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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Lakes Hotel & Spa
Our hotel is perfectly situated with views of Lake Windermere, just a short stroll from the bustling village centre 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 centre 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' favourite 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.
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Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Situated in the best rated area in Bowness-on-Windermere, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7
Breakfast info
Full English/Irish, Buffet
Private parking at the hotel
Availability
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Stephen
United Kingdom
“From the second we arrived the staff were extremely friendly for our whole stay. The facilities were excellent and the food in the Mizumi restaurant was superb.”
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Liam
United Kingdom
“The location was perfect. The hotel was beautiful and the staff are so nice I will be definitely return for another stay.”
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Anthony
United Kingdom
“Absolutely fantastic, can't fault anything it was perfect, even noel at the gate house, what a way to greet people, fantastic staff, fantastic hotel.”
Thompson
United Kingdom
“The hotel and the rooms where beautiful and the staff went above and beyond for my girlfriend birthday made it special for out stay”
Irene
Australia
“Lakes Hotel and Spa impressed us beyond our expectations! The beautiful grounds and professional and welcoming staff gave immediate quality Hotel vibes. When we entered reception, we were greeted by a luxury hotel foyer and glass of bubbly on...”
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Izzy
United Kingdom
“Hot tub on balcony was fantastic. Room was fine, but the bed seemed a bit hard for the pair of us. Breakfast provided excellent choice. The spa facilities were just amazing and the lighting was beautiful in the spa. The pub, terrace bar and Mizumi...”
Anne
United Kingdom
“A beautiful hotel in lovely grounds. Free upgrade from a double room to a suite, and it was our 1st wedding anniversary which made it very special. Really enjoyed our time in the spa, but in all honesty loved it all and really look forward to...”
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Jacob
United Kingdom
“Lovely room and a free upgrade which was really appreciated”
Kelly
United Kingdom
“Everything we love this places this was our 2nd visit and will be back , the hot tubs rooms are amazing.”
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Claire
United Kingdom
“Our room was gorgeous and felt very luxurious. The restaurant was amazing and also a delicious cocktail bar on site. The pool was fantastic and we loved the bar there too. Very relaxing stay with every need tended to. The complementary car service...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
British
House rules
Lakes Hotel & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
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
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about US$67. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
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
Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
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 identification 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 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.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag 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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
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United Kingdom“From the second we arrived the staff were extremely friendly for our whole stay. The facilities were excellent and the food in the Mizumi restaurant was superb.”
Australia“Lakes Hotel and Spa impressed us beyond our expectations! The beautiful grounds and professional and welcoming staff gave immediate quality Hotel vibes. When we entered reception, we were greeted by a luxury hotel foyer and glass of bubbly on...”
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