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Front of property

Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa
5.0 star property
Windermere
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,306 reviews)
"Prime location for Windermere and a fab hotel,"
United Kingdom
Claire
The price is £206
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Lakes Hotel and Spa
Front of property – evening/night

Linthwaite House

Linthwaite House
5.0 star property
Windermere
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (494 reviews)
"The grounds were absolutely beautiful and the hotel was really well placed. It was far away from the crowds, but an easy 30 min walk into Bowness."
United Kingdom
Lucy
The price is £441
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Linthwaite House
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Howbeck Guest House

Howbeck Guest House
5.0 star property
Windermere
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (146 reviews)
"The breakfast was all fresh local produce it was beautiful each morning we had it "
United Kingdom
Paula
The price is £159
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Howbeck Guest House
Front of property – evening/night

The Grange Country House

The Grange Country House
5.0 star property
Keswick
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (844 reviews)
"Excellent property, staff were lovely and breakfast was lovely."
United Kingdom
Paul
The price is £200
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
The Grange Country House
Restaurant

Wild Boar Estate

Wild Boar Estate
5.0 star property
Windermere
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (342 reviews)
"lovely food, lovely staff, lovely stay."
United Kingdom
julie
The price is £159
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Wild Boar Estate
Luxury Studio Suite | Terrace/patio

Cedar Manor

Cedar Manor
5.0 star property
Windermere
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (119 reviews)
"Lovely hotel great location friendly staff spotlessly clean breakfast was lovely definitely be back"
United Kingdom
vincent
The price is £202
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Cedar Manor
Exterior

Wheatlands Lodge - Bed & Breakfast

Wheatlands Lodge - Bed & Breakfast
5.0 star property
Windermere
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (166 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel, great location, great breakfast and very welcoming hosts"
United Kingdom
Andrew
Wheatlands Lodge - Bed & Breakfast
Exterior

Beaumont House with FREE off-site Health Club - Adults Only

Beaumont House with FREE off-site Health Club - Adults Only
5.0 star property
Windermere
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (133 reviews)
"Lovely & clean & in an ideal location. Breakfast was very nice & the hosts were very good."
United Kingdom
Denise
The price is £151
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Beaumont House with FREE off-site Health Club - Adults Only
Lake

Lindeth Fell Country House

Lindeth Fell Country House
5.0 star property
Windermere
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (92 reviews)
"Gorgeous views and beautiful property"
United States
jean
The price is £245
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Lindeth Fell Country House
Exterior

Storrs Gate House

Storrs Gate House
5.0 star property
Windermere
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (193 reviews)
"Great hosts and amazing location "
United Kingdom
Abdulrahman
The price is £149
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Storrs Gate House
Terrace/patio

Ees Wyke Country House

Ees Wyke Country House
5.0 star property
Ambleside
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (136 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay, a lovely setting and everyone was very nice and helpful. Had a lovely walk from the hotel in the morning."
United Kingdom
David
The price is £301
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Ees Wyke Country House
Exterior

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
5.0 star property
Windermere
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (117 reviews)
"Excellent food and friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Martin
The price is £474
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
Suite, Hot Tub | Private spa tub

Moss Grove Organic

Moss Grove Organic
5.0 star property
Ambleside
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"Lovely, quiet and extremely clean hotel in the heart of Grasmere. Fantastic friendly staff. Excellent breakfast."
United Kingdom
Kevin
The price is £149
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Moss Grove Organic
Interior entrance

Windermere Suites

Windermere Suites
5.0 star property
Windermere
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (123 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, perfect stay"
United Kingdom
Mark
Windermere Suites
Garden Room With Hot Tub | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Grange Manor

Grange Manor
5.0 star property
Grange-over-Sands
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Lovely property, amazing staff and fantastic breakfast - everything you could want for in a luxury b&b. Perfect romantic short break for a couple and highly recommend the deluxe garden rooms with private hot tub."
United Kingdom
Paul
The price is £180
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Grange Manor
Luxury Apartment, Multiple Beds | In-room dining

Merewyke Boutique Apartments

Merewyke Boutique Apartments
5.0 star property
Windermere
7.6 out of 10, Good, (5 reviews)
"Lovely apartment in great location, lots of space and really comfortable beds. Had a fabulous stay here. "
United Kingdom
Kirsty
The price is £186
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Merewyke Boutique Apartments
Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils

Acorn Bank Lodge

Acorn Bank Lodge
5.0 star property
Windermere
Acorn Bank Lodge
Comfort Double Room, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Virginia Cottage

Virginia Cottage
5.0 star property
Windermere
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"Great location but very expensive for a basic hotel with no breakfast included. Lovely people but overpriced "
United Kingdom
Sandra
Virginia Cottage
Cottage | Marina

Damson Lodge

Damson Lodge
5.0 star property
Windermere
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Very clean, great location"
United Kingdom
Craig
Damson Lodge
Exterior

Hill Crest Country Guest House

Hill Crest Country Guest House
5.0 star property
Ulverston
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Beautifully cared for property with lovely views across the fells. Excellent breakfast, comfortable bed, & friendly helpful owner."
United Kingdom
Patricia
Hill Crest Country Guest House
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Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa

23 Church Street Windermere England
The price is £175 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
£175
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
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Top Waterhead Hotel Reviews

Lakes Hotel and Spa

Lakes Hotel and Spa

8/10 Good
"reception staff were very welcoming as well as efficient bar staff were good but sometimes unaware of clients needs outside on the patio breakfast staff were a little too efficient, but the breakfast was excellent basic room was very good all round and clean and the walk into Bowness quite easy entrance steps a little difficult for the elderly...no rail plenty of parking...but it should be free I would visit again"
David 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Lakes Hotel and Spa
Linthwaite House

Linthwaite House

10/10 Excellent
"The grounds were absolutely beautiful and the hotel was really well placed. It was far away from the crowds, but an easy 30 min walk into Bowness."
Lucy 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Linthwaite House

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