Lake Road, Bowness On Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3HH, United Kingdom
#5 of 16 hotels in Bowness-on-Windermere
Guests' ChoiceBased on 5684 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 April 2024
Andrew
United KingdomNothing!
The staff could not be anymore helpful! Exceptional from the minute we drove up the drive and they instantly knew my name. Extremely helpful
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Lewis
United KingdomThe only let down of the trip was the food at the hotel (Mizumi) we ordered the chicken skewers and unfortunately the chicken wasn’t cooked due to this my partner has got food poisoning.
The whole period of time staying there was amazing. Staff were welcoming and helpful especially Oliver and shaun. Highly recommend will be back.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Samantha
United KingdomAn earlier check in would be nice to fully make use of the services. Room service cost a little expensive at £10 per tray on top of the cost of the meal. Charge of £12 for parking over night felt a little unnecessary when we had paid to stay at the hotel.
Beautiful hotel, in beautiful surroundings. 10 minute walk to the lake and town centre. Excellent pub food on site, buffet breakfast was amazing and good value for money. Easy check in and was shown to our room and talked through the facilities.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Logan
United KingdomAll of it.
Overall nice experience and place to relax.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Sarah
United KingdomIt was really hot throughout the property and no air conditioning (even though it was only 6oC outside- it was hot inside). The pool seemed high in chlorine and made all our eyes sting.
Property was in a great location, immaculately clean and very attentive and friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Smith
United KingdomOnly the weather really, and that's ever so slightly out of the hotel's control! The only small issue we had was that the people in the next room to us on our second night, just as we were going to sleep, but before we even had the chance to say anything, someone else knocked on (assuming staff) two times to tell them to turn it down, which was good.
The room was really well decorated and extremely comfortable. The choice at breakfast was incredible, as was the quality of it. The chauffeur (Leslie) was really nice on both journeys and that was a big help for us. The location is perfect, so close to everything. The Asian fusion restaurant was really nice too. All the staff were always helpful and polite.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Weighman
United KingdomThere was nothing we didnt like.
Excellent location . Breakfast fantastic . Lots of choice.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Marian
United KingdomNothing
Very nicely decorated, handy location, excellent friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Linda
United KingdomStaff were amazing, friendly, and so helpful!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Jason
United KingdomSpa area smaller than expected but really nice would be good to expand indoor and outdoor for this type of stay
Fantastic room and grounds with loverly staff - beautiful area and hotel
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Ian
United KingdomNone
Excellent service from start to finish, nothing was too much trouble from the pleasant engaging staff, we had a hot tub and a view to die for over the lake, fantastic stay and the pan Asian restaurant was superb
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Lily
United KingdomI could not fault the staff, hotel, restaurants or faculties, however I felt the spa did not live up to the standard of the rest of the hotel or when compared with other spas.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Emma-louise
United KingdomWe stayed in one of the apartments, which was great, however the walls were very thin, so you were able to hear everything the people next door were doing, from conversations to general walking around.
The facilities were excellent. We really enjoyed that the bar was easily accessible from the spa. The staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Graham
United KingdomThe bed was ok but I've stayed in better, although it was always clean and well looked after. The spa is decorated...well, not to everyone's taste I think. Overall though a great break that I would recommend to others (and have done already) without hesitation.
Staff are exceptional. We noted at reception that our sink was blocked when we went for breakfast. By the time we got back after breakfast it had been fixed! Great Service from all staff who couldn't do enough for you. I think the staff is their strongest point and biggest asset.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Michele
United Kingdomwas good plenty to choose from
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Karen
United KingdomWalking through bar to spa
Good breakfast good location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Peter
United KingdomWe object to having to pay for our parking
We were upgraded to a lovely large room
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Nathaniel
United KingdomFrom the moment we arrived at the hotel at the gate house to leaving on the final day of our trip, everything exceeded our expectations: from the service the staff upheld throughout to the outstanding facilities and of course the room and hot tub; everything was faultless. The tour of the hotel when arriving was a touch of class showing of the panoramic views from the bar balcony and the entrance to the restaurant we unfortunately didn't try. The spa feel and facilities were of a standard I have not seen before. Overall this hotel is of the highest standard and would recommend excessively to anybody and I hope to re-visit the hotel and enjoy it again in the near future.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Angela
United KingdomHaving to pay the car park fee. My suggestion would be to book directly through the hotel. They offer a price match on the rooms and the parking is free!
Beautiful hotel. Prime position, staff knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. Loved the security on the main gate, and the view of the lake was superb.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Sangita
United KingdomThe mattress was awful and we had 2 bad nights sleep. We had a look at the mattress and you could see the springs in it had gone and it was just a cheap mattress. We paid £1112.00 for the 2 nights so you would think with what they are charging for the rooms there would be a half decent mattress.
The hotel is lovely and the room we where in had a beautiful view of Lake Windermere. This is our 2nd visit to this hotel and the staff are amazing and can not do enough for you. Mizumi restaurant in the hotel is the best around. We ate in the on both nights and again fantastic staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Amandeep
United KingdomIt's a small point, but we spent a good amount to stay in one of the exterior cozy rooms, so charging £12 for parking is out of order I think. That's not cool.
Spa was AMAZING! Staff were incredible. Facilities were great. Opening times for everything was amazing too! The room was super clean and was ready earlier than we expected too which was awesome. Plenty of parking too which was great.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Rebecca
United KingdomIt couldn’t have been more perfect. All the staff were amazing. Attention to detail was spot on. Mark greeted us and made it very special with his conversation and special attention. The bar staff were fab and the ladies on reception. The lady in the greeting hut was just gorgeous too with her cheery hello We arrived early and went straight to the spa. It was nice and quiet. Had a few glasses of fizz from the bar. Bar snacks are very good and the service. Breakfast was one of the best. With yogurts, fruits, a selection of different breads, cheese, hams, avocado etc. Also hot food. Full English and vegi alternatives. We went into Bowness and ate a lovely tapas place in the evening. But would like to try the hotel restaurant next time. Our friends went to it the day after and said it was very good. We’ve already booked to come back for our anniversary xx
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Sarah
United KingdomIt was close to the centre and everything was high end.
The hotel was excellent! Very clean and facilities great !
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Stuart
United KingdomEverything was exceptional, excellent location and premises.
The breakfast selection was excellent, however we would prefer it to be cooked to order rather than hot buffet style.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
David
United KingdomThere wasn’t anything we didn’t like.
It was immaculate, attention to detail by all staff members was exceptional and the service was amazing. Facilities were perfect. Food in the restaurant was out of this world. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed in March 2024
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