The Willowsmere (Windermere, Lake District): See 156 Reviews and 34 Photos

Also Known As:: The Willowsmere Hotel Windermere; The Willowsmere Hotel; The Willowsmere Windermere, Lake District

Address: Ambleside Road, Windermere LA23 1ES, England

Phone Number:

Region: United Kingdom > England > Cumbria > Lake District > Windermere

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking

Hotel Style:

Ranked #43 of 113 B&Bs / Inns in Windermere

Price range (per night): 108 AUD - 162 AUD

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: The Willowsmere is a grand Victorian residence built in c1850 from traditional Lakeland stone. All bedrooms are en-suite with either bath and/or shower facilities. All are double glazed, centrally heated and come complete with flat screen TVs, tea and coffee making facilities, hair driers, radio alarm clocks, fluffy towels and superior toiletries. They have views either to the front toward Orrest Head viewpoint or to the rear over looking the award-winning garden.The Willowsmere has two guest lounges and a private garden where guests may enjoy a drink from the honesty bar or from the growing malt whisky selection. Full English breakfast is included and there is an additional buffet style breakfast too. The guest house has free WiFi, ample off street parking and all guests have complimentary access to nearby leisure facilities less than 5 minutes walk away with indoor swimming pool, sauna and solarium. ... more less

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Lakeslover186377

Stafford, United Kingdom

2 reviews

11 helpful votes

“Lover of the Lake District”

Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Anthony has really improved the atmosphere and every detail in the Willowsmere from the previous owners. So glad we decided to give it a go under the new owners. Breakfast was superb, as so was the room in which we stayed. Will definitely be returning.

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Lakeslover186377 has 1 more review of The Willowsmere

“Disappointed”

Reviewed 11 September 2011

Sharon R

Isle of Man, United Kingdom

1 review

“Special weekend for Nana”

Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

We came back for another stay after last year, as Nana had a fabulous time. Everything about the Willowsmere is exceptional, from the welcome on arrival to check out, there is nothing you cant fault. The rooms are extremely comfortable and every detail is catered for. Breakfast is lovely and there is a fantastic garden to sit out at night.... More

Hi Sharon R, wow! What a lovely review, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on The Willowsmere with the TripAdvisor community - much appreciated! We're all really pleased you enjoyed your stay with so much, we will look forward to seeing you again when you next visit. Thanks again and all the very best, Anthony More

PhilippeRou

London, United Kingdom

“Fantastic weekend escape in the Lakes”

Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

We stayed at the Willowsmere for a weekend escape from London and had a fantastic time there. The rooms are clean and the beds very comfortable. The heartfelt warm welcome from Anthony was wonderful after our train got delayed by an hour. After a great night rest, he gave us a potted history of the Lake District, and suggested some... More

Hello PhilippeRou and thank you so much for such a lovely review! I'm really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us so much and found the advice on things to do and see useful. I look forward to seeing back here soon, as an ex-Londoner I know how much a weekend away can be essential! All the best, Anthony More

keith r

Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

Reviews in 2 cities

2 helpful votes

“mums 80th birthday at the willowsmere”

Reviewed 6 May 2013

very very nice, anthony gave us a warm reception on arrival with tea and coffee after our long drive. the rooms were clean and very comfortable and we enjoyed a four poster bed, my brothers room had a refurbished bathroom which was excellent. our parents had a downstairs room which is very handy as they struggle with stairs.all in all... More

Hi keith r, thanks for taking the time to post a review on TripAdvisor, it's really appreciated and it's great to hear you enjoyed your stay with us so much. I'm really pleased to read you enjoyed our breakfast menu, we're proud to offer what we belief to be an excellent choice for a guest house, and wherever possible we... More

mumRLB

Liverpool, England

Reviewer

5 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

5 helpful votes

“2 night stay”

Reviewed 24 April 2013

Had a really relaxing 2 nights, room was everything you wanted and more, honesty bar was a nice touch, tea and conversation on arrival was very welcoming. Even borrowed a waterproof as had forgotten to pack one! Breakfast was great, couldn't fault the whole weekend. Thank you.

Hi mumRLB, thank you so much for posting such a lovely review! We are all delighted you enjoyed your stay so much, and as a bonus it was nice to see you didn't need to make use of the waterproof! Thanks again and hope to see you back here soon! All the best, Anthony More

sunflyermenhim

wilts

4 reviews

4 helpful votes

“Lovely”

Reviewed 21 April 2013

Just come back from staying at the Willowsmere, we had a lovely warm welcome with coffee from Anthony who gave us heaps of info of what was around and where to eat. We had a room at the top which was cosy and quirky, (it will be getting updated), there was tea, coffee also a lovely touch of orange squash... More

Hi sunflyermenhim, I'm so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your stay with us and found it easy to relax at The Willowsmere. We certainly strive to create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere coupled with great breakfasts and top notch service. Really pleased we delivered and that you feel able to endorse us on TripAdvisor - really appreciate the... More

MilesFamily67

Dukinfield

Contributor

16 reviews

Reviews in 10 cities

“Lovely Hotel”

Reviewed 8 April 2013

Lovely hotel in a good location with ample paking. Anthony was a fantastic host and nothing was too much trouble. Bathroom was a little dated in our room however Anthony has had the hotel less than a year and appears to be working his way through updating it. Cleanliness of rooms was excellent and the fact that you get welcomed... More

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Hi MilesFamily67, I was really pleased to read you enjoyed your stay with us and feel able to recommended us highly - always great tor read and the fact you took the time to post a review is much appreciated. With regard to the comment on the bathroom I appreciate that and we're currently putting the finishing touches to our... More

ClaireC668

“4D/3N stay over Easter”

Reviewed 7 April 2013

A very lovely place. Ant and Jay were very welcoming and helpful. We got a room on the ground floor facing the back and it was a very nice room with a large bathroom. Breakfast was good - I had scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and my other half had the full Cumbrian. Overall a good stay and we would... More

Hi ClaireC668, firstly thank you for taking the time to post a review - much appreciated. Really glad you enjoyed your stay, and the breakfasts and obviously delighted you comfortable in recommending us to other TripAdvisor readers. Hope to see you back here sometime soon. All the best, Anthony More

taekwondo1000

Oxfordshire

“Great Stay”

Reviewed 3 April 2013

Great stay over a 3 night break. Ant & Jay very welcoming and helpful. very good standard of accommodation and breakfasts are superb. Rooms spotless, warm and welcoming. Plenty of easy parking and situated close to many good restaurants. Will return soon!

Hi Taekwondo1000, thanks for taking the time to post a review, much appreciated! Really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and we'll look forward to welcoming you back here sometime soon! All the best, Anthony More

Mark_from_Newcastle

1 helpful vote

“Made us feel so welcome!”

Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile

I took my girlfriend to the willowsmere as an xmas present and was my first time at the lake district, ant and jay (the owners) knew this and made our stay as memorable as possible, breakfast was fantastic, rooms were small but very cozy and accomidating and the reading room with its 'honesty bar' was so peaceful. Jay and ant... More

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Hi Mark from Newcastle, I'm really pleased to read you enjoyed your stay with us so much and found The Willowsmere to be so relaxing and homely - that's certainly what we try to offer, a home from home atmosphere if you like. I'm really passionate about The Lake District, I've loved the place since childhood and I can't help... More

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