Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room with Scenic View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room with Scenic View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Windermere Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to 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're just a quick walk from 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
  • Amenities include a meeting room and a lift
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Old Laundry Theatre
  • 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.

Languages

English

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 10.95 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
  • Lift

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 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 10.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 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.

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

The Windermere Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 531 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 531 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 531 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 531 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 531 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Ok not enogh options for food at property, cashless is inconvenient, room was fine, staff good & friendly, parking for disabled,£6.00 per nite should ne reduced,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Debi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very tired looking property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please don't let some reviews put you off booking at this hotel. We had to book here last-minute, as our guesthouse cancelled our reservation. All I can say is that it was a blessing in disguise. The staff went above and beyond to cater for me and my disabled husband. Showing us the ramping into the hotel and easy access to the lift, which was big enough for one person and the fold up wheelchair. They also allocated a room which meant we didnt have to walk far from the lift, and what a room it was. Plenty of space, very clean, great bed to sleep on and a large bathroom too plus a beautiful view of the lake. I couldnt have asked for any more and we will be back to stay again. Thank you so much for helping us and making our short trip memorable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
After booking I looked at the reviews some were bad ..but I found this hotel perfect location..staff very friendly..room was clean..plenty hot water.. breakfast great choice..£6 a day parking in the hotel was very reasonable.. railway station directly across the road and bus stop .will definitely be back next time I am in Windermere..thank you 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Holiday away Solo
I stayed for 5 days and found the staff helpful and friendly the room was clean the food was very nice all in all a good holiday
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dave

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I checked out of your hotel after staying for three nights. I must say I'm extremely disappointed in the hotel. I paid over £300 to stay for three nights. The room was in a desperate need of updating. There was plaster coming off the walls in the bathroom, the were wires coming out of the towel rail socket you could see different coloured wires. The room was unberablely hot, we had to ask for a fan. The room has not been cleaned properly for a long time, there was dust on the skirting boards, the carpet had not been hoovered properly as the was still a sugar sachet from the previous guest under the desk. The sockets on the main desk didn't work so had to use another socket to boil the kettle. There was no way of locking the door from inside the room. There were marks on the paintwork in the room. There were cracks all around the ceiling and up the walls in the bedroom. One sticker in the bathroom said the room was made daily another sticker virtually next to it said totally the opposite. I must have had around 3 hours sleep each night due to the temperature in the room being unbearable. I wanted to check out and find another hotel but didn't have the money to pay for another hotel. I could never stay in this hotel again. When leaving the hotel you could see even the windows looked like they needed replacijg as they also looked to be in a poor state of repair. This is meant to be a 3 star hotel I'd only give it a one or two at the best ☹️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Matt

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this last minute & were not expecting much for the price we paid however this hotel is one of the worst we have ever stayed in. Rude staff checked us in, the room itself was extremely small & dated would be an understatement. The bed was terrible, not what you want after a long day out walking - I dont think sleeping on the floor would have been much different. Will certainly not be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really lovely, thankyou.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel staff really friendly polite and professional food choice was great breakfast one of the best I have had
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lee

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed in a family room which was great. Need updating on the whole but decent room, great breakfast and perfect walking distance to Windermere and Bowness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, great shower:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liang

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Daryl

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimple Ashok

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
Check in was fantastic special shout out to Adrian at checkin who made us feel welcome. He also changed the remote batteries for our room tv and arranged a table fan for us. All the staff at reception and at breakfast were polite and attentive. Discounted self parking on site for customers (register at reception and use the QR code). Ours was an decent sized bright en suite room with high ceilings and a lake view (distant). Decor was a bit dated but its the oldest hotel in the area with a blue plaque and amenities are modern i.e. Lift, towels, toiletries, full length mirror, tv, hair dryer, kettle tea coffee sugar milk in room, 2 arm chairs and a chair plus side table in room. Free hot buffet breakfast. Good location near station but a bit further from Ambleside or the main lake Bowness where all the tours or bus routes commence (its hilly with steep inclines walking down is ok but I dont recommend walking up). Luckily the bus and rail station is next door if you dont have a car. There is a pub & restaurant next door, tourist info center is opposite, and few good restaurants and high street shops within a 5 min walk downhill on the way to Boots or Sainsburys. What needs improvement is (1) there is no water dispenser in the lobby/reception. (2) creaky floor boards (3) no aircon. This hotel would be ideal for anyone with mobility issues and looking to stay in and not got on excursions or trek and just looking for a relaxing break with lake views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Nikola

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent alround hotel
Excellent hotel, lovely pub bar and good breakfasts. Only downside was no air conditioning but would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zarifah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would not recommend this hotel
Definitely one of the worse hotels I have stayed. Staff are miserable, definitely do not expect a warm welcome. Rooms dated, beds uncomfortable. Nothing going on at hotel, they have a bar next door where you can get evening meals but there is zero atmosphere here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Lovely views, large room. A little farther from the main lake than we anticipated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024