The Belsfield Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (2942 reviews)
Kendal Road, Bowness-On-Windermere , Bowness-on-Windermere , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Polite staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Food allergy management
Cleanliness issues
High parking fees

Categories

Cleanliness
7.28
Grout missing in the bathroom and a tired room, reflecting issues with cleanliness.
Service
9.25
Generally polite and helpful staff, though there were issues with food allergy response.
Location
9.79
Good location, convenient access, enhancing the overall experience.
Room Quality
8.24
Spacious rooms but noted as tired and in need of refurbishment.
Amenities
7.77
Limited amenities, particularly regarding food options for dietary restrictions.
Value for Money
7.23
High price point not justified by the overall experience and hidden fees.
Food and Beverage
6.78
Breakfast disappointing for what was paid, with limited options for dietary needs.
Overall Experience
9.25
Positive overall despite some significant issues, guests noted enjoyable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 06:59

Property Description

Stunning Views and Elegant Design
Experience luxury at The Belsfield Hotel, a historic gem nestled in 6 acres of picturesque gardens overlooking Lake Windermere. Indulge in beautifully appointed rooms with designer furnishings, some offering breathtaking lake and mountain vistas.

Fine Dining and Relaxation
Savor delectable meals at the Belsfield Restaurant and Brasserie, unwind with drinks at the Lounge Bar, or enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea in the charming Drawing Room or Library. Free Wi-Fi ensures you stay connected throughout your stay.

Prime Location and Modern Amenities
Ideally situated just a short stroll from Bowness center, the World of Beatrix Potter museum, and Lake Windermere, The Belsfield Hotel also offers state-of-the-art conferencing facilities for corporate gatherings.

Book your unforgettable stay at The Belsfield Hotel today!

Important information:

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. Please note that guests can only book a maximum of 5 rooms per booking.
As some of our rooms are accessed via stairs or a few steps, should you have any specific mobility requirements such as a walking aid, please notify the hotel in advance so we can ensure you are allocated a suitable room.

Please contact the property in advance for extra beds and children cots.

On arrival, a credit card will be required for a pre-authorization amount of £50 per person for incidentals plus any outstanding balance.

Hotel bedrooms are available to check in from 3.00pm.

Please inform The Belsfield Hotel 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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MAN

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 2942 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.28
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.79
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 7.77
Value for Money: 7.23
Food and Beverage: 6.78
Overall Experience: 9.25
M
Michael couple gb
8
Hotel was clean. Staff were nice
Pros:

Breakfast was good…"view was amazing Room was good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Saad family_with_children sa
8
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
K
Khalid solo_traveller sa
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Alison solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Was a fabulous stay...
We were upgraded as it was my partners birthday 🎂

Cons:

Cooked breakfast wasn't too nice but everything else lovely

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
M
mohammad solo_traveller kw
7
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
B
Badriah family_with_children gb
5
Pros:

Staff very kind

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
S
Sawsan extended_group sa
9
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
K
khaled family_with_children sa
6
Bad hospitality and welcoming experience
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The hotel itself is beautiful and in an excellent location, and overall we enjoyed many aspects of our stay. I would especially like to thank Philip, who was extremely kind, welcoming and helpful. He is an excellent example of genuine hospitality and professionalism.

Unfortunately, our check-in experience with Ashley was extremely disappointing and completely different.

From the very beginning, instead of welcoming us or trying to clarify the situation calmly, Ashley told us that because we had a child with us, he would cancel our reservation. His manner and tone were unnecessarily rude and confrontational. He later changed his position and said that we would have to pay an additional charge for the child.

To be very clear, the additional payment was never the issue. I fully respect the hotel’s policies and had no problem paying any legitimate additional charge. In fact, we had already emailed the hotel before our arrival with the names of the guests and specifically mentioned the child.

What disappointed me was the way we were treated. I explained to Ashley that I respected the hotel and its policies, but that as arriving guests I expected basic courtesy, a welcome, and a professional explanation of any issue, rather than immediately being told that our reservation would be cancelled.

Instead of trying to resolve the situation professionally, his response became even more confrontational, again essentially suggesting that if we were unhappy, our booking could simply be cancelled.

I found this attitude surprisingly rude and completely inappropriate for someone dealing with guests at a hotel of this standard.

This is especially unfortunate because the hotel itself is lovely, the location is excellent, and our experience with Philip demonstrated exactly the kind of warmth and professionalism we expected.

Hospitality is not about ignoring hotel policies. It is about communicating those policies respectfully and professionally.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
M
Mesfer family_with_children ae
1
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
A
Allan couple gb
9
We only stayed one night but everything was very good.
Pros:

We only stayed one night but everything was very good.

Cons:

Everything was good.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
E
Ellie couple gb
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
M
Mandy solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

All Staff where friendly nice .

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Nimra solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Nice big room looking towards the lake

Cons:

Check in was a little slow

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
S
Sandra couple gb
10
Lovely relaxing break with amazing attentive staff.
Pros:

Staff were amazing, especially Driss in the restaurant. He couldn't do enough for us.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
N
Noleen family_with_children gb
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
J
Jane couple gb
8
Great place
Pros:

Excellent location
Looked amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
T
tracy solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location brilliant staff friendly but waiting abit for drinks ect. Room only got cleaned on request . X lovely hotel with fantastic views

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
F
Florica solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Anything else

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
W
Wael extended_group sa
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
H
Hessa extended_group sa
8
Pros:

* الإيجابيات ✅
اطلالة على البحيره ، قريب من كل شي تقريباً ، الموظفيين ودودين للغاية ويساعدونك في اي شي تحتاجه .

Cons:

* السلبيات ❌
الاثاث قديم ، بعض الغرف مافيها تكييف فقط مروحه ، الوديعة جداً غاليه 100 باوند على الغرفه ! ، النظافة بشكل عام ماكانت مرضيه ، خصوصاً في المطعم يعني اكواب الشاهي فيها بقع من الشاهي ، الملاعق كذلك .

2026-08-23 via Nuitee