About this property
Lakeside Hotel sits on the southern shore of Lake Windermere and is only 15 minutes from junction 36 of the M6 motorway. The hotel offers stunning views of Lake Windermere. Sumptuously furnished throughout, Lakeside offers en suite rooms, a 17-metre pool and wonderful spa treatments and free fibre-optic Wi-Fi in all bedrooms and meeting rooms. This former 17th-century coaching retains many of its original features including oak panelling and real fires. Relax in the Oval Room or take in the fantastic panoramic view of the lake from our Conservatory and Terrace. The Lakeside Hotel is an Aveda Destination Spa, with facilities including a pool, spa bath and gymnasium. Indulge in the Spa treatment rooms where massage, body wraps and reflexology are available. Using the finest produce from Lakeland farms, fine dining is on offer in the restaurant. Alternatively a lighter menu is provided at Ruskin’s bar. Traditional breakfasts are included in the room rate. Lakeside is perfectly situated for a boat trip on Lake Windermere. Bowness and Ambleside are also within easy reach, offering great shops, cafes and restaurants. Free parking is available.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- 2 restaurants
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Free cot available on request
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Judy
United Kingdom“The staff were friendly and very helpful. The dinner in the main restaurant (the posh one) was so good, we ate there both nights of our stay, although we had intended to go out. The meal was exceptionally good. The soups are delicious and...” 
Soledad United Kingdom“All the staff is friendly and very helpful, rooms are spacious and comfortable, really nice pool, gym and spa area, a real treat, breakfast is really good with hot and cold options. Location is really nice with beautiful views to the lake from the...”- Michelle United Kingdom“Location next to Lake Windermere with beautiful views over the lake. Very clean & comfortable hotel and the fine dining in the evening was excellent with lots of choice.. and so was breakfast. Would definitely recommend.”
- Caroline United Kingdom“Location, quiet atmosphere, food, gluten free options on the menu.”
- David United Kingdom“The location is superb.The hotel is superb. What more do you need to know.”
- Paul United Kingdom“We were a wedding party from the other side of the lake. We all enjoyed our stay and staff were lovely, in particular Davinia”
- K United Kingdom“Excellent location, friendly and helpful staffs. Best price Best place.I will come again. Thank you for all 👋”
- Jaqueline United Kingdom“We had amazing stay at The Lakeside. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and it was so special for us. The location it’s super, the view it’s beautiful, the outside setting it’s so lovely and very inviting. The staff are the best, they...”
- Clare United Kingdom“Our room was amazing and we had a lakeside view so it made it even more special. Breakfast was lovely, plenty to eat. Also the price of drinks in the bar was good, I thought especially for hotel prices. The staff were also lovely.”
- Megan United Kingdom“The location is just incredible! We are already planning our trip back here, the staff were amazing throughout and went above and beyond. Breakfast was beautiful and the pool was such a relaxing touch! We also went on the hotels boat which we...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Lakeview Restaurant
- CuisineGrill/BBQ
- John Ruskin Brasserie
- CuisineBritish
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
