Belsfield Hotel, Windermere (Lake District)

Built in 1845 this Victorian hotel stands in siz acres of beautiful gardens overlooking Lake Windermere.

Summary 18th century buildings Breakfast included Free car parking (on site) No smoking Facilities Free broadband access Shared gardens Swimming pool Food and Drinks Restaurant Tea room English breakfast (included) Lunch available (at additional cost) Dinner available (at additional cost) Bar

Nearby recreations Recommended walks Pub (walking distance) Gardens Golf course (walking distance)

Introduction

Built in 1845, this Victorian hotel stands within six acres of beautiful gardens overlooking Lake Windermere and the Cumbrian Hills. The hotel benefits from a wonderful location in the heart of The Lake District in the popular resort town of Bowness-on-Windermere. Leisure facilities on site include a heated indoor swimming pool and sauna.

The Belsfield Hotel ensuite bedrooms have all the modern amenities you would expect such as television with satellite channels and radio, direct dial telephone, trouser press, hairdryer and hospitality tray.

History to the present day

The Belsfield Hotel was originally built in the 19th century for the Baroness Von Sternberg, as a private house. This building has a fascinating history.

Its most famous owner was Henry Schneider, born in London in 1815, who was engaged in commercial pursuits in the city until 1840 when he decided to prospect for iron in the Lake District. He settled in Ulverston, near Barrow, taking a royalty on the Park Farm from the Earl of Burlington (later the Duke of Devonshire). After a disappointing start and the expenditure of £25,000 he purchased and leased other mines in the area, which he worked successfully.

The House became a hotel in 1892 where Lieutenant A .D . Macleod became proprietor. His tenure was marked by his colleagues by the presentation of a rifle, now displayed on the Lounge wall, adjacent to the Drawing room.

Between 1910 and 1911 drastic alterations were made, when an entire storey was added between the existing first and second floors. The wing, which now includes the Moonwater Restaurant on the ground floor, was added and the existing tower removed stone by stone and reconstructed above the new storey.

Food and Drinks

The hotel restaurant 'Moonwaters' offers spectacular views over Lake Windermere. It makes the perfect location to enjoy the excellent modern European cuisine prepared by Head Chef Chris Taylor and his team, and to enjoy the selection of fine wines on offer.

After dinner, the comfortable lounge offers an alternative place to retire and take in the beautiful lakeside scenery. Guests can enjoy the patio area in the summer months or in winter the cosiness of an open fire.

The restaurant serves a large buffet breakfast each morning from 7.30am to 9.30am Mon-Fri and 8.00am-10.00am Sat and Sun. 

A traditional 3-course dinner menu is served daily from 6.30pm to 9.00pm. On Sunday a very popular lunch carvery is available. 

Other facilities

The hotel has a heated indoor swimming pool and a sauna, ideal for relaxing after a long day. There is also a Games Room and a putting green within the six acres of beautiful gardens overlooking Lake Windermere and the Cumbrian Hills.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: The Belsfield Hotel, Kendal Road, Bowness-on Windermere, Lake District, LA23 3EL, United Kingdom

Address: The Belsfield Hotel, Kendal Road, Bowness-on Windermere LA23 3EL

Check In: 2.00pm Check Out: 12.00pm (midday)

Directions: Exit M6 (J36), take A591 to Windermere. Follow signs for Bowness. At mini-roundabout bear left and take the first left (Kendal Rd). Hotel is 200 yds on right

Nearest railway station: Windermere - 1.5m. Nearest airport: Manchester 90 miles
 

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Standard Twin Bedroom