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YHA Hawkshead, hotel in Hawkshead

Set in a stunning Regency mansion overlooking Esthwaite Water, YHA Hawkshead stands within beautiful grounds just a mile from Hawkshead village.

gorgeous location, great value for money with staff who were accommodating for an earlier check in
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
1,026 reviews
Price from£50per night
Queens Head Inn & Restaurant, hotel in Hawkshead

Situated in the rolling hills surrounding Esthwaite Water, the village of Hawkshead is home to The Queen’s Head Inn.

All staff were really welcoming and helpful. Food at breakfast and evening meal were delicious. Room was really spacious too.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
439 reviews
Price from£161per night
Red Lion Inn, hotel in Hawkshead

Situated in Hawkshead and with Lake Windermere reachable within 8.4 km, Red Lion Inn features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

Brilliant breakfast friendly efficient staff.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
704 reviews
Price from£140per night
Old School House, hotel in Hawkshead

Featuring a garden and free WiFi in shared areas, Garden Old School House offers spacious garden-view rooms in Hawkshead, just metres from the Hawkshead Grammar School.

Loved the house and the history behind it. Decor was lovely, beds were comfortable and it was very clean.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
105 reviews
Price from£119per night
School House Cottage B&B and tea garden, hotel in Hawkshead

Located in Ambleside, School House Cottage B&B and tea garden offers en-suite accommodation with free WiFi access throughout and on-site private parking facilities free of charge.

Breakfast was excellent and plentyfull the choice was very good and the room was also very good
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
114 reviews
Price from£100per night
Hawkshead Suites, hotel in Hawkshead

Boasting a spa bath, Hawkshead Suites is situated in Hawkshead. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay.

The customer service was excellent, room packed with goodies and a lovely breakfast delivered the next morning
10
Scored 10
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
20 reviews
Price from£294per night
The Hive at Poppi-Red, hotel in Hawkshead

The Hive at Poppi-Red, a property with a bar, is located in Hawkshead, 8.2 km from Lake Windermere, 36 km from Derwentwater, as well as 42 km from Askham Hall.

Really cosy stay in a nice historic village in the nature
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,545 reviews
Price from£144per night
The Ro Hotel Windermere, hotel in Hawkshead

The Ro Hotel is a new hotel in the heart of Bowness-on Windermere. As a dog friendly hotel, we would like to make you aware that there are 14 pet friendly rooms in our property.

Lovely bedroom, big and large comfortable bed. Facilities were plentiful and shower was powerful. Dining room, bar and sitting area were modern and pleasant.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
4,187 reviews
Price from£169.15per night
Windermere Hotel, hotel in Hawkshead

Perched on a hill overlooking Windermere town centre is the Windermere Hotel. Built in 1847 the hotel offers rooms with en suite bathrooms, and a restaurant.

Clean friendly staff and overall brilliant
6.6
Scored 6.6
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
2,952 reviews
Price from£64.35per night
Beech Hill Hotel & Spa, hotel in Hawkshead

In beautiful landscaped gardens, the Beech Hill Hotel has an AA Rosette restaurant and a Spa centre consisting of an indoor heated swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room and outdoor spa pools (please...

Staff and the views from the hotel are great, definitely recommend
7.3
Scored 7.3
Good
Rated good
2,770 reviews
Price from£158per night
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What guests said about Hawkshead:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Hawkshead is beautiful and the people who live there are...

    Hawkshead is beautiful and the people who live there are very friendly. Lovely shops and cafe's etc walking is brilliant and views unbelievable have stayed in different accommodation in the village and this was the worst. I suggest the Red Lion if you're looking to visit
    Dawn
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Our "go to" place in the village has always been the Kings...

    Our "go to" place in the village has always been the Kings Arms Pub. Sadly the pub is currently closed for renovations and will not be open again until 2025. Without this pub, the village feels like it has list its heart. Other pubs are available of course, but none have the feel of The Kings Arms. The village is otherwise a great centre for surrounding activities. It is very serene in the evenings when the bulk of visitors have gone home. It's a shame that the village economy does not seem able to support a good quality walking shop. The current outlets in the village really cater for the low to mid-range mass market. For dining, the breakfasts at PoppiRed are exceptional. For our evening meals we used PoppiRed and The Red Lion. Both were very good.
    T
    Tony
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Love Hawkshead.

    Love Hawkshead. A super little village, with some sweet shops and various places to eat & drink. Great location to get to just about anywhere in the Lake District within reasonable travel time, and plenty of nearby walking.
    296364
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    The one downside was the parking.

    The one downside was the parking. Many of the properties don’t have onsight parking which means parking on the main car park when you are in the village. The charges have recently been changed so that you have to pay overnight as well as during the day. There are no discounts for parking for a few days/ week so the £8.50 charge a day can add up if you are staying a few days. Nice restaurant in the village - Poppi Red would recommend to anyone who enjoys good food. Good base for visiting Windermere, Bowness, Ambleside, Coniston.
    Wendy
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    A good place for lunch and an evening meal.

    A good place for lunch and an evening meal. Interesting walks around the village and located v close to Tarn Howes and other really interesting places including those linked to Beatrix Potter. Good food shops although the Co op is an essential and when it was unexpected closed caused some challenges for those at the camp site and cyclists passing through.
    Viv
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Hawkshead is a great place to stay in the Lakes although...

    Hawkshead is a great place to stay in the Lakes although this visit only one of the four pubs had enough staff to offer evening meals. There are plenty of low level circular walks from the village and numerous places to stay to suit most pockets. Special mention for food Is Poppi red which was excellent. The queens arms had nice food and friendly staff. The Sun in had live entertainment on Friday and Saturday night
    David
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Hawkshead

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 86 reviews
    The Kings Arms is a very well located traditional pub/hotel. It is presently going through a transitional phase with a new manager recently appointed. Like many properties in the area it is struggling to recruit staff and this is having an impact on its ability to provide a food service and also on opening hours. Breakfast was served to order and was excellent. Its a hotel that has been in Hawkshead for many, many years and the present management are determined to restore it to its former glory
    Peter
    United Kingdom
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 36 reviews
    The property is set in a sweet area of the Lake District with views from all over the property. The cabin has all the facilities to make an enjoyable and relaxing stay and the treats left in the fridge and bottle of red wine were a surprise that was most welcome, and delicious, after a long day’s drive. David and Carey were so lovely to chat with and shared all their local knowledge about the surrounding areas for us to enjoy. They were wonderful hosts and we really had a lovely stay with them.
    Robyn
    Australia
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 394 reviews
    Chris and Gillian made us feel welcome and their breakfasts were amazing. The grounds and the hotel were absolutely fabulous. The rooms were very clean and had original antique furniture which added to the historical value of the hotel. Chris was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area and suggested walks and places to go and eat. They even saw us off when we left which was a lovely touch. All in all it was a fabulous stay.
    Shannon
    United Kingdom
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 819 reviews
    Our room was excellent and they had considered everything you would need. Very clean and we really appreciated them leaving the fan on as it was a hot few days. Breakfasts were great and service was quick. They were happy to go off piste with your requests too. We loved the live music and if we came back to Hawkshead we would definitely book this hotel again. The manager was also really accommodating and helpful.
    Liz
    United Kingdom
  • From £140 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 704 reviews
    Good breakfast, central location. Unfortunately the bar area closed until 4pm every day and we were refused an evening meal one night (even though we were staying there) as they stopped serving at 8pm and we asked at about 7:55pm! Very small room but didn’t expect anything much bigger as in a pub. Very dog friendly.
    Tracy
    United Kingdom
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 819 reviews
    The staff were friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious and the dining room was inviting. The location in Hawkshead is very central. The family room was a good size and it was a lovely touch to find the books and Peter Rabbit soft toys decorating the kids bunk area.
    Rosalind
    United Kingdom
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 394 reviews
    this is a beautiful property set in a wonderful location for touring the southern Lake District with many good walks within a few miles and some great restaurants and pubs close by. Chris is a fond of knowledge and was a great host at each delicious breakfast.
    Roger
    United States
  • From £120 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,546 reviews
    A quite couple of days in a good location for visiting the lake district good food at the pub restaurant's local shops fish and chip shop very good all we could want in Hawkshead and friendly staff, sensible prices all in all very happy and would visit again
    davidson
    United Kingdom
  • From £140 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 704 reviews
    A good, historic property in a beautiful village. Very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We were made to feel very welcome. If Hawkshead was easier to get to by public transport, we'd be back within weeks.
    Graham
    United Kingdom
  • From £164 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 439 reviews
    We love this hotel and have stayed a few times , lovely rooms great facilities. Hawkshead is a very pretty village close to lots of walks. Food is always amazing.. will be back
    Sarah
    United Kingdom
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,026 reviews
    Most amazingly situated at best possible location in Lake district. Lots of trails to walk or ride around. Go to Cathedral Caves, elter waters, Tarn Hows.
    Anurag36
    United Kingdom
  • From £164 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 439 reviews
    Ideal location in the beautiful and quiet village of Hawkshead. Food and drinks were excellent. Staff were hard working and friendly.
    A
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 819 reviews
    Great location for Hawkshead, great rooms and brilliant staff. Breakfast was included too. Also bar and live music over the weekend.
    Hanna
    United Kingdom
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 80 reviews
    All in all a superb couple of days break. Just a shame not all the pubs in Hawkshead were not serving food due to staff shortages.
    DAVID
    United Kingdom
  • From £119 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 105 reviews
    Lovely accommodation with beautiful bathroom. Excellent location for Hawkshead. Just a short walk into the village.
    dianne
    United Kingdom
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,026 reviews
    Location /staff / value 15 min walk on road to Hawkshead ( no pavement but country road not too busy)
    quentin
    Isle of Man
  • From £120 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,546 reviews
    Beautiful location... Hawkshead is such a pretty village. Great breakfasts. .
    Robert
    United States
  • From £120 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,546 reviews
    Right in the centre, good breakfast, cosy dog friendly.
    Tyler-Louise
    United Kingdom
  • From £164 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 439 reviews
    very central in the lovely village of Hawkshead
    Karen
    United Kingdom
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 394 reviews
    best place to stay at Lake District.
    Aashish
    India