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Hotel in Kendal · 12.26 km from centre
8.6
398 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Stonecross Manor Hotel in Kendal, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lyth Valley. This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Lake Windermere and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Kendal Leisure Centre.

Hotel in Grange-over-Sands · 18.75 km from centre
8.4
303 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Grange-over-Sands, Grange Hotel is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Cartmel Racecourse and Lake Windermere. This spa hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Sizergh Castle and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Laurel and Hardy Museum.

Inn in Kendal · 11.94 km from centre
9.0
190 reviews
With a stay at Shakespeare Inn in Kendal, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake Windermere. This inn is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Quaker Tapestry Museum & Exhibition and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kendal Castle.

Hotel in Kendal · 13.62 km from centre
8.8
556 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Kendal, Castle Green Hotel In Kendal, BW Premier Collection is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Parkside Road and Kendal Museum. This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Lake Windermere.

Hotel in Arnside · 18.80 km from centre
8.2
2,361 reviews
Breakfast available
The family-run Ye Olde Fighting Cocks is set beside the Kent estuary in the picturesque village of Arnside, officially named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The beer garden boasts views of the Lake District’s mountains and the estuary, as well as offering free on-site parking.
Most of the bedrooms offer views across the Kent estuary and the mountains within the Lake District.
The Fighting Cocks’ on-site bar features a wood-burning fireplace and offers a variety of traditional beers, lagers and wines. There are 2 on-site restaurants serving traditional home-cooked food. There is a Sky/BT Sports area showing live action.
Arnside Rail Station is just 350 meters from the property and junction 35 of the M6 is less than 8 miles away. The start of the Lake District National Park is just a 5 minute train journey.

Hotel in Ulverston · 14.76 km from centre
9.0
399 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at The Rusland Pool Hotel in Ulverston, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Lakeland Motor Museum and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Lakes Aqaurium.

Inn in Ulverston, Lowick Green · 15.21 km from centre
9.1
193 reviews
Situated in Lowick Green, 25 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Red Lion features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. Located around 26 km from Lake Windermere, the inn with free WiFi is also 43 km away from Muncaster Castle. Hill Top is 22 km from the inn.
The rooms in the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.
Derwentwater Lake is 50 km from The Red Lion, while Coniston Water is 18 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 129 km away.

Inn in Cartmel · 18.31 km from centre
8.7
718 reviews
Breakfast available
The Cavendish Arms is a 450 year old coaching inn set in the picturesque village of Cartmel. Located on the outskirts of the English Lake District, Morecambe Bay is just 11 minutes’ drive away.
Boasting free W-Fi, there is also a restaurant that serves either a continental breakfast or a cooked breakfast in the mornings. It is served within the cosy dining room that is complete with a burning log fire. There is also a dinner menu available.
The quaint, low beamed rooms at The Cavendish Arms each feature an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a hairdryer.
In the evening, guests can relax and unwind with a drink at the bar after exploring one of the many surrounding walking routes Cartmel has to offer.
From the inn, Cartmel Racecourse is a 2-minute walk away. Lake Windermere is also a 15-minute car journey away.
Bed & breakfast in Torver · 12.26 km from centre
8.5
1,109 reviews
With incredible mountain views, this traditional, family-owned guest accommodation has a real log fire and wooden beams in its cosy bar and restaurant. Located less than 10 minutes’ drive from the quaint and pretty village of Coniston, The Wilson Arms offers free private parking.
The restaurant serves food made from fresh produce sourced from the Lake District, including locally caught fish and game. Packed lunches can be supplied for those who are out for the day.
The Wilson Arms can arrange a variety of outdoor activities for you, including rock climbing, fishing and guided walks. Kayak and canoe hire is available at the edge of the vast Coniston Water, just a 5-minute drive away. The Cumbria Way, a long distance footpath, is 1-minutes walk away.
Free Wi-Fi is accessible in each bright room, and the separate cottage and suite have a lounge and a kitchen area.

Hotel in Grasmere · 12.67 km from centre
8.6
32 reviews
Breakfast available
Set in Grasmere, 16 km from World of Beatrix Potter, Forest Side Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 22 km of Lake Windermere. The property is allergy-free and is situated 23 km from Derwentwater Lake.
At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Forest Side Hotel also have free WiFi. At the accommodation all rooms are fitted with a desk and a TV.
A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
Guests at Forest Side Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Grasmere, like hiking and cycling.
Muncaster Castle is 35 km from the hotel, while Buttermere is 39 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 130 km from the property.

Hotel in Patterdale, Penrith · 18.96 km from centre
8.6
208 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Penrith, Patterdale Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Place Fell and Ullswater. This hotel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Lake Windermere and 25.7 mi (41.4 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Hotel in Ambleside · 14.31 km from centre
9.0
230 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel in Ambleside, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Harrison Stickle. This hotel is 15.5 mi (25 km) from Ullswater and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Pike of Stickle.

Inn in Grasmere, Ambleside · 13.70 km from centre
8.8
463 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Traveller's Rest Inn in Ambleside, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and The Herdy Shop. This inn is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Ullswater and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water.

Hotel in Grasmere, Ambleside · 12.94 km from centre
8.4
419 reviews
Located in Ambleside, The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Wordsworth Museum and Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. This upscale hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Lake Windermere and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

Hotel in Kendal · 12.21 km from centre
8.0
128 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Kendal, The Lakeland Kendal Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by BW is within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake Windermere. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Kendal Museum and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from The Quaker Tapestry Museum & Exhibition.

Hotel in Grange-over-Sands · 18.97 km from centre
7.6
112 reviews
With a stay at The Commodore Inn in Grange-over-Sands, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Yewbarrow House Gardens. This hotel is 19.1 mi (30.8 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Eggerslack Wood.

Bed & breakfast in Grasmere, Ambleside · 12.59 km from centre
9.4
203 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Victorian House in Ambleside, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and The Herdy Shop. This bed & breakfast is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Ullswater and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Grasmere Garden Village.

Hostel in Grasmere, Ambleside · 12.79 km from centre
8.6
40 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Ambleside, YHA Grasmere Butharlyp Howe - Hostel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of The Herdy Shop and Grasmere Garden Village. This upscale hostel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Lake Windermere and 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Ullswater.

Hotel in Ambleside, Great Langdale · 14.85 km from centre
8.7
518 reviews
Set in Great Langdale, 22 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 27 km of Lake Windermere. The property is non-smoking and is located 32 km from Derwentwater Lake.
The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.
A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available at the property.
You can play darts at the hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling.
Muncaster Castle is 36 km from The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, while Wasdale is 40 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 135 km from the property.

Hotel in Grasmere · 12.62 km from centre
8.3
175 reviews
Situated in Grasmere, 16 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Grasmere Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 22 km of Lake Windermere. The property is non-smoking and is set 22 km from Derwentwater Lake.
The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.
A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
Buttermere is 37 km from The Grasmere Hotel, while Askham Hall is 40 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 129 km away.
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.
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.