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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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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

Map
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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Reviews

Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 333 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation amazing food and friendly staff! A very enjoyable break away
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

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

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. The hotel and grounds are kept up beautifully.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Fantastic weekend

Great hotel! Good staff. Very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly polite and helpful. Booking in easy. Hotel was clean. Bed was comfortable. Food was lovely. Restful stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

Wonderful weekend

Thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay. Room was comfortable & clean . Food very good & all staff very friendly & helpful. Breakfast in the bay window with views overlooking the lake set us up for a wonderful day walking . Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hillthwaite feels staying in a family home rather than a hotel and the warm welcome certainly matches. The room was spacious and bedding extremely comfortable, which was perfect for a mini break in the area. Extra points for the bathtub (in addition to a full shower)! Breakfast was excellent and the staff is lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice although the pool was cold and the steam room wasn't working. My room was ground floor and as a solo female traveller, I would've preferred a room on 1st floor or above but it was clean and an ok size for one person. Food was great, very good selection for breakfast and all cooked fresh. Good, walkable distance from town with good public transport links to other areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

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

overall very good

the hotel was spotlessly clean and welcoming when we arrived. Although at the top of a steep hill and hotel has no lift bear that in mind for those who have any walking difficulties. Food was good but a tad too expensive ie £9 for a plate of soup! bed was very comfortable and warm, good sound proofing with adequate clothes space for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic from start to finish. Warm welcome from the front desk who like us has traveled an love South Africa. Evening meals I would highly recommend eating in. The lamb an steak we had were cook to perfection along with a first class waiting service. Easy to see why the reviews are fantastic! Thank you for a wonderful stay. Mr & Mrs Harkness
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

100% excellent from start to finish

An excellent 2 day stay, could not find any faults, as an ex hotelier I know what great looks and feels like, excellent and professional check in, fantastic room with great views over Bowness, small pool and sauna used both days after long walks, excellent breakfast and wonderful staff where nothing was too much trouble, we have been to the lakes many times and finally we have found our now go to hotel for all future stays. Many thanks to all the staff at hillwhaite for making our stay with you so special.
Room with a view over Bowness
Hearty Cumbrian Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Fabulous relaxing stay

We had a fabulous relaxing stay at The Hillthwaite Hotel.. The room was comfortable & well decorated ( occasion room with veiw towards the lake) although a little on the smaller size.. and only a 5ft bed. The staff made us feel so welcome .. they are all so attentive & polite ( including the hotel manager) .. and service was smooth and organised .. we thought the option to pre order dinner was an excellent idea and meant our food was served without any delays.. in the well apointed dining area's ( with lovely veiws) We enjoyed the use of the pool & sauna each day of our 3 night stay We very much look forward to a return visit in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vivien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel overall very nice. Staff very friendly and helpful. We went with our dog, and were made to feel very welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at hotel for 2nights. We were put in a pet friendly room which I specifically emailed about before arrival. As soon as you opened the door you could smell a dog smell in the room (not nice). Spoke with reception advised no rooms of same costing and could move next day. As this was a “late booking” that’s only room they could give us. I checked online for that particular night and both hotels own site and other partner sites showed availability for that day in same room. Moved rooms following day to costing of £10 as chose better room. Beds very comfortable. Room clean and tidy. Does get warm at night even with radiators off. 1 issue no toilet brush in bathroom. Pool was ok, sauna fine not much seating but had it to ourselves. Breakfast - hash brown well over cooked, Cumberland sausage wasn’t like one we’ve had before and was tasteless. The fried egg was VERY fried on one side. Black pudding not great. Would’ve preferred maple syrup in separate jug so you could put own amount on rather than it put on for you, bacon wasn’t great either. Had to ask how breakfast worked as this wasn’t explained. Staff at breakfast time very pleasant and attentive although took wee while to be seated and noticed a lot of tables not cleared when people had left. Aesthetically the hotel is very nice as lounges decorated well. There is a steepish hill to the hotel however good for transport as bus stop at very bottom of main road and you can walk to either village.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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