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Lakes Hotel & Spa

Luxury hotel and spa in Bowness-on-Windermere with 22 room types, an indoor spa pool, hot-tub rooms and suites, restaurants, bars and easy access to Windermere.

Central Bowness location within walking distance of Windermere and Bowness Pier
22 room types ranging from snug rooms to suites and two-bedroom apartments
41 rooms advertised with hot tubs on private balconies
Indoor spa pool with two feature hot tubs, sauna, steam room and cold plunge pool
Complimentary Lakes Spa access for staying hotel and apartment guests
Elemis spa treatments available to book
Mizumi Asian-fusion restaurant plus Traditional Pub, Cocktail Bar and Lakes Terrace
Hot-tub rooms are mostly adults-only; family accommodation is also available
Private on-site parking; currently £12 per day unless qualifying for direct-booking free parking
Booking.com property ID 123705 independently confirmed for the Bowness hotel
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About Lakes Hotel & Spa

Lakes Hotel & Spa is a large luxury hotel on Lake Road in Bowness-on-Windermere, within easy walking distance of the village centre, Bowness Pier and Lake Windermere. It works particularly well for visitors who want accommodation, spa facilities and dining together in one central south Lakes base. The hotel currently advertises 22 different room types, ranging from snug and cosy rooms through superior doubles, suites, hot-tub rooms and two-bedroom apartments. The hotel states that 41 rooms have hot tubs on private balconies. Hot-tub accommodation is generally adults-only for two guests, although an exterior suite for four is an exception. Some exterior rooms and apartments sit within the spa building rather than the main hotel, so it is worth checking the exact room type and location before booking. Lakes Spa is included for staying hotel and apartment guests.

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Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, two feature hot tubs, sauna, steam room, cold plunge pool, water features, poolside seating and a poolside bar. Elemis treatments can also be booked separately. Children aged 16 and under are allowed in the pool during restricted daytime hours, so families should check the current spa timetable before travelling. Food and drink are a significant part of the hotel offer. Mizumi serves contemporary Asian-fusion food designed around sharing dishes, while the Traditional Pub serves more casual food and real ales. The Cocktail Bar and Lakes Terrace provide drinks, lighter meals and afternoon tea, with views towards Windermere and the surrounding fells. The hotel has private on-site parking. The current published parking charge is £12 per day for bookings not made directly with the hotel, while qualifying direct accommodation bookings receive free parking. Windermere railway station is only a short road journey away and the hotel is also well placed for Bowness bus services and Windermere Lake Cruises. This is a strong choice for couples looking for a spa break or a room with a private hot tub, but the accommodation range also includes family options. Compare the exact room, spa access, parking terms, meal arrangements and cancellation conditions before booking because inclusions vary considerably by room and package.

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One of Bowness's most feature-rich hotel stays: central enough for the lake and village, but with a substantial spa, multiple dining options and a particularly wide choice of hot-tub rooms and suites. Compare room categories carefully because the experience varies significantly across the property.

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Last updated 14 August 2026.