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 rooms with attached bathroom 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 center 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 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 9.6

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

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.1
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.7
Low score for Bowness-on-Windermere
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Neal
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location perfect, room beautiful and overlooked the lake Staff very attentive and helpful. Food Amazing, enough said
  • Saeed
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The hotel is located at a nice view in front of the lake. Access to the pier and surrounding services are only a few steps. Likewise, town center is a few steps from the other side. Breakfast is included and is fine. Room service may require...
  • Omar
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The hospitality is on a different level The stunning view of the lake
  • Amal
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Location is supper great. Best location ever. I loved it.
  • Eric
    United States of America United States of America
    Classic British grand old hotel. Great location for taking the ferry to other spots on the lake. Beautiful park like grounds that were great for kids playing outside. Beautiful view of the lake from our room (lakeside suite). Great breakfast...
  • Samantha
    Brunei Brunei
    The location was fantastic. Views from breakfast were amazing. Staff were friendly!
  • Layla
    Palestinian Territory Palestinian Territory
    wonderful location, very confortable and clean hotel!
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a lovely Hotel, had some beautiful features within its Georgian period, staff were great.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Right near all the amenities great location our room looked out onto the lake and a beautiful hotel
  • Scubyo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    1st time in this hotel for my wife's birthday and the views from room were perfect

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

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

Amenities of The Belsfield Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £15 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • 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
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • 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 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
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
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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 fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-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 ID 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 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.

FAQs about The Belsfield Hotel

  • The Belsfield Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • The Brasserie
    • The Belsfield Restaurant

  • The prices at The Belsfield Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • The Belsfield Hotel is 1,000 feet from the center of Bowness-on-Windermere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at The Belsfield Hotel include:

      • Family
      • Twin/Double
      • Twin
      • Suite

    • Check-in at The Belsfield Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Guests staying at The Belsfield Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Buffet