Helm Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3BA, United Kingdom
#15 of 16 hotels in Bowness-on-Windermere
Guests' ChoiceBased on 4113 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.0
Staff
8.5
Value for money
7.5
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 May 2024
Monica
United KingdomIt is a little tired in areas.
Great location, a room with a view.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Paul
United KingdomSmall room and window
Lovely breakfast location good staff very good but small room and window
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Watson
United KingdomThe room was 'ok'. Great size, clean and a comfortable bed but a bit on the tired side otherwise. On check in I was asked to leave a £50 deposit because I didn't have a 'physical' card with me to preauthorise and despite me explaining I wouldn't be eating or drinking at the hotel (if I was, I would just pay as I went along anyway). I was told the deposit from my card would take up to a week to be refunded, which is frustrating given the circumstances above.
The location is fantastic - views over Lake Windereme and the fells are breathtaking regardless of the weather or time of year. It's a short walk into Bowness where there's plenty of shops, bars and restaurants so it's super convenient. The bar area and restaurant looked nice too.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Gillian
United KingdomBedroom too small
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Scott
United KingdomBathroom was very small
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
John
United KingdomGreat location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Shirley
United KingdomBreakfast was nice but would have liked some tomatoes & fried bread. Also we were expecting some potato cakes or similar. However, what we had was good. Thank you.
The room was lovely & the TV worked well. Location was ideal for us as we had a boat to clean on the lake.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Alison
United Kingdomwe stayed in a room on the ground floor , great view of the lake but opened the blinds in the morning to see a dog doing its business right in front of the window at room level . There was not much space in our room , compared to another family members room which i’d booked as a single room, however they didn’t have a lake view .
beautiful views and great location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Margaret
United KingdomThe location for us was not good some areas of the hotel badly need attention our bathroom had a nasty smell from the drains. Window sill paint peeling off and dirty windows inside A child running up and down the corridor screaming it's head off whilst trying to have a quiet early evening before we went for dinner. Menu is very basic more like pub grub although we had the fish which was very nice. Breakfast everything was cold bacon too tough to eat eggs hard coffee cold *out of a machine* One of the guys serving afternoon tea on our arrival when asked *where is the lift*? Don't know ask at reception his first language wasn't English however, he spoke and understood English perfectly..we had been directed to the lift by Lynne but being our first time we misunderstood and didn't expect a member of staff not to know where the lift was located. Needs a lesson in customer service The photo is the ceiling of the restaurant most places looked the same
Lynn on reception was exceptional very friendly professional nothing too much trouble. Natasha was absolutely lovely too, the bed was very comfortable and clean quality bathrobes and towels
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Janet
United KingdomBathroom toilet seat was not straight and tiling around the wash basin was not finished.
Lovely bedroom, big and large comfortable bed. Facilities were plentiful and shower was powerful. Dining room, bar and sitting area were modern and pleasant.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Karen
United KingdomThe breakfast offered lots of choice but the cooked breakfast wasn’t hot and this was made worse by the plates being cold. Plenty of drinks choice though. It was a little noisy early in the morning but realise this is not the staff. We would have liked to know that the hotel sat up a steep hill.
The room was beautifully clean with complimentary drinks and toiletries. Staff were very welcoming.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Rhian
United KingdomGood position for visiting Bowness with a car ( small charge to park ) Pleasant views from our lake view room , nice bar area with outside space for good weather.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Catherine
United KingdomFelt our room was very poky, we were on the lower floor as we had a dog, carpet was torn and room just didn’t seem that clean. Very noisy at the moment with builders arriving early morning then trucks picking up bottles were noisy too. Having to pay for dog and car parking upped the price quite a bit. But overall we had a great stay.
Beautiful views, restaurant great good choice and breakfast was delicious with a good mix. Bed comfy and shower very good. Staff extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Kevin
United KingdomBuilder’s outside
Clean and comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Martin
United KingdomLovely stay in Bowness for my wife's Birthday. The check-in process was quick and easy. Our room was clean tidy and the bed was nice and comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Angela
United KingdomN/A
Room was lovely, huge comfortable bed and all the facilities needed + extra. A lovely gesture from staff who left a wedding anniversary congratulations card in our room.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Carol
United KingdomOnly had two vegetarian options for evening meal and no real ales
Friendly and helpful staff. Very clean. Excellent location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Steph
United KingdomParking very limited we struggled to park. £7.50 a night parking. Holding £50 on your bank card when you arrive. Room smelt musty and was freezing cold
Great location, very good breakfast, bed comfy and good sized shower
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Paul
United KingdomBuffet breakfast
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Emma
United KingdomThe room we stayed in only had a small blind covering part of the window, with no curtains. This meant that having a lie in was out of the question as the room was so bright in the morning.
Beautiful hotel, excellent location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Lindsey
United KingdomI would recommend they purchased another coffee machine for breakfast buffet.
Great location. Friendly staff. Beautiful views. Only a short walk from the lake and all amenities.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Miranda
United KingdomParking was a nightmare we had to dump the car away from the hotel and hope for the best
Beautiful hotel, food amazing and room was clean and comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Aussie
AustraliaShower had mould and broken tiles mould around windows Bed was on a slope due to the floor slopping and
It was situated close to shops and restaurants and walking distance to the lake Bed was comfortable and good breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Neil
United KingdomTired carpets in corridors and stair wells, chipped and damaged paint work and some poor workmanship in the rooms probably by the in house maintenance team.
Stayed in April 2024
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