Our hotel is perfectly situated with views of Lake Windermere, just a short stroll from the bustling village centre of Bowness-on-Windermere and the boats that travel the length of Windermere, making...
On the shores of Lake Windermere, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa has an award-winning restaurant, a beauty spa and scenic views. Windermere centre is a 20-minute walk away.
With open log fires and beautiful oak beams, Damson Dene Hotel features a luxury spa, beautiful landscaped gardens and a traditional restaurant. Windermere is just a 15-minute drive away.
Janet
United Kingdom
Roaring fire, relaxed, excellent massage and lovely conversation, beautiful surroundings.
This peaceful, family-run Lake District hotel is a 5-minute stroll from Lake Windermere. The Burn How’s rooms are all situated in the private grounds, away from the main building.
Lisa
United Kingdom
Fabulous hotel we loved our stay. Lovely room with balcony and garden view. Amazing breakfast with plenty of choice, cooked perfect. Welcoming and friendly staff. Great location walking distance from lake Windermere
Once owned by children's author Beatrix Potter, Lindeth Howe country house hotel is set in beautiful large gardens, just a 5-minute walk from the banks of Lake Windermere.
Peter
France
Beautiful location in heart of the lake district but within easy reach of Bowness.
We were upgraded to a garden/lake view room which made our stay perfect. Thank you. Breakfast very good.
Set in private grounds above Lake Windermere, Aphrodites Group offers luxury themed suites with spa baths or private hot tubs. There is free parking and free Wi-Fi throughout.
Overlooking Lake Windermere and the Langdale Pikes, the Craig Manor is 5 minute walk from Bowness. The rooms have modern decor, en suite bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels.
Gillian
United Kingdom
Excellent location, comfy king size bed, stylish bar/restaurant with stunning views, tea/coffee/cookies replenished every day. Nice dessert and card in room on arrival for husbands birthday. Lovely powerful shower. Would definitely come back.
* The hotel is in the heart of the English Lake District, on the shores of lake Windermere, in 17 acres of private grounds. Most bedrooms have lake views, others look over the gardens.
Lesley
United Kingdom
Superb hotel, friendly staff, gorgeous rooms and grounds. We had a lake view room and it was lovely. Breakfast and dinner were both fantastic. We will definitely be returning.
Overlooking Lake Windermere and the Langdale Pikes, the Craig Manor is 5 minute walk from Bowness. The rooms have modern decor, en suite bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels.
Nice decor, great breakfast, close to town and good parking
* The hotel is in the heart of the English Lake District, on the shores of lake Windermere, in 17 acres of private grounds. Most bedrooms have lake views, others look over the gardens.
Beautiful location, the staff were great, everything was perfect
Set in private grounds above Lake Windermere, Aphrodites Group offers luxury themed suites with spa baths or private hot tubs. There is free parking and free Wi-Fi throughout.
Great breakfast friendly staff perfect facilities.
FAQ about luxury hotels in Bowness-on-Windermere
On average, 3-star hotels in Bowness-on-Windermere cost € 141.97 per night, and 4-star hotels in Bowness-on-Windermere are € 192.23 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere can on average be found for € 388.71 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere this weekend is € 183.75 or, for a 4-star hotel, € 361.11. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Bowness-on-Windermere for this weekend cost on average around € 446.57 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs € 104.67 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere for tonight. You'll pay on average around € 176.59 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere will cost around € 287.97 (based on Booking.com prices).
Bowness is a lovely location on Lake Windermere. If you like trips by water, it is a good place to visit but a bit lacking in things to do apart from that. There is a good bus service to Kendal or Keswick but leave the car and use public transport. You can go to Ambleside by boat or bus but the town is packed during the summer season.
Ian
United Kingdom
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Scored 10
The view from the window, presentation of the property,...
The view from the window, presentation of the property, decor of the room, bottle of water on arrival. Closeness of township.
The staircase was a challenge and heating could have been better controlled.
Lorraine
Australia
10
Scored 10
The location was just perfect.
The location was just perfect. It was central for us to adventure out and explore the Lake District. It was also an exciting location for relaxation in the evenings. Lots of fine restaurants and pubs to choose from with a lovely holiday atmosphere abounding everywhere.
Regretfully the car ferry was out of order and not available to us. That was a bit of a nuisance as our touring plans had envisaged that being available. None the less we had a fabulous holiday and were not overly put-out by the loss.
David
10
Scored 10
It is so easy going in Bowness we try to come here as often...
It is so easy going in Bowness we try to come here as often as we can. There’s something to do for everyone young and old. We have a dog now and he’s so relaxed here many places are dog friendly. Bars and restaurants brilliant especially Italians on the Main Street. Our favourite place can’t wait to come back
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Anonymous
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I liked the Beatrix Potter museum, Holehird Gardens, and...
I liked the Beatrix Potter museum, Holehird Gardens, and Stagshaw gardens, Hayes garden centre up in Ambleside. Booked an amazing day trip with Mountain Goat tours that took us around ten Lakes of the Lake District with our amazing guide Mark Shipley. the restaurants I went to was Francine's up in Windermere, Urban Food House (superb) and the Magic Roundabout. I was within walking distance of everything in Bowness. I probably would avoid booking in the school holidays, was very busy everywhere. the weather was very changeable but it is the wettest area of Great Britain.
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Anonymous
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Scored 8.0
Lots of shops, pubs, restaurants etc.
Lots of shops, pubs, restaurants etc. Can take a boat trip on the lake around the islands or go to Ambleside. Nice place. Beware it can be hilly if you have mobility issues. Overall nice place to visit.
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Anonymous
United Kingdom
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I like everything! The hotel was modern and very clean. The room is quite small but was expected, since we were just staying for a night. I felt very lucky that we got the room thats facing the lake windermere. There a lot of choices for the breakfast well, we had a very filling breakfast. Even the breakfast place had a nice view of the lake! Location is 10/10 as well, we drove a car, but we parked in hotel first then walk to town because it was just a 5-10 walk to the center.
Breakfast was very good in terms of quality and the staff serving were pleasant and very helpful. The location of the hotel is excellent situated on Windermere lakeside close to the boat piers. The room appeared to have been partially upgraded including the en-suite, however the bed and furniture have seen better days. The shower enclosure was a little on the small side but the water pressure and temperature were both fine.
So glad we found this little gem of a hotel situated just top of the hill of Bowness, it’s perfect walking distance to the town. The room was clean, the staff was very friendly. Breakfast was delicious. We also enjoyed the drinks on the terrace when the rain allowed. We cannot wait to return to this fabulous hotel! As it was our wedding anniversary they us pretty surprise with bottle of wine on arrival it was so lovely
Stayed here yesterday (20/05/21) owners were lovely and friendly on arrival and when leaving. The bedroom was spacious and bed comfortable. The room and en suite we’re spotlessly clean. This was a 5-10 min walk from Bowness on Windermere shops, bars and restaurants so was very handy. Would recommend and Bowness is beautiful. This was room only but we knew that and the owner provided snacks, drinks etc which was great.
Brand new hotel and was amazing. Ideal location within minutes of all central Bowness pubs and shops. State of the art tvs and heating equipment. Fridge had milk, apple juice and water in. chocolates and biscuits complimented the tea coffee and hot chocolate. Easy access pin entry worked really well. Would highly recommend and communications with the owners ref parking went smoothly
A very nice hotel in a great location just a short walk from the lovely village of Bowness with great pubs and restaurants and close to the harbour at Bowness. The staff were friendly, efficient and helpful and the breakfasts were great.
It is a beautiful hotel. Staff all helpful and friendly. Our room was lovely quite small but as we were only there for one night it was ideal. Lovely view of lake and beds are so comfortable. Breakfast was great.
Fantastic picturesque setting. Very quaint. Spotless hotel with lovely staff. Bowness on Windermere is a beautiful town with plenty of places to eat and drink. Thoroughly enjoyed my few days and will go back.
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