StayScore
82/100
Bowness on Windermere
The Belsfield Hotel
StayScore
82
/100
Confidence: High
Kendal Road, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3EL, United Kingdom
View on Google Maps →★★★★4-star hotel
The Belsfield Hotel is a 4-star, 19th‑century Italianate mansion set above Bowness-on-Windermere with views over Windermere and the Lakeland fells. The heritage property has a verandah and tower and contains 62 bedrooms and suites, including lake-view rooms and accommodation overlooking gardens. On-site facilities include a brasserie and Art Deco bar, lounges, an outdoor terrace for afternoon tea and dining, and secure guest parking; accessible ground‑floor rooms and family rooms are available.
StayScore Analysis
Why this hotel scores 82/100
The Belsfield Hotel is best suited to travellers seeking a characterful Lakes stay with dramatic views over Windermere and the Lakeland fells. Housed in a 19th‑century Italianate mansion above Bowness-on-Windermere, it appeals to guests who value period charm, a verandah-and-tower setting and easy access to boat trips, village cafés and nearby walks. The hotel works well for romantic weekends, scenic breakaways and sightseeing around the Lake District, offering a stronger historic presence than a minimalist country-house alternative.
Amenities
What this hotel offers
Private parkingFamily roomsFree WiFi2 restaurantsNon-smoking roomsFacilities for disabled guestsRoom serviceBarVery good breakfast
Highlights
- ✓ 19th‑century Italianate mansion with a prominent lakeside setting above Bowness
- ✓ Far-reaching views over Windermere and the Lakeland fells
- ✓ Well placed for boat trips, village cafés and exploring the Lake District
Things to know
- • Heritage layout and period features mean parts of the building feel traditional rather than contemporary
- • Perched above Bowness, access involves a short uphill walk or a quick drive from the town centre
Hotel surroundings
What's nearby
Nearby
- 1.Coronation Park 200 yd
- 2.The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction 450 yd
- 3.Post Knott 550 yd
- 4.Windermere Jetty 1,100 yd
- 5.Millenium Gardens 0.9 mi
Top attractions
- 1.Birthwaite Garden 1.2 mi
- 2.From Auschwitz to Ambleside 1.2 mi
- 3.Hill Top 2.1 mi
- 4.The Lumberjills' Story 4.4 mi
- 5.Galava Roman Fort 4.6 mi
Transport
- 1.Train · Windermere Station 1.4 mi
- 2.Bus · Windermere Railway Station (2) 1.4 mi
- 3.Bus · Windermere Railway Station (1) 1.4 mi
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