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Reviews of Stags Head Hotel

Church Street, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA233DG, United Kingdom

#37 of 37 B&Bs and Inns in Bowness-on-Windermere

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1407 hotel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms could do with modernising

    Excellent location friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    7.0
    Definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Later breakfast time.

    Staff very friendly, service amazing, breakfast and food good. Great location for Bowness.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    8.0
    Weekend stay with friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Probably could do with an update but that's reflective in the price.

    Breakfast Friendly staff Location Atmosphere in the bar Ideal for a group travellers

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    7.0
    Good location , close to the lake and nice food and drink lovely breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Are room was above the nightclub but wasn’t to loud

    Location and staff were friendly

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with a revamp. Building looks tired

    Good price, fantastic location and brilliant breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    Would definitely stay again as in good location and staff very friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Ideal location very clean friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattress was knackered

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No parking, and the pub gets very busy and not child friendly on the weekend so we had to take the kids upstairs.

    Very central, simple and easy. Basic rooms but it's all we needed for the night.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    8.0
    If you like a roaring fire, great beer/food and a great atmosphere this place if for you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Rooms could do with updating, bit noisy as they have a late night bar in the cellar, but we knew that.

    Breakfast was very good, Stags Head is an old pub/hotel with rickety floors and an open fire, we knew what to expect having stayed many times before. Rooms are very basic and could do with a refresh, but again, we knew what to expect before we got there. Great staff, live music, roaring fire....if like us this is what you like, I would recommend this place entirely.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    8.0
    Warm and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No parking

    Location central good selection of drinks at the bar, staff friendly.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    6.0
    Fantastic location fantastic staff quite dated nevertheless good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decor

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, breakfast

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain about , very good value for money

    Central location and 10% residents discount

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Superb central location. Convenient for all leisure and shops.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    8.0
    Great hotel in an excellent location with friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing in particular but it would be nice to see the sliding sash windows refurbished. (It's really not that big a job).

    Location wise, the Stags Head Hotel is excellent, close to the shore of Windermere and the boat rides etc. but also handy for the centre of town. Our room (number 10) was comfortable, not cramped, clean and with a decent on-suite. The bed was fine and tea and coffee was plentiful. The bar area is large with an excellent choice of drinks including real ales. There's 10% off all meals and drinks on production of your room key. Breakfast was plentiful. Full English, cereals, toast etc. (Tables could do with being bigger to accommodate breakfast for two). All the staff we met were polite and friendly and made us feel welcome. Baring in mind that the hotel dates back almost 190 years, it's no surprise that there are a few squeaky floorboards here and there to add to the character of the place. It's also grade 2 listed with old sliding sash windows which can be a little on the draughty side and not very soundproof. We were there in December during heavy rain and wind but never had a problem keeping warm. Our view, was looking directly on to the back of St Martins Church. We were initially put off by the lack of on-site parking but the Ray Rigg car park is only two minutes walk away. We stayed for two nights but there wasn't an option for 24/48 hour parking so we paid for 72 hours at a cost of £19:80. We were in Bowness to attend a wedding night at a nearby hotel just 7 minutes walk up the hill. Although a much larger hotel, we were so pleased that we chose to stay at the Stags Head.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent staff, friendly and helpful

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    8.0
    Xmas stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sent a message just saying need a room near as I struggle with a prosthetic leg. No reply. When I arrived explained was told that's a ll we have second floor. Then got room 15 because I booked separately from the party I was with. Other than that all good. Booking with the party of 16 family and friends

    Location, friendly staff, food, comfortable bed, warm.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    8.0
    Cosy. Would return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite With Four Poster Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor WiFi. Also could do with a smart tv

    Lovely location, friendly people and staff

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    8.0
    Superb location and staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could of done with a bedside table both sides in room 15 Not the fault of the hotel but the neighbouring hotel left extractor fan on all night and was slightly noisy.

    Staff and location were fantastic, breakfast amazing. Room was basic but very clean. Would definitely stay again

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Central to all facilities bars and restaurants

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    7.0
    Friendly, busy and welcoming. The village is lively with lots to choose from, for a chilled time away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were very basic and although clean, throughout, could do with a revamp. Shower wasn’t very powerful and took ages to get even slightly warm. I could hear the club in my room till gone 2am, not ideal if you don’t want to participate.

    Ideal location, the centre for everything. All the staff were lovely and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was lovely.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite With Four Poster Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    8.0
    Great stay overall
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was uncomfortable and the pillows weren’t a full pillow

    Central to everything great food fab brekky good entertainment

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location

    Stayed in October 2023

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