Bowness-on-Windermere
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Visit Bowness-on-Windermere

Lakes Hotel and Spa
Hot tub was great, good temperature, clean tub and space surrounding it .was clean we were above the rear car parking space but this did not impact us at all ..we only ate in cocktail area . Food fresh hot and tasty ,service was excellent. Staff attentive ,friendly and accommodating . Room clean ...
Reviewed on 22 January 2026

Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
Will start with the negatives first. 1. Parking after I booked was £25 per night which you don't have to go with, opted for parking in Glebe Road for £21.60 for 3 days which is a 5 minute walk from the hotel, all amenities are within a 5 minute walk from the hotel so no need to drive anywhere. 2. ...
Reviewed on 18 January 2026

The Belsfield Hotel
Bar service was slow. Breakfast in the restaurant wasn't great. Everything was pre-cooked, and the fried eggs had obviously been sat there for a long time. In the bistro the breakfasts were freshly cooked and amazing
Reviewed on 6 January 2026

Hapimag Burnside Park Apartments
Property is in a very good location. Close to everything.
Reviewed on 17 January 2026

Courtyard Apartments
Communication was clear.
Reviewed on 5 January 2026

The Rockefeller Apartments
Very well out together apartment in a prime area of Windemere
Reviewed on 14 December 2025
Popular places to visit

World of Beatrix Potter
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windermere. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre during your trip to Lakes. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Windermere Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Crook at Windermere Golf Club. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.
Bowness Pier
After visiting Bowness Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bowness-on-Windermere. Visit the area's spas or amble around its lakeside.
Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House during your trip to Windermere. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.
Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories during your travels in Windermere. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
- World of Beatrix Potter
- Bowness Pier
- Old Laundry Theatre
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Ullswater
- Lodore Falls
- Scafell Pike
- Derwentwater
- Coniston Water
- Cartmel Racecourse
- Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
- Morecambe Bay
- Buttermere Lake
- Old Man of Coniston
- South Lakes Safari Zoo
- Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
- Lowther Castle and Gardens
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Hill Top Farm
- Levens Hall and Gardens
- Ambleside Pier
- Muncaster Castle
- The Enchanted Chocolate Mine
- Rydal Mount
- Blackwell
- Hellvellyn
- Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats
- Leighton Moss RSPB Reserve
- Honister Slate Mine
- Dove Cottage
