# 13 Family-friendly hotels in Bowness-on-Windermere (2026)

> 13 family-friendly hotels in Bowness-on-Windermere, best reviewed first — including The Angel Inn - The Inn Collection Group. Ratings, locations and details.

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13 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Bowness-on-Windermere](https://staycation.co.uk/bowness-on-windermere/hotels)

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[Windermere The Angel Inn - The Inn Collection Group ★ 4.4 (2,178) A pub-style inn in Bowness-on-Windermere with its own restaurant and bar, close to the lake and the World of Beatrix Potter.](https://staycation.co.uk/bowness-on-windermere/hotels/the-angel-inn-the-inn-collection-group) [Kendal The Wild Boar ★ 4.4 (1,582) A country hotel near Bowness-on-Windermere with en-suite and family rooms, a bar and restaurant, and gardens to relax in after exploring the Lakes.](https://staycation.co.uk/bowness-on-windermere/hotels/the-wild-boar) [Windermere Lakes Hotel & Spa ★ 4.4 (1,465) A spa hotel on Lake Road in Bowness-on-Windermere, close to the water and surrounded by Lake District walking and cycling country.](https://staycation.co.uk/bowness-on-windermere/hotels/lakes-hotel-spa) [Windermere The Royal Oak Inn ★ 4.5 (988) Adults-only inn on Brantfell Road in Bowness-on-Windermere, a short walk from Lake Windermere and the town's pubs and restaurants.](https://staycation.co.uk/bowness-on-windermere/hotels/the-royal-oak-inn) [Nr Damson Dene Hotel ★ 4.4 (1,098) A 58-room hotel in the Crosthwaite countryside near Bowness-on-Windermere, with an indoor pool, spa and grounds made for walking off the fells.](https://staycation.co.uk/bowness-on-windermere/hotels/damson-dene-hotel) [Windermere The Belsfield Hotel ★ 4.2 (1,371) A traditional hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere suited to lakeside breaks, walking holidays and golf trips, with free parking on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/bowness-on-windermere/hotels/the-belsfield-hotel) [Windermere Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa ★ 4.0 (1,591) A spa break or special-occasion stay in Bowness-on-Windermere, with lake views and 106 rooms right by the water.](https://staycation.co.uk/bowness-on-windermere/hotels/macdonald-old-england-hotel-spa) [Windermere Stags Head Hotel ★ 4.0 (1,180) Stags Head Hotel on Church Street in Bowness-on-Windermere offers en-suite rooms, a short walk from the lake.](https://staycation.co.uk/bowness-on-windermere/hotels/stags-head-hotel) [Windermere Burn How Garden Hotel ★ 4.5 (305) A 28-room hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere suited to travellers who want lake walks by day and a proper restaurant and bar by night.](https://staycation.co.uk/bowness-on-windermere/hotels/burn-how-garden-hotel) [Windermere The White House ★ 4.6 (152) A three-storey adults-only guest house in Bowness-on-Windermere with 12 en-suite rooms, close to the lake and local pubs.](https://staycation.co.uk/bowness-on-windermere/hotels/the-white-house) [Windermere Elim Bank Guest House ★ 4.7 (117) A small six-room guest house on Lake Road in Bowness-on-Windermere, with free parking and a garden, close to the lake itself.](https://staycation.co.uk/bowness-on-windermere/hotels/elim-bank-guest-house) [Windermere Melbourne Guest House ★ 4.5 (140) An adults-only guest house in Bowness-on-Windermere, a short walk from the lake, with free parking and en-suite rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/bowness-on-windermere/hotels/melbourne-guest-house) [Windermere Laurel Cottage Bowness ★ 4.3 (109) A period cottage-style guesthouse tucked in St Martins Square, Bowness-on-Windermere, moments from the lake and village pubs.](https://staycation.co.uk/bowness-on-windermere/hotels/laurel-cottage-bowness)

## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Bowness-on-Windermere?+

We list 13 in Bowness-on-Windermere. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Bowness-on-Windermere are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Angel Inn - The Inn Collection Group (4.4/5, 2,178 reviews), The Wild Boar (4.4/5, 1,582 reviews) and Lakes Hotel & Spa (4.4/5, 1,465 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.