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Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian country house with free parking, near Lake Windermere

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Lounge
Terrace/patio
Interior
Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is AU$261
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb

Explore the area

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Thornbarrow Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2DF
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

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

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

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Windermere

At Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. Highlights at this Victorian country house include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the country house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. .In proximity to this 4-property class Windermere country house you'll find Ullswater.
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What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Windermere - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Old Laundry Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bowness Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

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
  • ‪Toast - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Brown Sugar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel

Victorian country house with free parking, near Lake Windermere
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An indoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Windermere country house is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1899
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel offers 34 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Digital televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Windermere country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Hillthwaite Hotel
Hillthwaite House
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Hillthwaite House Hotel Windermere, Lake District
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel?

Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel?

As of 10 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel on 11 Feb 2026 start from AU$260.72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel?

Yep, Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel has a free self car park.

Does Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel have a pool?

Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel has a pool and an indoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel?

No, Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 343 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean room , great location and beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivien

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is in s great position walking distance between Windermere and Bownes. The staff were very helpful except for the chef who could not accommodate us on a fee simple requests
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice quiet location. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Una M C

Travelled with group
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

Alan

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with family
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

Gemma

Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely restful stay. Excellent staff, very helpful and friendly. Room was small but comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharinjeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Lovely traditional hotel with a modern touch

Attentive service, very comfortable room. Excellent evening meal with beautiful views and a good breakfast included in the price. Only two rooms able to book pool and sauna at the same time so we almost had it to ourselves which was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

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

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

Annabel

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with group
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