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Ambleside Central
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Hotel in Ambleside · 7.77 km from centre

    7.2

     

    176 reviews

    When you stay at Ambleside Central in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Ambleside Climbing Wall and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from White Platts Recreation Ground.

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    The Crown Inn
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    Inn in Coniston · 10.03 km from centre

      8.8

       

      1,061 reviews

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      In the charming Lake District village of Coniston, less than 0.5 miles from Coniston Water, The Crown Inn has a relaxed pub and bright rooms.

      Traditionally styled, each room has high quality mattresses, a satellite TV and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Free tea and coffee, a hairdryer and a telephone are also included.

      A menu of classic British dishes, including home-made pies, is served in the pub bar and dining room. The Crown Inn also offers freshly cooked full English breakfasts, with food made using local produce where possible.

      The Coniston Old Man fell is a mile away, offering beautiful views and hill walks.

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      Elterwater Park self catering Barns
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      Apartment in Ambleside · 9.29 km from centre

        8.3

         

        35 reviews

        Featuring mountain views, Elterwater Park self catering Barns provides accommodation with balcony, around 14 km from World of Beatrix Potter. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

        The units at the apartment complex are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. All units have a kettle and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, while some rooms here will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen equipped with an oven. At the apartment complex, each unit includes bed linen and towels.

        Lake Windermere is 19 km from the apartment, while Derwentwater Lake is 29 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 128 km from the property.

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        Finest Retreats - Kelsick Villa Guest House - Great Gable
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        Guest house in Ambleside · 7.79 km from centre

          4.8

           

          4 reviews

          Situated in Ambleside and only 9 km from World of Beatrix Potter, Finest Retreats - Kelsick Villa Guest House - Great Gable features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has garden and city views, and is 30 km from Derwentwater Lake. The property is non-smoking and is located 16 km from Lake Windermere.

          The spacious guest house features a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

          Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ambleside, like cycling and hiking.

          Askham Hall is 34 km from Finest Retreats - Kelsick Villa Guest House - Great Gable, while Muncaster Castle is 34 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km away.

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          Holmeshead Farm
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          Bed and breakfast in Ambleside · 7.44 km from centre

            9.6

             

            85 reviews

            Holmeshead Farm features garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Ambleside, 13 km from World of Beatrix Potter. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

            The units at the bed and breakfast are equipped with a seating area and a TV. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower.

            Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

            Lake Windermere is 14 km from the bed and breakfast, while Derwentwater Lake is 30 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 126 km from the property.

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            The Eagle and Child Inn
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            Inn in Kendal · 6.98 km from centre

              9.2

               

              276 reviews

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              Located in Kendal, The Eagle and Child Inn is within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake Windermere. This inn is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Lyth Valley and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from The Quaker Tapestry Museum & Exhibition.

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              Eden Escape - Comfy Apartment Quiet Neighbourhood
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              Apartment in Kendal · 11.56 km from centre

                10.0

                 

                1 review

                With a stay at Eden Escape - Comfy Apartment Quiet Neighbourhood in Kendal, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake Windermere. This apartment is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Brewery Arts Centre and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from The Quaker Tapestry Museum & Exhibition.

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                The Wheatsheaf Inn
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                Inn in Brigsteer, Kendal · 10.56 km from centre

                  8.0

                   

                  1 review

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                  Located in Kendal, The Wheatsheaf Inn is within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake Windermere. This inn is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lyth Valley and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Brewery Arts Centre.

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                  The Yewdale Inn and Hotel Coniston Village
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                  Hotel in Coniston · 10.12 km from centre

                    8.0

                     

                    755 reviews

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                    The Yewdale Inn and Hotel Coniston Village is a situated in the centre of Coniston, within the Lake District National Park. Built of local stone and slate in 1896, the property was once part guest house, part bank.

                    The Yewdale provides centrally heated rooms with en-suite bathrooms, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

                    The Restaurant and Enzo's Caffe & Pizzeria, which serves a varied menu using locally sourced ingredients.

                    The inn is open daily for breakfast, morning coffee, snacks, lunches, afternoon tea and evening meals. Non-residents are welcome. The owners and staff are happy to offer advice and information on how to enjoy the local area.

                    If you feel like visiting the surroundings, fishing, boating, canoeing, walking and pony trekking are all available on or around Coniston Water. The museum in the village features the speed record breaker Donald Campbell, plus the life and work of the Victorian artist John Ruskin.

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                    No 1 Midland Bank Chambers
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                    Apartment in Ambleside · 7.93 km from centre

                      8.0

                       

                      1 review

                      With a stay at this apartment in Ambleside, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Ullswater. This apartment is 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from Lodore Falls and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from White Platts Recreation Ground.

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                      Ednas Cottage
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                      Holiday home in Ambleside · 8.93 km from centre

                        9.5

                         

                        20 reviews

                        Ednas Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Ambleside, 18 km from Lake Windermere, 28 km from Derwentwater Lake, as well as 38 km from Muncaster Castle. The property is set 38 km from Askham Hall, 41 km from Wasdale and 43 km from Buttermere. The property is non-smoking and is located 13 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

                        The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Providing free private parking, this 3-star holiday home also features free WiFi.

                        Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ambleside, like cycling.

                        Scafell Pike is 47 km from Ednas Cottage, while Grizedale Forest is 10 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 126 km from the property.

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                        Ramblers Lodge
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                        Apartment in Bowland Bridge · 7.52 km from centre

                          9.2

                           

                          4 reviews

                          Situated in Bowland Bridge in the Cumbria region, Ramblers Lodge features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 43 km from Trough of Bowland, 48 km from Derwentwater Lake and 14 km from Kendal Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 10 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

                          The spacious apartment has 1 bedroom, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower.

                          Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bowland Bridge, like golfing, cycling and fishing. Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

                          Dalton Castle is 29 km from Ramblers Lodge, while Lancaster Castle is 44 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 111 km away.

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                          Anniversary Cottage
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                          Holiday home in Ambleside · 7.85 km from centre

                            9.5

                             

                            14 reviews

                            Anniversary Cottage, a property with a garden, is located in Ambleside, 16 km from Lake Windermere, 30 km from Derwentwater Lake, as well as 34 km from Askham Hall. The property is around 34 km from Muncaster Castle, 45 km from Buttermere and 45 km from Wasdale. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 9 km away.

                            This holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with dishwasher, a TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                            Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ambleside, like golfing, cycling and fishing.

                            Grizedale Forest is 8.7 km from Anniversary Cottage, while Hill Top is 12 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km from the property.

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                            Golf Apartment @ Carus Green
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                            Apartment in Kendal · 11.23 km from centre

                              10.0

                               

                              1 review

                              Located in Kendal, this apartment is within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake Windermere. This golf apartment 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 Mounting Steps
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                              Holiday home in Ambleside · 7.55 km from centre

                                9.4

                                 

                                11 reviews

                                The Mounting Steps, a property with a garden, is situated in Ambleside, 14 km from Lake Windermere, 31 km from Derwentwater Lake, as well as 33 km from Muncaster Castle. The property is located 35 km from Askham Hall, 44 km from Wasdale and 46 km from Buttermere. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 10 km away.

                                The holiday home includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

                                Grizedale Forest is 7.1 km from The Mounting Steps, while Hill Top is 10 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km away.

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                                Beckside
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                                Holiday home in Ambleside · 7.31 km from centre

                                  9.5

                                   

                                  2 reviews

                                  Beckside, a property with a garden, is situated in Ambleside, 17 km from Lake Windermere, 30 km from Derwentwater Lake, as well as 36 km from Askham Hall. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is set 9 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

                                  The holiday home includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom with a shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher.

                                  Muncaster Castle is 42 km from Beckside, while Buttermere is 45 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km from the property.

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                                  Buttermere
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                                  Apartment in Ambleside · 8.06 km from centre

                                    10.0

                                     

                                    3 reviews

                                    Situated in Ambleside in the Cumbria region, Buttermere features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 16 km from Lake Windermere, 28 km from Derwentwater Lake and 34 km from Askham Hall. The property is non-smoking and is located 10 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

                                    The spacious apartment has 1 bedroom, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower.

                                    Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ambleside, like golfing, cycling and fishing.

                                    Muncaster Castle is 35 km from Buttermere, while Buttermere is 44 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 124 km away.

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                                    Violet Cottage
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                                    Holiday home in Ambleside · 7.47 km from centre

                                      9.1

                                       

                                      19 reviews

                                      Violet Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Ambleside, 17 km from Lake Windermere, 29 km from Derwentwater Lake, as well as 35 km from Askham Hall. The property is around 42 km from Muncaster Castle, 45 km from Buttermere and 46 km from Wasdale. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 8.8 km away.

                                      This holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

                                      Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ambleside, like golfing, cycling and fishing.

                                      Grizedale Forest is 8.8 km from Violet Cottage. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 122 km from the property.

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                                      Betamere
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                                      Holiday home in Ambleside · 7.10 km from centre

                                        8.9

                                         

                                        10 reviews

                                        Betamere, a property with a garden, is set in Ambleside, 15 km from Lake Windermere, 31 km from Derwentwater Lake, as well as 34 km from Muncaster Castle. Complimentary WiFi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.2 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

                                        The holiday home features 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom.

                                        Askham Hall is 35 km from Betamere, while Wasdale is 45 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 122 km from the property.

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                                        Spring Cottage
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                                        Apartment in Ambleside · 7.92 km from centre

                                          9.0

                                           

                                          1 review

                                          Spring Cottage, a property with a garden, is located in Ambleside, 17 km from Lake Windermere, 29 km from Derwentwater Lake, as well as 34 km from Askham Hall. The property is set 42 km from Muncaster Castle, 44 km from Buttermere and 46 km from Wasdale. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 10 km away.

                                          The spacious apartment is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and an oven, and 1 bathroom. The accommodation is non-smoking.

                                          Grizedale Forest is 9.4 km from the apartment. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km away.

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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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