The Windermere Hotel

3.5 star property
The natural tranquility of this national park retreat offers more than scenery - guests enjoy thoughtfully prepared meals while surrounded by pristine wilderness

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The Windermere Hotel sits within a national park, providing a peaceful getaway where travelers can enjoy breakfast and dinner at the on-site restaurant. The hotel offers practical amenities including in-room WiFi and luggage storage, with staff ready to assist with visitor needs.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Classic Double Room with Scenic View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Triple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Classic Twin Room with Scenic View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Windermere, The Windermere Hotel is in a national park. Townend and Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek. Raw War Paintball and Kendal Museum are also worth visiting.
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Lake District National Park, Kendal Rd, Windermere, England, LA23 1AL

What's nearby

  • Orrest Head - 11 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Windermere - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Bowness Pier - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 1 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homeground - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toast - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brown Sugar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Windermere Hotel

Hotel near Lake Windermere
The Windermere Hotel provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and a banquet hall
  • 1 meeting room and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 70 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and housekeeping

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Windermere Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Windermere Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Windermere Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Windermere Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Windermere Hotel located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Orrest Head and Lake Windermere. Lyth Valley and Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories are also within 2 miles (3 km). Windermere Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Windermere Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 814 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 814 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 814 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 814 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 814 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were welcoming and friendly and the breakfast was run so well we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved every minute staff most helpfull l we will stay again possiblely early nexy year thanks for a nice weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was a good size , furniture was a bit dated , staff friendly, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice one night stay. Comfortable and ckean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern room, nearby to shops and restaurants. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anwar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location.value for money Staff is polite.Food is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

We all had a great time and hope to return soon. The beds were very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for half board. So convenient for trains , buses and walking . Helpful hardworking staff and clean rooms etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room comfortable bed. Breakfast ok Lighting poor Dinner mostly inedible,quality poor. Service and staff good and doing their best.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. Decor does need updating but clean and fine for an affordable base from which to explore the Lakes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is in a good location, the rooms are very tired
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Staff & service
We enjoyed the Windermere Hotel. Its right by the station so vonvenient for travel. Carolina on Reception was charming and super helpful. No problem replenishing room supplies. Beds confortable. Lovely crisp bed linens and towels. Needs a safe luggage cupboard. Our bathroom only closed from inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect location right by the train station and bus stops as we didn’t have a car. Lovely walk right next door which I highly recommend. Hotel is old and a bit worn out but very clean and tidy and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Enjoyed our stay in a lovely part of the country.
This walk is right next door to the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Clean room & comfy beds but quite noisy, can hear other guests in the corridor & pipes banging were noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

Sheila

The property is in a great location near the train station , food was good , staff polite .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, very friendly co-operative staff, clean and comfortable room and an excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Disliked: Amenities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service
All good but it would be nice to have a closed room or cupboard to store bags before check in. The loos in main reception were a bit smelly. The bedroom was lovely nicely decorated.. very basic but clean and nice bathroom. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not far from places, good value for bed, breakfast and evening meal, slept well so thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room walls were thin and i could hear everything in the neighbours room next to my room. Apart from that the service was great service with staff and clean too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel provided the facilities that we required for our stay. On the negative side, we felt the interior could do with some refurbishment, although we noticed that some work was in progress.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joran

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Overprized

Old hotel in need of refurbishment and updating. Weird system reg. car park. Room needs to be updated. Good location though. Overprized.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025