Lakes Hotel & Spa, Bowness-on-Windermere ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Lake Road, Bowness On Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom, LA23 3EP

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“The hotel is perfectly situated near Bowness, allowing easy access to beautiful Lake Windermere and charming local attractions.”view full review

Lakes Hotel & Spa, a 5-star property with a 9.2/10 rating on Booking.com, features a comprehensive spa area and luxurious accommodations, making it one of the largest Lake District hotels. Guests can enjoy stunning views of Lake Windermere, situated just a short stroll from the vibrant village center of Bowness-on-Windermere.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Lakes Hotel & Spa include a variety of options, from cozy double rooms to spacious two-bedroom apartments. Many accommodations feature amenities such as flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and private balconies, with some offering hot tubs for ultimate relaxation.

Dining Options

Dining at the stunning Waterbird Restaurant showcases seasonal dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. Guests can also enjoy sandwiches, tapas, and homemade bar meals in the bar conservatory, which offers magnificent views over the lakes and mountains.

Leisure & Activities

Lakes Hotel & Spa features a sauna, steam room, and hot tubs in its comprehensive spa area. An outdoor pool is also available for relaxation, while various walking trails and water sports are accessible directly from the hotel.

Business & Local Area

For business guests, the hotel provides facilities equipped with essential amenities for meeting needs. Transportation options include nearby bus stops and easy access to local attractions, such as Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats and Brant Fell Viewpoint.

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Lakes Hotel & Spa offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Two-Bedroom Apartment Bunk Beds

2 persons

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Exterior Cosy Double Bunk Beds

2 persons

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Sleeps 6

2 persons

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Double Room

2 persons

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

Lakes Hotel & Spa offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Facilities: Perfect

9.3/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Picnic area/ Tables
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Children

Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Body wraps
Full body massage
Shallow end

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Lakes Hotel & Spa Location

Lake Road, Bowness On Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom, LA23 3EP

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Lake Road, Bowness On Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom, LA23 3EP

City landmarks

Park

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction

2400 ft

Landmark

Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats

4100 ft

Museum

National Trust Hill Top

2.0 mi

Landmark

The Fun Factory Bowness

2100 ft

Landmark

Belle Isle

2900 ft

Landmark

Cockshott Point

2100 ft

Landmark

Aquarius Amusements

2400 ft

Gallery

Blackwell The Arts and Crafts House

1.6 mi

Landmark

Brant Fell Viewpoint

2600 ft

Store

Windermere Canoe and Kayak

2700 ft

Landmark

Storrs

2900 ft

Landmark

Windy Hall

3400 ft

Landmark

Windermere Steamboat Museum

1.3 mi

Gallery

Cook House Gallery

1.4 mi

Gallery

Thuline Studio

1.4 mi

Landmark

High Street

1.5 mi

Landmark

Orrest Head

2.0 mi

Bay

Mitchell Wyke Ferry Bay

1.3 mi

Landmark

Claife Heights

1.4 mi

Landmark

Queen's Park

1.3 mi

Landmark

St Mary's Church

1.5 mi

Landmark

Cleabarrow Tarn

1.3 mi

Landmark

Windermere

2.9 mi

Nearby

Windermere Marina Village Ferry Nab

Lake Windermere

1900 ft

Church

St Martin's Church

1800 ft

Station Road

St Michael and All Angels Church

600 ft

Bowness Bay

1600 ft

Square

The Glebe

1700 ft

Store

Love the Lakes

1800 ft

Theatre

The Old Laundry Theatre

2000 ft

Restaurants

Boatman's Cafe and Gift Shop

1600 ft

Rectory Road

The Brasserie

1200 ft

3 Kendal Road

Bluebird cafe on the Bay

1300 ft

Glebe Road Bowness on Windermere

Village Inn Bar & Grill

1800 ft

Lake Road

Jackson's Bistro

1700 ft

West End

Lake View Garden Bar

1600 ft

Saint Andrews

The Arts Bar & Grill

1700 ft

Brantfell Road

Bodega Tapas Bar

1800 ft

Ash Street

The Country Hut

1700 ft

45 St. Martins Square

Getting around

City Centre

Bowness-on-Windermere8 min · 2000 ft

Airports

Carlisle Lake District (CAX)125 min · 51.5 mi

Blackpool International (BLK)150 min · 62.0 mi

Bus

Bus stop30 min · 1.6 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:00

Check-out

from 07:00-11:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site at GBP 12 per day.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP15 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Year renovated:

2012

Number of rooms:

Former name

BEST WESTERN Burnside Hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Lakes Hotel & Spa from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 2527 verified reviews

9.1/10

Perfect

91%

Recommend

Breakfast

8.9/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Comfort

9.5/10

Facilities

9.3/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Paid Wi-Fi

7.5/10

Staff

9.5/10

Value for money

8.6/10

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