Bowness really started to develop in 1847 on the edge of lake Windermere, which is a very popular tourist destination for holiday makers looking to stay in the UK and in particular, the lake district.
Both towns (Bowness-on-Windermere and Windermere) are built for tourists so you will find no shortage of accommodation here and there is a range of cheap hotels, inns and b&b’s to choose from. When staying for a night in a bed and breakfast, a traditional Cumbrian breakfast is served in the morning, and is included in the room rate. The town centre is the nearest accessible point to the lake, which probably explains why Bowness is the most popular town in Cumbria. The World of Beatrix Potter attraction is within easy reach. Book a cheap b&b in Windermere and save 35% or more.
LA23 2EE, Windermere, New Road
This delightful Lake District Guest House is a 10-minute walk from the centre of Windermere and the lake in Bowness on Windermere. Glenburn Guest House is an Edwardian property which offers home-cooked breakfast, ample free... read more
LA23 2EW, Windermere, Thornbarrow Rd
In a peaceful residential area of Windermere, this friendly guest house is in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Bowness in the Lake District is a 10-minute walk away. Located between Windermere and Bowness, the... read more
LA23 2EN, Windermere, Sunny Bank Road
Just 1 mile from Lake Windermere this beautiful Victorian house is set in a peaceful location between Windermere and Bowness. It offers vintage-style, luxury accommodation including Egyptian cotton linens, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, as... read more
LA23 1BU, Windermere, Applegarth Villa, College Road
Near Windermere village, this striking Victorian mansion house has a conservatory restaurant, free parking and elegant rooms with iPod docks and flat-screen TVs. Windermere Rail Station is a 3-minute walk away. All of the beautiful... read more
LA23 2EE, Windermere, New Road
In Windermere, just a short stroll from the lake and Bowness, Woodlands offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and luxurious, 4-star accommodation in boutique-style room. In the heart of the beautiful Lake District, Woodlands is just... read more
LA23 1BX, Windermere, College Road
Jerichos is a contemporary family-run guest house with stylish decor situated on a quiet side street in the heart of Windermere village. There is free Wi-Fi and free ample private parking. Suitable for adults only,... read more
LA23 2LA, Windermere, New Road
Request Type : Property Description Just 2 minutes from Windermere town centre, Windermere Park provides en suite rooms with period features within a central Lake District location. All rooms feature bespoke furnishings and a flat-screen... read more
LA23 1AF, Windermere, 7 High Street
Situated in the centre of Windermere village, only 2 minutes walk from Windermere Train station and 20 minutes walk from Lake Windermere. Lingmoor offers modern en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi and a central location... read more
LA23 2AB, Windermere, 29 Broad Street
Overlooking Ellerthwaite Park, Autumn Leaves Guest House offers free WiFi and local leisure passes, just 150 metres from Windermere town centre, and a short walk from Bowness. Autumn Leaves is a traditional Lakeland stone house,... read more
LA23 1BY, Windermere, Old College Lane
Situated in the heart of peaceful Windermere, Wheatlands Lodge is just 5 minutes’ walk from Windermere Rail Station, offering free Wi-Fi and free private parking. All of the 5-star rooms feature luxury en suite facilities,... read more
LA23 1LP, Windermere, Ambleside Road,
In a most spectacular location on the shores of England’s longest lake, Windermere, Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa is the Lake District’s first resort offering a number of facilities. Guests have a choice of... read more
LA23 1DB, Windermere, Phoenix Way
Just 550 metres from Windermere Railway Station, in the town centre, the Hideaway at Windermere provides modern bed and breakfast accommodation with stylish rooms and great service. This guest house is exclusively for adults and... read more
LA23 2EQ, Windermere, Lake Road
Built in 1888, using Lakeland stone, the 4-star Glenville House combines traditional charm with modern facilities. The guest house offers luxurious en-suite rooms with wide-screen TVs, iPod docks and free Wi-Fi. Includes free off site... read more
LA23 2AB, Windermere, 19 Broad Street
Broadlands Windermere Award Winning Guest House, is in the heart of the English Lake District, now a World Heritage Site. Broadlands is a traditional stone built Victorian house built circa 1885 and is located on... read more
LA23 1AF, Windermere, 3 High Street
Built in 1854, All Seasons Guest House retains its original Lakeland-stone exterior and slate roof. The property is located on Windermere High Street, with Windermere Train Station just 200 metres away, and the shores of... read more
LA23 2DD, Windermere, Princes Road
In the heart of the natural beauty of the Lake District, Montfort Cottage Guest House is a lovely 19th-century terraced house offering comfortable and well-appointed rooms and free Wi-Fi. All rooms feature Egyptian cotton bed... read more
LA23 2AW, Windermere, 1 Park Road
1 Park Road is a tranquil, luxury guest house located a 2-minute walk from Windermere town centre. Rooms are spacious and modern and all have fresh coffee. Rooms also offer hot chocolate, a variety of... read more
LA23 2LA, Windermere, New Rd
In the beautiful Lake District, just a short walk from Windermere, this luxury bed and breakfast has beautifully appointed rooms, all with a modern, original bathroom and free Wi-Fi. The Howbeck is only a 2-minute... read more
LA23 2BJ, Windermere, Park Road
Situated in Windermere, overlooking Queens Park, Laurel Cottage has stylish rooms which all come with smart tv. The bed and breakfast is set in a Victorian house built of local stone in the 1890s; it... read more
LA23 2DF, Windermere, Thornbarrow Road
This family-run Lake District accommodation has an indoor swimming pool, picturesque gardens and free parking. Free WiFi is available in the downstairs public areas and the bedrooms. Hillthwaite Hotel has an elevated position and a... read more
LA23 2EW, Windermere, 3 Thornbarrow Road
Invergarry Room-Only Guest House For Adults is set in the heart of Windermere and Bowness. Our beautiful Victorian guest house offers free WiFi, unrestricted free on-street parking, a detailed environmental policy and self check-in. We... read more
LA23 2LA, Windermere, New Rd
With a 5-star Guest Accommodation rating, suites come with luxury bathrooms and modern furniture from designers such as Philippe Starck. huge Air baths for two with mood lights and a TV above. Each Super Luxury... read more
LA23 2AH, Windermere, Ellerthwaite Road
Briscoe Lodge was built in 1891 and is 1-minute walk from the centre of Windermere. The guest house offers en suite rooms and free Wi-Fi. Set in a stone Victorian slate house, The Briscoe retains... read more
LA23 2AF, Windermere, Holly Road
In the heart of Windermere, Haisthorpe House is a picturesque three-storey former gentleman's residence built in 1897. Set in a quiet residential area in the Lake District, it boasts free WiFi and limited private parking.... read more
LA23 2AB, Windermere, Broad Street
In the heart of Windermere, the award-winning Glen Wynne - FREE off-site Health Club access with Pool, Sauna, Steam Room & Gym is a Victorian guest house that offers comfortable en suite rooms. Just a... read more
LA23 3LR, Windermere, Newby Bridge Road
In beautiful landscaped gardens, the Beech Hill Hotel has an AA Rosette restaurant and a Spa centre consisting of an indoor heated swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room and outdoor spa pool. Some rooms... read more
LA23 2EQ, Windermere, Lake Road
St John's Lodge is an award-winning guest house situated between Windermere village and the Lake at Bowness Bay. Windermere village centre, Bowness, the Lake, restaurants and cafes are all within walking distance of the property.... read more
LA23 1AX, Windermere, Ambleside Rd
This 150-year-old country house guest accommodation is in quiet gardens, 700 metres from Windermere town centre. It has free Wi-Fi, free parking and a lounge/bar. Cedar Manor is in the heart of the Lake District,... read more
LA23 1LU, Windermere, Holbeck Lane
Overlooking Lake Windermere and Langdale Fells, Holbeck Ghyll is a 4-red star country house hotel with fabulous views and rooms. The individually designed rooms all include beds dressed in Egyptian cotton. They feature an LCD... read more
LA23 1AL, Windermere, Kendal Road
Perched on a hill overlooking Windermere town centre is the Windermere Hotel. Built in 1847 the hotel offers rooms with en suite bathrooms, and a restaurant. Many rooms offer stunning view over Lake Windermere or... read more
Relatively speaking, Bowness is a fairly new town in the Lake District. It does not have the charm of really old, Victorian buildings and the historic relevance and culture that many surrounding towns do, but it is a very popular destination for tourists because of its location.
Bowness-on-Windermere is a great place for all types of outdoor activities, such as water sports. People travel from across the country to visit the place and take part in activities such as windsurfing, kneeboarding or jet-skiing. It is not all about adrenaline packed water sports, you can also go for a meal on the water and it is in an ideal location for going hiking.
Bowness-on-Windermere Hotels and B&B’s
The famous Brant fell walk is not far away from the town centre. This walk is not only physically demanding and tough to go on, but it can also get very cold up there, make sure you wrap up warm. The walk may be tough, because it is very steep, but it is also fairly short and well worth it when you scale the hill, sit back and look at the glorious view.
This walk is a great way to relax and great way to escape the hustle and bustle. The town can often get very busy and while some people love this, other people find it nice to get away from all that and this walk is a perfect way to do that and it will also keep you fit and healthy.
If you are a Beatrix Potter fan, then a trip to the world of Beatrix Potter should be high on the agenda. The character’s of her stories are brought to life with huge, beautiful models of them and it really can take you back to your child hood, as well as being ideal and enchanting for small children and young families.
A bed and breakfast or guest house property is what most people opt for when they come to stay in Bowness or Windermere. Cheap b&b’s really do give you the freedom of being able to choose what you want to do on your holiday.
This type of accommodation gives you the bare minimum in terms of the facilities, but hotel facilities are not usually high on the list of tourists who stay in the town.
A bed and breakfast room can be much cheaper than some hotels, but some cheap hotels do exist as well. A really nice hotel close to the lake is the Belsfield hotel; this beautiful, white, Victorian building overlooks the water and is in a perfect location.
The train station is located right in the heart of Windermere town centre and offers easy rail connections to central Manchester and Manchester Intl. Airport. When catching a train from the railway station, renting a room for the night within close distance can be very handy.
Find your cheap town centre b&b or hotel room
Main railway station ?
From the main railway station in Windermere there are frequent train services, provided by TransPeninne Express to Manchester, Manchester Int. Airport and Oxenholme Lake District railway station. Oxenholme is served by Virgin Trains running from central Birmingham and London city centre to Carisle, and city of Glasgow / central Edinburgh in Scotland.
Stay near Windermere train station
Where is Bowness-on-Windermere ?
The towns of Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere are located in the centre of the Lake District, in the north-west of England. It lies in the county of Cumbria.
Cumbria is home to the Lake District National Park, considered one of the most beautiful areas of the UK. The guest houses in and around Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere are a perfect base to explore the beautiful surrounding areas, including nearby Ambleside, Grasmere and Hawkshead. The World of Beatrix Potter is also a popular visitor attraction.
Hotels in Manchester and central Liverpool accommodation is a 2 hour drive away. The heart of London can be reached in 6 hours, or in 5 hours by train.
Distance to
Tourists and visitors willing to fly to town have several options.
The Lake District can be reached from following airports ; Manchester MAN airport (stay near), Liverpool LPL Airport (hotels nearby), Newcastle International in Woolsington and Glasgow Intl. in Paisley. Smaller airports in the region are Carisle Airport and Blackpool International Airport BLK.
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House
(Cumbria LA23 3JT, United Kingdom UK)
House designed in the Arts and Crafts style by Baillie Scott and sensitively restored to its former splendour. There is an outstanding collection and presentation of Arts & Crafts movement artefacts.
The World of Beatrix Potter
(The Old Laundry, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3BX, Cumbria England)
This tourist attraction is about the life of Beatrix Potter and brings her tales to life. Must see for anyone with small children. The store here has a nice collection of Beatrix Potter items, from books to clothing and collectibles.
Lake Cruises
(Winander House, Glebe Road in Cumbria England)
Take a lake cruise and enjoy fantastic views. Sailings run throughout the day from several piers at Ambleside, Lakeside and Bowness and some sailings can be combined with lunch or dinner.
Brant Fell Above the Bustle Walk
(Bowness-on-Windermere in Cumbria, Lake District England UK)
an AA-recommend walk. It offers a wonderful view of the lake up to Ambleside in the north and Tower Wood to the south.