Lake Road, Windermere, Lake District, LA23 2JF, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 2JF, United Kingdom
#4 of 16 hotels in Bowness-on-Windermere
Guests' ChoiceBased on 154 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 18 May 2024
Linda
United KingdomThis hotel was recommended to us by a friend and we loved it room was lovely so were the breakfasts The staff were were wonderful very friendly Will definitely go back
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Frances
United KingdomCould not fault anything.
Beautiful hotel. Modern and quirky decor. Beautiful location with veranda with views across to the lake. Breakfast was delicious. Piping hot, fresh, great selection and constantly replenished. Room was beautiful and comfortable. Staff were very attentive and always made sure all visitors were looked after.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Nicola
United KingdomThe heat in the bedroom. There was a fan but it was very hot. Wouldn't fancy it in the height of summer!
The decor, the friendliness, the location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
John
United KingdomNo meals available in the evening which means hotel is extremely quiet.
Very nice comfortable hotel. Lovely veranda at rear of hotel with views of hills and Windermere.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Liz
United KingdomNothing
Great location, very clean, quiet , lovely view Great breakfast Fantastic value for money
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Gillian
United KingdomManor Room was small but adequate and had everything you need.
Excellent location, comfy king size bed, stylish bar/restaurant with stunning views, tea/coffee/cookies replenished every day. Nice dessert and card in room on arrival for husbands birthday. Lovely powerful shower. Would definitely come back.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
John
United KingdomTraffic a little noisy but not major issue
Clean, great location, friendly staff, nice breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Christopher
United KingdomRoof space room, watch your head in bathroom!
Nice decor, great breakfast, close to town and good parking
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Supriya
United KingdomSo glad we found this little gem of a hotel situated just top of the hill of Bowness, it’s perfect walking distance to the town. The room was clean, the staff was very friendly. Breakfast was delicious. We also enjoyed the drinks on the terrace when the rain allowed. We cannot wait to return to this fabulous hotel! As it was our wedding anniversary they us pretty surprise with bottle of wine on arrival it was so lovely
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Stephen
United KingdomOur room was described as having a lake view. It was a limited view!
The location of the hotel is excellent, with both Windermere and Bowness within walking distance. We found all the staff to be friendly and the breakfasts were very good.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
David
ThailandNothing
The hotel was fantastic, great location only a short walk into Bowness or 15 min to Windermere. Great breakfast , plentiful and best quality., takeaway coffee was a nice addition. Staff were awesome and friendly . Comfortable bed and clean rooms
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Johnson
United KingdomNothing I could think of
Proximity to the bus stop and also both Bowness Pier and Windermere. The hotel was pretty clean with a great view from the dining area. Staff was very friendly and very accommodating.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
John
United KingdomExcellent all.round
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Sarah
United KingdomStaff friendly and helpful. Breakfast fantastic with a variety of choice. Hotel clean and tidy. Location central with bus stop 50yds down road.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Dominika
United KingdomN/a
Beautiful room with lake view. Delicious breakfast. Very friendly service
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Yvonne
United KingdomThe rooms we had were at the front of the hotel and unfortunately there was traffic/road noise .
Location is perfect, close to lots of eating places, shops and the lake. Easy to walk to Ambleside little town . Breakfast was amazing, really good. Outside veranda was perfect to look out over the lake and hills whilst having breakfast and evening drinks. Parking available too. Refurbishment is done to a really high standard. All in all a fab hotel .
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Lilian
United KingdomN/A
Having been the Craig Manor many times before and always enjoyed our stay. To go on this occasion to see the amazing renovations they have done, the terrace overlooking the gardens and the lake is beautiful. The lounge breakfast and bar areas are very modern and tasteful done . The staff are so welcoming homely and helpful. The manager is really good at his job and very sociable with his guest in a nice way. Our room was great lovely modern shower room with lovely view and spotless. We can’t wait to go again.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Denise
United KingdomWe don’t think there was anything to not like!
The view from the dining area and the lobby itself was lovely! We had a really good stay there.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Debbie
United KingdomWe liked everything
Great location, fantastic staff, hotel spotless and great breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Ian
United KingdomSadly, they do not offer an evening meal as yet.
The hotel has been refurbished from top to bottom with an exceptionally lovely dining room looking out over Lake Windermere. In addition, the dining area has been doubled in size with a marvellous outside space, also over the lake. The hotel does not offer lunches or evening meals but the breakfasts are exceptional with a wide choice of European and British options. Very friendly staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Allyson
United StatesNothing
Breakfast, the deck, in room amenities, proximity to Bowness-On-Windermere and Windermere, helpful staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Maya
United KingdomThe matress was too soft for us and the room was hot (with no heating on). The other room we booked was fine room temp wise.
Nicely designed hotel and rooms with a restaurant overlooking the lake (great balcony to enjoy your morning coffee). Great food (weren't expecting it to be that good) with substantial breakfast buffet in the morning. Staff were pleasant and welcoming.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Majid
United KingdomNothing to not like
Clean, Modern and centrally located
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Shane
United KingdomRoomside rooms slightly noisy with window open but wasn't an issue
Beautiful homely hotel with very welcoming and friendly staff
Stayed in May 2024
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