The Burn How Garden House Hotel

Hotels
Independent
9.2 (170 reviews)
Back Belsfield Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, England, LA23 3HH , Windermere , GB

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Fitness facilities
Golfing nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Dated rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6.32
The reviews highlighted significant cleanliness issues, including dusty carpets, dirty windows, and mould.
Service
10
Multiple reviews praised the staff for being lovely, friendly, and helpful.
Location
10
The location was frequently described as excellent, close to key attractions.
Room Quality
8.32
Some rooms were described as comfy and clean, but others needed refurbishment.
Amenities
9.32
Amenities mentioned included good breakfast options and garden views, but some issues were noted in room furnishings.
Value for Money
9.82
Generally perceived as good value, though some improvements in cleanliness and furnishings are needed.
Food and Beverage
10
Breakfast was consistently praised for variety and quality.
Overall Experience
9.82
Overall sentiments are mixed, with great service and location but significant cleanliness concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 01:21

Property Description

Discover the charm of The Burn How Garden House Hotel, nestled in the heart of Windermere, just steps from breathtaking Lake Windermere.

Recreational Amenities: Enjoy access to a modern fitness center, unwind in our lush garden, or sip a favorite drink at the inviting bar/lounge.

Comfortable Accommodations: Our 28 well-appointed guestrooms feature flat-screen televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi, and essential amenities like coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping, ensuring a restful stay.

Convenient Services: Take advantage of our room service and on-site laundry facilities. With self-parking available and proximity to local attractions, your comfort and convenience are our priorities.

Book your unforgettable escape at The Burn How Garden House Hotel today!

Important information:

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 170 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.32
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.32
Amenities: 9.32
Value for Money: 9.82
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 9.82
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tracy758 Couples Stourbridge, West Midlands, England
10
Short winter break.
Pros:

Stayed for 3 nights between Christmas and New Year. Booked last minute as let down by other accommodation.
Staff and hotel warm and welcoming on arrival. Excellent sized clean and warm room. Breakfast outstanding. Perfect location only short walk to lake and town. Will stay again.

2026-01-05 via Tripadvisor
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CUFCMark Couples Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
10
Hidden gem
Pros:

We stayed at Burn How for 2 nights in November, arriving on Saturday evening. We were allocated room 25 on the ground floor and the hotel was busy but given a parking space outside a room that was being refurbished.

The room was a good size, shower over the bath and nice warm radiators. The bed was pretty comfy and the room welcoming, overlooking a garden area.

The location of the hotel is great, about a 5-7 minute walk to the centre of Bowness where there are many pubs, bars and restaurants. The lake is even closer.

Breakfast was very good, and had just about everything as an option.

The staff were lovely and I can’t fault the service and friendliness we received. When in the area again, hopefully when it’s not as wet, we would definitely stay at Burn How again as the location is perfect for exploring the lakes.

2025-11-25 via Tripadvisor
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christinehT8932BD Couples
2
Dirty hotel.
Pros:

Just returned from a 3 night stay at this hotel. Disappointed doesn’t cover it.
Our room was really dated, and screaming out for a refurb.
The carpet hadn’t seen a hoover for goodness knows how long. The dust was thick, the windows disgustingly dirty. Black mould on the patio door.
The duvet cover was about twice the size of the actual duvet.
The towels were never changed for the duration of our stay.
Housekeeping came on our last day, changed the waste bin in the lounge area, put some biscuits out, when we mentioned the dust he went out, came back with a dirty towel and flicked over the furniture.
I did speak to the manageress before we left, and in my opinion she didn’t appear to be surprised.
I would not recommend staying at this hotel.
The breakfast was moderate, presented nicely but that’s about all.
The staff were pleasant, and helpful.

2025-11-18 via Tripadvisor
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stoneclough Couples
8
Return visit.
Pros:

Once again we have nothing to complain about.
The breakfast was fabulous.
The staff were lovely and very helpful.
The room as always was spotless.

2025-11-02 via Tripadvisor
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angelaformby Couples Formby, Merseyside, England
10
Lovely Hotel and only a stroll down to the lake .
Pros:

We e stayed here a number of times and have never been disappointed. We usually visit early or late in the year . Think we should try May/June as the gardens are beautiful. Must be lovely to sit out in them . We’ve stayed in numerous rooms . The last one being the junior suite. Which was very comfortable.
All the staff are lovely . So friendly and helpful. The breakfasts are fabulous. All cooked to order and plenty of cereals, yoghurts ,fruit etc.
We will be back ☺️

2025-11-02 via Tripadvisor
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H2228VKjulies Couples
10
Burnhow garden hotel bowness
Pros:

Arrived 24th Oct been to this hotel quite a few times .
Had a great garden room which had been refurbished,very comfy and clean.
Breakfast is lovely and plentiful.
Staff are very nice and always cheerful and helpful.
Definitely be back .

2025-10-30 via Tripadvisor
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L5015HAbilld Family
8
A lot of positives about our stay
Pros:

Common areas are excellent, well furnished with views of the gardens. Staff are friendly and professional. Room was a good size. Shower was excellent with quality fittings. Beds comfortable with good bedding. What really let's the room down is the fitted furniture, tired to the extreme, doors not aligned, draws poor, trim missing. Really spoiled our stay not the place you want to go back to at the end of a day. There are so many positives about this place. And yes I know cost has to come into it, but replace the fitted furniture and you have the perfect product.

2025-10-21 via Tripadvisor
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Companion51321054861 Family Tamworth, Staffordshire, England
10
A lovely cosy, welcoming feel
Pros:

What a lovely hotel this is.
We had a lovely welcome from the young gentlemen on reception, he also gave us a reduced rate, the weather had been awful but we decided we still wanted to go for the weekend. Our garden room was perfect, right across from reception and we had a double bed and a single for our teenage son. WiFi, tv on the wall, tea and coffee making facilities, plenty of space, a modern bathroom with plenty of fresh towels. Walking distance into Windermere, we do love this part of the UK, this hotel was a new one for us to stay, we will definitely stay here again. Thanks for our wonderful autumn 🍂 stay.

2025-10-05 via Tripadvisor
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Camper58353949207 Family Epping, Essex, England
8
Good base to see the Lake District
Pros:

Great location with easy access to the Lake, shops and many places to eat or drink….some with live music. The staff at the hotel were very helpful and friendly and made sure your stay was enjoyable. The breakfasts were lovely with plenty of variety.

2025-10-03 via Tripadvisor
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chrissR447IX Couples
10
So good
Pros:

Staff were amazing. So friendly and helpful. Room was huge with the biggest bed I’ve ever seen. Comfy too. Breakfast was excellent with a good choice. Can’t find anything negative

2025-09-28 via Tripadvisor
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davidaT7937MV Couples
10
Burn How Good Is This
Pros:

Second occasion we've stayed at Burn How. Room was very comfortable. Staff were fabulous. Very friendly and helpful, I would say about the best hotel staff we've ever came across.
Food (breakfast) first class. We eat out the rest of the time.
All in all made our break so much more pleasurable. Thank you Burn How!

2025-09-27 via Tripadvisor
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KarenE1972 Couples Southwell, Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, England
10
Great location and amazing breakfast
Pros:

Stayed for 3 nights and would definitely return. Great location- 5 minutes walk to lakeside and pier area - a further 5 minutes to the shops and restaurants. It is a slight uphill climb back to the hotel from the lakeside
Rooms are chalet style in the grounds so you do have to walk outside from your room to get to the main building for breakfast or to go to the bar / lounge area.
Parking is by each of the individual rooms but a word of warning that depending on your vehicle some of the spaces are quite small.
Many of the rooms are accessed via steps. We had a room on the ground floor of a block of 8 rooms. Lovely room with two double beds and French doors onto a seating area. Only downside was we could hear the people in the room above moving around.
Breakfast- wow. By far the best we have had in a hotel. So much choice for both cold and hot options. Hot options all freshly cooked and beautifully presented.
All staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again if we come back to Bowness

2025-09-23 via Tripadvisor
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ritusV7951AH Family
10
Our stay at Burn How in September 2025
Pros:

Lovely hotel.
Friendly and helpful staff. We had the family room which was private, spacious and also had a warm cosy feel. Would highly recommend staying at this hotel.
Staff could not do enough for the guests!

2025-09-22 via Tripadvisor
R
Rodney partner
10
Pros:

Ok

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
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ked16 Couples Hexham, Northumberland, England
10
Relaxing break
Pros:

We have stayed here previously but normally in a family room this time we stayed in the main house
Our ground floor room was lovely very comfortable bed and a lovely garden view
The staff are all so friendly and helpful and the breakfast as always was amazing so much to choose from and the cooked breakfast is absolutely fantastic
The gardens are also beautiful and so well cared for lovely spot to relax
Just a few minutes walk to the lake and shops but such a peaceful and quiet place to stay

2025-09-19 via Tripadvisor
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446gordons Couples
10
Loved it.
Pros:

We (wife and I) stayed at the Burn How garden hotel in Bowness for 3 nghts, staying in room 3 which has free parking for 1 car right outside the room door.
The room is large and very clean,with free wi-fi, flat screen t.v, wardrobe,drawers ,desk,and tea/coffee making(kettle)
The bathroom has a bath/shower combination.
The bed is large and comfortable.
Rooms were cleaned every day,and the staff were very friendly and worked hard to make sure are needs were met.
The room has a patio which overlooks a lovely well maintained garden.
The breakfast was excellent, there was a great selection of fruit,berries, yoghurts,cereals, tea/coffees and the cooked breakfast is made to order.
The hotel is only a 5 min walk to Bowness prom with resturants and bars and water sports.
We would definately stay here again.10/10

2025-09-13 via Tripadvisor
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Md mahbub ali partner
10
Pros:

Best breakfast and best place

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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M3682VYtrevorc Family
10
Best hotel in Bowness On Windermere
Pros:

We came across the Burn How Garden Hotel by chance online and decided to book a 3 day stay there in September. It turned out to be an excellent choice. The hotel is set among beautiful gardens and within walking distance to Bowness-On-Windermere and Lake Windermere. The staff could not do enough for you and were very courteous and polite. Breakfast was excellent with a very varied choice. Our room was spacious and had lovely views of the gardens. This hotel comes highly recommended if you’re looking to visit the area. Thank you to all at the Burn How for making our stay a very pleasurable experience.

Trevor & Janet Church
Grimsby

2025-09-10 via Tripadvisor
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davidandeileen30 Couples Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, Wales
10
Perfect holiday accomodation
Pros:

This is a lovely well run and organised hotel
The accomodation was perfect was very easy to relax
The breakfast was excellent and we could not have asked for a better start to the day.
We could not find any fault with our stay .
We will go back when we next visit the Lake District
We can strongly recommend

2025-09-05 via Tripadvisor
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Neeha partner
6
Pros:

Very friendly staff, beautiful area.
I enquired about the t.v. We only had access to bbc 1 & bbc 2 when the reception worked...
Staff were informed on two occasions but very unfortunately, it was already the end of our stay (3 nights).
Also, on our arrival to the hotel, on entering the bathroom, we found a very large crack in the bath panel so, this was reported staff, to make them aware of this, as we did not want to be held responsible as it was found it in this condition on our arrival.

2025-09-05 via Nuitee