Beech Hill Hotel & Spa, Windermere

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa - A 4-star lakeside retreat with an AA Rosette restaurant, spa facilities, and panoramic Windermere views

Beech Hill Hotel & Spa occupies a historic early-1900s building on the eastern shore of Windermere, offering 55 rooms with lake or garden views, some featuring private balconies or terraces. The hotel includes an indoor heated pool, sauna, steam room, and two outdoor spa pools, along with Elemis treatments like aromatherapy massages and manicures. Burlington’s Restaurant holds two AA Rosettes and serves modern British cuisine with locally sourced ingredients, while the Griffin Bar provides casual options like fish and chips. Located 5 minutes from Bowness village, the property is 90 km from Carlisle Lake District and accessible via taxi from Windermere train station. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and complimentary Wi-Fi, with some offering spa baths or four-poster beds.

Pros

Burlington’s Restaurant holds two AA Rosettes and features locally sourced modern British cuisine.

Many rooms have private balconies or terraces with direct lake views.

The spa includes an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and two outdoor spa pools.

Complimentary parking is available on-site.

Proximity to Bowness village, with its boutiques and dining options, is a 5-minute walk.

Cons

No gym is available on the property.

Not all rooms have balconies or garden access.