# 32 Family-friendly hotels in Windermere (2026)

> 32 family-friendly hotels in Windermere, best reviewed first — including Queens Head Hotel. Ratings, locations and details.

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32 listed · best reviewed first

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

[Dog-friendly 14](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 32](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/family-friendly)

[Windermere Queens Head Hotel ★ 4.7 (2,603) People say this pub offers hearty, flavorful food with generous portions, including delicious pies and Sunday roasts, and provides comfortable, clean rooms. They also highlight the warm, cozy atmosphere with log fires, and the exceptional, friendly staff who are very welcoming to dogs. Visitors appreciate the convenient parking and stunning views.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/queens-head-hotel) [Windermere Low Wood Bay ★ 4.4 (2,481) Lakeside hotel on Windermere with 131 rooms, a spa overlooking the water, and walking, cycling and watersports on the doorstep.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/low-wood-bay) [Windermere The Brown Horse Inn ★ 4.7 (953) A Windermere inn handy for Lake District walking and cycling routes, best known for its restaurant and hearty Sunday roasts.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/the-brown-horse-inn) [Windermere The Lamplighter Dining - Rooms ★ 4.5 (1,101) Rooms above a well-regarded High Street restaurant in Windermere, handy for walking, cycling and watersports on the lake nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/the-lamplighter-dining-rooms) [Windermere Briery Wood Hotel ★ 4.7 (664) Hearty breakfasts, afternoon tea and a well-regarded restaurant set the tone at Briery Wood Hotel on Ambleside Road, Windermere.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/briery-wood-hotel) [Windermere Cragwood Country House Hotel ★ 4.7 (648) 23-room country house hotel near Windermere with lake views, immaculate gardens and free on-site parking for dog owners too.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/cragwood-country-house-hotel) [Windermere Storrs Hall Hotel ★ 4.6 (716) Georgian mansion hotel on Lake Windermere with an acclaimed restaurant, bistro and afternoon teas, set in landscaped grounds with lake views.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/storrs-hall-hotel) [Windermere Merewood Country House ★ 4.7 (605) Merewood Country House is a 20-room hotel above Lake Windermere with gardens looking out to the fells and a popular wedding restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/merewood-country-house) [Windermere Windermere Hillthwaite Hotel ★ 4.6 (601) A 34-room hotel on Thornbarrow Road in Windermere, with restaurant, bar and an indoor pool for after a day on the fells.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/windermere-hillthwaite-hotel) [Windermere Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel ★ 4.6 (533) Set above Lake Windermere on Longtail Hill, this 34-room country house hotel pairs lake views and gardens with a genuinely restful atmosphere.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/lindeth-howe-country-house-hotel) [Windermere Beech Hill Hotel & Spa ★ 4.0 (1,236) On the shores of Windermere along Newby Bridge Road, this 57-room hotel and spa pairs lake and mountain views with hot tubs and a restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/beech-hill-hotel-spa) [Windermere Craig Manor Hotel ★ 4.4 (483) A 26-room hotel on Lake Road in Windermere, close to the town centre with lake and mountain views and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/craig-manor-hotel) [Windermere Woodlands ★ 4.5 (386) On New Road in Windermere, a short walk from the lake and town centre, Woodlands is known for its generous cooked breakfasts.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/woodlands) [Windermere Windermere Manor Hotel ★ 4.0 (785) A 35-room hotel on Rayrigg Road, Windermere, suited to families and couples who want a pool, big breakfasts and easy Lake District access.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/windermere-manor-hotel) [Windermere Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel ★ 4.3 (438) Country house hotel above Windermere with sweeping lake and fell views, 30 rooms, a restaurant and a well-used wedding license.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/holbeck-ghyll-country-house-hotel) [Windermere Oakfold House ★ 4.8 (214) Eight-room guest house on Beresford Road, Windermere, a short walk from the lake and town, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/oakfold-house) [Windermere The Sun Inn ★ 4.1 (535) A 12-room pub inn near Windermere town centre, within easy reach of the Lake District fells and water, with a dog-friendly bar and garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/the-sun-inn) [Windermere Hawksmoor Guest House ★ 4.8 (199) Guest house on Lake Road in Windermere, close to walking, cycling and watersports, with free on-site parking and quiet, spotless rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/hawksmoor-guest-house) [Windermere Meadowcroft Guest House ★ 4.8 (173) A welcoming B&B in Ings Village near Windermere, suited to walkers and Lake District explorers wanting a comfortable, no-fuss base with free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/meadowcroft-guest-house) [Windermere The Ro Hotel Windermere ★ 3.6 (966) The Ro Hotel Windermere is an 87-room hotel on Helm Road with a spa, indoor pool and gym, near Bowness and Lake Windermere.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/the-ro-hotel-windermere) [Windermere The Howbeck and The Retreat In Windermere ★ 4.5 (197) The Howbeck and The Retreat is an 11-room guest accommodation on New Road, Windermere, known for its freshly cooked breakfasts and cosy en-suite rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/the-howbeck-and-the-retreat-in-windermere) [Windermere Kirkwood Guest House ★ 4.8 (135) Victorian guest house on Prince's Road, Windermere, close to walking, cycling and watersports, with free electric car charging.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/kirkwood-guest-house) [Windermere Lonsdale House ★ 4.5 (179) A four-room Victorian guesthouse on Lake Road in Windermere, with an on-site bar and some rooms boasting lake views and four-poster beds.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/lonsdale-house) [Windermere Ivythwaite Lodge Guest House ★ 4.9 (108) An adults-only guest house on Princes Road in Windermere, with elegant en-suite rooms, many with spa baths, and free full breakfast included.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/ivythwaite-lodge-guest-house) [Windermere Archway Guest House ★ 5.0 (97) Adults-only guesthouse on College Road in Windermere, with just 3 rooms and mountain views, close to walking, cycling and watersports.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/archway-guest-house) [Windermere Brook House ★ 5.0 (90) A family-run B&B on Ellerthwaite Road in Windermere, with free on-site parking and a garden for relaxing after the fells.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/brook-house) [Windermere Green Gables Guest House ★ 4.4 (134) A small, family-run guest house in Windermere with simple, modern rooms and rustic touches, a short walk from the town centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/green-gables-guest-house) [Windermere 1 Park Road ★ 4.7 (90) A six-room Victorian-style guest house on Park Road, Windermere, with airy en-suite rooms and a garden, close to Lake Windermere and Orrest Head.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/1-park-road) [Windermere Dunvegan ★ 4.8 (60) Guest accommodation on Broad Street in Windermere, with breakfast included and free on-site parking close to the town centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/dunvegan) [Windermere Blenheim Lodge ★ 4.6 (55) A period house on Brantfell Road turned Windermere B&B, with airy en-suite rooms, some enjoying lake views over the town.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/blenheim-lodge) [Windermere Denecrest Guest House ★ 4.4 (39) A Victorian guesthouse with just five rooms in Windermere, offering en-suite rooms and a full breakfast within reach of Lake Windermere.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/denecrest-guest-house) [Windermere All Seasons Guest House ★ 4.0 (55) A stone B&B on Windermere's High Street, four country-style rooms within easy reach of the lake, fells and local pubs.](https://staycation.co.uk/windermere/hotels/all-seasons-guest-house)

## Quick answers

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

We list 32 in Windermere. The best-reviewed are shown first.

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

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Queens Head Hotel (4.7/5, 2,603 reviews), Low Wood Bay (4.4/5, 2,481 reviews) and The Brown Horse Inn (4.7/5, 953 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.