Glencree in Windermere, England

Glencree is situated between the villages of Bowness and Windermere, placing Lake Windermere a 10-minute walk away. The shores of the lake and both village centres are reachable on foot in 15 minutes, while Dove Cottage (home of William Wordsworth) is a 15-minute drive. Free parking on site (4 spaces) plus overflow parking at the church opposite means guests can leave the car and explore the Lake District fells by foot.

Each of the 8 rooms is individually designed with en suite bath or shower rooms, free toiletries from The Lakes, and a hairdryer. Some rooms offer a balcony overlooking the stream, and the Suite with Hot Tub provides a private hot tub with woodland and stream views. A tablet in every room lets guests pre-order breakfast and access local maps, safety information, and restaurant recommendations.

A tablet-based system handles check-in with keypad codes, room service requests, and breakfast ordering for the following morning. The honesty bar allows guests to help themselves to drinks on the terrace or in the lounge, with payment on trust. Free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping, and a shared lounge/TV area are included, along with luggage storage and express check-in/out.

Breakfast is cooked to order using high-quality local produce, with full English, vegetarian, and continental options available. Special diet menus (gluten-free, vegan) are offered on request, and the dining room serves the meal at a time slot chosen via the tablet. The honesty bar provides wine, champagne, and beer for guests to enjoy on the sun terrace or in the lounge.

Guests have free use of off-site leisure facilities a 5-minute drive away, including an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, steam room, and spa lounge. A golf course and hiking trails are available in the surrounding Lake District area. The hotel also offers packed lunches for day trips and can arrange access to the off-site spa and gym for a small towel fee (£3 per person).

Location: 10-minute walk from Lake Windermere, between Bowness and Windermere villages

Rooms: Individually designed rooms with balcony or hot tub options

Dining: Cooked-to-order breakfast with local produce, special diets accommodated

Wellness: Free use of off-site indoor pool, steam room, spa lounge & fitness centre

Unique Feature: Honesty bar for self-serve drinks in lounge and on terrace

Family: Family rooms, children's menus, and nearby attractions like World of Beatrix Potter