Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Lakes Hotel & Spa

Our hotel is perfectly situated with views of Lake Windermere, just a short stroll from the bustling village centre of Bowness-on-Windermere and the boats that travel the length of Windermere, making it easy to visit Ambleside, Brockhole, Wray Castle and Lakeside without a car. The Lakes Hotel & Spa was previously called the Burnside Hotel & Spa. The hotel has some of the best on-site facilities in the area, half of the rooms with hot tubs on private balconies, an on-site spa with poolside seating and a bar, stylish restaurant and cocktail bar, bike hire, wakesurfing and paddleboading. Our concierge has many planned walks that you can take straight from the hotel gates. In the Lake District, The Lakes Hotel & Spa is 30 minutes’ drive from the M6. Shops, boutiques and restaurants in the centre of Bowness are a 2-minute walk away. Windermere train station is 10 minutes away and we can arrange for our Bentley to collect you from the station. With everything on our doorstep there’s no need for a car. This is our guests' favourite part of Bowness-on-Windermere, according to independent reviews. Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip. We speak your language!

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Bowness-on-Windermere, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
4 bunk beds
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 bunk beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Darren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice and chilled out just what we wanted,all the staff where really nice and welcoming,we had a meal in mizumi and that was fantastic,breakfast was always being freshened up and was a great choice
  • Carolyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and beautiful Staff fabulous Food spa etc fabulous
  • Annie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is picturesque and well looked after. The rooms are very modern and beautifully decorated.
  • Jake
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about the hotel is 10/10, will definitely be back.
  • J
    Joel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were so kind and attentive. As they knew it was our honeymoon they decided to upgrade our room, left a congratulations card. rose petals and a prosecco. They really made our honeymoon feel special. The facticilies are great. lovely spa,...
  • Megan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely everything! couldn’t fault a single thing
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was fantastic and the spa was absolutely amazing!
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property has that something special about it. The staff are all dressed immaculately and are so friendly, we received a glass of fizz on arrival and a tour of the property. The restaurant is beautiful and the food doesn’t not disappoint. The...
  • Danielle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All the staff are very friendly and helpful, and they show you around upon arrival. The hotel and room was outstanding. Our room had a hot tub on the balcony with excellent views of the lake. The spa was very relaxing with lots of facilities. The...
  • J
    John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The spa and bar, hot tub on the balcony of the room

Property questions and answers
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  • Do the Apartment Suites have a hot tub on the balcony?

    Good Afternoon, Thank you for your enquiry, unfortunately none of our studio apartments or bedroom apartments have hot tubs. However you do have full ..
    Answered on 19 January 2020
  • Is the spa included?

    Good afternoon, With any type of room you book the Spa facilities are included with your stay, this includes the pool, sauna, steam room, 2 jacuzzi a..
    Answered on 30 November 2019
  • Can an Adult come with a young adult together ?

    Good afternoon, If the young adult is over 18, that should be perfectly fine. Kind regards
    Answered on 30 November 2019
  • Is the hot tub just for this room?

    Good morning, thank you for your question. No, The Snug Double Rooms don't have private Hot Tub. However you can enjoy the Spa Facilities, including 2..
    Answered on 10 December 2019
  • Is it the hot tub outside the rooms?

    Good Afternoon, The hot tubs are on the balcony of the rooms. Kind regards, Hotel reception
    Answered on 11 October 2019
  • Hello, which rooms include a hot tub? I cannot see any rooms with them available?

    Hi Room with Hot Tubs will be re-open and available for arrivals from 17th May 2021 Kind Regards Reception Team
    Answered on 18 April 2021
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British

Facilities of Lakes Hotel & Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £12 per day.
    Reception services
    • Lockers
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Indoor swimming pool
    • Open all year
    • Heated pool
    • Shallow end
    • Pool bar
    • Pool cover
    • Fence around pool
    Wellness
    • Full body massage
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Steam room
    • Spa facilities
    • Body wrap
    • Body scrub
    • Body treatments
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Hair treatments
    • Make up services
    • Waxing services
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty Services
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Lakes Hotel & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 23:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 07:30 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about € 59. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please contact the property in advance for extra beds and children cots.

    Children under 16 years are permitted in the pool and Spa area from 08:00 to 14:00 (last entry to the pool is 1:00).

    On arrival you will be required to present the card you have made your deposit/pre-payment with at hotel reception.

    This card will be swiped for a minimum value of £50.00 plus any outstanding balances to allow charges to your room.

    Please note, unless previously arranged with Lakes Hotel and Spa, we do not accommodate any groups/parties.

    Hotel bedrooms are available to check in from 3.00pm and apartments are available to check in from 4.00pm.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Lakes Hotel & Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Lakes Hotel & Spa

    • Lakes Hotel & Spa has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Guests staying at Lakes Hotel & Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Buffet

    • Lakes Hotel & Spa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Massage
      • Beauty Services
      • Pedicure
      • Spa facilities
      • Hair treatments
      • Swimming Pool
      • Body scrub
      • Full body massage
      • Waxing services
      • Spa/wellness packages
      • Body treatments
      • Steam room
      • Manicure
      • Spa lounge/relaxation area
      • Body wrap
      • Facial treatments
      • Make up services

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at Lakes Hotel & Spa include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Suite
      • Apartment

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Lakes Hotel & Spa on this page.

    • Lakes Hotel & Spa is 600 yards from the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Lakes Hotel & Spa is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at Lakes Hotel & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.