For travellers seeking a luxury hotel in Windermere, Cragwood Country House Hotel is a prime choice, offering ultimate relaxation. The 4-star hotel has its own private jetty and vast gardens on Lake Windermere’s shores. It’s a 5-minute drive from central Windermere and offers free on-site parking. Guests rate the comfortable beds and the restaurant’s tasty food, made using seasonal ingredients.

If you’re looking for a spa hotel in Windermere, consider Windermere Boutique Hotel, which is a 5-minute drive from the city centre. The hotel has eight stylish suites, all of which have a spa bathroom, and some have a hot tub and sauna. There are various massages and holistic therapies available.

A well-connected option, also ideal as a base for exploring Windermere and the rest of the Lake District, is the boutique 3-star Cedar Manor Hotel. It’s 600 metres from the railway station and a 3-minute walk to Windermere centre. The lake is also a 10-minute walk away.

For a budget hotel in Windermere, the Grey Walls hotel is highlighted for its good deals, comfortable rooms and free breakfast. Windermere Hotel, just 400 metres from the centre, has several rooms with great views across Lake Windermere and the town. It offers free Wi-Fi and has a restaurant and lounge.

For first-time visitors to Windermere, consider staying centrally at Applegarth Villa and Hotel. Close to the charming high street, this hotel has 15 uniquely styled bedrooms and 7 suites with hot tubs. Another option is The Hideaway, which is a 5-minute walk from the centre and 20 minutes’ walk from Lake Windermere. Guests receive free tea and homemade cakes daily in their rooms.

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If you need hotels in Windermere with disabled access, Windermere Manor Hotel has some rooms which are wheelchair accessible. It also has features for visually impaired people, and pet dogs and guide dogs are welcome. The hotel is a 2-minute walk from Lake Windemere and a 15-minute walk from the centre.

If you’re looking for hotels in Windermere which are suitable for an adults-only break, The Willowsmere is a prime choice. The quiet hotel is set in a nineteenth-century stone building, and all rooms have views onto either the landscaped gardens or Orrest Head viewpoint.

Several hotels in Windermere offer free parking. The 3-star Craig Manor Hotel has free on-site parking. It has 26 cosy rooms, some of which have views across Lake Windermere. Langdale Chase Hotel is situated right on Lake Windermere, and offers residents free on-site parking. It’s only an 8-minute drive from Windermere station.

The restaurant at Miller Howe Hotel uses locally grown ingredients to serve British food with a twist. Whilst dining, guests can enjoy panoramic views over Lake Windermere. It’s one of several hotels in Windermere with top on-site restaurants. The Lamplighter Dining Rooms restaurant is rated for its ambience with Victorian-era high ceilings and a central location. It has a cosy lounge bar, as well as a terrace where guests can enjoy drinks, weather permitting.