By Lake Windermere, The Belsfield Hotel offers a tranquil retreat. Relax in the garden, grab a book from the library or enjoy British cuisine at one of two on-site restaurants. With free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services available, this upscale hotel near World of Beatrix Potter has captured guests' hearts with its helpful staff and delicious breakfast.
Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 102 min drive
Windermere Station - 4 min drive
Burneside Station - 12 min drive
Staveley Station - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Lake View Garden - 4 min walk
Driftwood - 9 min walk
The Lake View - Bowness - 7 min walk
Costa Coffee - 4 min walk
The Albert - 4 min walk
About this property
The Belsfield Hotel
The Belsfield Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at The Belsfield Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.
At a glance
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Hotel size
62 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Uncovered onsite self parking (GBP 15.00 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
2 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Children's menu
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Fitness center
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Alarm clock
Egyptian cotton sheets
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Special features
Dining
The Belsfield Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
The Brasserie - This brasserie specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.95 per person
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from March 13 2025 to December 23 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs GBP 15.00 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Belsfield Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Belsfield Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Belsfield Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Belsfield Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 15.00 per night. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Belsfield Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Belsfield Hotel and nearby?
The Belsfield Hotel has 2 bars and a fitness center, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Belsfield Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring British cuisine.
What's the area around The Belsfield Hotel like?
The Belsfield Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 5 minutes' walk from World of Beatrix Potter. The local area is walkable and popular with nature enthusiasts.
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Reviews
The Belsfield Hotel Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.2
Amenities
8.8
Staff & service
8.2
Eco-friendliness
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was a standout with a great variety, quality, and generous portions, with many guests praising its excellence. (53 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2025
Excellent hotel with stunning views of Lake Windermere from the terrace. Hotel staff are friendly and rooms are very comfortable. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Danielle
Danielle, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2025
We had a great stay, the staff were all lovely & friendly. A special mention to Diego who was amazing, thank you.
Veronica
Veronica, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 8, 2025
Was ok.
Lorna
Lorna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2025
Fab visit
Had a beautiful stay at the Tower room!!! Great location, great views and the team working there were fab! We will definitely be returning xx
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Brilliant hotel brilliant attentive staff food amazing all round perfect stay will be back soon
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2025
Ideal location for getting around pleasant staff
Maureen
Maureen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2025
All was good room service and restaurant
Lindsey
Lindsey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2025
Fabulous stay at the Belsfield
We had a fabulous stay at the Belsfield. The hotel is beautiful with fantastic views. Rooms are very clean and comfortable. The staff were most helpful. There was a huge choice of food and beverages at breakfast. We will choose this hotel again when visiting the area.
Elaine
Elaine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
Great location … good restaurant
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2025
Lovely stay all around.
Stacie
Stacie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2025
Fabulous overnight stay.
Very comfortable garden room and amazing staff particularly Charlie who came out to our car greeting us on arrival,carrying in our luggage and telling us the history of the building.First class.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Beautiful facility and friendly staffs. Excellent stay.
Masahiro
Masahiro, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
Close to everything, great customer service, fast check in, clean, comfortable, plenty of parking, good sized bed, wide selection for breakfast and a great roll top bath for relaxing in at the end of a long day!!
Natalie
Natalie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2025
Enjoyed everything about my stay, staff, food the view from my window.
Derek
Derek, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
The location is perfect with the good service.
Mi Mi
Mi Mi, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 10, 2025
Not a bad hotel but worth the high price
Hotel room not very clean .. also had broken window..chip out of bottom of bath… but the bed was very comfy, the shower was great and the staff were great.. and the view is unreal ..overall its a not a bad hotel but not worth the money
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2025
Great stay in Windermere
Great stay at The Belsfield in Windermere. Rooms were lovely, staff so helpful made the stay so enjoyable. Special thanks to Ashley at reception. Really good location. Food in the restaurant was delicious. Parking was so easy. Would definitely recommend and will stay again.
Theresa
Theresa, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2025
Beautiful Hotel
Beautiful hotel with the most amazing views. We couldn't have picked a better hotel to stay at in bowness. Hotel staff very attentive and helpful, the room was gorgeous with the most comfortable bed! Yes there is building work going on but didn't distract from our stay. Already planning to come back in September.
Nicole
Nicole, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2025
Lovely stay for our honeymoon
We stayed here for our honeymoon and had the best time. We can’t wait to come back!!
Sarah
Sarah, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
Staff were friendly and rooms were just what we needed, had a great stay. Would recommend!
Kimberley
Kimberley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2025
The only thing was the shower didn’t drain properly so it limited the time we could be in there.
Rachael
Rachael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 31, 2025
Loved it
Great Dame very beautiful setting in the heart of Windermere.
Easy walking distance into town. Our room was small but beautiful and comfy. The bathroom was modern and clean.
Only one downside was the breakfast it was really not great. Service was excellent though.
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2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 4, 2025
It was our 25th anniversary and to our surprise we were upgraded to the bridal suite which was a lovely gesture. The hotel is ideally placed for all amenities, the staff were lovely but our overriding though was that the hotel is looking old and tired with scaffolding erected at the front which made the £250 a night excessively over priced.
Mike
Mike, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 26, 2025
Relegate to a 3 star
The building and location are fantastic.
The furniture inside is tacky and dated. The beds are so uncomfortable and the outdoor seating area could be glorious.
The lift needs manual intervention each time for it to descend - it’s 2025…time for an upgrade.
No toiletries, not even slippers were provided.
The buffet is equivalent to premier inn’s.
Nabih
Nabih, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2025
Historic hotel with a great view of Windermere.
Neat historic hotel with lot of character and gorgeous lake views, friendly staff, elegant rooms.