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The Windermere Hotel

3.5 star property

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Bar (on property)
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Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Boating

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Lake District National Park, Kendal Rd, Windermere, England, LA23 1AL
  • Place, Orrest Head
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪2 min drive‬

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

Classic Double Room with Scenic View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Twin Room with Scenic View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room with Scenic View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Windermere

With a stay at The Windermere Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Orrest Head. .This hotel is 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Ullswater.

What's nearby

  • Orrest Head - 11 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

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 with a restaurant, near Lake Windermere
The Windermere Hotel offers 70 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 70 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Windermere Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 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 November 1 2025 to May 1 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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 elevators

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

Reviews

7.4

Good

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

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

James

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was poor selection for evening meal,the room desperatly needs updating with flackey paiint corner missing around base of shower
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean room, does need a little updating but good stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room clean comfy bed staff friendly and helpful breakfast plenty of choice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with family
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

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lean if not a little dated
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Internet service was good, rooms were clean if a little dated, bar was not very well stocked, staff were friendly up until you wanted anything slightly out of the ordinary or had an issue, then they tried their best to ignore you or just tell you nothing could be done about it. In particular the parking, despite having to pay for 2 nights parking there was none available on the Saturday night and we were told to park in the layby down the road, but were still charged.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint hotel within walking distance of train and bus stations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Kim

Traveled with partner
Lift was out of order , my room was on top floor last room , no offer to help carry my many bags up , bar was poorly stocked, no diet mixers so couldn’t have a drink. Room was clean , very basic but comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Like walking into Fawlty Towers The hotel felt quite dated but cosy. Our room was small, very warm, and definitely in need of an upgrade for the price. Plenty of hot water and a good shower though. We stayed with our dachshund, and were disappointed with the dog experience. The room clearly had strong smells from previous dogs, and we were surprised to find the dog fee was £20 per night, not per stay as we’d thought. For that price, we expected a bit more — no treats, bowls, blanket, or even a welcome note for dogs, which other hotels often provide. The hotel said the charge covers a deep clean, but it still felt excessive for what was offered. Breakfast was in a separate room since the main restaurant isn’t dog friendly, but the Orrest Bar was lovely — we enjoyed a meal there with Stan and played dominoes, which was a nice touch. We booked 3 nights B&B but left after 2 because of poor sleep — the mattress was uncomfortable, and there was a lot of noise from rooms above, leaving me with a sore back. We still had to pay for the full stay and all dog charges. Their response when we told them why we were checking out early- ‘sorry, but nothing we can do about that!’ Overall, it was an expensive stay for what we got. Fine for a night, but we wouldn’t return, especially with a dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ria

Traveled with group
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

Sheena

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

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and great value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed for 2 nights so we only went back to the hotel to sleep. Excellent shower, nice view from the window. The only draw back for me was the lift had broken and we were on the second floor
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jun Qing

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Too many coach parties which made the breakfast experience not enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

George

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice historic building and exterior. Nice and close to station. Good things end there. Paint in rooms is old and scuffed, with various marks on the walls and doors. Can hear everything happening in the hallways. Good water pressure, but temperature could only be described as lukewarm. Breakfast was average and not worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Internet was fine, cleanliness middle of the road, bar was closed, the place needs a little investment
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Allan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel. In desperate need of a re-furb, which I believe starts in Oct 2025. Should be first class when done. Surrounding area nice. Quick access for town. Binoculars needed for lake view.
Prominent position in town. Good access to station
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025