The Belsfield Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (2626 reviews)
Kendal Road, Bowness-On-Windermere , Bowness-on-Windermere , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 15 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 14 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 2626 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
J
Joanne couple gb
5
Pros:

The location and the hotel was beautiful, the staff very kind.
Comfortable bed.

Cons:

We were woken up from a deep sleep at midnight by piercing pipework noises.
Poor sleep.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Anthony solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Staff were super nice and helpful
Food was excellent especially the breakfast

Cons:

Nothing
Well maybe that the spa isn't ready yet...lol

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Vicky couple gb
10
We stayed for two days and thankfully the weather was good, will look forward to staying again.
Pros:

We stayed in the cosy lake view room.
The view was amazing from our window and definitely worth paying extra for.
Breakfast was excellent.
Staff were welcoming, polite, helpful and cheerful.
Will definitely stay again.

Cons:

Can’t think of anything we disliked.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Sian solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location
Room size good - family room

Cons:

Breakfast limited selection, and Poorly laid out.
Shutters on large bay window in bedroom did not keep out the light.They need to be replaced with blackout curtains.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
A
Abdulla solo_traveller ae
7
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
7
A great holiday spoilt by a parking dispute not of our making, even though eventually resolved.
Pros:

This hotel is in an excellent location and has good facilities and friendly front-line staff.

Cons:

We paid extra for a lake view but the main window was very dirty, with no access to clean it on the outside. We were aware from the time of booking of work in progress in front of the hotel, too, and these factors didn't spoil our holiday. However, we got a parking charge notice a month after we got home, despite having paid the hotel for parking for the duration and having followed their procedures about notifying our registration number. We went out in the car on one day and, upon checking, I was told that this wouldn't confuse the ANPR cameras as the registration was valid for the duration of our stay: but it did, as the notice referred to the period from our return from our day out until our final departure. The hotel manager initially tried to disassociate the hotel from the parking management firm, but did arrange for the notice to be cancelled. All's well that ends well, but the positive feeling we had about the hotel was badly scarred. Lessons could be learned about briefing staff and management about the parking procedures.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
J
Jim couple gb
8
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Room very tidy but small - We only stayed one night so no issue but could have tested if staying for several nights

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
R
Ricky couple au
10
Excellent and very relaxing.
Pros:

The staff are very friendly and helpful. The location is fantastic!

Cons:

Nothing - we had a great stay despite the sauna and spa renovations. You can look past the site works and take in the lake views.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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White couple gb
7
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
L
Lesley solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Attentive staff

Cons:

Small bathroom

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
R
Roger solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Renovation work while we were there

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Nathan family_with_children gb
2
I booked this for my wife’s birthday, and our first trip away as a family of 3 with our 8 month old daughter, details ar
Pros:

Location, good staff.

Cons:

Not child friendly due to the lift not fitting prams, Unclean rooms with insects and blood on sheets, dust/ webs in room, needing to be changed bedrooms due to this, grime around bath edges, unclean windows to sit and look out on to the view of the lake. first room had old and dusty smell.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
J
James couple gb
9
Pros:

The hotel was really nice and central to the town

Cons:

Having to pay £15.00 a night for parki6

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
S
Saleh couple sa
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Unfortunately, our stay at Blissfield Hotel was one of the worst hotel experiences we have had.

- The reception staff were very cold and unwelcoming, and the waiting time during check-in was unnecessarily long.
- There was no complimentary water provided in the room, which is a basic standard we would expect from a hotel of this level.
- The bed was extremely worn out and very uncomfortable, which negatively affected our sleep and overall comfort throughout the stay.
- Check-out time was at 11:00 AM, and when we requested only a 20-minute late check-out, we were charged £50. This charge was never clearly communicated during check-in, nor when we requested the extension.
- No assistance was offered with luggage.
- The staff attitude overall was unfriendly and unprofessional.
- Most importantly, our £100 security deposit has still not been refunded even after more than one month since our stay. The receptionist had informed us that the refund process would take no longer than two weeks.

Overall, the experience was extremely disappointing, and I would not recommend this hotel compared to the many better options.



كانت تجربتنا في فندق بلسفيلد للأسف من أسوأ تجارب السكن التي مررنا بها.

- حتى الآن لم يتم استرجاع مبلغ التأمين (100 باوند) رغم مرور أكثر من شهر على مغادرتنا الفندق، علماً بأن الموظفة أخبرتنا أن استعادة المبلغ لن تستغرق أكثر من أسبوعين.
- السرير كان مهترئاً جداً وغير مريح إطلاقاً، ما أثر بشكل سلبي على جودة النوم والراحة طوال فترة الإقامة.
- موعد تسجيل الخروج كان الساعة 11 صباحاً، وعندما طلبنا تأخير الخروج لمدة 20 دقيقة فقط، تم فرض رسوم قدرها 50 باوند، دون أن يتم توضيح ذلك لا عند تسجيل الدخول ولا حتى عند طلب التأخير.
- تعامل الموظفين بشكل عام كان سيئاً وغير احترافي، كما أن الاستقبال كان بارداً وغير مرحب إطلاقاً.
- وقت الانتظار عند تسجيل الدخول كان طويلاً بشكل غير مبرر.
- لا يوجد أي مساعدة في حمل الحقائب.
- لم يتم توفير مياه داخل الغرفة، وهو أمر أساسي نتوقعه من أي فندق بهذا المستوى.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
R
Russell couple gb
10
Pros:

Spacious room and great location

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
T
Toni solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent hotel
Pros:

Made to feel welcome on arrival, pleasant staff, large room, comfy beds, lovely breakfast, secure parking, very close to town centre. Beautiful hotel highly recommend this hotel.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
L
Leanne family_with_children gb
9
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Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-05-06 via Nuitee
K
Karen solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple gb
6
Clean room but very small. Nice bathroom.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Small room

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
A
Angela couple gb
9
Lovely hotel, fantastic location
Pros:

The position was superb with a gorgeous view of the pier area. All the staff were friendly, welcoming and engaging: a credit to the hotel.

Cons:

My only negative comment would be in 2 parts: that the rooms are not cleaned daily and you have to request it. Not what you would expect of a hotel focusing on the more luxury end of the market. Secondly, with this in mind, this policy should have been advised to us upon check-in; it was not. When I requested housekeeping for the following morning after missing a day, it had been forgotten and I had to request a clean upon our return late afternoon.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee