Luxury hotels in Windermere

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Windermere. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only) Windermere, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Near Windermere village, this striking Victorian mansion house has a conservatory restaurant, free parking and elegant rooms with iPod docks and flat-screen TVs. Windermere Rail Station is a 3-minute walk away. All of the beautiful en suite rooms feature luxurious Egyptian cotton linen and sleek bathrooms with power showers. Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only) rooms have free bottled water and digital radios. Overlooking the surrounding Lake District fells, JR’s restaurant offers an imaginative menu featuring local produce. There is free Wi-Fi and the cosy oak-panelled bar serves a selection of beers, wines and spirits. Set in a quiet street, the family-run Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only) is a short walk from the shores of Lake Windermere. The hotel is only 20 minutes’ drive from the M6. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 192 GBP.

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• 2 Hawksmoor Guest House Windermere, United Kingdom

  

  Guest house. Situated 12 minutes’ walk from Windermere, Hawksmoor Guest House has free Wi-Fi and plenty of off-road parking. Each elegant room at Hawksmoor features underfloor heating in the bathrooms, with facilities for making tea and coffee. Guests have access to the leisure facilities at a local health club less than 2 miles away, where guests can use the swimming pool, sauna and gym free of charge. The two villages of Windermere and Bowness are within 10 minutes' walk from Hawksmoor Guest House, as well as The World of Beatrix Potter. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around 115 GBP.

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• 3 Wheatlands Lodge Guesthouse (Adults Only) Windermere, United Kingdom

  

  Guest house. Situated in the heart of peaceful Windermere, Wheatlands Lodge is just 5 minutes’ walk from Windermere Rail Station, offering free Wi-Fi and free private parking. All of the 5-star rooms feature luxury en suite facilities, and are individually designed with modern furnishings. Rooms also offer tea and coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV. Wheatlands has been awarded 5 stars by the AA and also holds a Breakfast Award. The classic Victorian property dates from 1860, and maintains its period features. Wheatlands Lodge has a garden and terrace for al fresco dining, and a traditional Cumbrian breakfast is served in the dining room, using locally sourced produce. Just a few minutes’ walk from Windermere town centre, and 20 minutes from Bowness-on-Windermere, Wheatlands Lodge is centrally located for exploring the beautiful Lake District. The World of Beatrix Potter attraction is just 1 mile away. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around 156 GBP.

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• 4 Windermere Suites Windermere, United Kingdom

  

  Guest house. With a 5-star Guest Accommodation rating, suites come with luxury bathrooms and modern furniture from designers such as Philippe Starck. huge Air baths for two with mood lights and a TV above. Each Super Luxury suite features a handmade, silver-leaf Frank Hudson super-king bed. All suites have 42-inch LCD TVs, crystal lights and free Wi-Fi. Electric vehicle chargers are available in the car park. A hearty Cumbria platter or continental breakfast, with freshly ground coffee, is delivered to your suite every morning. Breakfast is served at a time to suit you. A room service menu is also available. Windermere Suites are just a 2-minute walk from the town centre and Windermere Train Station. Lake Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere, home to the ‘World Of Beatrix Potter’ are also within easy walking distance. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 175 GBP.

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• 5 Beaumont House (Adults Only) Windermere, United Kingdom

  

  Guest house. The 5-star Beaumont House is a Victorian property featuring many original features with a tranquil location, just metres from the heart of Windermere. It offers delicious cooked breakfasts, free Wi-Fi and free private parking, less than 10 minutes' walk away from Windermere Railway Station. All of the en suite rooms at the friendly Beaumont guest house have tea and coffee facilities and Freeview TV. Each room also features either a power shower or whirlpool bath. Breakfast options include fish of the day and traditional cooked Cumbrian breakfasts, made with local produce. The family-run guest house has a lounge with sofas, books, magazines and an honesty bar. The surrounding Lake District National Park has a variety of scenic walks and picturesque sights to enjoy. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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• 6 The Howbeck & The Retreat incl FREE off-site Health Club and FREE parking Windermere, United Kingdom

  

  Guest house. In the beautiful Lake District, just a short walk from Windermere, this luxury bed and breakfast has beautifully appointed rooms, all with a modern, original bathroom and free Wi-Fi. The Howbeck is only a 2-minute walk from the main village which has many shops and good restaurants and bistros. Windermere Steamboats and Museum and the market towns of Kendal and Keswick are amongst many things to visit in the area. The Howbeck Guest House also has special arrangements with some local restaurants for its guests and can make reservations on their behalf. Guests are offered a free 2-hour pass for use of the Choices Health Club's swimming pool, spa, sauna and steam room, which is just a short drive or 30-minute walk away. The fitness centre also offers a cardio suite, a weights centre, group classes and an outdoor training and relaxation area. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 112 GBP.

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• 7 Kotel Windermere Windermere, United Kingdom

  

  Aparthotel. Located in Windermere, Kotel Windermere provides a garden and free WiFi. The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A fridge is also provided, as well as a kettle. The aparthotel offers a terrace. Kotel is 0.4 km to Windermere Town Centre. It is 0.8 km to Lake Windermere and 8 km to Ambleside. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 99 GBP.

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• 8 Lowera Cottage Windermere, United Kingdom

  

  Holiday home. Within 2.5 km of World of Beatrix Potter and 35 km of Derwentwater, Lowera Cottage features free WiFi and a garden. Boasting free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as fishing and cycling. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Askham Hall is 39 km from the holiday home, while Muncaster Castle is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 117 km from Lowera Cottage. Show full description Guest review score 9.8

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• 9 Quarry End Windermere, United Kingdom

  

  Holiday home. Set 600 metres from World of Beatrix Potter, 37 km from Derwentwater and 42 km from Askham Hall, Quarry End offers accommodation situated in Windermere. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy golfing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Muncaster Castle is 49 km from Quarry End, while Trough of Bowland is 50 km from the property. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 118 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.6

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• 10 Cedar Manor Windermere, United Kingdom

  

  Country house. This 150-year-old country house guest accommodation is in quiet gardens, 700 metres from Windermere town centre. It has free Wi-Fi, free parking and a lounge/bar. Cedar Manor is in the heart of the Lake District, a short walk from Windermere's shops, cafes and restaurants. It is 600 metres from Windermere Rail Station and a 10-minute walk from the lake. The hotel mixes original features with modern comforts. The en suite rooms have flat-screen TV's, hairdryers, iPod docking stations and well-stocked tea and coffee making facilities. A full English breakfast is available each morning. The Cedar Manor's lounge, bar and restaurant look out over the hotel's beautiful gardens. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 231 GBP.

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• 11 High Mere Windermere, United Kingdom

  Holiday home. High Mere is situated in Windermere, 38 km from Derwentwater, 43 km from Askham Hall, as well as 49 km from Trough of Bowland. Featuring free private parking, the 5-star holiday home is 1.2 km from World of Beatrix Potter. With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom holiday home features a TV, a washing machine and a kitchen with dishwasher. Muncaster Castle is 50 km from the holiday home, while Kendal Castle is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 117 km from High Mere. Show full description Guest review score 8.0

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!