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YHA Hawkshead, hotel in Hawkshead

Set in a stunning Regency mansion overlooking Esthwaite Water, YHA Hawkshead stands within beautiful grounds just a mile from Hawkshead village.

Location and view
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
1,026 reviews
Price from$62.31per night
Queens Head Inn & Restaurant, hotel in Hawkshead

Located in the rolling hills surrounding Esthwaite Water, the village of Hawkshead is home to The Queen’s Head Inn.

Staff were very friendly and attentive. Lovely atmosphere. Nice choice of breakfast options. Meal in the restaurant was lovely.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
439 reviews
Price from$200.63per night
Old School House, hotel in Hawkshead

Featuring a garden and free WiFi in shared areas, Garden Old School House offers spacious garden-view rooms in Hawkshead, just yards from the Hawkshead Grammar School.

Very nice place to stay ,top notch breakfast
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
105 reviews
Price from$148.29per night
Hawkshead Suites, hotel in Hawkshead

5 miles from Lake Windermere in Hawkshead, Hawkshead Suites offers accommodations with access to a hot tub and beauty services.

10
Scored 10
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
20 reviews
Price from$366.37per night
The Hive at Poppi-Red, hotel in Hawkshead

The Hive at Poppi-Red offers accommodations in Hawkshead, 5.1 miles from Lake Windermere and 23 miles from Derwentwater.

Good location Welcoming staff Good food Very comfortable
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,549 reviews
Price from$161.50per night
School House Cottage B&B and tea garden, hotel in Hawkshead

Located in Ambleside, School House Cottage B&B and tea garden offers en-suite accommodations with free WiFi access throughout and on-site private parking facilities free of charge.

Breakfasts were excellent
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
114 reviews
Price from$124.62per night
Red Lion Inn, hotel in Hawkshead

Located in Hawkshead and with Lake Windermere reachable within 5.2 miles, Red Lion Inn has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

A good, historic property in a beautiful village. Very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We were made to feel very welcome. If Hawkshead was easier to get to by public transport, we'd be back within weeks.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
704 reviews
Price from$174.46per night
The Belsfield Hotel, hotel in Hawkshead

Built in 1845, The Belsfield Hotel is an award-winning hotel that stands in 6 acres of gardens with unparalleled views over Lake Windermere.

The location, cleanliness of hotel and friendly staff.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
2,221 reviews
Price from$235.52per night
The Ro Hotel Windermere, hotel in Hawkshead

The Ro Hotel is a new hotel in the heart of Bowness-on Windermere. As a dog friendly hotel, we would like to make you aware that there are 14 pet friendly rooms in our property.

Loved how decorations of old features in the hotel yet was really modern, really enjoyed breakfast buffet, complement to the chef's.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
4,190 reviews
Price from$189.71per night
Windermere Hotel, hotel in Hawkshead

Perched on a hill overlooking Windermere town center is the Windermere Hotel. Built in 1847 the hotel offers rooms with private bathrooms, and a restaurant.

we loved it, the staff, accomodation and food was wonderful
6.6
Scored 6.6
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
2,954 reviews
Price from$72.18per night
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What Guests Said About Hawkshead:

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Hawkshead is beautiful and the people who live there are...

    Hawkshead is beautiful and the people who live there are very friendly. Lovely shops and cafe's etc walking is brilliant and views unbelievable have stayed in different accommodation in the village and this was the worst. I suggest the Red Lion if you're looking to visit
    Dawn
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Our "go to" place in the village has always been the Kings...

    Our "go to" place in the village has always been the Kings Arms Pub. Sadly the pub is currently closed for renovations and will not be open again until 2025. Without this pub, the village feels like it has list its heart. Other pubs are available of course, but none have the feel of The Kings Arms. The village is otherwise a great centre for surrounding activities. It is very serene in the evenings when the bulk of visitors have gone home. It's a shame that the village economy does not seem able to support a good quality walking shop. The current outlets in the village really cater for the low to mid-range mass market. For dining, the breakfasts at PoppiRed are exceptional. For our evening meals we used PoppiRed and The Red Lion. Both were very good.
    T
    Tony
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Love Hawkshead.

    Love Hawkshead. A super little village, with some sweet shops and various places to eat & drink. Great location to get to just about anywhere in the Lake District within reasonable travel time, and plenty of nearby walking.
    296364
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    The one downside was the parking.

    The one downside was the parking. Many of the properties don’t have onsight parking which means parking on the main car park when you are in the village. The charges have recently been changed so that you have to pay overnight as well as during the day. There are no discounts for parking for a few days/ week so the £8.50 charge a day can add up if you are staying a few days. Nice restaurant in the village - Poppi Red would recommend to anyone who enjoys good food. Good base for visiting Windermere, Bowness, Ambleside, Coniston.
    Wendy
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    A good place for lunch and an evening meal.

    A good place for lunch and an evening meal. Interesting walks around the village and located v close to Tarn Howes and other really interesting places including those linked to Beatrix Potter. Good food shops although the Co op is an essential and when it was unexpected closed caused some challenges for those at the camp site and cyclists passing through.
    Viv
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Hawkshead is a great place to stay in the Lakes although...

    Hawkshead is a great place to stay in the Lakes although this visit only one of the four pubs had enough staff to offer evening meals. There are plenty of low level circular walks from the village and numerous places to stay to suit most pockets. Special mention for food Is Poppi red which was excellent. The queens arms had nice food and friendly staff. The Sun in had live entertainment on Friday and Saturday night
    David
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Hawkshead

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 86 reviews
    The Kings Arms is a very well located traditional pub/hotel. It is presently going through a transitional phase with a new manager recently appointed. Like many properties in the area it is struggling to recruit staff and this is having an impact on its ability to provide a food service and also on opening hours. Breakfast was served to order and was excellent. Its a hotel that has been in Hawkshead for many, many years and the present management are determined to restore it to its former glory
    Peter
    United Kingdom
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 36 reviews
    The property is set in a sweet area of the Lake District with views from all over the property. The cabin has all the facilities to make an enjoyable and relaxing stay and the treats left in the fridge and bottle of red wine were a surprise that was most welcome, and delicious, after a long day’s drive. David and Carey were so lovely to chat with and shared all their local knowledge about the surrounding areas for us to enjoy. They were wonderful hosts and we really had a lovely stay with them.
    Robyn
    Australia
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 394 reviews
    Chris, Gillie, Murphey, Geoffrey, and Carla are wonderful friendly hosts. The breakfast was excellent. The poached eggs were perfect. We stayed in Braithwaite. Our room was cleaned to the highest standard and so very comfortable. The views from our room were magnificent. We had views of the garden, sheep, Lake Windermere, and the mountains. If you're looking for a 5 star plus stay in the Lake District, Belmount Hall is your best bet.
    Colleen
    United Kingdom
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 819 reviews
    Our room was excellent and they had considered everything you would need. Very clean and we really appreciated them leaving the fan on as it was a hot few days. Breakfasts were great and service was quick. They were happy to go off piste with your requests too. We loved the live music and if we came back to Hawkshead we would definitely book this hotel again. The manager was also really accommodating and helpful.
    Liz
    United Kingdom
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 819 reviews
    Really good location in Hawkshead, great space inside and out. Friendly staff and the drinks were fantastic. Had a few G&Ts and they were made exceptionally well. Had a live singer on the Friday night too which was a nice surprise. Plus a roast hog on offer too as there wasn’t an offering of evening meal. Also breakfast was fantastic.
    Hanna
    United Kingdom
  • From $204.37 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 439 reviews
    Cosy Inn above a pub/restaurant and perfectly centered in Hawkshead. The reservations for dinner that come with the room actually worked out well since several of the restaurants in the village were either closed or remodeling. The Queens Head is a perfect staging point for hikes through the hills and lakes in the area.
    Benson
    United States of America
  • From $174.46 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 704 reviews
    Great location in Hawkshead with On site parking. We took Mr Bob our Border Collie. We had a friendly welcome . We had a lovely evening meal and drinks. We missed the time for breakfast but owner insisted on cooking us a full English ( which we were really grateful for) We would definitely stay there again- recomended.
    Mary
    United Kingdom
  • From $174.46 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 704 reviews
    Good breakfast, central location. Unfortunately the bar area closed until 4pm every day and we were refused an evening meal one night (even though we were staying there) as they stopped serving at 8pm and we asked at about 7:55pm! Very small room but didn’t expect anything much bigger as in a pub. Very dog friendly.
    Tracy
    United Kingdom
  • From $149.54 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,550 reviews
    A quite couple of days in a good location for visiting the lake district good food at the pub restaurant's local shops fish and chip shop very good all we could want in Hawkshead and friendly staff, sensible prices all in all very happy and would visit again
    davidson
    United Kingdom
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 394 reviews
    Belmount is in a fantastic location in the Lake District from which to explore. Wray Castle and Ambleside are walking distance from hiking trails that cross the rear of the property. This is an excellent value.
    Jeffrey
    United States of America
  • From $174.46 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 704 reviews
    A good, historic property in a beautiful village. Very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We were made to feel very welcome. If Hawkshead was easier to get to by public transport, we'd be back within weeks.
    Graham
    United Kingdom
  • From $204.37 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 439 reviews
    We love this hotel and have stayed a few times , lovely rooms great facilities. Hawkshead is a very pretty village close to lots of walks. Food is always amazing.. will be back
    Sarah
    United Kingdom
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 819 reviews
    Location is excellent in Hawkshead, comfortable bed, staff were very helpful and friendly, nice outside seating area, and the breakfast (included) was great.
    Chris
    United Kingdom
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,026 reviews
    Most amazingly situated at best possible location in Lake district. Lots of trails to walk or ride around. Go to Cathedral Caves, elter waters, Tarn Hows.
    Anurag36
    United Kingdom
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 80 reviews
    All in all a superb couple of days break. Just a shame not all the pubs in Hawkshead were not serving food due to staff shortages.
    DAVID
    United Kingdom
  • From $148.29 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 105 reviews
    Lovely accommodation with beautiful bathroom. Excellent location for Hawkshead. Just a short walk into the village.
    dianne
    United Kingdom
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,026 reviews
    Location /staff / value 15 min walk on road to Hawkshead ( no pavement but country road not too busy)
    quentin
    Isle of Man
  • From $149.54 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,550 reviews
    Beautiful location... Hawkshead is such a pretty village. Great breakfasts. .
    Robert
    United States of America
  • From $149.54 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,550 reviews
    Right in the centre, good breakfast, cosy dog friendly.
    Tyler-Louise
    United Kingdom
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 394 reviews
    best place to stay at Lake District.
    Aashish
    India