Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Adult only
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Limited parking space
Room temperature issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
Mixed feedback; some cleanliness issues mentioned, but generally well looked after.
Service
9.55
Consistently praised as very friendly and helpful.
Location
9.59
Great location with close proximity to shops and amenities.
Room Quality
8.54
Some rooms comfortable, but issues with temperature and lack of air conditioning noted.
Amenities
8.57
Some amenities appreciated, although few complaints about lack of facilities like a bar.
Value for Money
8.53
General satisfaction, but some concerns about additional charges like parking.
Food and Beverage
9.58
The breakfast options received high praise from multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
9.55
Most feedback indicates a very satisfactory stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 00:49

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience the unexpected at The Cranleigh, a new concept guest house near Lake Windermere. The stylish boutique hotel offers contemporary bedrooms with goose-down duvets, iPod docking stations, and designer en suite bathrooms with air spa baths and mirrored TVs.

Relaxing Lounge and Dining
Unwind in the classic lounge with an open fireplace and leather furniture, or enjoy a glass of wine in the stylish surroundings. Start your day with a hearty breakfast in equally chic settings.

Prime Location
Just a minute's walk from Lake Windermere and the vibrant village of Bowness-on-Windermere, The Cranleigh is the perfect base to explore the English Lake District.

Book now to indulge in a unique and luxurious stay at The Cranleigh for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

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 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
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  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 10 per stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 343 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.59
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 9.58
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Paula couple gb
7
We enjoyed our two nights stay here and in particular the wonderfully comfortable bed and the location was ideal. Howeve
Pros:

Very well located in Bowness literally just few minutes from the Centre, yet in a peaceful setting.

Cons:

Bedroom was very small

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Irfan couple gb
3
Disappointing
Cons:

We’ve stayed here before and previously found it to be good value for money, which is why we chose to return. However, this time our experience was disappointing in a few areas.

The lady at reception was not welcoming and came across as unaccommodating, particularly when we questioned the unexpected parking fee. We were unaware that parking charges had been introduced, and it would have been helpful to have this clearly communicated in advance.

Additionally, we came for a relaxing break, so we were a bit surprised to be asked to select a specific time for breakfast, which added an element of scheduling we weren’t expecting during what was meant to be a laid-back stay.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Amy couple gb
10
Stunning propert and rooms, we will be back again for sure
Pros:

Beautiful rooms and perfect location

Cons:

Nothing at all, everything was perfect

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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STEVEN couple gb
8
2026-01-03 via Nuitee
S
Steve couple gb
8
Very nice restful stay with comfortable amenities.
Pros:

Well placed and well designed for comfort and leisure.

Cons:

Limited parking spaces.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
8
A lovely hotel but beware the excessive parking charge
Pros:

Great location with very friendly and helpful staff. Very good breakfast choice with a range of options on the breakfast menu. Room was very comfortable.

Cons:

The additional £10 parking charge was unwelcome and excessive given the nightly room rate. I thought this was exploiting paying customers. Room was excessively warm with no means of adjusting the temperature. The fan provided was ridiculously large and noisy and could not be used. Lacked thought and practicality.

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
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Carolyn couple gb
9
Lovely stay
Pros:

The room the breakfast the location the staff the cleanliness of it

Cons:

Nothing

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
L
Lynda couple gb
9
2025-09-18 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
9
2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Dr Peter couple au
8
As a four day break from London, this was a very satisfactory solution.
Pros:

The room was very comfortable.
Breakfast was very good-- both full English and Continental.
Location was very close to shops and restaurants

Cons:

The shower control taps were confusing. (No explanation was provided in the room)

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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Stephanie couple gb
8
Would recommend as a B&B. Quirky place with stylish modern decor
Pros:

Staff were lovely. So close to town and lake. No need for car.

Cons:

Shame there wasn’t a bar. Not great for disabled and room needed drawer space
Bit harsh to pay for parking.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
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Tuan
8
Recommended - good location and friendly
Pros:

Very friendly staff, comfortable, clean room and very convenience place within walking distance to restaurants and the lake. However, there are two things that need to improve 1) should have allocated parking for each room 2) we stayed in room #5 which is above the breakfast area the smell of burning toasts and burning smoke got into the room in the morning, should have better extractor fan in the kitchen area.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple gb
8
Very good stay and good value for money.
Pros:

The property was very central and close to all amenities. All areas of the hotel were very clean and well looked after. The cooked breakfast menu was excellent but the continental breakfast was limited.

Cons:

The rooms were not air conditioned and the weather was exceptionally hot and fan in room food little too cool to down. Also leaving the windows open meant hearing the noise of the passing traffic.

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
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Matthew couple gb
6
Uncomfortable room and not the cleanest.
Pros:

The location is very good. Enjoyed the style of the suite we had (Seduction suite). Breakfast was good and the staff were nice.

Cons:

The bathroom / toilet has glass windows and a glass door therefore you can see in it. Not what you want when going to the bathroom. The heat in the room was overwhelming and far too hot. The room needs either permanent AC or a portable AC unit. The room also had dead flies all over the dressing table. Very expensive for what it is.

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
8
Great location!
Pros:

Great hotel with beautiful food. Very clean and staff were brilliant. Perfectly situated next to centre of town and close to lake.
Only downsides were having to pay for parking because we booked away from their own site and room has no air con, just a very loud fan you can’t sleep with on. Also, very loud creaking of floor boards above our room every time someone moved.

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
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Carol couple gb
7
Great location
Pros:

Breakfast had a good selection with friendly staff serving. Room was comfortable but small and overlooked a noisy road. Ear plugs were provided in the room.

Cons:

Car parking is charged on arrival if you book through a third party travel site which wasn’t clear when we booked.

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Diana solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Staff were so helpful & professional

Cons:

Not staying longer

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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ROLANDO family_with_children it
9
Pros:

Posizione eccellente, personale gentilissimo, buona pulizia delle camere e buona colazione.

Cons:

Camere poco spaziose.5

2025-08-12 via Nuitee
M
Mitchell couple gb
6
Not bad
Pros:

Nothing really stood out for me

Cons:

Being out of the main building. Also very dark in appearance

2025-08-08 via Nuitee
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Karen young couple gb
9
Relaxing mini break in lovely location.
Pros:

We arrived to a very warm welcome. Managed to park right outside the door. Hotel is in a great location.
Breakfasts were lovely especially the waffles and all staff we met were warm, friendly and incredibly helpful.

Cons:

Not sure if we just had noisy neighbours or if the walls were a little thin but we could hear them talking, heard their TV over ours and heard their snoring at night.

2025-07-21 via Nuitee