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Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside
Balcony
Lounge
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Thornbarrow Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2DF
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Windermere

With a stay at Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. .This country house is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Ullswater and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.
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What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Windermere - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Old Laundry Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bowness Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 19 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homeground - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Toast - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel

Victorian country house with an indoor pool and a restaurant
Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel offers 34 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Windermere country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the country house include an indoor pool.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 34 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary bottled water.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Victorian country house include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
At Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1899
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hillthwaite
Hillthwaite Hotel
Hillthwaite House
Hillthwaite House Hotel
Hillthwaite House Hotel Windermere
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Hillthwaite Hotel Windermere
Hillthwaite House Hotel Windermere, Lake District
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Hillthwaite House Hotel
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Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel Country House
Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel Country House Windermere

Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 340 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very close to Windermere lake and very central to see the whole of the Lake District, which was my plan. The staff, especially the breakfast staff, were so friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The hotel doesnt have a lift which was a shame and my room was up 2 flights of stairs which was difficult for me as i have bad knees. Parking was good though the spaces in additional parking are a bit tricky to manoeuvre, but possible. The breakfast was superb, i liked that it is brought to your table so there's limited waste too. You only order what you want. My room was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely restful stay. Excellent staff, very helpful and friendly. Room was small but comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharinjeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely traditional hotel with a modern touch

Attentive service, very comfortable room. Excellent evening meal with beautiful views and a good breakfast included in the price. Only two rooms able to book pool and sauna at the same time so we almost had it to ourselves which was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel but but service is inflexible, often slow and too many rules. Food is average with some portions small. Staff often disorganised and chaotic processes leading to slow and poor service. Could not check even at check in time. Constant staff moaning of being busy or short staffed. Bed very comfortable but issues with shower pressure and drainage. Overall prob not worth the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What an absolute gem of a place

I stayed at the Hillthwaite at the end of my tour of Scotland. The luxury feel was throughout the hotel. The room was small but very comfortable and perfect for my needs. The staff - particularly the dinner and breakfast waiting staff - were amazing. The whole place was very well run. The view from the dinning room was breathtaking too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very friendly staff and wonderful views across the lake and valley. Food was excellent as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Staff very pleasant and helpful staff. It is our second time at this lovely hotel and will definately be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annabel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, clean and tidy, stunning location, will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

R E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay.

Very comfortable stay. We booked a premier room and we were pleased with the room, furnishing and facilities. Our far reaching view of mountains, hills and Windermere Lake were lovely but we did feel rather on show to anyone sitting in the conservatory and the hotel car park. Nets/voiles/blinds would given us the option to dress and undress more privately. The restaurant was good. Great evening meal, pricy for what it was but convenient and good quality. Excellent breakfast and the service from our female waitress both in the evening and again at breakfast was friendly, efficient and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well organised. Friendly efficient staff. Good food.comfortable room. If walking, the hill climb was tough!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hillthwaite

This hotel is perfect for a relaxing easy stay in The Lake District, England. I recommend to everyone. There no lifts but rooms on Ground and 2nd floor are manageable. Third floor rooms have beautiful views. The staff is lovely and the food is delicious!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Hotel beautifully decorated

Always guaranteed great service woth exceptional staff & great food and such a beautiful hotel top marks everytime xx
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kapil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

ROSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Hotel

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning

The hotel is gorgeous the views are stunning easy outside parking. The breakfast was lovely wide variety on menu. The staff are very professional efficient and welcoming nothing is too much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debasri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views from this hotel were surreal. Local to everything and staff were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025