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 en suite rooms enjoy designer furnishings, and feature satellite TV. Many have views of the lake and the mountains, and ground-floor rooms are available. Free Wi-Fi is available. Dining is available in the Belsfield Restaurant and Belsfield Brasserie, with drinks in the Lounge Bar and opportunities to relax and take tea or coffee in the Drawing Room and Library. The hotel is 5 minutes’ walk from the centre of Bowness, the World of Beatrix Potter museum and from Lake Windermere itself. It is also just 5.5 miles from Tarn Hows. The property has state of the art conferencing facilities for hosting company events.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Bowness-on-Windermere, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.1
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.6
Low score for Bowness-on-Windermere
Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Siu
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The hotel has a nostalgic air and has spectacular views of the lake. Conveniently located, near the lake-side and also nearby village with many restaurants/cafes/convenience stores.
  • Geoff
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Hotel is in a fabulous location with stunning views of Lake Windermere, lovely and clean and the staff were great.The bedroom was very spacious too
  • Loraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent … lots of choice and very fresh

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • The Belsfield Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • The Brasserie
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Belsfield Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £15 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hungarian
  • Polish
  • Romanian

House rules
The Belsfield Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 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.

Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
1 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

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 supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. Please note that guests can only book a maximum of 5 rooms per booking.

As some of our rooms are accessed via stairs or a few steps, should you have any specific mobility requirements such as a walking aid, please notify the hotel in advance so we can ensure you are allocated a suitable room.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Belsfield Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Belsfield Hotel

  • Guests staying at The Belsfield Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet

  • The Belsfield Hotel is 350 yards from the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Belsfield Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • The Belsfield Restaurant
    • The Brasserie

  • Check-in at The Belsfield Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at The Belsfield Hotel include:

    • Family
    • Twin/Double
    • Twin
    • Suite

  • The Belsfield Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at The Belsfield Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.