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Newby Bridge Hotel
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Hotel in Newby Bridge, Ulverston · 11.28 km from centre

    7.8

     

    447 reviews

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    With a stay at Newby Bridge Hotel in Ulverston, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Lakeland Motor Museum. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Lakes Aqaurium and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing.

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    Quaysiders Lakes Resort - Quaysiders Club
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    Aparthotel in Ambleside · 6.95 km from centre

      9.0

       

      336 reviews

      The Quaysiders Lakes Resort - Quaysiders Club is located on the shore of Lake Windermere at Waterhead, which is a short walk from the village of Ambleside. Waterhead has several bars, restaurants and cafés.

      Each of the hotel rooms have en suite facilities, Sky TV, free Wi-Fi, a TV and a fridge.

      The Quaysiders Lakes Resort - Quaysiders Club also has self-catering apartments and suites, available for up to 6 people. These offer 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a TV, DVD player and Hi-Fi.

      The leisure spa at The Quaysiders Lakes Resort - Quaysiders Club has a small heated pool, a sauna and showers. There is also a barbecue area and laundry facilities available.

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      Brathay Lodge
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      Bed & breakfast in Ambleside · 7.79 km from centre

        9.2

         

        185 reviews

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        When you stay at Brathay Lodge in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Ambleside Pier and Lake Windermere. This bed & breakfast is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water.

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        Hillsdale in Ambleside
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        Bed & breakfast in Ambleside · 7.85 km from centre

          9.8

           

          34 reviews

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          When you stay at Hillsdale in Ambleside in Ambleside, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from White Platts Recreation Ground and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Rothay Park.

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          Crow How Country Guest House
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          Bed & breakfast in Ambleside · 8.75 km from centre

            9.8

             

            121 reviews

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            When you stay at Crow How Country Guest House in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This bed & breakfast is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Armitt Museum and Library and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from White Platts Recreation Ground.

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            Rothay Manor Hotel
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            Hotel in Ambleside · 7.55 km from centre

              9.0

               

              146 reviews

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              Located in Ambleside, Rothay Manor Hotel is in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Rydal Mount. This upscale hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and 5.6 mi (9 km) from World of Beatrix Potter.

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              The Gateway Hotel
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              Hotel in Kendal · 9.48 km from centre

                9.4

                 

                26 reviews

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                Located in Kendal, The Gateway Hotel is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Lyth Valley and The Quaker Tapestry Museum & Exhibition. This hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Lake Windermere.

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                Premier Inn Kendal Central
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                Hotel in Kendal · 11.75 km from centre

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                  Located in Kendal, Premier Inn Kendal Central is within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake Windermere. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Quaker Tapestry Museum & Exhibition and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kendal Museum.

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                  The Lodge Rooms @ Carus Green
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                  Hotel in Kendal · 11.23 km from centre

                    9.2

                     

                    60 reviews

                    With a stay at The Lodge Rooms @ Carus Green in Kendal, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake Windermere. This golf hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from The Quaker Tapestry Museum & Exhibition and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Kendal Museum.

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                    The Three Shires Inn
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                    Inn in Ambleside · 10.78 km from centre

                      9.4

                       

                      70 reviews

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                      With a stay at The Three Shires Inn in Ambleside, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Skelwith Force. This inn is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Allan Bank.

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                      Brathay Hall - Brathay Trust
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                      Hotel in Ambleside · 7.16 km from centre

                        8.8

                         

                        57 reviews

                        Located in Ambleside, Brathay Hall - Brathay Trust is within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Rothay Park and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from White Platts Recreation Ground.

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                        The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group
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                        Inn in Ambleside · 7.84 km from centre

                          9.0

                           

                          118 reviews

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                          With a stay at The Temperance Inn, Ambleside. The Inn Collection Group in Ambleside, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This inn is 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Coniston Water and 18.9 mi (30.3 km) from Derwentwater.

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                          Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group
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                          Hotel in Ambleside · 6.90 km from centre

                            9.2

                             

                            172 reviews

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                            When you stay at Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This upscale hotel is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Coniston Water and 19.2 mi (30.8 km) from Derwentwater.

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                            The Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn, Ambleside
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                            Hotel in Ambleside · 6.94 km from centre

                              8.3

                               

                              1,360 reviews

                              The Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn, Ambleside are located in the heart of the Lake District, surrounded by fells and lakes. The edge of Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, is a few minutes’ walk away and the shops of Ambleside are only a short stroll away.

                              Each room features a TV, Tea/Coffee making facilities, en-suite bathroom and free WIFI. If you have a particular bathroom or bed configuration request for your stay, please do not hesitate to contact the team who will check the availability for you. Upon arrival, please check in at The Wateredge Inn which is only moments away.

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                              The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group
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                              Hotel in Ambleside · 7.95 km from centre

                                8.4

                                 

                                164 reviews

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                                Located in Ambleside, The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group is within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This hotel is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Coniston Water and 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from Derwentwater.

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                                The Log House
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                                Guest house in Ambleside · 7.37 km from centre

                                  9.0

                                   

                                  916 reviews

                                  The Log House is located in Ambleside, 16 km from Lake Windermere, 30 km from Derwentwater Lake, as well as 34 km from Muncaster Castle. It is set 8.4 km from World of Beatrix Potter and offers full-day security. Askham Hall is 35 km away and Wasdale is 45 km from the guest house.

                                  All units at the guest house come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The units have a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a patio and some have mountain views. At the guest house, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

                                  Buttermere is 46 km from the guest house, while Grizedale Forest is 8.6 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km away.

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                                  The Britannia Inn
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                                  Hotel in Elterwater · 10.90 km from centre

                                    8.9

                                     

                                    507 reviews

                                    In the village of Elterwater, this traditional Lakeland inn offers real ales and home-cooked food, in the heart of the Lake District. Lake Windermere is just 3 miles away.

                                    Each homely room at The Britannia has a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Dating back over 400 years, The Britannia Inn has oak beams and open fires.

                                    A varied menu of both traditional and unique dishes is available, using local produce when possible. In the evening, advance booking is recommended.

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                                    The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group
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                                    Hotel in Coniston · 9.33 km from centre

                                      8.6

                                       

                                      233 reviews

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                                      With a stay at The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group in Coniston, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This upscale hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from John Ruskin Museum and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Brantwood.

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                                      Ferndale Lodge
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                                      Guest house in Ambleside · 7.72 km from centre

                                        8.9

                                         

                                        1,094 reviews

                                        Ferndale Lodge, a family-run guest house, is placed only a few minutes’ stroll from the centre of the charming Lake District town of Ambleside. With free parking.

                                        Light, airy rooms each include tea and coffee making facilities, as well as a TV and shower room. Some rooms also enjoy splendid views over Ambleside.

                                        Now offering a room only basis giving you total flexibility, have a lie in, a late brunch or an early lunch and the opportunity to enjoy the Lake District from the early morning.

                                        The cruise boats on Lake Windermere are 10 minutes’ walk away, whilst scenic Rydal Water is a 2 mile-drive. Windermere town is 5 miles away, accessible by buses that stop 2 minutes walk from the Lodge.

                                        Free Wi-Fi access is available in all rooms and throughout the property.

                                        Dogs are only allowed in the specific pet friendly room type.

                                        The King size room is on the ground floor.

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                                        Waterhead Rooms & Suites
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                                        Hotel in Ambleside · 7.39 km from centre

                                          Located in Ambleside, Waterhead Rooms & Suites is within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Ambleside Climbing Wall and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ambleside Pier.

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                                          Find the best deals on hotels in Bowness on Windermere

                                          Bowness-on-Windermere is one of the most popular destinations in the Lake District. The town offers a range of activities on and around the lake, including boat trips, kayaking, and scenic walks, and the stunning views of the surrounding fells make it a perfect base for exploring the natural beauty of the Lake District.

                                          It’s a beautiful location with plenty of great accommodation options, pubs, restaurants and more and it is very popular with tourists from around the world. Don’t let its popularity put you off though – it’s still a charming destination even when the crowds are at their peak.

                                          Use our filters to narrow down your search for Bowness on Windermere hotels, whether you need one with parking or you really want a spa break.

                                          Where to Stay in Bowness on Windermere

                                          There are many hotels and guest houses right in the heart of Bowness on Windermere – it’s a tourist town, and so you won’t be short of options for places to book.

                                          Staying in this area puts you within walking distance of the Bowness Pier, where you can take boat trips around the lake, as well as the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction and a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants. This area is perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of Bowness-on-Windermere.

                                          If you prefer a more tranquil setting with picturesque views, consider staying on the outskirts of Bowness-on-Windermere. The areas of Windermere and Claife Heights offer charming accommodations, including boutique hotels and cosy inns with beautiful views of the lake and surrounding fells.

                                          Here you can enjoy peaceful walks along the lakeshore, explore scenic trails, and relax in the serene environment while still being close to the town's attractions, and away from the heavy crowds.

                                          For a touch of luxury, the areas around Storrs and Bowness Bay are home to several upscale hotels and boutique guesthouses. These establishments typically feature elegant decor, excellent amenities, and personalised service. Staying in this area, you'll still be close to the lake and enjoy a higher level of comfort and sophistication.

                                          If you want to visit Bowness but don’t mind staying somewhere a little less crowded, Ambleside’s a good option nearby. This gives you a more peaceful retreat with beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities.

                                          If you're travelling by train or planning day trips to nearby attractions, consider staying near Windermere railway station. This area offers various accommodation options and convenient access to public transportation for trips to nearby destinations like Kendal, Grasmere, and Coniston. Plus it’s only a relatively short walk down into Bowness itself.

                                          Insider Tips for Bowness on Windermere

                                          • Make sure you choose a hotel with parking if you’re driving to Bowness. Public parking gets extremely busy during peak season and you don’t want to be doing laps of the town to find a space if you’ve been for a drive.
                                          • Take a boat trip on Lake Windermere, England’s largest natural lake. Various cruises are available, offering scenic views of the lake and surrounding mountains. You can also hire a rowing boat or kayak for a more active adventure.
                                          • Visit The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, where you can immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Peter Rabbit and other beloved characters. The attraction includes interactive exhibits and a beautiful garden.
                                          • Explore the stunning gardens and grounds of the National Trust’s Wray Castle, located nearby. The castle offers fantastic views of Lake Windermere and is a great place for a family picnic or a leisurely walk.
                                          • For outdoor enthusiasts, take a hike up Orrest Head, a relatively easy walk that rewards you with panoramic views over Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells. It’s a perfect spot for photography and enjoying the natural beauty of the Lake District.
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