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Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian country house near Lake Windermere

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Lobby
Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Balcony
Lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Thornbarrow Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2DF
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Lake Windermere
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Bowness Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Windermere

Windermere retreat .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Windermere country house, you'll find Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories and Old Laundry Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 19 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Food House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Beresfords Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hole in t' Wall - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Magic Roundabout - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hooked - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel

4-star Victorian country house near Lake Windermere
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An indoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Windermere country house is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1899
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel offers 34 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Windermere country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel to the airport?

Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel is 92.9 mi (141-min drive) away from the Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel.

Does Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel offer free breakfast?

Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this country house.

What time is check-in at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel?

This country house offers free self parking.

Does Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel have a pool?

Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Does Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this country house.

How close is Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel to downtown Windermere?

Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Windermere.

Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 322 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hillthwaite

This hotel is perfect for a relaxing easy stay in The Lake District, England. I recommend to everyone. There no lifts but rooms on Ground and 2nd floor are manageable. Third floor rooms have beautiful views. The staff is lovely and the food is delicious!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Hotel beautifully decorated

Always guaranteed great service woth exceptional staff & great food and such a beautiful hotel top marks everytime xx
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kapil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

ROSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Hotel

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning

The hotel is gorgeous the views are stunning easy outside parking. The breakfast was lovely wide variety on menu. The staff are very professional efficient and welcoming nothing is too much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debasri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views from this hotel were surreal. Local to everything and staff were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Probably the best hotel in Windermere

I shouldn’t say to much because the Hillthwaite might put up their prices! Excellent, comes to mind, ten out of ten in all departments, but the big standout was high quality of the staff, I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel & staff

The hotel is in an excellent position with views over lake Windermere, a very warm and cosy feel to it, they light the log burner in the lounges late afternoon/early evening, which is nice to sit by and have a drink. It's about a 20 minute walk into Windermere town and 10-15 minutes walk into Bowness, both towns are very nice. The staff were excellent from arriving at the reception where we were welcomed and a bonus that our room was ready (2.30pm) to enable us check in early. The rest of the staff were also efficient, very welcoming and friendly, I have to make a special mention to the two sisters (Louise & Claire) who were wonderful in the restaurant, they were so attentive and polite, an asset to the hotel team. The food was fantastic, we had an evening meal which was delicious and breakfast on both mornings which was wonderful too and very filling, especially the full Cumbrian breakfast. The room (19) was very pleasant and immaculate, the only negative I would mention was that we could here the fire door in the corridor banging in the morning from around 7am. The pool was very small but this was fine for a little swim to stretch off after being out all day and the sauna was great to relax in. There is parking right outside the hotel and we didn't really use the car after arriving as everything local was walkable. We will definitely return to this lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s the 1st time we have used the hotel. I would highly recommend to anyone. The staff were friendly and couldn’t do enough for you. The room was lovely and comfy and very clean. I don’t have a bad word to say about the hotel. We will definitely come back the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ariel

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice although the pool was cold and the steam room wasn't working. My room was ground floor and as a solo female traveller, I would've preferred a room on 1st floor or above but it was clean and an ok size for one person. Food was great, very good selection for breakfast and all cooked fresh. Good, walkable distance from town with good public transport links to other areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yanping

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Urszula

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were thrilled with our choice of Hillthwaite. It has a central location near to both Windermere and Bowness yet high enough on a hill to have views of Lake Windermere from rooms and public spaces. The hotel is beautifully organized with several public lounges: sun room, library, bar/lounge and restaurant–all of which feature Lake views, as well as outdoor terraces. We had a view of the Lake from our large "occasion" room. The room was lovely with chairs and a table to take in the view. The bathroom had a tub and a separate shower–great pressure and temperatures and good lighting. We ate two dinners and breakfasts plus coffees and beverages at the hotel. The staff was attentive and professional. The meal times were organized to not overwhelm the kitchen: the food was timely and delicious. After a series of BnBs, we were looking for a resort/spa hotel and the Hillthwaite surpassed our expectations. Highly recommend the hotel and also a visit to Blackwell, a 1908 Arts and Crafts house outside of Bowness.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024