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About this property

The Lamplighter features a top rated traditional restaurant, lounge bar and terraces, serving real ales and Lakeland specialities. In the heart of beautiful Windermere, the elegant rooms are large and airy. Each of the spacious rooms has a private en suite bathroom. All rooms have a TV and tea and coffee facilities. The popular Lamplighter Dining Room serves a creative British menu, using local and seasonal produce. Fresh fish is delivered daily, and the bar offers a range of guest ales. The Lamplighter also hosts folk, jazz and blues nights on a Wednesday. Built from Lakeland Stone, the hotel features a relaxing guest lounge with ample seating. There is also a large car park, providing free private parking for guests. The building has maintained its original features, including grand fireplaces and large sash windows. The Lamplighter is just 2 minutes’ walk from Windermere Railway Station and coach stop. Situated just off the A591, which runs right through the Lake District, Orrest Head is 10 minutes’ walk away. The famous lake can be reached in just 20 minutes.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Scott
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Dinner the highlight of the stay. Beautiful. A must to book the dinner. Didn’t Have breakfast . Staff were amazing.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The localisation was ideally situated for the train and bus station. Also immediate access to the shops. The rooms were very comfortable. The restaurant was excellent, and breakfast which was included was excellent.
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and comfortable,helpful and polite staff Breakfast and dinning really good Close to public transport ideal for walking and exploring . the young lady serving breakfast was a delight .
  • Abhishek
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were warm and welcoming, the location was excellent for exploring Windermere, and the food at the restaurant was truly enjoyable. Overall, the property had a charming, homely feel that made the stay very pleasant.
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    THE DINNER AND BREAKFAST WERE VERY GOOD AND NICE TOHAVE A CHOICE WHAT YOU WANTED FOR BREAKFAST.THE ROOM WAS OKAY BUT VERYNOISY THE WINDOW WAS NOT CLOSOED PROPERLY. THE STAFF WERE EXCELLENT
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location On site free parking Well appointed spotlessly clean spacious room Staff friendly and welcoming Reasonable bar prices Excellent restaurant. Food was amazing. Service friendly and attentive Breakfast was also really good with a good...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The size of the double bed, it's huge! And so comfortable as well! And I had the suet pudding for my meal, it was really good - and me and my wife agreed that the sticky toffee pudding is the best we ever had!
  • Ganesh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very friendly, helpful and always smiling. The names of the staff that I could remember are Michelle and Sid. The ladies that served us breakfast on Sunday (24th August), Monday (25th Aug) and Tuesday (26th Aug) were very polite and...
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location in windermere close to all shops bars restaurants.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location and fantastic food. Lovely dining room.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by James Tasker

Company review score: 9.3Based on 699 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I was born into the hospitality industry and have a true passion for every aspect of it with customer service being an absolute focus and to share both mine and my teams passion for food and beverage with our valued guests.

Property information

We have run The Lamplighter since I was 5 with my dad being a classically trained chef. We love food & drink & are always looking for new things & to evolve those that are old. We are in the enviable position that our work is our hobby.

Neighbourhood information

The whole of The Lake District is one giant play ground or so my children tell me. Water sports, extreme sports, a long walk on a beautiful autumn day. The relaxed pace, the stunning scenery, the amazing food and beverage available. Take your pick!

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,Polish

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • The Lamplighter Dining ~ Rooms
    • Cuisine
      British • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Lamplighter Dining ~ Rooms takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:30
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Early/late check-ins are to be confirmed with the hotel, prior to arrival.

Please ensure you add a valid address when making your booking and ensure to add your post code.

Kindly note the accommodation is accessible via stairs only. Therefore it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment.