Applegarth Villa, College Road, Windermere, LA23 1BU, United Kingdom
#5 of 21 hotels in Windermere
Guests' ChoiceBased on 385 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.5
Free Wifi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 17, 2025
Hutchins
United KingdomEverything was perfect, great location, great room, great staff, could not recommend it highly enough.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 13, 2025
James
United KingdomWe didn’t have any issues with our stay.
Hotel was well located for local amenities, close however, not to close to be bothered by traffic. Breakfast was very good, cooked to order. Staff where efficient and friendly.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 12, 2025
Mark
United KingdomThere wasn't much not to like. The bar closed a little earlier than I expected, but apart from that.
We liked everything about the hotel. The location, the rooms, the views, the staff, the food, and the atmosphere of the place.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 11, 2025
Mohammed
United KingdomNot much to list here.
Alan was an exceptional host, catered to our needs very well. The room itself was better than shown in the photos, miles better. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Julie
United KingdomThe hotel was in a great location we were able to walk to shops and restaurants. The breakfast was amazing with lots of choice. The staff looked after us very well.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 9, 2025
Tinken
United KingdomCouldn’t fault anything it was a perfect stay wonderful staff
Lovely hotel very luxurious we stayed in a delux double and it was gorgeous, large very comfy bed beautiful decor , big bathroom with amazing bath and overhead shower amazing breakfast
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 8, 2025
William
Isle of ManBreakfast was just ok
Lovely room immaculately kept
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 5, 2025
Christopher
United KingdomSparse breakfast until last day then average.
Location, quality of Hotel good parking
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 3, 2025
Darren
United KingdomExcellent adults only hotel, fantastic rooms, tasty food and great service
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 1, 2025
Lynda
United KingdomLower ground bedroom preferred to be higher like last time
Excellent choices for breakfast. Hotel and rooms all done to an excellent standard beautiful bar area.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 24, 2025
Jennifer
United KingdomWas quite expensive but you get what you pay for so can’t complain!
We were kindly given an upgrade on arrival due to it being our first wedding anniversary. We were put in the room with the jacuzzi bath which was amazing. Room was huge and bed was very comfortable! It was great. Staff let us keep our bags behind the counter the next day while we explored before our train home.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 21, 2025
Keith
United KingdomWould have liked bar to stay open later in the evening. Went back on Friday evening at 9.30, was expecting bar to be open but it was closed. So, I had to go out again.
Breakfast was really good. Perfect location for Bowness.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 21, 2025
David
United KingdomThe whole package was very good, fantastic hosts and a lovely building in a good location.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 17, 2025
David
United KingdomBathroom rather cramped and difficult to operate shower, standard bed size (prefer king size), steep stairs to top floor.
Excellent breakfast choice, well cooked and presented. Room facilities good. Car park convenient. Staff very welcoming and helpful throughout stay. Hotel location superb - handy for all town centre services yet tucked away from main street and in a quiet area, handy for bus services.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 5, 2025
Lesley
United KingdomThe stairs, no lift.
The comfortable bed & private lounge.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 28, 2025
Kathryn
United KingdomEverything
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 22, 2025
Laura
United KingdomLovely characterful property.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 19, 2025
Lesley
United KingdomNo lifts - but can’t be helped in an old character building
Central location, beautiful building, good breakfast
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 16, 2025
Mark
United KingdomThe shower needed to be a bit more powerful,maybe a soap dish for the soap and a towel holder needed xxx
Everything the evening meal and breakfast was superb ,location was great and the staff were very friendly !when our son booked our stay he didn’t notice the 2 for 3 nights wish we would have gone for ! We had an amazing stay and wonderful break away for us .
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 8, 2025
Lynda
United KingdomNothing to dislike.
We had superior room 14. The bed was huge with good quality pillows and bedding. Lovely bathroom with powerful shower over a very large bath. Breakfast was great and served to you at your table- no queuing at a buffet station! Very comfortable bar area with a wide range of drinks including cocktails. A range of shops, bars and restaurants in the vicinity but a much larger selection by the lake which was about a mile.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 29, 2025
Derek
United KingdomLoved the decor very high spec fixtures and furnishings. very comfortable throughout the restaurant and lounge areas friendly obliging owner's and staff . It's hard to find fault . Breakfast was exceptional, plenty of choice food of a very high standard, all cooked to order . Our room was slightly smaller than anticipated but still very comfortable. I would definitely recommend Applegarth Villa Hotel and look forward to returning for another stay.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 29, 2025
Neil
United KingdomWe are both quite elderly The bath was raised and we were unable to get into it. Should have booked room with walk in shower.
Excellent breakfast. Lovely staff.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 29, 2025
Leslie
United KingdomNothing.
Everything and everyone was brilliant breakfast was amazing and cooked to perfection. The location was perfect Windermere shops just round the corner and a nice steady walk to Bowness about 15-20 minutes. Would highly recommend recommend the hotel.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 25, 2025
Natalie
United KingdomNothing. The whole stay was great and we will definitely come back in the future.
Staff were all very friendly. The food was excellent. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed in April 2025
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