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The Watermill Inn & Brewery

Windermere

Set in Windermere, 5.4 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Watermill Inn & Brewery offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star inn offers a bar.

M
Michal
From
Ireland
Very friendly staff, huge + for microbrewery attached nice breakfast and extra empathy, film like location in the middle of one of Earth most soothing landscapes
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 594 reviews
Price from
US$141.73
1 night, 2 adults

The Angel Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Bowness-on-Windermere (Near Windermere)

Situated 100 metres from World of Beatrix Potter, The Angel Inn - The Inn Collection Group offers 4-star accommodation in Bowness-on-Windermere and has a garden, a restaurant and a bar.

r
rebecca
From
Spain
Very good in everything Joe and company breakfast and meals excelent, situation very central volveré pronto a 😊😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,720 reviews
Price from
US$147.13
1 night, 2 adults

The Royal Oak Inn

Bowness-on-Windermere (Near Windermere)

Situated in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, The Royal Oak Inn offers a traditional Inn, which has been family run since 1995.

L
Lidia
From
Bulgaria
Great location, lovely room and the hosts were friendly and kind!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,218 reviews
Price from
US$134.99
1 night, 2 adults

The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside (Near Windermere)

Located in the pretty Lake District village of Ambleside, this 18th-century hotel is situated in the centre of this historic town, with all the amenities on your doorstep.

Z
Zuurman
From
Netherlands
Ambiance, food, rooms and facilities. Also very frie sky staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,610 reviews
Price from
US$133.64
1 night, 2 adults

The Cuckoo Brow Inn

Far Sawrey (Near Windermere)

This traditional Lake District inn is set in the quiet village of Far Sawrey.

J
Jane
From
Isle of Man
Love the quiet location & the food is amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,139 reviews
Price from
US$146.30
1 night, 2 adults

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside (Near Windermere)

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection Group stands on the shores of Lake Windermere, a short walk from Ambleside centre.

g
grannybee
From
United Kingdom
The rooms are beautiful with views over the lake . We have been before and really enjoyed our stay . The staff are very respectful and they seem to enjoy their jobs and always ready to help if you need anything and done with a smile .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,100 reviews
Price from
US$147.13
1 night, 2 adults

The Temperance Inn, Ambleside - The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside (Near Windermere)

Located in the heart of the Lakes’ walking capital of Ambleside, with its winding streets, lively atmosphere and surrounded by sublime mountain views, once a temperance establishment in the 1800s,...

O
Ockie
From
South Africa
We loved the location, easy check-in. We liked the pub and food. Central location with parking close by. Lovely stay, we loved everything. Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,035 reviews
Price from
US$120.14
1 night, 2 adults

The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside (Near Windermere)

Waterhead Inn is surrounded by the Lake District's popular walking and cycling routes. On site parking is available subject to availability.

k
kurt
From
Switzerland
Comfy room, great breakfast and food, friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,569 reviews
Price from
US$147.13
1 night, 2 adults

The Sun Inn

Troutbeck Bridge (Near Windermere)

The Sun Inn is set in Troutbeck Bridge, 34 km from Derwentwater Lake and 39 km from Askham Hall.

S
Sophie
From
United Kingdom
Staff are so so friendly they make you feel so welcomed! Also the rooms are so comfortable and very clean. Would 100% come here every time I go to Windermere!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
Price from
US$175.48
1 night, 2 adults

Red Lion Inn

Hawkshead (Near Windermere)

Situated in Hawkshead and with Lake Windermere reachable within 8.4 km, Red Lion Inn features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

D
Denise
From
Australia
it’s location & character
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews
Price from
US$107.99
1 night, 2 adults
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The Watermill Inn & Brewery

Windermere

Set in Windermere, 5.4 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Watermill Inn & Brewery offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star inn offers a bar.

M
Michal
From
Ireland
Very friendly staff, huge + for microbrewery attached nice breakfast and extra empathy, film like location in the middle of one of Earth most soothing landscapes
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 594 reviews
Price from
US$141.73
1 night, 2 adults

The Angel Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Bowness-on-Windermere (Near Windermere)

Situated 100 metres from World of Beatrix Potter, The Angel Inn - The Inn Collection Group offers 4-star accommodation in Bowness-on-Windermere and has a garden, a restaurant and a bar.

r
rebecca
From
Spain
Very good in everything Joe and company breakfast and meals excelent, situation very central volveré pronto a 😊😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,720 reviews
Price from
US$147.13
1 night, 2 adults

The Royal Oak Inn

Bowness-on-Windermere (Near Windermere)

Situated in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, The Royal Oak Inn offers a traditional Inn, which has been family run since 1995.

L
Lidia
From
Bulgaria
Great location, lovely room and the hosts were friendly and kind!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,218 reviews
Price from
US$134.99
1 night, 2 adults

The Ambleside Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside (Near Windermere)

Located in the pretty Lake District village of Ambleside, this 18th-century hotel is situated in the centre of this historic town, with all the amenities on your doorstep.

Z
Zuurman
From
Netherlands
Ambiance, food, rooms and facilities. Also very frie sky staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,610 reviews
Price from
US$133.64
1 night, 2 adults

The Cuckoo Brow Inn

Far Sawrey (Near Windermere)

This traditional Lake District inn is set in the quiet village of Far Sawrey.

J
Jane
From
Isle of Man
Love the quiet location & the food is amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,139 reviews
Price from
US$146.30
1 night, 2 adults

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside (Near Windermere)

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection Group stands on the shores of Lake Windermere, a short walk from Ambleside centre.

g
grannybee
From
United Kingdom
The rooms are beautiful with views over the lake . We have been before and really enjoyed our stay . The staff are very respectful and they seem to enjoy their jobs and always ready to help if you need anything and done with a smile .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,100 reviews
Price from
US$147.13
1 night, 2 adults

The Temperance Inn, Ambleside - The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside (Near Windermere)

Located in the heart of the Lakes’ walking capital of Ambleside, with its winding streets, lively atmosphere and surrounded by sublime mountain views, once a temperance establishment in the 1800s,...

O
Ockie
From
South Africa
We loved the location, easy check-in. We liked the pub and food. Central location with parking close by. Lovely stay, we loved everything. Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,035 reviews
Price from
US$120.14
1 night, 2 adults

The Waterhead Inn- The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside (Near Windermere)

Waterhead Inn is surrounded by the Lake District's popular walking and cycling routes. On site parking is available subject to availability.

k
kurt
From
Switzerland
Comfy room, great breakfast and food, friendly staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,569 reviews
Price from
US$147.13
1 night, 2 adults

The Sun Inn

Troutbeck Bridge (Near Windermere)

The Sun Inn is set in Troutbeck Bridge, 34 km from Derwentwater Lake and 39 km from Askham Hall.

S
Sophie
From
United Kingdom
Staff are so so friendly they make you feel so welcomed! Also the rooms are so comfortable and very clean. Would 100% come here every time I go to Windermere!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
Price from
US$175.48
1 night, 2 adults

Red Lion Inn

Hawkshead (Near Windermere)

Situated in Hawkshead and with Lake Windermere reachable within 8.4 km, Red Lion Inn features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

D
Denise
From
Australia
it’s location & character
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews
Price from
US$107.99
1 night, 2 adults
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Perfect for rustic breaks in the countryside, an Inn is a small property with basic hotel services and typically traditional decor. Inns are fully licensed and have a bar providing food and drinks in the evening, which distinguishes them from country or guest houses.

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Popular with guests booking inns in Windermere

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 594 reviews

Popular with guests booking inns in Bowness-on-Windermere

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,720 reviews

Popular with guests booking inns in Bowness-on-Windermere

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,218 reviews

Popular with guests booking inns in Bowness-on-Windermere

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,062 reviews

Popular with guests booking inns in Bowness-on-Windermere

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 637 reviews

Popular with guests booking inns in Troutbeck

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 502 reviews

Popular with guests booking inns in Far Sawrey

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,139 reviews

Popular with guests booking inns in Troutbeck Bridge

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

Popular with guests booking inns in Bowness-on-Windermere

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews

Popular with guests booking inns in Bowness-on-Windermere

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews

Highly rated inns in Windermere and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,720 reviews

Situated 100 metres from World of Beatrix Potter, The Angel Inn - The Inn Collection Group offers 4-star accommodation in Bowness-on-Windermere and has a garden, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$141.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,218 reviews

Situated in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, The Royal Oak Inn offers a traditional Inn, which has been family run since 1995.

From US$134.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

The Sun Inn is set in Troutbeck Bridge, 34 km from Derwentwater Lake and 39 km from Askham Hall.

From US$87.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews

In a secluded location near Bowness Bay, Wild Boar Estate offers en suite rooms, just 3 miles from Lake Windermere Ferry crossing.

From US$219.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,139 reviews

This traditional Lake District inn is set in the quiet village of Far Sawrey.

From US$172.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews

Located in Winster, 5 km from World of Beatrix Potter, The Brown Horse Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$168.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 502 reviews

Situated in a beautiful part of the Lake District, The Mortal Man offers stunning scenery, and delicious food made with local produce. Bedrooms have magnificent views.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,569 reviews

Waterhead Inn is surrounded by the Lake District's popular walking and cycling routes. On site parking is available subject to availability.

From US$141.73 per night

These inns in Windermere and nearby have options with free cancellation

The Westmorland Inn

Bowness-on-Windermere
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 637 reviews

Set 300 metres from World of Beatrix Potter, The Westmorland Inn offers 3-star accommodation in Bowness-on-Windermere and features a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar.

From US$94.49 per night

Stags Head Hotel

Bowness-on-Windermere
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,062 reviews

Just 2 minutes’ walk from Bowness centre, The Stags Head Hotel offers cooked breakfasts, free local leisure passes and home-cooked food in the traditional pub restaurant.

From US$128.24 per night

Red Lion Inn

Hawkshead
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 445 reviews

Situated in Hawkshead and with Lake Windermere reachable within 8.4 km, Red Lion Inn features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

From US$107.99 per night

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection Group

Ambleside
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,100 reviews

Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection Group stands on the shores of Lake Windermere, a short walk from Ambleside centre.

From US$147.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,035 reviews

Located in the heart of the Lakes’ walking capital of Ambleside, with its winding streets, lively atmosphere and surrounded by sublime mountain views, once a temperance establishment in the 1800s,...

From US$120.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,610 reviews

Located in the pretty Lake District village of Ambleside, this 18th-century hotel is situated in the centre of this historic town, with all the amenities on your doorstep.

From US$120.14 per night

Churchills Inn & Rooms

Bowness-on-Windermere
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews

This hotel is situated in the centre of the village of Bowness-on-Windermere, just 2 minutes’ walk from the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction. Wi-Fi is free in public areas.

The Unicorn, Ambleside

Ambleside
Free cancellation options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 231 reviews

Set within the stunning Lake District mountains, The Unicorn Inn is the oldest traditional pub in Ambleside.

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Avg. price/night: US$134.99
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 594 reviews
Very good had dinner also very good
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JOHN
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