Lakes Hotel & Spa
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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Most popular amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Private Parking
- Spa
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
Availability
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1 king bed | ||
1 twin bed and 1 king bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
1 queen bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
1 king bed and 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 and 1 bunk bed | ||
1 king bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Rebecca
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
“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
“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
“Pristine, comfortable and ALL staff were extremely professional and helpful” - Mary
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
“The breakfast was good and the location was also close to the village. The staff were friendly” - Jessica
United Kingdom
“Fabulous location, everything about it pretty much was great. Lovely comfy beds, stunning decor, staff so helpful and friendly!” - Stephen
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
“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
“The staff were very friendly, and the hotel and spa was immaculate! Will be returning.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
House rules
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.



The fine print
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.