Windermere best B & Bs

 

 

The Samling
eye-catching hotel

 

The Samling sits cradled in a bowl of Lakeland fellside, looking out over panoramic lake views, south along Windermere and west towards the Coniston Old Man mountain range. Here guests enjoy exceptional hospitality and comfort, with award winning fine dining – enhanced by one of the world’s best wine lists – and delivered with attentive but unobtrusive service. The Samling is the ideal base from which to explore the most spectacular part of England and from one of the finest hotels in the Lake District.

 

 More Information :   "The interiors of The Samling reflect the lakeside location, with soothing dove greys, blues and greens of nature. Hypnos mattresses and deep filled pillows ensure you will enjoy a good night’s sleep, waking refreshed and ready to explore our hospitality, The Samling has 12 bedrooms, suites and cottages, each named after a Lake District location and individually designed."

The Samling

 

 

  • The Samling
  • Ambleside Road
  • Windermere
  • Cumbria
  • LA23 1LR

 

3.02 miles away

 

 

Phone No : 015394 319 22

 

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 Latest Review :   "A tasty and memorable three course dinner Service was excellent and the view of the grounds from our table were fantastic Breakfast served in the main restaurant was of the highest quality both in terms of taste,presentation and service Overall The Samling deserves a five star rating and is highly recommended. Thank you to all the staff and we will be back"

 

 

The Gilpin
unforgettable hotel

 

One of our favourite things that our guests say is that when they think of Gilpin, they think of love and laughter – ours, and theirs, which is a really lovely compliment. At the heart of Gilpin is a very passionate family and team, dedicated to creating lasting memories for our guests, who return time and again for romance, celebrations and escapes. For us, hospitality starts with a very warm welcome and ends with a friendly goodbye, with extraordinary service and exquisite décor.

 

 More Information :   "At Gilpin we have two hotels on two separate estates with three unique restaurants, but one team, so your time with us, wherever you are, should be seamless. Choose between a very chilled-out hotel, Gilpin Hotel, or our hotel-come-country-house, Gilpin Lake House. We are delighted to announce that SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel has been awarded a coveted Michelin star following Ollie Bridgwater’s arrival earlier this year."

The Gilpin

 

 

  • The Gilpin
  • Crook Road
  • Windermere
  • Cumbria
  • LA23 3NE

 

1.97 miles away

 

 

Phone No : 015394 888 18

 

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 Latest Review :   "Just go there!! What a fabulous place and incredible staff - every single member of staff I met were wonderful, so pleasant and helpful - compliments on your recruitment policy!! Anyone can have a beautiful, great, cool or luxurious place - if you don't fill it with the right people, it means nothing.Thank you to all who made it a great weekend. Hope to return one day."

 

 

Hillthwaite
Boutique Hotel

 

Hillthwaite is a boutique hotel in Windermere featuring panoramic views of the area and is ideally positioned between Windermere town and Bowness-on-Windermere. It is a short stroll to a huge variety of restaurants, pubs, cafes, attractions and shops. We have three contemporary lounges, a modern bar, an exceptional breakfast and evening dining offering, a terrace with great views as well as a swimming pool and sauna. This summer, stay a little longer at Hillthwaite on a B&B basis and be rewarded.

 

 More Information :   "Whether you're staying for a romantic occasion, weekend celebration, or simply looking to explore this magnificent region with family or friends, we have a range of bedrooms to suit your needs. There are 34 bedrooms to choose from, but we will be very happy to help you to choose which is best suited to your needs – Cosy, Classic, Occasion or Signature. Curl up on the sofa with a newspaper, good book or simply escape with the endless views of Lake Windermere and the Lake District fells."

Hillthwaite

 

 

  • Hillthwaite
  • Thornbarrow Road
  • Windermere
  • Cumbria
  • LA23 2DF

 

0.61 miles away

 

 

Phone No : 015394 436 36

 

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 Latest Review :   "We have just returned from a 3 night stay at Hillthwaite Hotel. We stayed in Room 210 (Langdale) and our friends stayed in Room 15. We had an amazing time. The hotel is a little tricky to find so keep your eyes peeled for the driveway off Thornbarrow Road (although it is signposted). There were enough parking bays at the hotel, but the area is a little small, making it a bit tricky to manoeuvre in some spots. We were welcomed upon arrival and we had a cream tea prior to checking in (which we had prebooked)."

 

 

Cragwood
Country House Hotel

 

Nestled on the shores of England’s longest and most beautiful lake you will find Cragwood Country House Hotel. Set in its own secluded, twenty-acre estate of beautiful, landscaped gardens and woodland, it’s hard to resist our stunning Lake Windermere hotel at Cragwood. With stunning gardens leading down to the shores of Lake Windermere, there could be no place more beautiful to take in the fabulous Lake District views than at the end of our private jetty on Windermere.

 

 More Information :   "The stunning backdrop of Lake Windermere and the surrounding fells make the Cragwood restaurant the perfect place to enjoy a fine dining experience with friends and loved ones during your Lake District break, whether it’s a romantic meal, Sunday lunch or to celebrate a special occasion. Using the finest seasonal produce the region has to offer, our team of skilled chefs create enticing menus which we are certain will not disappoint."

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Cragwood

 

 

  • Cragwood
  • Ambleside Road, Ecclerigg
  • Windermere
  • Cumbria
  • LA23 1LQ

 

1.87 miles away

 

 

Phone No : 015394 881 77

 

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 Latest Review :   "I love this hotel and the location is idyllic. Being dog friendly is a big plus. All the staff are great and a big thank you to everyone - reception, waiters / bar staff and great gardeners who keep the grounds perfect. A massive thankyou to Kimia who was wonderful and loved our black spaniel molly. Kimia is destined to go far, I know she is on placement while studying, but I hope that when she qualifies she will return to Cragwood and we will see her again. Also thank you to the management."

 

 

 

The Samling

Windermere Approved Hotel
 

Cragwood

Windermere Handpicked Hotel
 

Hillthwaite

Windermere Extolled Hotel
 
 

The Gilpin

Windermere Advocated Hotel
 
 
 

 




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best b & bs in windermere Latest Reviews

Reviewed : 23 May 2026

Lovely food.

Myself and my partner went for a meal after work. I've got to say the steak was perfect. I always order medium rare and in a lot of restaurants it can be hit and miss. But it was perfect. My partners pie was delicious. Loved the Christmas decorations and ambience. Even though the manageress was on her own there was no fault in service. We will be back very soon.

Reviewed : 21 May 2026

Sunday lunch sublime

We went for Sunday lunch at this excellent gastro pub. It was delicious- really generous portions with additional cauliflower cheese and more than enough veg. The staff were so friendly and attentive and we didn’t wait long at all. We can’t recommend it enough!

Reviewed : 18 May 2026

What more can one say!

The hotels host meets you with a warm greeting. I stayed at this hotel on two occasions the last one Wednesday night this week. The rooms are tastefully decorated and very comfortable. coffee and tea service in the room is actually serviced with real milk. There are a great selection of beers both real ales and lagers not forgetting cider. The menu has a good choice to choose from ( Steak and Ale pie to die for).

Reviewed : 15 May 2026

Lovely short break

We have just enjoyed one night including Dinner, bed and breakfast. Can't fault it in any way. A lovely welcome from staff, very comfortable room (enormous bed!), and the most delicious evening meal (I heartily recommend the grilled seabass. If I wasn't so polite I would have licked the plate it was so good!) . Ate far too much but still slept well. And all in the most beautiful location.

Reviewed : 23 Apr 2026

Enjoyed every bite!

Popped in here as I was looking for somewhere to eat dinner at a reasonable hour. I arrived just after 4.30pm, and was told they didn't serve food till 5. One relaxing cider later, I ordered the steak and ale pie with mash. I'm a little fussy with my food, but was hoping for something nice.

Reviewed : 20 Apr 2026

Good honest food

My wife and I went there for our evening meal (Tea, Dinner, supper, whatever you call it) and the food was superb. The steak and kidney pudding (locally made) was the best I've eaten and my wife had fish. Beautifully served and delicious. To cap it all, really nice friendly staff too.

Reviewed : 16 Apr 2026

Good quality food

Had a very nice Sunday roast turkey dinner.The staff are friendly and the restaurant was lovely and warm and has a nice ambiance.It is not far from where I am living so I will be visiting here on a regular basis for my meals.It is not overly expensive.I highly recommend it.

Reviewed : 06 Apr 2026

Fantastic stay!

We were attending a Wedding in Cardiff and the Langdale Hotel was recommended to us, and we were not disappointed, 6 of us had a brilliant overnight stay, Amanda the Landlady was extremely friendly, and the Breakfast was lovely, nothing was too much trouble, I would definitely stay again.

Reviewed : 22 Mar 2026

Fabulous Food

Popped in for an evening meal as we were staying at a local hotel. The food was excellent. In fact the food was better than some meals I have had in certain restaurants. A huge surprise from a local Public House. Will definitely be back for their Sunday Roast. Thank you !

Reviewed : 18 Mar 2026

Good food, nice atmosphere

I think it's good that they don't try to over-complicate things, but still have a few interesting options. The beef stew was very nice and a bit different to mainstream dishes. I don't think they overcomplicate things though and that is good; more like pubs and pub food used to be. A good meal at a reasonable price.

Reviewed : 02 Mar 2026

A friendly welcome!

Great menu choice, freshly cooked and good sized portions, good value for money and service with a smile from the pleasant young lady behind the bar. What more could you ask for.

Reviewed : 26 Feb 2026

Great food, decent karaoke

In the day you can get decent food at a great price - the Sunday lunches are particularly great. At night it turns in to a banging venue absolutely jam packed with fertile scrat bags. Saturday evening karaoke is not to be missed (although some of the singers are of variable quality) Drinks are reasonably priced as well - what’s not to like?

 

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