Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel

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Dates

August 2025

September 2025

Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Pool
Bar
Pet-friendly
Housekeeping
Parking included

Explore the area

Thornbarrow Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2DF

World of Beatrix Potter
‪11 min walk‬
Lake Windermere
‪12 min walk‬
Bowness Pier
‪17 min walk‬

Room options

Family Room

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Wonderful

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Exceptional

12 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Lake view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Excellent

10 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Single Room

Exceptional

6 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

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Pool
Hot tub
Spa
Free WiFi

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

About this property

Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel

Victorian country house with an indoor pool and a restaurant

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free country house has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite.

Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel offers 34 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Windermere country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the country house include an indoor pool.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Windermere. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an indoor pool are available.

Free WiFi
Free self parking
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Take a swim in the indoor pool
Services include tour or ticket assistance
14 minutes by foot from World of Beatrix Potter and a 3-minute drive from Lake Windermere
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An indoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Windermere country house is smoke free.

Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Things to do

Indoor pool

Family friendly

Indoor pool

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Garden
In a national park
Picnic area
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

2 buildings
3 floors
Built in 1899
Smoke-free property
Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV with digital channels

Food and drink

Free bottled water

Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 pets
Certain rooms only
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

6 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kapil

27 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great place to stay and vacation

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

23 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

ROSA

22 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

19 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Hotel

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family

29 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning

The hotel is gorgeous the views are stunning easy outside parking. The breakfast was lovely wide variety on menu. The staff are very professional efficient and welcoming nothing is too much trouble.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debasri

Travelled with partner

5 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The views from this hotel were surreal. Local to everything and staff were very nice

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

23 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Probably the best hotel in Windermere

I shouldn’t say to much because the Hillthwaite might put up their prices! Excellent, comes to mind, ten out of ten in all departments, but the big standout was high quality of the staff, I highly recommend this hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

20 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel & staff

The hotel is in an excellent position with views over lake Windermere, a very warm and cosy feel to it, they light the log burner in the lounges late afternoon/early evening, which is nice to sit by and have a drink. It's about a 20 minute walk into Windermere town and 10-15 minutes walk into Bowness, both towns are very nice. The staff were excellent from arriving at the reception where we were welcomed and a bonus that our room was ready (2.30pm) to enable us check in early. The rest of the staff were also efficient, very welcoming and friendly, I have to make a special mention to the two sisters (Louise & Claire) who were wonderful in the restaurant, they were so attentive and polite, an asset to the hotel team. The food was fantastic, we had an evening meal which was delicious and breakfast on both mornings which was wonderful too and very filling, especially the full Cumbrian breakfast. The room (19) was very pleasant and immaculate, the only negative I would mention was that we could here the fire door in the corridor banging in the morning from around 7am. The pool was very small but this was fine for a little swim to stretch off after being out all day and the sauna was great to relax in. There is parking right outside the hotel and we didn't really use the car after arriving as everything local was walkable. We will definitely return to this lovely hotel.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner

9 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great stay

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

9 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It’s the 1st time we have used the hotel. I would highly recommend to anyone. The staff were friendly and couldn’t do enough for you. The room was lovely and comfy and very clean. I don’t have a bad word to say about the hotel. We will definitely come back the weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

3 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ariel

2 Jan 2025

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

21 Dec 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Travelled with group

30 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Hotel was nice although the pool was cold and the steam room wasn't working. My room was ground floor and as a solo female traveller, I would've preferred a room on 1st floor or above but it was clean and an ok size for one person. Food was great, very good selection for breakfast and all cooked fresh. Good, walkable distance from town with good public transport links to other areas.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yanping

19 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family

14 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

12 Oct 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with group

12 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

27 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

17 Sept 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Urszula

16 Sept 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with partner

14 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We were thrilled with our choice of Hillthwaite. It has a central location near to both Windermere and Bowness yet high enough on a hill to have views of Lake Windermere from rooms and public spaces. The hotel is beautifully organized with several public lounges: sun room, library, bar/lounge and restaurant–all of which feature Lake views, as well as outdoor terraces. We had a view of the Lake from our large "occasion" room. The room was lovely with chairs and a table to take in the view. The bathroom had a tub and a separate shower–great pressure and temperatures and good lighting. We ate two dinners and breakfasts plus coffees and beverages at the hotel. The staff was attentive and professional. The meal times were organized to not overwhelm the kitchen: the food was timely and delicious. After a series of BnBs, we were looking for a resort/spa hotel and the Hillthwaite surpassed our expectations. Highly recommend the hotel and also a visit to Blackwell, a 1908 Arts and Crafts house outside of Bowness.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Travelled with family

4 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

overall very good

the hotel was spotlessly clean and welcoming when we arrived. Although at the top of a steep hill and hotel has no lift bear that in mind for those who have any walking difficulties. Food was good but a tad too expensive ie £9 for a plate of soup! bed was very comfortable and warm, good sound proofing with adequate clothes space for a few days.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024