The Belsfield Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (2804 reviews)
Kendal Road , Bowness-on-Windermere , GB
+44 15394 42448
[email protected]

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Breakfast available (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Excellent location and lake views
Modern, clean and recently renovated areas
Spacious, comfortable rooms and beds
Good food and breakfast options
Convenient parking and easy access to town
Nice decor and pleasant bar area
Cons:
No EV charging available
Some rooms are old, narrow or worn
Perceived high cost / value for money concerns
Ongoing building/spa works (limited restaurant/menu at times)
Breakfast table service reduced morning interaction for some
Non-refundable booking/refund policy complaint
Some ventilation issues and many corridors reported

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
Multiple reviewers described the hotel as modern and clean; overall housekeeping and room cleanliness are positively noted.
Service
8.5
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and efficient (early parking allowance, attentive bar staff); generally strong service throughout.
Location
8.7
Location and views praised several times (lake-facing terrace, very good position, easy access to town); a consistent strong point.
Room Quality
8
Many guests praised large, comfortable rooms and beds and good bathrooms, though some reviews mention older, cramped or worn rooms in parts of the property.
Amenities
6.5
Mixed: parking and plans for a spa noted, but spa works ongoing and there is no EV charging; some facilities/restaurant availability appeared limited at times.
Value for Money
6
Several guests felt the cost was high for the available facilities; comments on price being too steep offset occasional notes of good pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Food and breakfast frequently praised (excellent meal, good buffet choices), though one reviewer mentioned a limited menu and breakfast table service reduced morning interaction for another.
Overall Experience
8.1
Overall positive stays reported (many 'excellent' and 'exceptional' experiences), with a few negative outliers (refund policy/booking issues and building works) but generally very good guest satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:11

Property Description

A 4-star heritage hotel with unmatched views of Windermere and the Lakeland fells, in Bowness-on-Windermere just steps from the shore. 62 bedrooms and suites, a Brasserie with lake views, Art Deco Bar, Drawing Room, Ballroom restaurant and an outdoor Terrace.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed. An extra bed for children up to 15 years costs 20 GBP per night. A cot for children up to 1 years is free of charge.

  • Age restriction

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Parking

    Private parking is available on site.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available and is free of charge.

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 2804 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 8.5
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 8.1
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Krista • couple • gb
10
Amazing, welcoming and class.
Pros:

Modern, clean, welcoming, good room sizes, good food. Staff were so friendly and nothing was too much trouble

Cons:

No EV charging

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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MOHAMMED • couple • sa
9
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Katie • family_with_children • gb
6
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Only one night but the whole experience was excellent. All the staff we encountered were friendly and efficient and the evening meal was also excellent.

Cons:

Hard to find fault. There is some building work going on but we were warned about that beforehand.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Fatemah • couple • sa
8
Pros:

موقع الفندق والإطلالة رائعه جدا واستثنائيه

Cons:

قديم وكثير من الغرف متهالكه وضيقه

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Great position. Very comfortable. Price was too high, and staff were generally satisfactory

Breakfast excellent

Cons:

Cost too high for the available facilities.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Janet • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

The lovely room cosy
beds.
Lovely staff.

Cons:

Table service at breakfast.
miss the interaction with saff in the morning missed a hot pot of tea on the table..

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Nojoud • extended_group • sa
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • couple • gb
9
Better than expected
Pros:

The hotel has recently been refurbished and looks fabulous. We are frequently disappointed by the poor pressure in the shower in the bathroom this one was one of best. The room was large with exceptional views. The hotel is only a few minutes walk from all the great facilities in Bowness

Cons:

I'm not sure if the restaurant was fully up and running when we visited, the menu was very limited although the food was very good.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • couple • gb
7
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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PAUL • couple • gb
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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natalie • couple • gb
10
Great price for were it is nicely renovated
Pros:

Location parking. The staff were very friendly a. Helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • gb
10
Exceptional Stay – Highly Recommend!
Pros:

We recently stayed here and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. Our initial reaction upon arrival was simply "wow" because the location is absolutely great and the wonderful decor sets a beautiful tone the moment you walk in. Since we arrived early, the staff kindly allowed us to leave our car in the car park, which meant we could head straight out and explore the local area immediately.
We stayed in a well-appointed room on the first floor, and the space itself was great. It featured a huge, incredibly comfortable bed, a large sofa area, a massive TV, and plenty of tea, coffee, and biscuits. The bathroom was a real highlight, boasting both a walk-in shower and a roll-top bath with absolutely no complaints. If there was any minor disappointment, it was just that our view faced the car park rather than the lake, but the quality of the room more than made up for it.
The bar area and the staff were wonderful, and the barman in particular was incredibly friendly. They offered a nice selection of reasonably priced snacks, too. For dinner, we chose to eat right there in the bar area. It features the same menu as the Brasserie, but we just felt more relaxed and comfortable in the bar atmosphere. The food was beautifully presented and the portion sizes were just right. Breakfast the next morning was a buffet with plenty of choice, and the staff were more than happy to arrange eggs cooked a different way upon request.
The hotel is currently undergoing some improvements to add a spa, but these works never affected our stay at all as the area is well fenced off to protect the great views from the lake-facing terrace. There is a convenient direct path leading straight down to the water, and the property offers quick, easy access into town. The hotel completely met our expectations, and we would have no hesitation to return!

Cons:

Interested to see when its finished. We could find no fault.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Eman • couple • ae
3
Cons:

تم حجز جناح ، وكان من فئة عدم الاسترجاع ، وحصل ظرف وتمت مراسلة الفندق قبل اسبوعين من الحجز اني كنسلت السفره لظرف صحي واذا بالامكان استرجاع المبلغ ، او وضعه كرصيد في الفندق لمده معينه ، لكنهم رفضو كل الحلول

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Aied Abdullah • family_with_children • sa
10
موقع رايع جداً
Pros:

الموقع

Cons:

كثرة الممرات وضعف التهويه

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Tonya • couple • au
10
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Excellent stay

Cons:

Lovely

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Grace • solo_traveller • gb
9
Had a lovely stay and would definitely stay again
Pros:

The views were fantastic and the staff couldn’t do enough for us. The breakfast was lovely and we enjoyed exploring the grounds and how close we were to Windermere centre.

Cons:

The air conditioning in our room unfortunately didn’t work and we were very warm despite turning the heating off.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee