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Lakes Hotel & Spa

Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom Location

9.0Exceptional5,384 reviews

About the property

Our hotel is perfectly situated with views of Lake Windermere, just a short stroll from the bustling village centre of Bowness-on-Windermere and the boats that travel the length of Windermere, making it easy to visit Ambleside, Brockhole, Wray Castle and Lakeside without a car.

The Lakes Hotel & Spa was previously called the Burnside Hotel & Spa.

The hotel has some of the best on-site facilities in the area, half of the rooms with hot tubs on private balconies, an on-site spa with poolside seating and a bar, stylish restaurant and cocktail bar, bike hire, wakesurfing and paddleboading.

Our concierge has many planned walks that you can take straight from the hotel gates.

In the Lake District, The Lakes Hotel & Spa is 30 minutes’ drive from the M6. Shops, boutiques and restaurants in the centre of Bowness are a 2-minute walk away. Windermere train station is 10 minutes away and we can arrange for our Bentley to collect you from the station. With everything on our doorstep there’s no need for a car.

This is our guests' favourite part of Bowness-on-Windermere, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Parking

Location

Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom

Discover Bowness-on-Windermere

Photos, information and travel guides for your stay.

Bowness-on-Windermere is a town in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England beside Windermere, the largest lake in the Lake District. It is 7 miles (11 km) west of Kendal and had a population of 3,814 in the 2011 Census.

Nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Bowness-on-Windermere is a charming town that boasts picturesque scenery, a rich history, and plenty of activities to keep you entertained. The town sits on the shores of Lake Windermere, the largest lake in England, and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and rolling hills.

One of the most popular attractions in Bowness-on-Windermere is the World of Beatrix Potter attraction, where visitors can explore the world of the beloved children's author and her famous characters. The town is also home to the Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, which showcases the rich maritime history of the Lake District.

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Lakes Hotel & Spa

9.0 · Exceptional

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