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Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian country house with an indoor pool and a restaurant

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Front of property
Lobby
Balcony
Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Lounge
Nestled in a national park, Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel offers an upscale retreat with English breakfast, a tranquil garden, and an indoor pool. Enjoy the scenic views from the terrace or unwind at the bar and restaurant while appreciating top-notch service from helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Windermere, Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel is near a train station and in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting. Sailing and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Thornbarrow Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2DF

What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 19 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homeground - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Beresfords Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Italia - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel

Upscale country house near Lake Windermere
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1899
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hillthwaite
Hillthwaite Hotel
Hillthwaite House
Hillthwaite House Hotel
Hillthwaite House Hotel Windermere
Hillthwaite House Windermere
Hillthwaite Hotel Windermere
Hillthwaite House Hotel Windermere, Lake District
Hillthwaite Windermere
Hillthwaite House Hotel
Hillthwaite Windermere
Hillthwaite
Windermere Hillthwaite
Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel Windermere
Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel Country House
Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel Country House Windermere

Frequently asked questions

Does Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–7:30 PM.

Is Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 20.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel located?

Situated in a national park, this country house is within 1 mi (2 km) of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories and Old Laundry Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Windermere Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 332 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was luxurious and the staff couldn't be more accommodating. Had a lovely stay highly recommend, faultless stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Una M C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff though some confusion over breakfast time and dinner booking. Has a pool and spa which is unusual.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. The decor was lovely throughout the hotel. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Views were great from lounges and dining rooms. Pool although small was a pleasant bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very friendly staff and wonderful views across the lake and valley. Food was excellent as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annabel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, clean and tidy, stunning location, will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kapil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Staff very pleasant and helpful staff. It is our second time at this lovely hotel and will definately be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Staff are very polite and helpful. Nice breakfast. Quiet environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Hotel beautifully decorated

Always guaranteed great service woth exceptional staff & great food and such a beautiful hotel top marks everytime xx
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What an absolute gem of a place

I stayed at the Hillthwaite at the end of my tour of Scotland. The luxury feel was throughout the hotel. The room was small but very comfortable and perfect for my needs. The staff - particularly the dinner and breakfast waiting staff - were amazing. The whole place was very well run. The view from the dinning room was breathtaking too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very close to Windermere lake and very central to see the whole of the Lake District, which was my plan. The staff, especially the breakfast staff, were so friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The hotel doesnt have a lift which was a shame and my room was up 2 flights of stairs which was difficult for me as i have bad knees. Parking was good though the spaces in additional parking are a bit tricky to manoeuvre, but possible. The breakfast was superb, i liked that it is brought to your table so there's limited waste too. You only order what you want. My room was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well organised. Friendly efficient staff. Good food.comfortable room. If walking, the hill climb was tough!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debasri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views from this hotel were surreal. Local to everything and staff were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

R E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay.

Very comfortable stay. We booked a premier room and we were pleased with the room, furnishing and facilities. Our far reaching view of mountains, hills and Windermere Lake were lovely but we did feel rather on show to anyone sitting in the conservatory and the hotel car park. Nets/voiles/blinds would given us the option to dress and undress more privately. The restaurant was good. Great evening meal, pricy for what it was but convenient and good quality. Excellent breakfast and the service from our female waitress both in the evening and again at breakfast was friendly, efficient and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel but but service is inflexible, often slow and too many rules. Food is average with some portions small. Staff often disorganised and chaotic processes leading to slow and poor service. Could not check even at check in time. Constant staff moaning of being busy or short staffed. Bed very comfortable but issues with shower pressure and drainage. Overall prob not worth the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning

The hotel is gorgeous the views are stunning easy outside parking. The breakfast was lovely wide variety on menu. The staff are very professional efficient and welcoming nothing is too much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hillthwaite

This hotel is perfect for a relaxing easy stay in The Lake District, England. I recommend to everyone. There no lifts but rooms on Ground and 2nd floor are manageable. Third floor rooms have beautiful views. The staff is lovely and the food is delicious!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Probably the best hotel in Windermere

I shouldn’t say to much because the Hillthwaite might put up their prices! Excellent, comes to mind, ten out of ten in all departments, but the big standout was high quality of the staff, I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, lovely hotel, breakfast was great, service was excellent, lovely and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely stay again

I stayed for a couple of nights here and I'd definitely stay again. Staff were friendly, room was clean, lovely views, plenty of variety for breakfast and situated ideally between Bowness and Windermere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeev

Liked: Amenities
Lovely stay. Great food and friendly staff. All in all I’d definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely quiet boutique hotel nice food & pool
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice staff and acomodation

Very nice staff and acomodation
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s the 1st time we have used the hotel. I would highly recommend to anyone. The staff were friendly and couldn’t do enough for you. The room was lovely and comfy and very clean. I don’t have a bad word to say about the hotel. We will definitely come back the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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