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★ 9.4 Exceptional
Crook Rd
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House
Michelin-star dining, private lake, hot tubs, and spa in luxurious haven.Pocket Wanderings.
- Spa & wellness
- Waterfront setting
- 5-star luxury
Best Hotels Near Lake Windermere
Windermere is England's longest natural lake, a 10.5-mile ribbon of water flanked by wooded hills and fells that is the centrepiece of the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site. Steamer and ferry services criss-cross the lake connecting Windermere, Bowness, Ambleside, and the western shore villages, while the hilltop viewpoints of Orrest Head and Wansfell provide famous panoramic perspectives. Hotels on Lake Windermere in Bowness and Windermere town offer immediate lakeside access and proximity to the Langdale and Coniston fells.
Our Picks — Lake District
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★ 8.7 Fabulous
Bowness-on-Windermere
Storrs Hall
Striking Georgian mansion on Lake Windermere shores with stunning views and hot tubs.Pocket Wanderings.
- Waterfront setting
- Historic character
- 4-star comfort
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★ 8.9 Excellent
Ambleside Road
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa
Lakeside resort with spa, water sports, and panoramic Windermere views.
- Spa & wellness
- Waterfront setting
- 4-star comfort
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★ 8.9 Excellent
Newby Bridge
Lakeside Hotel & Spa
Elegant lakeside retreat on Windermere with spa, pool, and scenic views.Pocket Wanderings.
- Spa & wellness
- Waterfront setting
- Pool & leisure
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★ 8.4 Very good
Keswick Road
The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
Art Deco lakeside hotel with award-winning spa and Grasmere valley views.Pocket Wanderings.
- Spa & wellness
- Waterfront setting
- 4-star comfort
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★ 9.2 Superb
Crook Ln
Linthwaite House
Hilltop luxury with fine dining, gardens, and Lake Windermere vistas.Pocket Wanderings.
- Waterfront setting
- Destination dining
- Extensive grounds
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