Places to stay in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

We currently have 40 accommodations in and around Bowness-on-Windermere. There are also other regional listings available for Guest Houses, Hotels, Caravan parks, Chalets and other properties. You can filter these listings by the available types.

Bowness-on-Windermere is a sprawling tourist town on the shore of Windermere, about halfway along the 12 mile length of the lake between Waterhead at the North end, and Lakeside at the South end. It developed after the opening of the railway line from Oxenholme and Kendal to Windermere in 1847. Bowness was the nearest accessible point on the lake. Local restaurants include Lewis’s Café, Fat Olives, The Burn How Restaurant & Lounge Bar, and Lake View Garden Bar.

The center of Bowness-on-Windermere ( which is at is longitude -2°55'24.636 and latitude 54°21'42.948 ) is located 2 miles away from Windermere, 2 miles away from Near Sawrey, 4 miles away from Hawkshead and 4 miles away from Troutbeck.

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35 Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses
5 Camping, Caravans, Self Catering
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Selected and best reviewed properties in Bowness-on-Windermere

Photograph of Lindeth Fell Country House Hotel, Bowness-on-Windermere
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The Lindeth Fell Country House Hotel

Awarded English Country Hotel of the Year 2009 by the Good Hotel Guide, Lindeth Fell Country House Hotel is only a mile from bustling Bowness on Windermere, up on the hillside overlooking Lake Windermere and the Coniston Fells. The hotel setting is a magical one of tranquillity, close to the .....

Photograph of Storrs Gate House, Bowness-on-Windermere
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The Storrs Gate House

Storrs Gate House is a lovely 19th Century detached Lake District Country House bed and breakfast, nestling in its own secluded, spacious gardens, opposite Lake Windermere. A leisurely, picturesque 15-minute stroll will take you along the lakeshore into Bowness Bay and village. Being only half a .....

Photograph of Beech Hill Hotel, Bowness-on-Windermere
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The Beech Hill Hotel

The Beech Hill is located in the heart of England's beautiful Lake District National Park. Set into the hillside on the eastern bank of Lake Windermere, Britain's largest lake, you will find unrivalled panoramic views across the Lake to the Cumbrian Fells beyond. Whatever the season, the vista .....

Photograph of Laurel Cottage Bowness, Bowness-on-Windermere
Bed & Breakfast

The Laurel Cottage Bowness

Built in 1613 as the original village Grammar school, Laurel Cottage Guest House retains many original features. Today the property continues to offer the charm and character of centuries past - whilst giving guests all the comforts of the present, we are superbly located only one minute from the .....

Photograph of The Old Court House, Bowness-on-Windermere
Bed & Breakfast

The Old Court House

The Old Court House B&B / Guest House is an ideal bed and breakfast holiday location, enjoyed by old and young alike and is a perfect base for sightseeing and touring around England's largest National Park. Woodland walks, park & bowling green and of course the many attractions of Bowness including .....

Photograph of The Cranleigh Boutique, Bowness-on-Windermere
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The Cranleigh Boutique

For lake district hotels on Windermere the Cranleigh is perfectly located just one minutes walk from the shores of Lake Windermere. It is situated just one minute's walk from the centre of Bowness on Windermere, where you will find a large selection of established restaurants, bars, shops cafes and .....

Photograph of Latimer House, Bowness-on-Windermere
Bed & Breakfast

The Latimer House

We offer a high standard of Lake District bed & breakfast accommodation in six tastefully decorated feature rooms for the discerning holidaymaker looking for somewhere just a little special. For an extra touch of luxury a full English breakfast is served in your room each morning. Latimer House .....

Photograph of Dene House, Bowness-on-Windermere
Bed & Breakfast

The Dene House

Denehouse is a beautiful 4 Star Highly Commended AA rated guest house which carefully blends the modern with the traditional. The house benefits from being in a superb position on the edge of Bowness village, with its many pubs and restaurants, and Lake Windermere itself, which is just a three .....

Things to see and do, places to eat in Bowness-on-Windermere

Photograph of Terrace Restaurant At The Fayrer Garden Hotel, Bowness-on-Windermere
Terrace Restaurant At The Fayrer Garden Hotel

Restaurant At Miller Howe Hotel ( Dining / Other ). Miller Howe is one of only a few Luxury Lake District Hotels in Windermere. It is set in five and a half acres of beautiful grounds in the heart of the English Lake District overlooking the shores of Lake Windermere. Built as a private residence in 1916, today Miller Howe offers comfortable interiors, indulgent cuisine and simply unforgettable views.

Restaurant At The Belsfield Hotel ( Dining / Other ). This Victorian country house is set in six acres of beautiful gardens overlooking Lake Windermere in the resort town of Bowness-on-Windermere.The Belsfield Hotel is a popular venue for both the business and leisure guest

Tapios ( / Mediterranean ). Located at 47 Crescent Road, Windermere, 2 miles from the center of Bowness-on-Windermere. A little restaurant full of atmosphere, taste and friends situated in the centre of Windermere, the Lake District. www.tapios.co.uk Link

The Flying Pig ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). The Flying Pig is a traditional family friendly Lakeland pub, offering fantastic seasonal food, made using only the finest freshest locally sourced ingredients. www.theflyingpigbowness.co.uk Link

Terrace Restaurant At The Fayrer Garden Hotel ( Dining / Other ). Our luxury Country House Hotel, with panoramic lake views, nestles in five acres of gardens and grounds in the heart of the beautiful English Lake District. Delicious food, fine wines and comfortable accommodation are our trademarks, and you can be sure that our friendly, professional staff will make your stay thoroughly enjoyable. www.fayrergarden.com Link

John Peel Inn ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Here at the John Peel we have created a family friendly atmosphere, no loud dance music and no blaring sports on TV. Year after year we welcome old friends and new to taste the guest ales and dine with us. We have gone back to basics, good traditional home made food, varying guest ales, traditional ales good service and polite conversation. www.oldjohnpeel.co.uk Link

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