Windermere Manor Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Windermere
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Windermere Manor Hotel offers 35 unique bedrooms, including standard, club, superior, and accessible rooms. Standard rooms come in single, double, and family configurations, with bunk beds available for children. Club rooms feature king-size beds, bathrobes, and views of the hotel grounds. Superior rooms, located in the cottage annex, include private patios and bi-fold doors. Accessible rooms have roll-in showers, grab rails, talking alarm clocks, and braille menus. All rooms include tea and coffee facilities, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi.
Dining Options
The hotel's restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a buffet-style full English and continental options. Afternoon Tea is available in the Drawing Room, Chapel Room, or conservatory, featuring scones, sandwiches, and cakes. The lounge menu includes dishes like Cumberland sausage and mash, hand-battered cod, and Thai vegetable curry. A 24-hour snack service offers items like BBQ chicken wings and tomato soup. Sunday roasts include Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, and onion gravy.
Leisure & Activities
Guests can use the heated indoor swimming pool, open daily from 8 AM to 8 PM. The hotel grounds feature a free-run area for dogs, an outdoor chess set, and gardens with views of Lake Windermere. Nearby activities include hiking Helm Crag, boat trips on Windermere, and visiting Grizedale Forest for stargazing. The hotel is pet-friendly, providing dog beds, water bowls, and a grooming room.
Location & Transport
The hotel is opposite Hammerbank viewpoint, offering panoramic views of Lake Windermere. It's a 5-minute taxi ride from Windermere Railway Station and 16 miles from Junction 36 of the M6. Bowness-on-Windermere is 1.4 miles away, and Ambleside is a 4-mile drive. Manchester Airport is 90 miles south. The hotel has an on-site car park with EV charging.
Services & Accessibility
Windermere Manor provides braille menus, talking alarm clocks, and CD players for visually impaired guests. Staff are trained to assist with mobility needs. Guide and support dogs are welcome, with designated exercise areas. Family rooms accommodate up to two adults and two children, and high chairs are available in the restaurant. The hotel offers 24-hour snack service but no room service. EV charging is available in the car park.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor