Lakeside Hotel

The Lakeside Hotel is designed to enable couples and families to appreciate the beautiful misty Lake Windermere. The quiet lakeside hotel offers lovely gardens, a private jetty, and antique decor with fireplaces. Built in the 17th century, the Lakeside Hotel was originally a coaching inn. Later, in the 1900s, travelers working in the cotton trade stayed at the hotel. The stable block was converted into rooms in 1979. The hotel today is a mix of rustic and contemporary designs. A glass conservatory that wraps around the original stable block is a pretty, relaxed place for afternoon tea while taking in the panoramic lake views. The Oak Room has red patchwork sofas, a fireplace, and wood-paneled walls. There are more places to relax outside, too, including sitting areas with wood patio furniture surrounded by lush gardens and overlooking the lake. 

Guests can take a boat trip from the hotel’s private jetty on the banks of Lake Windermere or take a one-minute stroll to Windermere Lake Cruises. Local sites are in walking distance. Lakes Aquarium is a one-minute walk from the hotel. Great Knott Wood, an ancient woodland, is a four-minute walk away. Fell Foot Park is five minutes by car. Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, which was created in 1850s and 1860s, is a six-minute drive from the hotel. Lakeland Motor Museum takes six-minutes by car and features a collection of motorcycles. The M6 motorway is a 15-minute drive away.

Guests can choose between Executive Suites, Country Houses, Ultimate Lake View, Double, and Family Rooms. Traditional furniture, plaid furnishings, and floral decor fills the rooms. Certain elements, such as floral wallpaper and patterned upholstery, may strike some as a bit outdated, and others as charming. Ultimate rooms offer garden terraces (in some) and whirlpool tubs. King double rooms have terraces and walk-in showers. Executive Suites feature lounges, whirlpool tubs, and Hildon water. Family Rooms have two bathrooms, sofa beds or bunk beds, and sitting areas. Country Houses have antiques, whirlpool tubs, and private gardens. Flat-screen TVs, bathrobes, and bay windows are in all rooms. Views of the lake, woods, or gardens are available though some windows face other buildings.

The Lakeside Hotel offers a traditional restaurant that is decorated in red furnishings, wood-paneled walls, floral curtains, and bay windows. The pub is furnished in garden decor: vines dangling from wood rafters and chairs upholstered in red vine designs. Windows look out into the garden. More contemporary decor can be found in the John Ruskin’s brasserie and bar, which offers lots of seating options, wood floors, and stylish private dining rooms.  

Nine modernly decorated conference rooms are also available for meetings and private functions at the hotel. Rooms can fit from 10 to 100 people. Private dining rooms can also be rented for meetings. There’s also a spa that features a steam room, Turkish bath, and a sauna. A stylish indoor pool and hot tub area features a billowing white ceiling design. The deck offers lounge chairs and windows with views of the garden. The small gym -- with red carpeting, a water cooler, a flat-screen TV, and modern equipment -- is also available.