Built in 1845, The Belsfield Hotel is an award-winning hotel that stands in 6 acres of gardens with unparalleled views over Lake Windermere. The en suite rooms enjoy designer furnishings, and feature satellite TV. Many have views of the lake and the mountains, and ground-floor rooms are available. Free Wi-Fi is available. Dining is available in the Belsfield Restaurant and Belsfield Brasserie, with drinks in the Lounge Bar and opportunities to relax and take tea or coffee in the Drawing Room and Library. The hotel is 5 minutes’ walk from the centre of Bowness, the World of Beatrix Potter museum and from Lake Windermere itself. It is also just 5.5 miles from Tarn Hows. The property has state of the art conferencing facilities for hosting company events.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in Bowness-on-Windermere, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

Paula
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Breakfast was good but ours wasn't included in the price so just had one day
Sandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Room service great, food great. Location is good, gardens are great to walk in, 5 minutes down the path, the view is stunning. the staff and the service are really good.
Ingrid
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location is perfect and the views are stunning. We did a short notice booking for a public holiday and got a great deal. The staff were absolutely wonderful - from the pre arrival welcoming call all the way to our departure. We were upgraded...
Christine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Most of the staff were very friendly and helpful. They dealt with my complaint to a satisfactory level. As a lone traveller, I found most people very friendly and welcoming. The hotel itself is in a beautiful location with gardens full of...
Ross
South Africa South Africa
Belsfield is absolutely stunning – a truly luxurious and picturesque retreat. Every corner feels elegant and serene, with breathtaking views that make the stay unforgettable. Natasha was an outstanding host and made the experience even more special.
Lloyd
Australia Australia
Superb hotel. Elegant and grand yet relaxed. Rooms and common areas are beautifully decorated. We had a gorgeous room overlooking the lake. Reception bar and restaurant staff all friendly and helpful. The grounds are beautiful too. Cannot...
Abby
United Kingdom United Kingdom
beautiful view, staff very helpful and friendly, i mentioned it was my boyfriends 21st and tbh decorated the bed with rose petals and a card.. very thoughtful.
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The check in staff and concierge were all extremely helpful.
Uslu
Turkey Turkey
Steve at the front desk was very helpful and answered all our questions with great hospitality.
Adam
Singapore Singapore
Warm welcome with wishes. Truly appreciate the service, they have bar and cosy interior design which carry elegant and they are maintaining well on this heritage building, we enjoy the lake view and quick access to the shop nearby(walking...

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Hotel surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Very good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$27 per person.
  • Served daily
    08:00 to 10:00
  • Menu style
    Buffet
The Belsfield Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Service
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
More food and drink
More food and drink
Meals • Restaurants • Facilities

House rules

The Belsfield Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. Please note that guests can only book a maximum of 5 rooms per booking.

As some of our rooms are accessed via stairs or a few steps, should you have any specific mobility requirements such as a walking aid, please notify the hotel in advance so we can ensure you are allocated a suitable room.

Please contact the property in advance for extra beds and children cots.

On arrival, a credit card will be required for a pre-authorisation amount of £50 per person for incidentals plus any outstanding balance.

Hotel bedrooms are available to check in from 3.00pm.

Please inform The Belsfield Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Belsfield Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.