Spent a night here whilst visiting friends who live locally. I have to say that we'd be booked and THEN looked at the reviews on here. We were pleasantly surprised. The location is great, right in the heart of Windermere, whilst the rooms won't be to everyone's taste, they are a good size, clean and comfortable. I had a slight... More

We have just spent a last minute booking night at this hotel, I can honestly say I don't understand the negative reviews I've read. We were greeted in pleasant manner, the room was very clean and warm, bed comfortable and breakfast excellent. Money well spent and would definitely stay again. Thank you Wendy and Ian Williams.

Without prejudice I have not had a lot of luck in my life however I feel so lucky not to have stopped here, on the date we were due to travel we were unable to do so because of the freak snow fall, the heaviest for a number of years. We contacted Lakes Lodge to inform them of our position... More

Stayed at hotel for 3 nights last week.Excellent value for money and just as importantly,excellent service.Near to all amenities and railway station and regular bus services so you can leave the car and not bother about parking.Room had everything you need and was spotlessly clean.

Our only concern was that for a couple enjoying a relaxing weekend away breakfast before 9.00am was a bit early, but in the end it was worth getting up for. Everything else was spot on, the staff were great, friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The room was comfortable, and considering we were on the front of the building it... More

My wife stayed for 5 days over Christmas on a touring holiday by car, and we really enjoyed it. Excellent location for the price. Parking was available, though the area was limited it did not cause any problems and the fact that it exists at all in the centre of Windermere is a big plus. Breakfast was great (full English),... More

Stayed 24/11/12 night before a cycle race in Grasmere and needed a bed to sleep in with breakfast in the morning, did what it said, room was clean, bed a little soft for me but thats a personal thing, floor creaked a little but I suspect its quite an old building, all the staff that dealt with me where excellent... More

Exactly what everyone else has already said, the owner is extremely racist, rude and patronising.. definitely never going back there. My husband and I stayed here almost a year ago, the owner was outright racist. He refused to believe we were from London and kept asking us what the weather was like in India despite being born and brought up... More

This place is horrific. It should be demolished and re-built. First of all, payment is demanded immediately when you arrive. The owner stands guard at the door until you pay up. Then gives a demonstration on how to use the front door key (you have to waggle it about until it works) - clearly a new front door lock is... More