Glencree Hotel

Situated 12 minutes’ walk from Windermere, Hawksmoor Guest House has free Wi-Fi and plenty of off-road parking. Each elegant room at Hawksmoor features underfloor heating in the bathrooms, with facilities for making tea and coffee. Guests have access to the leisure facilities at a local health club less than 2 miles away, where guests can use the swimming pool, sauna and gym free of charge. The two villages of Windermere and Bowness are within 10 minutes' walk from Hawksmoor Guest House, as well as The World of Beatrix Potter.

Built in 1888, using Lakeland stone, the 4-star Glenville House combines traditional charm with modern facilities. The guest house offers luxurious en-suite rooms with wide-screen TVs, iPod docks and free Wi-Fi. A freshly cooked Cumbrian breakfast is available and includes local and seasonal produce. Just 10 minutes’ walk from Bowness and 15 minute walk from Windermere Railway Station, Glenville House guest house provides easy access to local sights. The World of Beatrix Potter museum and the Windermere Steamboat Museum are less than a 15 minute walk away, as is Lake Windermere itself. The hotel can provide information on guided and unguided walks and has free on-site parking. Gentle walks and more strenuous hikes start from both Bowness and Windermere.

St John's Lodge is an award-winning guest house situated between Windermere village and the Lake at Bowness Bay. Windermere village centre, Bowness, the Lake, restaurants and cafes are all within walking distance of the property. St John's Lodge offers an extensive range of cooked breakfasts including traditional English, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan and fresh fish dishes. There is free access to an off-site health club, located 2 miles from St John's Lodge. This provides free access to a swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and fitness classes for all guests during their stay, including on check out day. There is a small car park on-site and further parking close-by. The hosts offer advice for local walks, events and restaurants. There is also free hire of local guides, board games, novels, CDs, DVDs and umbrellas.

Less than 20 minutes’ walk from Bowness Bay, Denehurst Guest House is a traditional Lakeland stone house built in 1898. It offers free WiFi and parking and an award-winning breakfast menu featuring Cumbrian produce. The elegantly styled rooms all have an en suite shower with a hairdryer, bathrobes and toiletries. All include a flat-screen TV, DVD player, tea and coffee facilities and a teddy bear. You can enjoy a full Cumbrian breakfast at Denehurst Guest House, featuring local bacon and sausages and Windermere farm eggs. There are homemade breads, waffles and croissants, as well as organic porridge and smoked salmon with scrambled eggs. Cereals, yoghurt, fruit and juice are also on the menu. Nearby Bowness-on-Windermere offers boat trips on the lake and the World of Beatrix Potter is a 14-minute walk away. The popular towns of Kendal and Ambleside are both within 15-20 minutes’ drive. Denehurst Guest House is a 15-minute walk from Windermere railway station

Near Lake Windermere

Near World of Beatrix Potter