Hotels in Windermere
England’s largest lake, in the heart of the Lake District, with boat trips and walks.
Best-rated hotels in Windermere
Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.
Want to stay in the centre? There are 82 places to stay within 1 km: hotels in Windermere city centre.
Looking for something specific? Rural hotels · Beach hotels · Hotels with a pool · Adults-only hotels · Pet-friendly hotels · Hotels with parking · Accessible hotels · Family hotels · Hostels · Aparthotels · 5-star hotels · 4-star hotels · Cheap hotels · Boutique hotels.
Windermere is in the Lake District. Hotels across the whole area: Lake District.
To see Windermere with a guide, try the free walking tours in Windermere and the guided visits.
Jerichos Boutique Accommodation★★★★9.6 ExceptionalSee prices
Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B★★★★9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
Woodlands★★★★8.6 FabulousSee prices
Cragwood Country House Hotel★★★★9.6 ExceptionalSee prices
Briery Wood Hotel★★★★9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
Fairfield House and Gardens9.5 ExceptionalSee prices
The Westbourne★★★★9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
Lindeth Howe★★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
The Ro Hotel Windermere★★★★7.8 GoodSee prices
The Angel Inn - The Inn Collection Group★★★★8.6 FabulousSee prices
Latimer House★★★★8.9 FabulousSee prices
Meadowcroft Guest House★★★★9.3 ExceptionalSee prices
Kotel Windermere★★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel★★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Windermere Manor Hotel★★★7.8 GoodSee prices
Linthwaite House Hotel★★★★★9.3 ExceptionalSee prices
Denehurst Guest House - Adults Only★★★★9.8 ExceptionalSee prices
The Hideaway At Windermere (Adults only)★★★★9.8 ExceptionalSee prices
Holly Lodge Guest House with FREE off site health club★★★★9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
YHA Ambleside★★★★8.5 FabulousSee prices
The Waterhead Inn, Ambleside- The Inn Collection Group★★★★8.4 Very goodSee prices
The Royal Oak Inn8.8 FabulousSee prices
Low Wood Bay★★★★8.5 FabulousSee prices
The Cuckoo Brow Inn★★★★8.7 FabulousSee prices
Where to stay in Windermere: the best areas
Bowness-on-Windermere
On the lakeshore by the pier there are hotels with views, inns and apartments, with boats, shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Windermere village
Near the railway station there are B&Bs in stone houses, cheaper and twenty minutes’ walk from the lake.
Ambleside
At the northern end of the lake, Ambleside has guesthouses, hostels and mountain hotels, a good base for walking.
Hotels in Windermere in numbers
Worked out from the data of every property within 5 km of the centre of Windermere. Updated daily. Tap a type to see its hotels.
- places to stay
- 197
- average score of 192 rated properties
- 9.2
- guest reviews
- 112,094
- four- and five-star hotels
- 140
- Spa hotels
- 2
- Hostels
- 10
Getting to Windermere
The nearest airports are Leeds Bradford (LBA), 99 km away and Newcastle (NCL), 107 km away as the crow flies.
Getaways near Windermere
Other destinations less than 60 km away, with their hotels. Distances as the crow flies.
Things to do in Windermere
Free walking tours, guided visits, tickets and day trips. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
More hotels in Windermere
Another 96 places to stay in the area, also ranked by guest reviews.
- Hawksmoor Guest House★★★★★
- The Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn, Ambleside★★★★
- The Cottage - Room Only★★★★
- Brathay Hall - Brathay Trust★★★
- Lingwood Lodge★★★★
- The Belsfield Hotel★★★★
- The Howbeck & The Retreat 5min to Lake, Restaurants & to the free Hydro Wellness Club★★★★★
- The Penn★★★★
- Burn How Garden Hotel - Bowness on Windermere★★★★
- The Wateredge Inn, Ambleside- The Inn Collection Group★★★★
- Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments★★★★
- Windermere Park B&B inc Free off-site Health Club★★★★
- Melbourne Guest House★★★★
- Ivythwaite Lodge Guest House★★★★
- Windermere Suites★★★★★
- Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa★★★★
- The Lakehouse Rooms at The Waterhead Inn, Ambleside★★★★
- Invergarry Room Only Guest House For Adults★★★★
- Bowness Guest House★★★
- Wild Boar Estate★★★★
- Craig Walk Suite★★★★★
- Glenburn Guest House★★★
- Bowness Bay Suites★★★★
- The Haven★★★★
- The Lamplighter Dining ~ Rooms★★★★
- Merewood Country House Hotel★★★★
- Thornbank House Offering Breakfast and with the use of Free Local Health Club★★★★
- New Hall Bank★★★★
- Langdale Chase Hotel★★★★★
- Puddle Duck Lodge★★★★
- The Coppice - including off-site health club★★★★
- Kirkwood Guest House, free parking, electric car point★★★★
- The Watermill Inn & Brewery★★★★
- Fellview Guest House★★★
- Wheatlands Lodge-Windermere - Award Winning - Adult Only - Free Car Park★★★★★
- Broadlands Windermere★★★
- The Mews Room at The Coach House★★★★
- Churchills Inn & Rooms
- Craig's Suites Windermere★★★★★
- ABACUS HOUSE★★★★
- Storrs Gate House B & B No pets Allowed★★★★
- Holly Cottages★★★★
- Montfort Cottage Guest House★★★★
- The Dozy Deer★★★
- Laurel Cottage★★★★
- Cedar Manor★★★★★
- Elim House★★★★
- Broadoaks Boutique Country House★★★★★
- Aphrodites Group - Luxury Hot Tub Suites in Central Lake District!★★★★★
- Elim Bank Guest House★★★
- Stunning cottage Grade 2 listed with parking and Hot Tub★★★★
- YHA Windermere★★★
- Lindeth Fell Country House★★★★★
- Haisthorpe Guest House★★★★
- Rayrigg Villa Windermere (Room Only)★★★★
- Quaysiders Lakes Resort - Quaysiders Club★★★
- Virginia Cottage Guest House★★★★
- Monties Guest House - Adults ONLY★★★
- Ees Wyke Country House★★★★★
- The Cranleigh Boutique★★★★
- Ellerbrook House★★★★
- Rocklea Guest House★★★★
- Westbury House★★★
- Ellerhow★★★★
- The Westmorland Inn★★★
- Dene House Guest House★★★★
- Adam Place Guest House★★★
- Gilpin Hotel & Lake House★★★★★
- The Elleray
- 1 Park Road★★★★
- 3 West End Boutique Apartment★★★★★
- Bonny Brae House by Woodland Park
- Edge Mere Apartment, Bowness-on-Windermere★★★★
- White Rose★★★★
- Pottery Gate, Bowness-on-Windermere★★★★
- Brook House ― Free on-site car park★★★
- Beechwood★★★★
- Ghyll Rigg★★★★
- Stockghyll Cottage★★★★
- Autumn Leaves Guest House★★★
- The Samling Hotel★★★★
- The Governance Apartments★★★★
- The Berry Boutique
- Beech Apartment
- 1 West End Boutique Apartment★★★★★
- Annesdale House★★★
- Archway Guest House★★★★
- Brooklands Guest House★★★
- High Street Apartment★★★★★
- Slack Cottage★★★★
- Keepers Cottage by LH★★★★
- St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club)★★★★
- Woodlands Guest House Windermere★★★★
- Ashleigh House - Room Only★★★★
- Heather Mere Cottage, Bowness-on-Windermere
- Luxury Cozy Room Central Location with King Bed★★★
Frequently asked questions about hotels in Windermere
How many hotels are there in Windermere?
We list 197 places to stay within 5 km of the centre of Windermere: 22 five-star, 118 four-star and 36 three-star, and the rest without a star rating in their data.
What is the best-rated hotel in Windermere?
Jerichos Boutique Accommodation, with a score of 9.6 out of 10 from 1,664 guest reviews. We rank hotels by both their score and their number of reviews, so a hotel with two good reviews doesn’t come out on top.
What is the best area to stay in Windermere?
It depends on your trip. Our guide to the areas of Windermere explains what each one offers: Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere village and Ambleside.
Is there a free walking tour in Windermere?
Yes. Our page on free walking tours in Windermere lists the free tours and guided visits in English that you can book, with a guide to what to see.
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