Burnside Hotel  

We stayed only for 2 nights, main reason we chose it was because it is a Dog froendly hotel and we were travelling with our puppy. as we arrived we were surprised by the location ...only a few steps from the Lake and city restaurants etc... when we booked the only room available on the website was a twin room, as soon as we arrived they upgraded us to a double room with balcony and at no extra costs! good parking available , very clean Hotel and very friendly staff.excellent choice! we would definetely recomend and stay there again.

General Ambience and Location

Only criticism was on Overblown menu descriptions - 3 Spare ribs is not a "Full Rack"

good location near the lake and good spa facilities

The location of this hotel was excellent set in Bowness on Windemere. It was a 5min walk to the piers and village centre. It is also a great location for hopping on and off the various ferries that cruise up and down the lake. Accomodation was good, although maybe slightly overpriced. Breakfast was one of the best we have had in a hotel and we also booked in for a 3-course evening meal, agian can't fault that either. Maybe could do with some external re-decor. We visited Windemere and Ambleside and defiinately preferred our location for the facilities nearby. Would certainly consider staying again as probably one of the better hotels in the area.

We had hoped to make more use of the attached separate leisure facility which is free to residents to use as well as locals, these included pool, snooker, gym facilities. Found out that they had decided to remove the bar facility where the pool table and full size snooker tables were, unless it is a bank holiday, sign of the times I guess. Pool was fine though, gym is small and very basic. Unfortunately this was not advised to ourselves or indeed to some of the locals who were a bit bemused by this and none too happy. No fridge in the room so we couldn't keep our aniversary champagne cool in, good job it was cold outside when we stayed as we left it on the balcony instead :)

Large room for family Good buffet breakfast Good spa/swimming pool

No fridge in room No control of bathroom radiators-they were extremely hot No milk with tea making facilities

Secon time at the Burnside and enjoyed every minute

The breakfast buffet was excellent...a great selection of food was available

I was under the impression the hotel was lakeside an there would be an amazing view, it did not live up to my expectations.

very good general standard for the price

Its has it all for a relaxing break with the spa and pool facilities, Its location in the heart of the lakes and within easy access of the town of bowness with all its facilities and alternative facilities, eg cafe , bars ,restaurants, shops etc.

Only a minor issue is the beds are to soft for our liking.

Had a lovely week end in the lakes and the hotel was lovely. Can't wait for the next holiday

Nothing all was good thank you

We first stayed in 1994 and liked it then, rooms are still clean and comfy, good showers. I like the lay out of the bar/restaurant area.

The pool, whilst the area is clean, doesn't seem half as big as it did 16 years ago. Not a swimmers' pool and so should be warmer. Not a complaint because I can't think of any.

Ideal location, friendly and pleasant staff