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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Selected and best reviewed properties in Bowness-on-Windermere

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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 .....

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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 .....

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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 .....

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The Elim Lodge

We offer clean, smart, value-for-money bed and breakfast accommodation, with an easy-going, relaxed atmosphere. We have our own private off-road parking. From our doorstep it's a two minute walk to shops and restaurants or a ten minute walk to the classic Lake District view at Biskey Howe .....

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The Royal Oak Inn

The Royal Oak is a small family run Inn with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and enjoys a busy life all year round. Situated in the very heart of Bowness on Windermere. The Royal Oak is literally a stones throw from the Bowness bay piers, Lake Windermere and only a few minutes walk from the many .....

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The Fairfield House And Gardens

The Fairfield is one of Lakeland's original country houses built nearly 200 years ago and now provides a contemporary B&B with an 'AA 4 Gold Stars accolade, together with a 'AA Highly Commended with Good Breakfast' award. Tony and Liz Blaney offer their guests a high standard of personal service .....

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The Oakbank House

Oakbank House Hotel offers bed and breakfast guest house accommodation in the Lake District. Oakbank House Hotel is located in the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere and overlooks Lake Windermere and the fells beyond. The AA 5 Star guest house offers bed and breakfast accommodation with many extra .....

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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 .....

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

Photograph of John Peel Inn, Bowness-on-Windermere
John Peel Inn

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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