About this property

Our hotel is perfectly located with views of Lake Windermere, just a short stroll from the bustling village center 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 center 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' favorite 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. We speak your language!

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located 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

    • Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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4 bunk beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 bunk beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
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1 bunk bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were all lovely, food at Mizumi and cocktails on the terrace were amazing, hotel and room was beautiful and clean. We thoroughly enjoyed the spa facilities and the hot tub on the balcony.
  • Sean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We chose not to get breakfast so we could explore the area instead and visit cafes etc. Location was great, really close to everything in Bowness and close to the water which is what we wanted. Spa was good and it’s nice that the bar is in there...
  • Indrani
    India India
    Lovely view from our room. Peaceful hotel. Plenty of dining options and the food was good. Good spa. Complimentary drop off to the village was much appreciated.
  • Iain
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Pristine, comfortable and ALL staff were extremely professional and helpful
  • Mary
    United States United States
    The spa was great. The services offered at the Pub, the cocktail lounge, and Mizumi were nice options. The location was ideal for catching a ferry or bus to other towns. And the staff was courteous, most notably we liked the concierge who...
  • Tareq
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The breakfast was good and the location was also close to the village. The staff were friendly
  • Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous location, everything about it pretty much was great. Lovely comfy beds, stunning decor, staff so helpful and friendly!
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice hotel, comfortable bed with fresh linen, room was nice but basic, I chose ground floor as was not sure if there was a lift. Location was excellent for the lakes and high street.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff was great, very helpful and polite. The spa was not very big but very nice, with a decent size swimming-pool, steam room, jacuzzi, and access to the pub.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very friendly, and the hotel and spa was immaculate! Will be returning.

Hotel area info

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 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about $67. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Lakes Hotel & Spa