Top Boutique Hotels in Bowness-On-Windermere (2026)

In Bowness village, a 10-minute walk from Lake Windermere, this Victorian guest house still retains many of its original features. Offering free off-road parking, free Wi-Fi, and peaceful private gardens it is an ideal base for exploring Windermere and the Lake District. Rooms at Oakfold House are elegant in style, and some have traditional fireplaces. Each has an private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and a drinks tray for tea, coffee and biscuits. A full Cumbrian breakfast is served each morning with meat sourced from award-winning local butchers Higginsons of Grange. Lighter options are also available including Scottish smoked salmon, grilled kippers and bircher muesli.

- "Second visit and although the host had changed since last year it was still a great stay. Amazing food and choice" - "Ideally located and spotlessly clean." - "Hosts are very welcoming and you can tell they take a lot of pride in Oakfold House. Great location. Very nice rooms. Very clean." - "A lovely accommodation, spotless and with every little detail, run but the nicest hosts. Very nice breakfast with options to suit everyone, vegetarian included. If you are visiting the area or on your way, this is the place to stay."

Overlooking Lake Windermere, Lindeth Fell offers impressive views and free parking, just 5 minutes from Windermere Ferry Crossing. It offers colorful flower gardens, elegant rooms and tea and scones on arrival. An award-winning, luxury bed and breakfast, Lindeth Fell Country House is set in an elegant Edwardian house with high ceilings and period features. It offers spacious, individually decorated rooms with Egyptian cotton sheets, an airy private bathroom, flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities. Many offer lake views. An extensive breakfast menu is served in the bright dining room overlooking 7 acres of beautiful gardens and the stunning Coniston mountain range. There is a large range of cold platters and snacks available to order. You can also relax in a cozy lounge with log fires and a fully licensed residents bar. Lindeth Fell Country House is just a mile south of Bowness-on-Windermere, which is home to shops, restaurants and cafés. Windermere Golf Club is just 20 minutes’ walk away, and Windermere Railway Station can be reached in 10 minutes.

- "A beautiful place to stay hidden in the countryside overlooking Lake Windermere. Absolutely stunning throughout. The hosts Harry and Jake were attentive and helpful with whatever we needed. We would highly recommend and the restaurant was outstanding." - "The level of service and the beauty of the house and surroundings were great." - "The property itself was exceptional. From the decor right through to the food. The tranquility of the gardens along with the local wildlife is absolutely incredible. What makes it even better is that the host love to hear what you have seen whilst out and about."

* The hotel is in the heart of the English Lake District, on the shores of lake Windermere, in 17 acres of private grounds. Most bedrooms have lake views, others look over the gardens. *There are 2 restaurants and a traditional 'pub' style bar. The restaurants offer 2 different style menus, one informal and one with a fixed price 4 course menu; plus a traditional English Afternoon Tea. *Most bedrooms have lake views, or of the gardens. The hotel is a Grade II* Listed building, decorated in a traditional Country House style.

- "Very clean, beautiful location excellent/magnificent food, everything was just perfect. Well done Storrs Hall Recommend it to anybody even royalty" - "Best hotel I've stayed at, friendly staff and service, food was exceptional. Will definitely return!" - "Everything about the property is amazing, the food, the hotel, the staff, everything xx" - "The beautiful building and property; the views of the lake; quiet part of the lake; helpful staff; great cocktails; the room was bigger than I expected (which isn't a fair assessment since my husband booked it). The local town of Bowness boasts good local shopping, food, and hikes. The staff really looks out for you and your comfort."

The White House offers accommodations in Bowness-on-Windermere, a 3-minute walk from World of Beatrix Potter and 23 miles from Derwentwater. This 5-star guest house offers free Wifi. Muncaster Castle is 31 miles from the guest house, and Kendal Castle is 10 miles away. The guest house offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries, and walk-in shower. All rooms come with a kettle, while some have a patio. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels. Askham Hall is 26 miles from The White House, while Trough of Bowland is 31 miles away. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 73 miles from the accommodation.

- "The property is in an excellent location, right in the centre of Bowness. Parking in the Rayrigg car park is a 1 minute walk away. I would recommend parking in the top section of the car park to the left as you drive in, where there is a little cut to walk through into the lane and down the hill where the accommodation is on your right. I would also recommend paying on the App for parking and then putting in however many hours you need, as this is cheaper than paying for full 24 hour blocks. The accommodation was excellent, extremely clean and beautifully decorated. The bed was extremely comfortable and huge. Nice little touches of cotton pads etc. on the dressing table, a bottle of water left in the fridge, and soft music playing in the room from the radio as we arrived. There was a proper hairdryer (not one of those bathroom ones), an iron and a small ironing board. I can't fault it, would highly recommend and would definitely be my first choice to stay again. We loved it."

Linthwaite House is located on a hilltop overlooking Windermere, making it the perfect base from which to explore the scenic surroundings. Guests can enjoy activities such as boules, or play chess on the giant outdoor chessboard. Linthwaite House offers luxurious accommodations, with stylish, individually designed bedrooms and bathrooms. Many overlook the lake and manicured gardens as well as the surrounding hills and mountains. Wednesdays to Sundays, the on site fine dining restaurant, Henrock by Simon Rogan, serves dishes using local ingredients. The a la carte menu features small plates and sharing dishes. On Mondays and Tuesdays there is an all day dining menu available in the Bar & Conservatory area. There are two row boats available for guests to use. Inquire a Reception.

- "First class operation all around. No issues at all. Very accommodating friendly staff." - "Location was fantastic. Our room was super cosy and the breakfast and staff (especially Jack, he made our morning) were amazing and made us feel right at home. They were also more than happy to give us lots of recommendations." - "Wonderful food. Wonderful location. Wonderful staff. Wonderful hotel. Wonderful grounds. Wonderful views. Highly recommended."

Expect the unexpected in this new concept guest house, just 1 minute's walk from Lake Windermere and its beautiful bustling village of Bowness-on-Windermere, the heart of the English Lake District. The owners have established something fresh and exciting at The Cranleigh. The atmosphere is friendly and informal, while the accommodations has all the cutting edge style of an expensive boutique hotel. The lounge is classic style, with open fire place, leather furniture and mellow decor; a great place to relax with a glass of wine, champagne or one of the local ales. Hearty breakfasts are served in equally stylish surroundings. Bedrooms are simply stunning and totally contemporary, each with an individual style from a professional interior designer. All have luxurious goose-down duvets and fine cotton sheets, iPod docking stations, large screen TVs, DVD players (with free access to a large collection) and free WiFi access. The fully tiled private bathrooms have designer fittings by Villeroy Boch, heated floors, mood lighting, dual-fuel towel rails, spacious shower enclosures and bathrobes. Those with air spa baths have a mirrored TV at the end of the bath for utter indulgence. Please note that the hotel is nonsmoking throughout and is unsuitable for children.

- "The boutique bedrooms , modern, the service and the extras you can have for special occasions ( ie. we had the rosé petals & Prosecco)" - "Very clean, great staff very friendly, in a great location" - "Brilliant stay. Lovely quiet location 2 mins walk from centre. Excellent quality breakfast and lovely comfy surroundings will be back soon!" - "Everything about the stay was first class. On arrival we were greeted warmly, asked if we needed to move our car and then given access to the overflow car park. Our room was perfectly made up, and warm on entry. Everything worked, and everything we needed was provided. Our morning breakfast was included, which is a lovely touch, and the food was freshly made. The staff especially were efficient, well turned out, warm and very polite."

Our hotel is perfectly located with views of Lake Windermere, just a short stroll from the bustling village center of Bowness-on-Windermere and the boats that travel the length of Windermere, making it easy to visit Ambleside, Brockhole, Wray Castle and Lakeside without a car. The Lakes Hotel & Spa was previously called the Burnside Hotel & Spa. The hotel has some of the best on-site facilities in the area, half of the rooms with hot tubs on private balconies, an on-site spa with poolside seating and a bar, stylish restaurant and cocktail bar, bike hire, wakesurfing and paddleboading. Our concierge has many planned walks that you can take straight from the hotel gates. In the Lake District, The Lakes Hotel & Spa is 30 minutes’ drive from the M6. Shops, boutiques and restaurants in the center of Bowness are a 2-minute walk away. Windermere train station is 10 minutes away and we can arrange for our Bentley to collect you from the station. With everything on our doorstep there’s no need for a car. This is our guests' favorite part of Bowness-on-Windermere, according to independent reviews. Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip. We speak your language!

- "Great location. The exterior suite was just as described. Lovely lounge area and great to have a private hot tub. Hotel beautifully furbished. Very elegant. Staff were very friendly." - "Loved every minute of our stay - hotel was outstanding, hot tub in the room was perfect. Plenty of options to suit your needs, we loved the cocktail bar on an evening. 100% would stop again in the near future!" - "Everything was absolutely amazing the staff / facility’s and everything else we will 100% will be returning in the future"

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, an AA 5 Red Star, Relais & Châteaux hotel near Windermere in the beautiful Lake District. Gilpin is dedicated to nourishment, recuperation, and relaxation, and is made up of two hotels on two separate estates, just over a mile away from each other. GILPIN HOTEL Set in 21 acres of country gardens, moors and woodland, Gilpin Hotel has a Michelin starred restaurant, a casual pan Asian restaurant, a Champagne Bar, lounge and terraces, a relaxing Spa Space as well as resident llamas, alpacas, and micro pigs. All bedrooms have incredible Lakeland views, leading onto the beautiful hotel gardens. GILPIN LAKE HOUSE Just over a mile away from Gilpin Hotel, within 100 acres of breathtaking grounds and located on the bank of Knipe Tarn, Gilpin Lake House is a true sanctuary far away from the crowds, but just a stone’s throw from the breath-taking lakes and fells. With a lounge, shared swimming pool and hot tub and spa treatment rooms, it has the feel of a country house with all the services of a hotel. (Please note that only Lake House guests have access to the spa facilities at the Gilpin Lake House.)

- "Beautiful grounds, superb customer service, amazing food and lovely massage. Amazing with my significant dietary needs. Thank you" - "Intimate and personal" - "The rom was perfect and the breakfast had plenty of choice to very good standard The tasting menu on Valentine’s Day was served and explained excellent and tasted perfect" - "Second time we have stayed at Gilpin. It did not disappoint, the staff are super friendly , efficient and very welcoming. Beautiful boutique feel to the hotel ."

Set in private grounds above Lake Windermere, Aphrodites Group offers luxury themed suites with spa baths or private hot tubs. There is free parking and free Wi-Fi throughout. Full English and continental breakfasts are available in the restaurant or can be delivered to the room. The suites are sumptuously decorated with romantic features and luxurious furnishings. All suites have a seating area, flat-screen satellite TV with DVD player, and a modern bathroom with Molton Brown toiletries and a double-size bath. Aphrodites Group features a sauna and steam room. The large grounds feature manicured lawns and natural woodland, and there is a stylish conservatory guest lounge. With a scenic location in the beautiful Lake District, Aphrodites is just 10 minutes’ walk from the Bowness Ferry Crossing. Bowness-on-Windermere center is a 20-minute stroll away, offering shops, restaurants and pubs.

- "Really comfortable" - "Great breakfast friendly staff perfect facilities." - "The Grand Spa suite was absolutely wonderful. Having the sauna and hot tub facilities allowed us to really relax and unwind whilst looking out onto a peaceful and tranquil forest." - "The room was great and the breakfast was great to" - "Great reception- fantastic room and lovely breakfast, would definitely recommended! Will be booking again!" - "A complementary glass of Prosecco to start your stay was a nice touch. Modern room with very comfy round bed. The hot tub was already to use at 37 degrees, and was very relaxing. The spa bath was luxurious too. A large TV with netflix, a great touch. All in all a very enjoyable and relaxing room. The breakfast delivered to your room was also excellent with lots of choice. You won’t be disappointed if you want a relaxing stay."

Set in the village of Bowness, Latimer House Guest House offers 4-star accommodations with views of its surrounding gardens and of the village. Located only 2297 feet from Lake Windermere it is in the ideal location for guests who want to be in walking distance of shops, bars and restaurants. Each of the 8 bright and luxurious rooms at Latimer House include large flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, a seating area and a hospitality tray with tea, coffee and biscuits. Free parking is also available at Latimer House.

- "Lovely clean and tidy" - "Fabulous courtyard garden, huge comfortable bed, great location. Parking." - "Great location" - "Location was brilliant" - "It was close to everything and lovely and quiet decor was lovely and room was warm" - "Great location, beautiful room with terrace, spotlessly clean, easy check in" - "Beautiful room very impressed with the terrace" - "Location of property, meant close walking distance to towns and restaurants nearby. Plus walking distance to nearby boat to travel lakes. Along with routes nearby to explore other places nearby. Bathroom of property was a very good size."