Curated luxury hotels in Bowness-on-Windermere

With a stay at The Coniston Inn - The Inn Collection Group in Coniston, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. This upscale hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from John Ruskin Museum and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Brantwood.

With wonderful views over Lake Eltermere, Eltermere Inn is in the heart of the Langdale Valley. The historic country house has luxury rooms, a creative restaurant and a cosy bar with free Wi-Fi.

The elegant bedrooms are individually decorated, and many have scenic views of the surrounding fells. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and a designer bathroom with quality toiletries.

The restaurant serves a modern European menu using locally sourced produce and fresh ingredients. Guests can enjoy traditional afternoon teas on the terrace, or relax by the log fire in the bar.

Just 2 miles from Grasmere, Eltermere is a 10-minute drive from Ambleside and the shores of Lake Windermere. Beautiful walks begin just a few metres away, and free parking is available.

Set in an 18th-century coaching inn in the tranquil village of Ambleside, The White Lion by Innkeeper's Collection offers easy access to the Lake District National Park and the popular destination of Grasmere, 4 miles away. Guests also benefit from free parking.

Each room at The White Lion by Innkeeper's Collection has free Wi-Fi and an en suite shower room. Rooms are set on the first or second floor.

Traditional pub food is served daily and guests can enjoy pub favourites. The pub offers an extensive selection of ales and wines.

Nestled within the Lake District, Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, is 1 hour's drive from the property. Guests can also enjoy outdoor activities such as mountain biking, fishing, and hill walking.

With a stay at The Three Shires Inn in Ambleside, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Skelwith Force. This inn is 10 mi (16 km) from World of Beatrix Potter and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater.

Featuring 4-star accommodation, Ambleside Fell Rooms is situated in Ambleside, 16 km from Lake Windermere and 29 km from Derwentwater. The property is set 35 km from Askham Hall, 41 km from Muncaster Castle and 44 km from Buttermere. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.9 km from World of Beatrix Potter.

At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Ambleside Fell Rooms also offer free WiFi, while some rooms are equipped with a mountain view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ambleside, like hiking and cycling.

Wasdale is 45 km from Ambleside Fell Rooms, while Grizedale Forest is 8.5 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 123 km from the property.

Windermere Rooms at The Wateredge Inn are located in the heart of the Lake District, surrounded by fells and lakes. The edge of Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, is a few minutes’ walk away and the shops of Ambleside are only a short stroll away.

Each room features a TV, Tea/Coffee making facilities, en-suite bathroom and free WIFI. If you have a particular bathroom or bed configuration request for your stay, please do not hesitate to contact the team who will check the availability for you. Upon arrival, please check in at The Wateredge Inn which is only moments away.

Located in Kendal, Castle Green Hotel In Kendal, BW Premier Collection is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Parkside Road and Kendal Museum. This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Lake Windermere.

When you stay at Stonecross Manor Hotel in Kendal, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and World of Beatrix Potter. This spa hotel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Lake Windermere and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Abbot Hall Art Gallery.

Located in Grange-over-Sands, Grange Hotel is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Cartmel Racecourse and Lake Windermere. This spa hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Sizergh Castle and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Laurel and Hardy Museum.

Grasmere – the heart of the Lake District; and at the heart of Grasmere is The Inn at Grasmere, the original Inn of Grasmere, where travelers have come for centuries to stop, rest and enjoy the Lakes.

The Inn at Grasmere is part and parcel of the historic village. With breathtaking views in a central location, the Inn provides visitors with easy access to the Lakes District in a luxurious setting.

Ancient traditions and modern comfort come together in The Inn at Grasmere, the heart of Grasmere.

Your home away from home.

Our Inn has stylish rooms and a on site Leisure Centre which features a sauna, chill room and heated swimming pool.

Limited car parking is available on site free of charge. We also have parking at our sister hotel a 2 minute walk away providing us with ample parking.

All of our rooms at The Inn At Grasmere are newly refurbished with new carpets, deco, beds, bathrooms, also have free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, as well as a power shower/bath, H2K of Harrogate toiletries and lots of luxury touches.

1769 Bar & Restaurant features a traditional menu of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients with the hotel's Lakeland Bar & Restaurant offering a selection of real ales and bar meals. We also have a delightful Courtyard where you can unwind and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

The Inn at Grasmere is set in the centre of the village, with walking and hiking routes right on the property's doorstep.

The hotel is situated in a prime location for easy access to neighbouring locations and a bus stop is conveniently located across the road from the property. Ambleside is 6.9 km away, while Keswick is 20 km away.

With a stay at Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels in Ambleside, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Windermere and The Herdy Shop. This spa hotel is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from World of Beatrix Potter and 13 mi (21 km) from Ullswater.

In the heart of the Lake District national park, Haweswater Hotel overlooks the lake and mountains. It has a bar, a lake view terrace and 2 restaurants.
Mark Greenaway at the Haweswater offers fine dining, including a carefully crafted tasting menu.
Brasserie 37 offers hearty, french-inspired classics based on local, seasonal produce.

The elegant en suite rooms at the Haweswater feature tea/coffee facilities and large flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. A cooked full English breakfast is provided.

Set in acres of woodland, Hotel Haweswater is close to wildlife and walking routes. Kendal and Ambleside are both within a 45-minute drive.

With a stay at Traveller's Rest Inn in Ambleside, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water and 10 minutes from Lake Windermere. This inn is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from World of Beatrix Potter and 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Ullswater.

When you stay at The Villa Levens in Kendal, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake Windermere. This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Cartmel Racecourse and 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from World of Beatrix Potter.

Located in Kendal, Hare & Hounds is within a 15-minute drive of Lake Windermere and Yorkshire Dales National Park. This inn is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from World of Beatrix Potter and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lyth Valley.

The family-run Ye Olde Fighting Cocks is set beside the Kent estuary in the picturesque village of Arnside, officially named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The beer garden boasts views of the Lake District’s mountains and the estuary, as well as offering free on-site parking.

Most of the bedrooms offer views across the Kent estuary and the mountains within the Lake District.

The Fighting Cocks’ on-site bar features a wood-burning fireplace and offers a variety of traditional beers, lagers and wines. There are 2 on-site restaurants serving traditional home-cooked food. There is a Sky/BT Sports area showing live action.

Arnside Rail Station is just 350 meters from the property and junction 35 of the M6 is less than 8 miles away. The start of the Lake District National Park is just a 5 minute train journey.

Located in Ambleside, The Swan at Grasmere - The Inn Collection group is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Wordsworth Museum and Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. This upscale hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Lake Windermere and 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.

On the edge of The Lake District, this country inn offers rooms with private bathrooms, traditionally furnished, each room features a TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Guests can also make use of a hairdryer in the rooms.

Built in the early 1900’s, the inn features a cosy bar serving real ales. The restaurant menu is created using fresh and local ingredients.

The Station Inn B&B is just 10 minutes’ drive from the M6 motorway and Kendal. Kendal Castle is a 5-minute drive, while Lake Windermere and the Beatrix Potter Museum are a 20-minute drive through beautiful Lakeland countryside.

Located in Kendal, Gilpin Bridge Inn is in a national park – a 2-minute drive from Levens Hall and Gardens and 6 minutes from Sizergh Castle. This inn is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Brewery Arts Centre and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Cartmel Racecourse.