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The best areas to stay in Windermere are Windermere village itself and the nearby Bowness-on-Windermere, offering distinct but equally appealing experiences.


Windermere village, located slightly inland from the lake, is known for its excellent transport links. It's home to the main train station, making arrivals and departures very straightforward. The village centre has a good selection of shops, cafes, and restaurants along Victoria Street and Crescent Road. It has a relaxed, welcoming feel, superb for those who appreciate convenience and easy access to local amenities.


For couples looking for a romantic getaway, Windermere village provides a delightful base. You'll find a variety of guesthouses and boutique hotels, many offering comfortable stays. The convenience of the train station means less time worrying about transport and more time exploring the Lake District's beauty.


Bowness-on-Windermere, situated directly on the shores of Lake Windermere, is ideal for those who want to be right by the water. This bustling town is where you'll find the main jetties for lake cruises, offering scenic trips across the lake. The promenade is lined with ice cream parlours, pubs, and shops, with plenty of options for dining overlooking the water. It's a livelier spot than Windermere village, with more activity around the lakeside.


Families often find Bowness-on-Windermere particularly suitable. The lake activities, such as boat hire and scenic cruises, are right on your doorstep, providing entertainment for all ages.

Two of the best hotels in Windermere that receive consistently high recommendations from travellers are Linthwaite House and Lakes Hotel and Spa.


The Linthwaite House, with a 9.4 rating, is an Edwardian property offering luxurious amenities such as deep soaking bathtubs, rainfall showerheads, and premium bedding. Many rooms feature lake views, and there is a restaurant with garden views, along with champagne service. Guests frequently praise the top staff, fantastic food, and exceptional rooms. It is conveniently located near the Old Laundry Theatre and Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House.


Another excellent choice is the Lakes Hotel and Spa, rated 9.6. This hotel offers bathrobes, private outdoor hot tubs, and many suites. Guests can enjoy the poolside bar and 24-hour room service. It is praised for its friendly and amazing staff, lovely rooms, and excellent spa facilities. The hotel is situated close to the Old Laundry Theatre and Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories.

When looking for family-friendly hotels in Windermere, consider the Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments, Lindeth Howe Hotel, Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa, or the Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa.


The Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments, with a 9.2 rating, offers amenities such as stair gates, highchairs, cribs, and bed guards, ensuring a comfortable stay for families. There is also a playground for children. It is conveniently located near the Old Laundry Theatre, just 0.5 km away, and 2.3 km from Lake Windermere. Guests frequently praise its great and great location.


Another excellent choice is the Lindeth Howe Hotel, rated 9.2. This hotel provides travel cribs, highchairs, children's games, and fireplace guards. It is situated 1.7 km from the Old Laundry Theatre and 3.3 km from Lake Windermere. Guests often highlight the friendly and attentive staff, clean and lovely rooms, great breakfast, and good amenities, including a lovely bar.


The Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa, with an 8.2 rating, is also a suitable option. It offers free cribs, connecting rooms, a children's pool, and kids' meals. The hotel is very close to the Old Laundry Theatre, only 0.2 km away, and 1.9 km from Lake Windermere. Travellers appreciate its great location, excellent and helpful staff, lovely rooms, excellent breakfast, and good facilities.


Finally, the Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, rated 8.4, is set in a nice location and features kids' meals, rollaway extra beds, and free cribs. It also boasts a lake site location and lake views, offering a beautiful backdrop for your family holiday. The hotel is 1.7 km from Borrans Park and 3.6 km from Lake Windermere. Guests praise the friendly and attentive staff, great location, excellent rooms, excellent spa, and wonderful breakfast. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Windermere

For exceptional accommodation in Windermere, consider Linthwaite House, Lakes Hotel and Spa, Wheatlands Lodge - Bed & Breakfast, and Gilpin Hotel & Lake House.


Linthwaite House is a hotel with an impressive 9.4 rating. Guests consistently praise the top staff and fantastic food. This Edwardian property offers stunning lake views, deep soaking bathtubs, and rainfall showerheads. It is conveniently located near the Old Laundry Theatre and Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House.


The Lakes Hotel and Spa, rated 9.6, provides luxurious suites and 24-hour room service. Many rooms offer private outdoor hot tubs and beautiful lake views. The hotel's staff are described as friendly and amazing, and the spa facilities are excellent. It is located close to the Old Laundry Theatre and Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories.


Wheatlands Lodge - Bed & Breakfast, also an establishment with a 9.8 rating, is highly regarded for its spacious and quiet rooms. Guests particularly enjoy the fantastic breakfast. Amenities include Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, and designer toiletries. It is a short distance from Lake Windermere and Orrest Head.


Another excellent choice is the Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, which boasts a 9.6 rating. This hotel offers a massage service, fireplaces in some rooms, and rainfall showerheads. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of 24-hour room service and private outdoor hot tubs. Find more luxury hotels in Windermere

For an exceptional spa experience in Windermere, consider the Lakes Hotel and Spa or the Gilpin Hotel & Lake House.


The Lakes Hotel and Spa, with an outstanding 9.6 rating, offers a full-service spa with a hot tub, sauna, and steam room. Guests can indulge in a range of treatments including body wraps, aromatherapy, manicures, pedicures, and deep tissue massages. Its location is praised as perfect, and it is conveniently located just 1.9 km from Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House.


Another excellent choice is the Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, also rated 9.6. This hotel features a full-service spa with a hot tub, steam room, and a variety of treatments such as manicures, pedicures, facial treatments, and aromatherapy. Massages, including advanced notice options, and body treatments are also available for a truly relaxing stay. See all spa hotels in Windermere

For hotels in Windermere that offer a complimentary breakfast, consider The Hideaway at Windermere, St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club), 1 Park Road, Queens Head Hotel, or Lindeth Fell Country House.


The Hideaway at Windermere, with an exceptional 10.0 rating, provides a delicious cooked breakfast free of charge, along with free WiFi and free self-parking. Guests consistently praise the amazing breakfast, the friendly staff, and the clean rooms. It is conveniently located 1.6 km from Lake Windermere and 0.8 km from Orrest Head.


Another excellent option is the St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club), rated 9.8. This hotel offers a free full breakfast, free WiFi, and free self-parking, including for RVs, buses, and trucks. Reviewers frequently highlight the delicious breakfast, great location, comfortable rooms, and wonderful staff. Lake Windermere is just 1.7 km away.


The 1 Park Road, also rated 9.8, provides a free full breakfast and free WiFi, along with free self-parking. Guests appreciate the comfortable and clean rooms, the beautiful breakfast, and the convenient location. Lake Windermere is 2.0 km from the property.


The Queens Head Hotel, with a 9.6 rating, offers a a free English breakfast, free WiFi, and free self-parking. The staff are frequently described as exceptional, the food great, and the rooms super comfortable and quiet. It is located 1.7 km from Wansfell Pike.


Finally, the Lindeth Fell Country House, rated 9.8, provides a free cooked breakfast, free WiFi, and free self-parking. This hotel is set in a picturesque mountain location, 3.4 km from Lake Windermere, and 0.8 km from Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House. Guests often mention the friendly and helpful staff and the excellent restaurant. Find more hotels with breakfast in Windermere

For top pet-friendly hotels in Windermere, consider the Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, The Ro Hotel, The Brown Horse Inn, Wild Boar Estate, and Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments.


The Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, with an 8.4 rating, warmly welcomes pets and provides food and water bowls. Guests frequently mention the friendly and attentive staff, excellent rooms, and wonderful breakfast. It is conveniently located near Borrans Park and Lake Windermere.


The Ro Hotel, rated 7.4, is another excellent choice for pet owners, offering food and water bowls for dogs. Guests consistently praise the brilliant staff, great location, and comfortable rooms, along with a great buffet breakfast. The hotel is close to the Old Laundry Theatre and Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories.


The Brown Horse Inn, boasting an impressive 9.6 rating, is a fantastic option for those travelling with pets, providing food and water bowls, and features a terrace and patio. Guests appreciate the good-sized, clean rooms, excellent food, and beautiful location.


The Wild Boar Estate, with an 8.8 rating, is pet-friendly and provides food and water bowls, along with free WiFi and toiletries. Visitors often praise the excellent and friendly staff, high-quality food, and excellent customer service.


Finally, the Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments, rated 9.2, is a great choice as it permits both dogs and cats and is located by the lake. Guests consistently highlight the superb and great location. It is also close to the Old Laundry Theatre and Lake Windermere. See more pet-friendly hotels in Windermere

For a top boutique hotel in Windermere, Linthwaite House is an excellent choice.


This hotel, with an outstanding 9.4 rating, is praised by guests for its exceptional rooms and friendly service. It features an elegant Edwardian property design, premium bedding, and rainfall showerheads. Many rooms offer a deep soaking bathtub and a fireplace, and some provide beautiful lake views. The on-site restaurant offers garden views and guests frequently praise the fantastic food. Linthwaite House is conveniently located just 1.2 km from Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House, in a quiet area. See all boutique hotels in Windermere

For budget-friendly hotels in Windermere that offer excellent value, consider the Westbury House, Broadoaks Country House, The Lamplighter Dining-Rooms, and White Lodge Hotel.


The Westbury House, boasting an impressive 9.6 rating, provides good-sized and clean rooms. Guests frequently highlight the friendly and fantastic service, along with a good breakfast. It is conveniently located just 2.0 km from Lake Windermere and 1.1 km from Orrest Head. Free WiFi and complimentary breakfast are included.


Another great option is the Broadoaks Country House, rated 8.8. This hotel is praised for its excellent food, super comfortable rooms, and amazing staff. It offers free self-parking and complimentary breakfast. Holehird Gardens is a mere 0.7 km away, and Townend is 1.0 km distant.


The Lamplighter Dining-Rooms, with a 9.0 rating, is known for its fantastic and amazing breakfast, excellent and lovely food, and great service from extremely helpful staff. It features a terrace and deck or patio for guests to enjoy. Lake Windermere is just 1.9 km away, and Orrest Head is 0.7 km distant.


Finally, the White Lodge Hotel, rated 8.4, offers spacious and clean rooms in a central location. Guests appreciate the excellent and free parking, along with a good breakfast and excellent pricing. This Victorian property provides free WiFi and free self-parking. It is located 1.8 km from Lake Windermere. View all budget hotels in Windermere

For a romantic stay in Windermere, consider St John's Lodge, Lakes Hotel and Spa, or Storrs Hall Hotel.


The St John's Lodge, with an exceptional 9.8 rating, offers complimentary full breakfast and free parking. Guests frequently praise the delicious breakfast, lovely location, comfortable rooms, and wonderful staff. It is conveniently located near the World of Beatrix Potter and Bowness Pier.


The Lakes Hotel and Spa, rated 9.6, provides an indulgent experience with its full-service spa, which includes a hot tub, sauna, steam room, and various treatments. Many rooms feature private outdoor hot tubs and offer lake views. Guests consistently highlight the friendly staff, lovely rooms, excellent spa facilities, and great food. It is also close to Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House.


Another excellent option is the Storrs Hall Hotel, which has a 9.6 rating. This Georgian property is situated right on the lake, offering beautiful lake views. Guests often mention the friendly staff, spacious rooms, fabulous location, and excellent breakfast. It is also a short distance from Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House. See all romantic hotels in Windermere

For excellent hotels in Windermere near Orrest Head, consider The Hideaway at Windermere and Wheatlands Lodge - Bed & Breakfast.


The Hideaway at Windermere, with a superb 10.0 rating, is particularly close to Orrest Head, being only 0.8 km away. Guests frequently praise the delicious breakfast and the friendly staff, as well as the clean and lovely rooms. It offers free cooked breakfast, free toiletries, free WiFi, and complimentary self-parking.


Another superb option is the Wheatlands Lodge - Bed & Breakfast, which boasts an impressive 9.8 rating. It is located 1.0 km from Orrest Head. Travellers consistently highlight the spacious and quiet rooms, the fantastic breakfast, and the excellent facilities. This hotel provides luxurious amenities such as Egyptian cotton sheets, bathrobes, and designer toiletries, along with a minibar with some complimentary items.

The best time to visit Windermere is generally from late spring to early autumn, specifically May to September, when the weather is at its most pleasant.


During these months, you'll experience longer daylight hours and milder temperatures, making it ideal for exploring the Lake District's outdoor attractions. Boat trips on Lake Windermere, walking the fells, and visiting local villages are all more enjoyable when the weather is cooperative. This period also sees the full opening of all visitor attractions and a wider range of dining options.


For those who prefer a quieter experience and don't mind cooler temperatures, late April and early October can also be good choices. The crowds are thinner, and the autumn colours can be quite beautiful.

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