Lake District Tours, English Lake District Guided Tours, Accommodation during our Tours

Accommodation in Bowness or Windermere is the most convenient location for joining a tour though we also pick up from Ambleside, Kendal and Grange over Sands by prior arrangement.

Find and book your Lake District Hotel

Windermere - handy for the train station and Orrest Head viewpoint

Bowness - close to the lake, World of Beatrix Potter and shops/restaurants

Ambleside - a great base for walking, good pubs, shopping and restaurants

Grange over Sands - by the sea, a genteel resort close to Holker Hall

Keswick - the centre of the northern lakes and the base for outdoor activities of all kinds

Grasmere - the home of Wordsworth, restaurants and a base for walking

By date (s) - view and book hotels available throughout the Lake District on specific dates

By late availability - there are Lake District hotel bargains to be had and you can find them here

FEATURED ACCOMMODATION - We offer complimentary pick up from all the accommodation featured below.

Places to stay - Windermere

The Willowsmere - convenient location for the station and lovely garden

Cedar Manor - convenient for Windermere, lovely gardens and own restaurant

Wheatland Lodge - high quality accommodation in a convenient yet quiet location

Ashleigh House

Autumn Leaves - a quiet location yet close to all the amenities of Windermere

Heatherbank Guesthouse

Westbury House - central location and close to the station

The Waverley Hotel - in the heart of Windermere close to everything

Craig Manor Hotel - great views of the lake and mountains within walking distance of Bowness

Places to stay - Bowness

Woodlands Hotel - convenient location midway between Bowness and Windermere

Lindeth How - on the outskirts of Bowness and once owned by Beatrix Potter

The Old England - a Macdonald hotel in the heart of Bowness, great views of the lake and afternoon tea

Linthwaite House Hotel - one of the top hotels in Britain with superb views of the lake and mountains

The Lonsdale Hotel - convenient location, large comfortable rooms, some with lake views

The Belsfield Hotel - a beautiful location overlooking Lake Windermere, indoor pool etc

Belsfield House

Melbourne Guesthouse

Elim House - a traditional Lake District family run guesthouse, quiet location

Blenheim Lodge - a lovely quiet location above the town with great views and easy access to hiking areas

Elim Bank Hotel

Virginia Cottage

Places to stay - Ambleside

Haven Cottage

If you are having difficulty finding accommodation we may be able to help or call the Cumbria Accommodation Booking Line:

Tel: 0845 450 1199

A typical English breakfast consists of:

Orange juice, cereals
Toast
Followed by the traditional English breakfast of bacon, sausage, egg (fried, scrambled, poached or boiled), mushrooms, tomato, baked beans, fried bread.
A vegetarian and sometimes a continental option is also available.
Tea or coffee

FACILITIES IN THE ROOM
Rooms are en suite and include either a shower or bath. NB most guesthouses have showers rather than baths. Typical facilities include:

TV, radio
Tea and coffee making facilities, kettle
Hair dryer

Most guesthouses have a selection of guidebooks, maps and information on the local area.

Tariff
There are a wide range of standards and prices for accommodation in Windermere and Bowness. Tariffs vary with the time of year and number of nights stay. In the months of July thru August advance booking is essential and minimum 2 night stays are often required especially at weekends.

Windermere has the advantage of being close to Windermere train station but is approx 3.5km from the lake and has some shops, restaurants and excellent pubs.

Bowness on Windermere is next to the lake and has a greater variety of shops, restaurants, a cinema, pubs and attractions.

There are excellent short walks to nearby viewpoints from both towns and we are always happy to point you in the right direction!