Windermere (Town)

Lazy Daisy's looked pleasant enough and most of the food we had was fine - to the extent that I packed up what I couldn't finish of the fantastic Cumberland sausage to take away with me - but the service was inattentive, the staff didn't know what the house wine was and the salad was badly washed enough as to leave obvious mud in the lettuce. With a paltry "sorry" about that and not so much as a "thank you" or even a "bog off and don't come back" from anyone when we left, we resolved not to go back there.
Another party's order was so badly wrong that it went back at last twice and there was a loud disagreement in the street outside. Obviously, this last was no fault of Lazy Daisy's pese but we we not enamoured, overall, with Windermere.
However, we stayed at the Applegarth Hotel which was faultless. Friendly, helpful and attentive staff made the experience a very relaxing way of starting a long driving holiday. The only criticism of the Applegarth was that the bar closed at the same time s town bars because they accommodate all-comers in the bar. Nevertheless, I don't believe there were any other than resident guests in the bar at closing time. This was the latter part of July 2008.

My fiance and I had a great break in Windermere recently. After looking around for a good place to eat, we stumbled across Lazy Daisy's, in Crescent Road. This is a cafe/restaurant and was very busy when we visited on a Tuesday night (always a good sign). We would just like to say that the food was superb. The seabass was cooked to perfection and a very generous portion. The menu was varied from basics such as scampi to more exotic options and the sweet selection was fantastic! The service was excellent and very friendly. We enjoyed our meal so much that we went back for dinner the following night. Would definitely recommend to others.

When previously staying in Windermere we have enjoyed a meal at The Lighthouse, but having read reviews on your site saying how it had changed for the worse we decided against it this time.
Instead we booked a table at Lucy4 Wine Bar & Bistro in Ash Street, Bowness and we were not disappointed. Staff were friendly and the food good. You can order as little or much as you choose. We had a relaxed and enjoyable evening.

Recently visited Windermere and stayed over at Denehurst Guest house. This was such a lovely B&B with friendly and welcoming staff. I arrived late, but they did not mind and seemed very understanding. The room was cosy with en-suite. The breakfast was worth waking up for, kept me going right through to tea time.
Whilst there we ate at Francine's Coffee Shop for dinner in Windermere Village. The food was delicious and it was served to us in a friendly manner. The food is not expensive and the décor sets a perfect relaxing scene. And the cappuccino I had was lovely!
Then for tea we eat at The Swiss Italian in Bowness. The food here was lovely and not to expensive. But the service felt rushed. We sat down at 7.15 to eat, we then left at 8.15pm and the table was filled immediately after we left. They where taking away my partners plate and I hadn't even finished my food. Although the food was very nice, the experience I'm afraid wasn't.
I have to say overall my stay at Windermere was perfect and it made a wonderful birthday present for my partner who said he enjoyed himself. Windermere is definitely somewhere you should visit, with lots of exciting things to do for everyone.

Cedar Manor Hotel. Owners very nice and food excellent.

Recently we were unfortunate enough to eat at the Lighthouse Restaurant Windermere (which had previously been very good). However, this time the staff were unfriendly and unhelpful.
The Sea Bass which I ordered was both very small & overcooked and served with an unappetising portion of dirty looking under-ripe vegetables.
My wife had the duck with orange, which was over-cooked and served with a spoonful of (cold) marmalade on top as the a l'orange.
Also I requested a bottle of coca-cola and was served a far inferior tasting (draft) alternative.
Overall it was a very disappointing (and expensive) meal.

I had the misfortune of not booking a table for last Saturday evening for dinner. So all the restaurants were full except the Lighthouse. After eating there I know why. This was the worst restaurant I have had the pleasure of dining in and was appalled at the unfriendly service. I ordered the duck dish, and when it arrived it was seriously over cooked with what can only be described as marmalade dolloped on the top of this normally delicious dish. To add the vegetables with it tasted of mud and were inedible.
A truly horrible experience.

Not to be missed is the walk to the top of Orrest Head (780 ft). The walk was made popular by William Wordsworth. At the top you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the Lake District. It takes about 30 minutes.
Follow the signs for Orrest Head from the Windermere Hotel.