The Windermere Hotel

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December 2024

January 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk

Bar

Breakfast available

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Explore the area

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

Classic Double Room with Scenic View

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Standard Single Room

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Family Triple Room

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Basic Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room

Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room with Scenic View

Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Similar properties

Parking included

Free WiFi

Breakfast available

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Dec - 6 Dec

About this property

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

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

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

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

7.2

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with partner

20 Aug 2024

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

20 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Very tired looking property

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Travelled with partner

18 Aug 2024

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

11 Aug 2024

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

11 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

10 Aug 2024

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

7 Aug 2024

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

5 Aug 2024

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

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was really lovely, thankyou.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

4 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner

3 Aug 2024

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

30 Jul 2024

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

29 Jul 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

28 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Comfortable room, great shower:)

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liang

Business traveller

28 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Daryl

27 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

24 Jul 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimple Ashok

Travelled with family

22 Jul 2024

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

21 Jul 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Travelled with group

21 Jul 2024

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

21 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location, friendly and helpful staff

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zarifah

21 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

20 Jul 2024

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