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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Lakes Hotel & Spa
Our hotel is perfectly situated with views of Lake Windermere, just a short stroll from the bustling village centre of Bowness-on-Windermere and the boats that travel the length of Windermere, making it easy to visit Ambleside, Brockhole, Wray Castle and Lakeside without a car.
The Lakes Hotel & Spa was previously called the Burnside Hotel & Spa.
The hotel has some of the best on-site facilities in the area, half of the rooms with hot tubs on private balconies, an on-site spa with poolside seating and a bar, stylish restaurant and cocktail bar, bike hire, wakesurfing and paddleboading.
Our concierge has many planned walks that you can take straight from the hotel gates.
In the Lake District, The Lakes Hotel & Spa is 30 minutes’ drive from the M6. Shops, boutiques and restaurants in the centre of Bowness are a 2-minute walk away. Windermere train station is 10 minutes away and we can arrange for our Bentley to collect you from the station. With everything on our doorstep there’s no need for a car.
This is our guests' favourite part of Bowness-on-Windermere, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Situated in the best rated area in Bowness-on-Windermere, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7
Breakfast info
Full English/Irish, Buffet
Rooms with:
Lake view
Private parking at the hotel
Availability
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.7
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Amanda
United Kingdom
“All staff were welcoming and happy to help no matter what. Excellent facilities throughout the hotel which was in immaculate condition. Small touches such as a chocolate and mini Elemis product left on the bed each day after cleaning was lovely....”
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Leah
United Kingdom
“the room was amazing, we had a hot tub suite. the room was massive and very clean. The breakfast buffet was lovely. lots of selection to choose from. I would also like to say the staff were so accommodating and friendly, Patrick gave us directions...”
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Lee
United Kingdom
“Me and my husband have just had a beautiful 2 night stay in this hotel and spa and would highly recommend it.
Everything was perfect from us being picked up at the train station to our departure..
This is Probably the cleanest hotel we have ever...”
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Neasan
United Kingdom
“It was our third time back and it was just as amazing as the first time, excellent hotel with amazing, friendly staff, great location right next to the lake and delicious food🤩”
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Jonathan
United Kingdom
“Everything was perfect for my wife and I. We will return 100%”
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Kim
United Kingdom
“The hotel is absolutely stunning and the service was excellent. Special mention to Patrick who went above and beyond to be extremely helpful, friendly and professional - exceptional, thank you Patrick. We can not wait to return.”
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Julie
United Kingdom
“Hotel was in a good location and very clean, staff were very friendly and helpful and breakfasts were delicious and plenty of choice.”
Louise
United Kingdom
“Facilities were fantastic, the hotel and spa exceptional and beautiful. Staff really made us comfortable and welcome which made our stay and our anniversary so very special. We really appreciated the well wishes and attention payed to our...”
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Lance
United Kingdom
“We had a lovely time, the room and hot tub was amazing and the bed was very comfy as well.
Staff was very welcoming and helpful too.
Will look to book again in the near future.
Many thanks”
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Susan
United Kingdom
“Everything, greeted with a glass of prosecco, shown around hotel, room was exceptional, pool amazing and open late, food fantastic. Staff couldn't do enough. Thankyou”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
British
House rules
Lakes Hotel & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about US$65. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please contact the property in advance for extra beds and children cots.
Children under 16 years are permitted in the pool and Spa area from 08:00 to 14:00 (last entry to the pool is 1:00).
On arrival you will be required to present the card you have made your deposit/pre-payment with at hotel reception.
This card will be swiped for a minimum value of £50.00 plus any outstanding balances to allow charges to your room.
Please note, unless previously arranged with Lakes Hotel and Spa, we do not accommodate any groups/parties.
Hotel bedrooms are available to check in from 3.00pm and apartments are available to check in from 4.00pm.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Lakes Hotel & Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
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