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Windermere Hotel

  • Perfectly situated on a hilltop overlooking the quaint village of Windermere and the beautiful surrounding areas
  • The Hotel was originally called the Riggs Windermere Hotel, named after Thomas Rigg, who built it in 1847
  • A recent refurbishment to the bar and restaurant has left us with a modern look, but the hotel keeps its charm
  • Traditional historic listed building

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Hotel Information

Windermere has been called the ‘Gateway to the Lakes’. With mountains, moors, lakes and tarns it is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the splendour of the English countryside, right in the heart of the Lake District.

The Windermere Hotel occupies an excellent location at the head of the village of Windermere itself. Built from traditional Lakeland slate, our hotel is listed by English Heritage, and is one of the oldest hotels in Windermere having opened back in 1847 to coincide with the construction of the local railway.

The hotel’s location is ideal for exploring the local villages of Bowness and Windermere, as well as the beautiful Lake District scenery. Details of a selection of attractions in Windermere and the surrounding area can be found in the Local Attractions section of our website.

Spanning three floors, the Windermere Hotel contains 69 comfortable bedrooms. If you’re looking for that extra special touch, you can choose to upgrade to our stylish new Premier and Superior Rooms. Inside the hotel you’ll find a warm, intimate atmosphere, and the friendliest of welcomes from our highly experienced staff.

Windermere Hotel
Kendal Road
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1AL

Tel: 01539 442251

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Room Types

Windermere Hotel Premier Room

Often our most luxurious room option. Most premier rooms have four-poster beds and spacious en suite bathrooms that have been beautifully re-fitted to accommodate both bath and shower options. These large rooms will normally offer a comfortable seating area, 32 inch flat screen digital television, hairdryer and the facilities to make a hot beverage.

  • En-Suite bath, shower and WC
  • Luxurious four-poster bed
  • 32" digital flat screen TV
  • Large rooms with comfortable seating

Windermere Hotel Superior Room

Our Superior rooms typically have luxurious beds, 26 inch flat screen digital television, and a spacious en-suite bathroom with shower over bath. These Superior rooms also have the facilities to make a hot beverage.

  • Flat screen TV
  • En-suite bath, shower and WC
  • Large rooms with comfortable seating
  • Hair dryer and shaving point

Windermere Hotel Standard Room

Our Standard Rooms are charming and have everything you would expect from a modern hotel - private facilities, a TV and everything you need to make yourself a hot beverage.

  • En-suite bath, shower and WC
  • Telephone
  • Colour TV
  • Tea and coffee making facilities


Location

By Car

Below is some driving directions from the M6 to The Windermere Hotel. The drive will take about 25 minutes. 

1. Head north on M6 toward Exit 36

2. At junction 36, exit onto A590 toward Barrow/Kendal/A591

3. Continue onto A591 (signs for Windermere/A591/Kendal/A6)

4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto B5284/Crook Rd
Continue to follow B5284

 
5. Turn right at A5074

6. Turn left

7. Turn left
The Windermere Hotel will be on the right


The car park is located directly in front of the building.


By Train

Windermere railway station is a 2 minute drive away of a five minute walk away from the Windermere Hotel

By Plane

The nearest airport to the Windermere Hotel is Black Pool

Windermere Hotel

Kendal Road

Windermere

Cumbria

LA23 1AL

Res: 01539 442251

Tel: 01539 442251


Local Attractions

  • The World of Beatrix Potter
  • Hilltop Farm
  • Lake Cruises
  • Dove Cottage
  • Holehird Gardens
  • Old Laundry Theatre
  • Aquarium of the lakes
  • Blackwell Arts and Craft House

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Windermere Hotel

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The Laughing Four

Derby

rating is 2 stars

15 January 2011

Odd Fellows on Tour

Just returned after an enjoyable weekend walking with a group of thirteen friends. Our room (223) was clean, but shabby in need of redecoration. The staff were excellent attentive and courteous. Food was excellent and varied.


Janette Jones

Farnham, Surrey

rating is 5 stars

6 November 2011

Must Visit

We have just returned from a wonderful holiday, we have just returned from a 5-day stay, our room had a wonderful view, was spacious, very modern, clean and comfortable. The food was excellent, and menu very different and upmarket to some of Shearings hotels. The staff was fantastic. If you had a problem they sorted with no bother. I want to go again in the summer. Jim & Jan Jones.


William J Arnold

Swansea

rating is 5 stars

21 November 2011

Quality In Abundance

Very Clean & spacious hotel & nothing was a problem for the staff who I have to say are a credit to the hotel. We had a 3 week old baby & hotel provided us with a cot & reserved table for breakfast & evening meals which made life so much easier with the pram. Food was lovely with loads of choices & served with a smile & we even had a free cup of coffee after wards while watching the live entertainment Had an excellent lake view on ground floor Highly recommend & will return in Summer.


Tony and Peg

Cheshire

rating is 5 stars

29 November 2011

18-21 November 2011

We had a quiet weekend away to celebrate our wedding anniversary and were very pleased with the Windermere Hotel. Room, staff and food were excellent - could not fault it!!


Hughes

The Wirral

rating is 4 stars

10 January 2012

Should Visit

Just returned from a 3 night stay at the Windermere Hotel. We had a brilliant room with a view over Windermere and on a good day you could see the lake (204). The room was clean and had full bathroom spotless. The food was of high standard and a good choice to. The staff were excellent and were there for any questions or problems that you had. Well done Shearings.......


Michelle

Cheshire

rating is 5 stars

14 February 2012

Perfect

Just had a weekend stay at Windermere, food, room and service was all perfect really couldn’t ask for any better. room 32 very clean and spacious. well done shearing for a lovely weekend we will be staying again in summer.


Alex Louise

Durham

rating is 4 stars

16 February 2012

Time of our lives

We have just returned from a lovely stay at the Windermere Hotel. Thank you for everyone who made our stay so fantastic. The hotel is in a great location and here is loads to do in the surrounding area. The hotel itself with communal areas very popular and busy. The menu was varied with lots of choices and we were full to burst every night!! Special mention to the staff that were so friendly and helpful and gave us lots of advice about the local area. can't wait to come back!!


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