Windermere
Hillthwaite
About the Hotel
Krystina Rees
Deal Expert
Why We Love This Hotel
- Hillthwaite is 15 minutes' walk from Bowness-on-Windermere
- The 5-star family-run property has views of the town and Lake Windermere
- There is an elevated stone terrace for al fresco dining, and a cosy fire to keep warm by in winter
Overview
The Lake District is a "storybook realm of hills, stonewalled fields, forests, whitewashed cottages, and clear waters", according to National Geographic. Set above the lakeside town of Bowness-on-Windermere, Hillthwaite is a family-run property with pretty views of the national park's largest lake and the mountains beyond. There are lots of local walks and you can ask the hotel to provide you with a home-made packed lunch (supplements apply).
Bowness-on-Windermere Pier is 15 minutes' walk from the hotel; the pier is the starting point for several scenic boat tours. Prices start at £8 for an adult cruise ticket. Hill Top, the house Beatrix Potter bought with the royalties from her books, and now a National Trust property, is 30 minutes' drive away.
The town of Kendal, best known for its mint cake, is a 20-minute drive. For an idyllic landscape of limestone crags and woodland, Whitbarrow Nature Reserve is around 30 minutes' drive.
The 5-star guest accommodation serves cream tea from 1-5pm. Views are impressive in the restaurant, and you can dine out on the elevated stone terrace or in the conservatory. In cooler months, you can cosy up in front of the warming fire with a book and a drink -- there are local ales on tap in the bar, as well as a good selection of spirits and wines.
Check out our list of 101 Things to do in the Lake District.
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Enjoyed This
(39 Member Ratings)
(39 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
The food & lovely staff.
Maria
02 Apr, 2019
Lytham Saint Annes, UK
Enjoyed Most
Food service and pool
Susan
08 Mar, 2019
Shrewsbury, UK
Enjoyed Most
Steak cooked really well
Other Comments
Spa facilities disappointing.
Michael
01 Mar, 2019
Brampton, UK
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful hotel, perfect location, clean comfy rooms with lovely decor. Nice pool. Delicious food. Couldn't fault it.
Isobel
23 Feb, 2019
Wigan, UK
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful décor throughout, meals delicious, staff very attentive and friendly.
Other Comments
Staff are a credit to the hotel, all were very friendly, professional, attentive. Loved the décor of the hotel and the meals, including afternoon tea, and the gentleman's afternoon tea were lovely. Will definitely return. Thank you.
philippa
21 Jan, 2019
Wallasey, UK
Enjoyed Most
Great staff. Fab room. Dinner excellent.
Other Comments
Cosy Hotel. Option of use of pool. Great location
Angela
20 Jan, 2019
Preston, UK
Enjoyed Most
Restaurant - the food and the service were first class. Delicious food, beautifully presented and served.
Relaxed atmosphere
Efficient and polite staff - at the reception desk and in the bar/restaurant.
Very comfortable, large-sized bed
Nicholas
08 Jan, 2019
Clitheroe, UK
Enjoyed Most
Amazing food
Other Comments
Excellent staff, attentive, helpful and lovely
Peter
06 Jan, 2019
Scunthorpe, UK
Enjoyed Most
the restaurant
Dorene
10 Nov, 2018
Skipton, UK
Enjoyed Most
Superb meal and very friendly staff.
Other Comments
Very comfortable and relaxed lounge after meal and good to chat with other guests.
Ian
04 Nov, 2018
Cockermouth, UK
