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The 3 best hotels in Windermere.

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The 3 best hotels in Windermere, United Kingdom: Windermere Manor Hotel (budget), Beech Hill Hotel & Spa (best value) and Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only) (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated September 20, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetWindermere Manor Hotel8.0/10 · €123 / nightBest ValueBeech Hill Hotel & Spa8.7/10 · €123 / nightLuxuryApplegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only)9.2/10 · €205 / night
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Windermere Manor Hotel, Windermere
Budget
8.0€123 / night

Windermere Manor Hotel

★★★The Top-rated Area in Bowness-on-Windermere

Best forSmart-budget trips

  • 8.0/10 from 3,028 guest reviews
  • 3.6 km to Wray Castle
  • Chosen from 3 hotels
3,028 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayStaff: Friendly, helpful, and welcoming team provide attentive service.
  • Room Cleanliness: Often described as clean, yet reports of mould, dog hair, and missed housekeeping persist.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.0/10 from 3,028 guest reviews; joint review-score position 3 of 3 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €122.75 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €122.75/night versus a sample median of €122.86/night.
  • Location: The Top-rated Area in Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere. Address: Rayrigg Road. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Beech Hill Hotel & Spa, Windermere
Best Value★ Our pick
8.7€123 / night

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa

★★★★Newby Bridge Road

Best forMost travellers · Wellness breaks · Pool days

  • 8.7/10 from 1,912 guest reviews
  • 9.0 km to Wray Castle
  • Chosen from 3 hotels
1,912 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.3Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayStaff: Friendly, polite, and helpful team who provide a warm welcome.
  • Value For Money: Some guests find the stay worthwhile, though others criticize high prices for dining and spa fees.
  • Pool
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.7/10 from 1,912 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 3 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €122.86/night versus a sample median of €122.86/night.
  • Location: Windermere, Windermere. Address: Newby Bridge Road. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only), Windermere
Luxury
9.2€205 / night

Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only)

★★★★★The Top-rated Area in Bowness-on-Windermere

Best forSpecial occasions

  • 9.2/10 from 493 guest reviews
  • 4.4 km to Wray Castle
  • Chosen from 3 hotels
493 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.5Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Close to Windermere shops and train station, with a quiet walk to Bowness.
  • Room Size: Spacious suites with large beds, though some bathrooms feel cramped.
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Luxury pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.2/10 from 493 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 3 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €204.59/night versus a sample median of €122.86/night.
  • Location: The Top-rated Area in Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere. Address: Applegarth Villa, College Road. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026.

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Where to stay in Windermere

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

The Top-rated Area in Bowness-on-Windermere

Windermere Manor Hotel · 3.6 km to Wray Castle

Best for: Smart-budget trips

Best Value

Newby Bridge Road

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa · 9.0 km to Wray Castle

Best for: Most travellers, Wellness breaks, Pool days

Luxury

The Top-rated Area in Bowness-on-Windermere

Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only) · 4.4 km to Wray Castle

Best for: Special occasions

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryAmbleside Roman Fort · Armitt Library · Wray Castle

Windermere hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetWindermere Manor HotelThe Top-rated Area in Bowness-on-Windermere38.0 (3,028)€123
Best ValueBeech Hill Hotel & SpaNewby Bridge Road48.7 (1,912)€123
LuxuryApplegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only)The Top-rated Area in Bowness-on-Windermere59.2 (493)€205

Questions about hotels in Windermere

What is the best budget hotel in Windermere?
Windermere Manor Hotel (The Top-rated Area in Bowness-on-Windermere): 8/10 · 3,028 reviews · €123 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, helpful, and welcoming team provide attentive service.”
What is the best value hotel in Windermere?
Beech Hill Hotel & Spa (Newby Bridge Road): 8.7/10 · 1,912 reviews · €123 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, polite, and helpful team who provide a warm welcome.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Windermere?
Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only) (The Top-rated Area in Bowness-on-Windermere): 9.2/10 · 493 reviews · €205 / night · Guests say: “Location: Close to Windermere shops and train station, with a quiet walk to Bowness.”
Where should I stay in Windermere?
Our three picks are in The Top-rated Area in Bowness-on-Windermere, Newby Bridge Road. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 20, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026.

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