The Windermere Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Lake Windermere

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Nestled within a national park, The Windermere Hotel offers a tranquil escape with breakfast and dinner options at the restaurant. Connect to in-room WiFi, store your luggage safely, and enjoy the assistance of helpful staff.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (8)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Meeting room
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bath or shower
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Hairdryer

Room options

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Classic Double Room with Scenic View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Triple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

Classic Twin Room with Scenic View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
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

  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 114 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 7 min drive
  • Burneside Station - 8 min drive
  • Windermere Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Homeground - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beresfords Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Windermere Hotel

The Windermere Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from Lake Windermere. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 70 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.95 per person

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 November 2025 to 1 May 2026 (dates subject to change).

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 5.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per day

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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 currently open?

This property is closed from 1 November 2025 to 1 May 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does The Windermere Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Windermere Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Windermere Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge 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.

Is parking offered on site at The Windermere Hotel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Windermere Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Windermere Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near The Windermere Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Windermere Hotel like?

The Windermere Hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 13 minutes' walk from Orrest Head. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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The Windermere Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Room clean comfy bed staff friendly and helpful breakfast plenty of choice
Stuart, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasant stay
Danielle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice one night stay. Comfortable and ckean.
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and great value
George, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed the stay,people on the desk,friendly and helpful.although it was dog friendly, why £20 a night i do not know.as nothing is done gor them.
Ann, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely stay, rooms are basic but comfortable. Good location, would stay here again
Yvette, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean room, does need a little updating but good stay
C, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We have stayed before and enjoyed it .
Colin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a pleasant stay
Arunesh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property was great for our needs and staff were friendly and accommodating
Hayley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great central location Reasonable price and good staff
John, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location. Decor does need updating but clean and fine for an affordable base from which to explore the Lakes.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful views
Alan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Clean room & comfy beds but quite noisy, can hear other guests in the corridor & pipes banging were noisy.
Claire, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel .everyone was very efficient
warren, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Internet was fine, cleanliness middle of the road, bar was closed, the place needs a little investment
Tony, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall very happy with our stay Staff were excellent and cleanliness spot on. Perhaps the hotel needs slightly updating .
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect

Friendly reception staff. Tidy room and bathroom . Would stay again.
Barry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love visiting the lakes
Shirley, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

1 night in Windermere

Staff helpful. Facilities were pedestrian but very acceptable for the value. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Earl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We booked late and weren't guaranteed a ground floor room, we had a beautiful big ground floor room with a lovely view close by to the disabled toilet and disabled ramp at a very good price, Lovely cheerful and very helpful staff.
Margaret, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Overprized

Old hotel in need of refurbishment and updating. Weird system reg. car park. Room needs to be updated. Good location though. Overprized.
Joran, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel was very clean and the beds were comfortable
Michelle, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Service and Parking were excellent. Room was quite small and very hot.
Kevin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property is in a great location near the train station , food was good , staff polite .
Sheila, 3-night trip