When you stay at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. .This country house is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Ullswater and 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.
Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Lake Windermere - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Old Laundry Theatre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Bowness Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Getting around
Windermere Station - 19 min walk
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 141 min drive
Restaurants
The Westmorland Inn - 11 min walk
The Albert - 16 min walk
Trattoria - 14 min walk
Monties Cafe - 15 min walk
Base - 13 min walk
About this property
Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel
Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel offers 34 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the country house include an indoor pool.
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 34 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Victorian country house include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
At Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Indoor pool
Family friendly
Indoor pool
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
In a national park
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
2 buildings
3 floors
Built in 1899
Smoking not allowed
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with digital channels
More
Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
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Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Lovely independent hotel, friendly staff and modern rooms. Well maintained with a small pool and on site parking.
Gareth
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Natalie
Feb 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotlessly clean and lovely staff
Natalie
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Iain
Feb 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes everything was great
Iain
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Jodie
Nov 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean room , great location and beautiful hotel
Jodie
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Mrs K J
Jan 31, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Couldnt fault it. Last minute ‘get away’ booking as a solo traveller. Room lovely and spotless. Every single staff member warm and friendly. Best hot chocolate i think ive ever had! Pool and sauna an added bonus.
Excellent location. The decor was lovely throughout the hotel. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Views were great from lounges and dining rooms. Pool although small was a pleasant bonus.
Iain
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Anthony
Dec 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was beautiful and all the wonderful festive decorations made it feel very special.
Bar staff were wonderful. I loved sipping my gin by the warm crackling fire place.
The breakfast room was wonderful with lovely views of the snowy mountain tops. Great selection available for breakfast. My Eggs Royal were lovely, thank you for our amazing stay! We were well looked after. Mrs & Mr I. A. Gallaghers x
Attentive service, very comfortable room. Excellent evening meal with beautiful views and a good breakfast included in the price.
Only two rooms able to book pool and sauna at the same time so we almost had it to ourselves which was great
The only issue we had was our room was right by the main entrance and it was so loud of a morning and night, people smoking and chatting right outside the window, Room 1. Loved everything else, just a shame we had that room.
The hotel is in s great position walking distance between Windermere and Bownes. The staff were very helpful except for the chef who could not accommodate us on a fee simple requests