Windermere: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Windermere side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Windermere Manor Hotel	Best Value Beech Hill Hotel & Spa	Luxury Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only)
Guest score	8.0/10	8.7/10	9.2/10
Reviews	3,028	1,912	493
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	The Top-rated Area in Bowness-on-Windermere	Newby Bridge Road	The Top-rated Area in Bowness-on-Windermere
Reference price per night	€123	€123	€205
Guests like	Staff: Friendly, helpful, and welcoming team provide attentive service. Location: Peaceful setting with lake views, near bus stops and a twenty-minute walk to town.	Staff: Friendly, polite, and helpful team who provide a warm welcome. Views: Stunning outlook over the lake and mountains from rooms, the terrace, and hot tubs.	Location: Close to Windermere shops and train station, with a quiet walk to Bowness. Staff: Friendly, professional team provide a warm and attentive welcome.
Guests mention	Room Cleanliness: Often described as clean, yet reports of mould, dog hair, and missed housekeeping persist.	Value For Money: Some guests find the stay worthwhile, though others criticize high prices for dining and spa fees.	Room Size: Spacious suites with large beds, though some bathrooms feel cramped.
Good for	pets, family, parking, breakfast	pool, family, spa, parking, breakfast	parking, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Windermere Manor Hotel if price matters most, Beech Hill Hotel & Spa for the best balance of score and price, and Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only) if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.