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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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Spa and wellness centre
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jane
United Kingdom
“Great location. Spa lovely. Staff very welcoming and very helpful. Clean throughout the hotel. Restaurant & bar food lovely as well as great service.” - Danny
United Kingdom
“The property was very clean and all the staff were extremely helpful!” - James
United Kingdom
“The property was great. Spa in its own building with bar treatments on first floor. Hotel and restriction in own buikding. All close together but felt spacious.” - Gemma
United Kingdom
“Perfect locations and amazing facilities. The room we booked was fab” - Sam
United Kingdom
“Amazing staff, clean rooms, great facilities and unreal location. Doesn’t get better.” - Gordon
United Kingdom
“It was all really lovely and we got a free upgrade to a room with a hot tube. The staff experience was awesome all very nice and greeting was superb defo come back. 3 rd time we have been.” - Chris
United Kingdom
“Stunning hotel & facilities. Wonderful staff & Concierge Andy was top of them all!!” - Declan
United Kingdom
“Spa was stunning, the concierge was very helpful too” - Katrina
United Kingdom
“Gorgeous hotel very modern but with loads of nice features. I would stay here again not a problem in sight.. 💕” - Catherine
United Kingdom
“Staff were lovely, the spa was amazing, and the free Bentley ride to the restaurant was a bonus”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
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.