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The Windermere Hotel

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Spaces

Number of living rooms
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About the area

Windermere

Located in Windermere, The Windermere Hotel is in a national park. Townend and Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek. Raw War Paintball and Rydal Hall Labyrinth are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Orrest Head - 11 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Windermere - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Bowness Pier - 6 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 1 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Toast - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Homeground - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brown Sugar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Windermere Hotel

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.

House Rules

Check in after 3 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10 AM
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Is The Windermere Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee 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.

How much is parking at The Windermere Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Windermere Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Windermere Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Windermere Hotel located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Orrest Head and Lake Windermere. Lyth Valley and Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories are also within 2 miles (3 km). Windermere Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

The Windermere Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position Grand old hotel enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were welcoming and friendly and the breakfast was run so well we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JAMES

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
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8/10 Good

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely stay, rooms are basic but comfortable. Good location, would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness
A charming hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was a good size , furniture was a bit dated , staff friendly, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint hotel within walking distance of train and bus stations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed before and enjoyed it .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arunesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern room, nearby to shops and restaurants. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great for our needs and staff were friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and great value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great central location Reasonable price and good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice one night stay. Comfortable and ckean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

We all had a great time and hope to return soon. The beds were very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anwar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location.value for money Staff is polite.Food is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel .everyone was very efficient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Amenities
Perfect hotel , perfect location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. Decor does need updating but clean and fine for an affordable base from which to explore the Lakes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Sheila

The property is in a great location near the train station , food was good , staff polite .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025