Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful views
Great breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Generally clean, but some concerns about the toilet and sheets.
Service
9.5
Staff were consistently described as friendly and attentive.
Location
9.5
Multiple mentions of a superb location with beautiful views.
Room Quality
9
Rooms were cozy and well-presented, with a few mentions of temperature issues.
Amenities
8.5
Good facilities like the swimming pool and sauna, but limited menu options.
Value for Money
9
Overall a good value, but some dining options were considered pricey.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Breakfast praised, but some found it could be improved.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall very positive experiences shared in reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 07:08

Property Description

Elevated Views and Relaxation

The family-run Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel offers a tranquil escape with stunning views of Lake Windermere and the mountains. Relax in the indoor swimming pool, stroll through picturesque gardens, or unwind in the guest lounge with a cozy log fire.

Comfort and Convenience

Enjoy the convenience of free parking and WiFi in public areas and bedrooms. Wake up to a delicious full English or Continental breakfast included in your stay. With rooms offering views of the lake and mountains, every moment at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel is filled with comfort and beauty.

Explore the Surroundings

Located just a short walk from The World of Beatrix Potter and a drive away from Dove Cottage, immerse yourself in the rich history and natural beauty of the Lake District during your stay.

Book now to experience a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel.

Important information:

Children are accepted by prior arrangement only.

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Well behaved dogs are accepted strictly by prior arrangement only with the property as only two of the classic rooms are pet-friendly. There is an additional fee of GBP 20 per dog per night.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.
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.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 7 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 8 years old to 11 years old stay for £45 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    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

9
Based on 1270 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Lisa • couple • gb
9
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • gb
8
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Ross • couple • gb
7
Average experience, could be much better with some basic improvements.
Pros:

Friendly staff, comfy room

Cons:

Breakfast service was very slow. Room was quite small, particularly for a superior option. No water provoded in room after first night and room wasn’t cleaned until early evening.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

The Hotel and staff were excellent all staff extremely friendly!
Food was absolutely beautiful (I’m not a huge eater and felt awful as I didn’t finish my pasta) surroundings were lovely!
It was a cosy setting with beautiful views!
Breakfast was also excellent with lots of choice!

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Meghna • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

The suites were gorgeous, the location is convenient and the staff are super friendly and accommodating. The food in the restaurants was delicious. Sauna after a long walk was welcome. Lovely place to stay!

Cons:

It’s quite pricy, but that’s what you get in a tourist area. You have to reserve dinner in advance, but Bowness is a short walk away if you’re unlucky!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Taylor • family_with_children • gb
8
Absolutely brilliant overnight stay, all facilities available, met requirements needed.
Pros:

Room excellent, Dinner Exceptional and Breakfast exceptional.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Maree Elizabeth Known As LIBBY • family_with_children • au
10
Exquisite property with attentive genuinely friendly staff made our holiday very special
Pros:

Exceptional generous breakfast included in booking.with many choices available.

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike, it was perfect!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Stewart • solo_traveller • gb
10
I could not have been happier, good food, comfortable room, friendly staff and glorious surroundings
Pros:

On high ground, the view was fantastic. For a small hotel, the variety of food on offer, the quality and presentation were all first class and served by friendly attentive staff.

Cons:

I suppose, understandably for single accommodation, the room and en suite were quite small. If I had but one real criticism, it was that the wc seat had a squared back which was very uncomfortable for my bony frame.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Simi • couple • us
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Joyce • family_with_children • cn
8
Pros:

Good restaurant, good bar, good view

Cons:

Bathroom is too humid the dehumidifier is not working good enough

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • gb
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Trevor and jacqui • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Callum • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Amazing location, modern room, lots of amenities, bar man was great

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely decor, view, bedding, bathroom

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Yilin • extended_group • cn
9
Pros:

The room is clean and spacious, the scenery is beautiful, there is a swimming pool and a sauna, and the breakfast is also very good.

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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YUANXI • couple • gb
10
Pros:

nice

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Cezar • couple • gb
10
Excellent location, lovely service, immaculately clean, luxurious
Pros:

Fantastic service from staff, immaculate accommodation, luxurious details and facilities

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • couple • gb
9
A beautiful hotel in a lovely quiet location, with super friendly & welcoming staff ! Can’t wait to stay here again
Pros:

The biggest positive about the hotel was the staff ! Such friendly & welcoming people, & we really felt welcomed & ‘at home’.

The lovely lady on reception (apologies, we didn’t catch your name) gave us a fabulous initial welcome, & was really nice every time we saw her.

Then the two lovely ladies at breakfast (Claire & Louise) were so friendly & attentive….an extra touch was when we saw Claire in town & she made a point of speaking to us to see if we were having a good day…it was like meeting a friend !

The hotel communal areas were beautifully decorated for Christmas which added an extra special touch to our stay - we loved the style & colour schemes.

The amazing Gingerbread house on the way in to breakfast was amazing…well done to the chefs for creating such a masterpiece !

We stayed for our anniversary & we’re very touched to find a lovely card waiting in the room to wish us a happy anniversary….very kind touch, which was very much appreciated !

Cons:

There weren’t really any negatives to our stay, except that we had to leave !

If we were to be picky, we would say the shower water pressure was quite low & water leaked through the gaps in the folding shower screen, leaving a small puddle on the floor.

Also, we would have appreciated skimmed milk in the room (but to be fair, we didn’t ask for this, so unsure if this was an option), & also we would have liked gluten-free oats for breakfast (they had run out when we asked for this).

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
8
Lovely location, and very attentive staff, however the swimming pool was a let down
Pros:

Staff were very attentive and helpful, location is stunning

Cons:

Some Dated decor, swimming pool was actually cold which was very disappointing as I picked the hotel based on pool facilitaties. The bed was really uncomfortable, mattress topper too thick, tossed and turned all night, my husband was the same

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • gb
10
2026-01-03 • via Nuitee