The Willowsmere, Windermere
Ambleside Road, Windermere, LA23 1ES
Guest Rating: 
4.6 / 5
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About The Willowsmere hotel
This guest house was built in the mid-19th century using Lakeland stone. With award-winning gardens, The Willowsmere is a grand Victorian residence ideally located for a visit to the Lake District.
Martin and Sue welcome you to their friendly and cosy home. In recent years, The Willowsmere has been tastefully restored and renovated to include luxuries you might not expect in a guest house.
There are en suite bedrooms, 2 guest lounges and a hidden garden where you can enjoy a drink from the well-stocked cellar. All guests have free use of nearby leisure facilities (5 minutes' walk).
The Willowsmere has a large off-road car park and is 8 minutes' walk from Windermere centre and train station and 10 minutes' walk from Lake Windermere.
The Willowsmere generally operates a 2 or 3-night minimum-stay policy.
Hotel Facilities
General
- All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
- Free Parking,
- Garden,
- Gay Friendly,
- Heating,
- Non-Smoking Rooms,
- Parking,
- Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests.
Activities
- Cycling,
- Golf Course (within 3 km),
- Hiking.
Services
- Internet Services,
- Packed Lunches,
- Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 14:00 hours until 20:00 hours.
- You must check out by 10:30 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 14 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wireless Internet Hotspot is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
Children older than 12 years are welcome. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
Cards accepted at the hotel
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card.
Reserve online using
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card,
- American Express.
Important Information
Children: No children under 12 years old are allowed in the hotel. Check-In Information: Arrivals cannot be accepted after 20:00. Payment Information: American Express cards are not accepted as a form of payment and cannot be used to reserve a room when making a booking.
Room information
Double Room more info
Double-glazed room with new luxury pocket sprung double bed. White fluffy bath towels and superior toiletries. All rooms have views either to the front towards Orrest Head viewpoint or to the rear overlooking our landscaped garden.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Fan,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Toilet.
Four Poster more info
Double-glazed room with new luxury pocket sprung four-poster bed. White fluffy bath towels and superior toiletries. All rooms have views either to the front towards Orrest Head viewpoint or to the rear overlooking our landscaped garden.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathrobe,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- CD Player,
- DVD Player,
- Fan,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Toilet.
Super King/Twin more info
Double-glazed room with new luxury pocket sprung beds. White fluffy bath towels and superior toiletries. All rooms have views either to the front towards Orrest Head viewpoint or to the rear overlooking our landscaped garden.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Fan,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Toilet.
Ground Floor Double / Twin Room more info
Double-glazed room with new luxury pocket sprung beds - can be a large king-size bed or a twin room. En suite facilities include a large walk-in shower and disabled facilities, white fluffy bath towels and superior toiletries. All rooms have views towards Orrest Head or to the rear, overlooking our landscaped garden.
Amenities:
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Fan,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Toilet.
Single Room more info
Double-glazed room with new luxury pocket sprung bed. White fluffy bath towels and superior toiletries. All rooms have views either to the front towards Orrest Head viewpoint or to the rear overlooking our landscaped garden.
Amenities:
- Bathroom,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Fan,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Toilet.
Luxury Single Room more info
Double-glazed room with new luxury pocket sprung double bed. White fluffy bath towels and superior toiletries.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Fan,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Toilet.
Small Double Room more info
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Fan,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Radio,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Toilet.
Directions
From the South: - Follow the M6 north, exit at junction 36 and follow the A591 for Windermere. - At Windermere continue on the A591 for Ambleside and we are situated on the left 200 metres after St Mary's Church. From the North: - Follow the M6 south, exit at junction 40 and follow the A66 for Keswick. - Follow the A591 south past Lake Thirlmere and Grasmere to Windermere. - At the mini roundabout continue straight on, and we are situated on the right just a few hundred metres beyond the junction. By coach and rail: Regular buses pass the guest house, and Windermere station is only a 10 minute walk away, which connects quickly with the main west coast Inter-City line at Oxenholme, Kendal.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation