The Windermere Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Lake Windermere

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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, Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room with Scenic View

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

Family Triple Room

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

Standard Double Room

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

Standard Twin Room

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

Superior Double Room

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

Superior Twin Room

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

Standard Single Room

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

Classic Twin Room with Scenic View

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

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Windermere

The Windermere Hotel places you within a short walk of Orrest Head and within a mile (2 km) of Lake Windermere. This 70-room, 3.5-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

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
  • ‪The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Windermere Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, near Lake Windermere
Guests of The Windermere Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a banquet hall. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Other amenities include coffee makers, hair dryers, and phones. Housekeeping is available on request.

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 5.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Windermere Hotel?

The Windermere Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around The Windermere Hotel?

This hotel is located in Windermere, a short 15-minute walk from Lake Windermere and also 13 minutes on foot from Orrest Head. You'll also find World of Beatrix Potter and Lyth Valley within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Windermere Hotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does The Windermere Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, The Windermere Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Windermere Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Windermere Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include lake views.

Does The Windermere Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Windermere Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Windermere Hotel serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Windermere Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Windermere Hotel for a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per day.

Are there connecting rooms at The Windermere Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Windermere Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Windermere Hotel.

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

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed had springs that were broken, big cracks up the walls, didn’t seem clean really at all
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Julia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unwelcoming staff, room smelt damp possibly a room where they allow dogs to stay, bathroom door didnt shut properly mould on curtains, pictures of rooms very deceiving looks nice but was not worth the money. I am sure they have nice rooms, on good note Hotel in prime location to walk to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Okay. The hotel room is very worn

Large building with age, great position and character. Staff were very pleasant. The small single room has clean fresh towels & bedding, shower was good. But, the carpet was dirty and is worn bare in parts. I Didn’t want to walk on it in bare feet. The radiator control knob was filthy with matted dirt. The heated towel rail had loose wires coming out & a burned discolour so I was frightened to use it. The bathroom door was bashed & paint off in parts. The wallpaper is starting to come away. For the price, the room should be in better condition. The carpet is too dirty to let out the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dissatisfied, door in the room badly fitted, bathroom door didn't shut properly, the vent in shower room was not very clean. Room says delux but I'd say it was far from that. Badly needs a refurbish.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

George M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel provided the facilities that we required for our stay. On the negative side, we felt the interior could do with some refurbishment, although we noticed that some work was in progress.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anwar

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness
A charming hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
All good but it would be nice to have a closed room or cupboard to store bags before check in. The loos in main reception were a bit smelly. The bedroom was lovely nicely decorated.. very basic but clean and nice bathroom. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ellis

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated property, beds are hard and lumpy and rooms are small. Floorboards creak loudly so you hear upstairs guests till late at night, didn’t sleep for two days and wouldn’t have stayed the second night, no soap in room, no cups for tea coffee that was supplied, lift only worked less than half he time and was really small, location good to the train station is the only positive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not like the staff on booking in I found them abrupt and condescending, The breakfast was fairly good but not appetising. Overall the hotel looked like it needed a good clean and decorating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is in a good location, the rooms are very tired
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amit kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wouldn’t say exceptional but good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nagin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No lounging facility.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My room window is not working, which prevents me from sleeping
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Sally Maltwood

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
We all had a great time and hope to return soon. The beds were very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dated hotel, with dated basic room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Gemma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect location right by the train station and bus stops as we didn’t have a car. Lovely walk right next door which I highly recommend. Hotel is old and a bit worn out but very clean and tidy and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Enjoyed our stay in a lovely part of the country.
This walk is right next door to the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025