Glencree - Premium Accommodation in Windermere, Cumbria

Glencree sits in Lakeland surroundings between Bowness and Windermere, with Lake Windermere a 10-minute walk away. The guest house has an honesty bar for self-serve casual drinks, a setup not commonly found in similar hotels, and guests receive free use of off-site leisure facilities that include an indoor swimming pool, gym, spa facilities, and a steam room. On-site parking is free.

Rooms at Glencree are individually designed and have en suite bath or shower rooms. Some rooms open onto woodland views, and the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony includes a private outdoor space. The King Room with Garden View and the Suite with Hot Tub are also available, with the suite offering a private hot tub overlooking the stream.

Breakfast at Glencree is cooked to order using high-quality local produce, with full English, vegetarian, and continental options. Guests select their breakfast and time slot the night before through the tablet in their room, and special diet menus are available. The honesty bar stocks wine and champagne, and packed lunches can be prepared for days out.

Lake Windermere is a 10-minute walk from the guest house, while the village centres of Bowness and Windermere are both a 15-minute walk. The Lake District National Park surrounds the guest house, and Dove Cottage, home of William Wordsworth, is 15 minutes' drive away. Hiking routes and a golf course are available, and the World of Beatrix Potter is nearby.

Family rooms and board games/puzzles make Glencree a practical base for those travelling with children. The guest house offers express check-in/check-out and private check-in/check-out, with door codes sent before arrival. Daily housekeeping, a shared lounge/TV area, and a vending machine are available on site.

Location: 10-minute walk to Lake Windermere, 15-minute walk to Bowness

Rooms: Individually designed rooms, including the Suite with Hot Tub

Dining: Cooked-to-order breakfasts with local produce and an honesty bar

Wellness: Free access to off-site indoor pool, gym, spa facilities, and steam room

Family: Family rooms and board games/puzzles