With a stay at White Lodge Hotel in Windermere, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. .This hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Coniston Water and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Ullswater.
What's nearby
World of Beatrix Potter - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Lake Windermere - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Bowness Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
Windermere Station - 3 min drive
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 91 min drive
Restaurants
Costa Coffee - 6 min walk
Urban Food House - 2 min walk
Beresfords Restaurant - 1 min walk
The Village Inn Bar & Grill
Hole in t' Wall - 7 min walk
About this property
White Lodge Hotel
Victorian hotel in Windermere with free parking
White Lodge Hotel offers 8 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. This Windermere hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a reception hall.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
In a nature reserve
Accessibility
No lift
More
Built in 1852
Reception hall
Smoke-free property
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Entertainment
24-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
More
Desk
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Host will greet you, lockbox
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
White Lodge Hotel
White Lodge Hotel Windermere
White Hotel Bowness-On-Windermere
White Lodge Hotel Bowness-On-Windermere, England - Lake District
White Lodge Hotel Bowness-On-Windermere
White Lodge Hotel Hotel
White Lodge Hotel Windermere
White Lodge Hotel Hotel Windermere
White Lodge Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 192 reviews
10 - Excellent
109
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 192 reviews
8 - Good
41
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 192 reviews
6 - Okay
22
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 192 reviews
4 - Poor
11
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 192 reviews
2 - Terrible
9
8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Sarah
Travelled with partner
25 May 2025
The window rattled in the room and therefore it had to be propped out which meant it was cold. There were no cups in the room and I had to hunt for the remote control in another room. The television is at a strange angle so it’s difficult to watch. There was a room available opposite which would have been more comfortable yet we were out in this one.
A really nice property, freat location central to everything, hosts extremely friendly and helpful
Room 8 has a great view to look out
Overall good value for money ,We will return to stay
As soon as I arrived in the hotel car park, one of the hosts came out to ask why I was parking there (my guess is they have a lot of people trying to park who don’t stay there), he then took my name, told me to move my car because they were fully booked for the night. I moved as per his request, he then said reverse more to which I said how do you expect me to get my things out the boot. It was all a bit much especially when there was plenty of space for others to get in (When I got back from the town and left the same cars were parked there so not sure why he made a fuss, if they don’t want people to park in certain parts of the car park put a sign there).
His whole approach was not very welcoming. Once I finally got inside his wife seemed nice, she explained where my room is, what to do, etc. but felt the start of the experience was ruined by her interrogating husband. I made my way up to room 9 and the smell was horrible. The window was left open which had let several bugs and moths in. The room was so small the only standing space was taken up by my suitcase.
I went out to grab food to watch the sunset which didn’t happen, the sunset was blocked by a hill in the lake. Went to three pubs that stopped serving food at approximately 20:00, I did find one eventually.
The bed was uncomfortable and was kept up by the noise of cars and people walking past. It was also very cold but they had provided a heater. The bathroom was tiny and had hair in the shower and a dead bug on the
They sold me room 3 which was advertised as a room with a king size bed, with a bay window, sofa etc. just a generally nice looking room. The guy who checked us took payment for the room and gave us our keys. When we got to our room it was a small double bed, the room was small, dated, ripped bath towels, ripped wallpaper. When I asked to be put in the correct room I was told it was unavailable and his son lives in that room. Apparently it was Expedia’s fault and not there’s even though I tried to say I booked through hotels.com
He said he’d refund me but only on his terms of waiting 5 hours for his wife to come home. It escalated in me calling the police and he was gesturing an offensive sign to me. Lots of videos to follow of the room and the owner so show how disgusting this place is. Don’t ever stay here it’s awful and scammers.
Parking was on site,walking distance into bowness and local amenities. Collection of keys straight forward. Accommodation was very clean and true to the discretion. Central very pleased with whole of visit. Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends
This hotel was perfect. Walking distance to the centre of Windermere with lots of bars and cafes. Additionally great bus links although we chose to drive which was equally convenient as there was onsite parking. You can take boat trip a 15/20 min walk away. Shower is basic but the hotel room was stunning and a really comfy bed with smart tv. Overall extremely happy and would stay again :)
basicly to not bore you
keys for front door and room stuffed in an unlocked safe box with combination.
no dreakfast though says on dite it is available
no running hot water in sink to was hands after using loo
no plug for bath tub was told we cant use baths .
park close to road as if you park further in you wont get out in morning without waking up rooms to move car .
only booked hotel in first place because it had a bath and was close to town.
Let’s just say it’s a good job we didn’t take the cat, because we couldn’t have swung it round. Compact is the term I would use, like a caravan.
David
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Lesley
Travelled with partner
10 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to amenities Great bed fab sleep . Room very clean but a bit attention to detail needed as not like on photos . Paint on wall paper and no plug in the bath which is oversized for area and door bumped bath every time went to toilet but shower available . Bit of a chew on going out to get breakfast on a morning as don't provide any . A top up of milk for morning tea would of been appreciated .
The property was perfect for our needs, very clean and lovely spacious room (3) it was good to have parking outside too . We would definitely return and would recommend to anyone 😊