Bowness
Bowness sits on the eastern edge of (Lake) Windermere and is one of the Lake District’s busiest tourist towns. Development has seen Bowness join with the town of Windermere, though the two settlements have distinguishable centres.
Hotels
| Name | Location | Notes | Hotel Star | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annisgarth | Craig Walk | Small bed and breakfast. | 3 | £55.00 |
| Belsfield Hotel | Centre | Victorian mansion with great views of Windermere. | 3 | £109.00 |
| Burn How Garden House | Belsfield Road | Enjoys a peaceful garden setting. | 3 | £95.00 |
| Craig Manor | Lake Road | Family-run hotel overlooking the lake. | 3 | £90.00 |
| Cranleigh, The | Kendal Road | Non-smoking boutique hotel. | 5 | £210.00 |
| Elim Lodge Guest House | Biskey Howe Road | Small bed and breakfast just north of the centre of Bowness. | 3 | £67.00 |
| Glenburn Hotel | New Road | Located between Bowness and Windermere. | 2 | £90.00 |
| Glenville House | Lake Road | Bed and breakfast with car parking. | 4 | £69.00 |
| Hillthwaite House | Thornbarrow Road | Family-run establishment with a great restaurant. | 3 | £75.00 |
| Hydro Hotel | Helm Road | Close to Bowness. | 3 | £50.00 |
| Invergarry Guest House | Thornbarrow Road | Small guest house roughly half-way between Bowness and Windermere. | N/A | £- |
| Ivythwaite Lodge | Princes Road | Guest house in a quiet location. | 4 | £90.00 |
| Lingwood Lodge | Birkett Hill | Small non-smoking guest house with wireless internet access. | 4 | £88.00 |
| Lonsdale Hotel | Lake Road | Built in 1851. | 4 | £135.00 |
| Macdonald Old England Hotel | Centre | Victorian hotel offering 76 individually styled bedrooms. | 4 | £153.00 |
| Number 80 | Craig Walk | Contemporary bed and breakfast close to the town centre. | 4 | £70.00 |
| Oakbank House Hotel | Centre | The only 5-diamond rated property in the town. | 5 | £94.00 |
| Ravenscroft Bed and Breakfast | Lake Road | Small bed and breakfast. | 4 | £70.00 |
| St John's Lodge | Lake Road | Bed and breakfast offering free wireless internet access. | 3 | £90.00 |
| Thornbank House | Thornbarrow Road | Non-smoking guest house with car park. | 4 | £75.00 |
Attractions & Activities
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Windermere Lake Cruises | Cruises around Windermere |
| World of Beatrix Potter | Potter’s tales are brought to life. |
Restaurants, Pubs, Bars & Cafes
| Name | Type | Location | Map | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Inn | Pub | Helm Road | [View Map] | Pub/restaurant with great outdoor area and contemporary interior. Extensive selection of real ales, European lagers, and wine. Offers a modern British menu making heavy use of Cumbrian produce. |
| Hole in’t Wall | Pub | Lowside | [View Map] | Built in 1612 and situated in the oldest part of the town. Officially the New Hall Inn, the pub gained its nickname after the landlord knocked a hole in the wall to pass beer to the blacksmiths next door. Traditional pub with stone-flagged floors and pleasant beer garden at the front. |
| Vinand Restaurant | Restaurant | Macdonald Old England Hotel | [View Map] | Hotel restaurant with panoramic views of the gardens and lake. Holds 2 AA Rosettes. Offers British and continental cuisine. |
Reviews / Comments / Additional Information