Stayed for two nights, a lovely friendly hotel. Room was clean and well presented. The swimming pool was an added bonus and was also very clean and relaxing. The owners were very friendly and often a bar service till around 11ish. Very happy with our stay would definely recommend to couples. Very close to all shops etc in Windermere and a short walk to Bowness.

I have just spent two nights at this wonderful small hotel. It puts larger hotels to shame with its standard of friendliness and cleanliness. The welcome we recieved was second to none, the bedroom was excellent, we stayed in one of the superior rooms. excellent choice for breakfast, and the position of the hotel is spot on, close enough to the town but no noise.

I chose this hotel following the favourable reviews on this site and the fact that it had the extra facility of an indoor pool. We were not disappointed. The hotel is in an excellent position for the town of Windermere and the hosts were very friendly and provided us with the local information we required. We were offered a very welcome glass of sherry on our arrival and our suitcase was taken to our room for us. the room was small but very comfortable(standard bedroom) and we had no problem with thin walls as mentioned by a previous reviewer. The breakfast was excellent with a good choice and the breakfast service was also first class. Our only complaint was the weather!!!!!

We enjoyed a swim in the pool on both days of our stay and would recommend the Southview Hotel for anyone visiting Windermere.

A lovely location - ideal for Bowness cruise trips, walks and the town of Windermere.

The staff at the hotel are friendly, and the breakfast is delicious, including options of smoked fish if requested.

Problems though are basic. We stayed three days, and the towels were not changed in that time. Cleanliness elsewhere was fine, but bathroom did not get cleaned in those three days either. Spa bath was very small.

Pool is okay, but not warm enough for an October evening after a long walk in the damp. The jacuzzi / tub is, if anything, colder than the pool.

However, the biggest problem was the fact that the walls seemed that thin that when the neighbouring couple began arguing about their boardgame, they may as well have been sitting on our bed. To drown out the nagging, the guy put his TV on, and 1am came before it went off. It felt like you couldn't make a squeak without your own neighbours hearing you. A shame, as the place seemed generally nice and accommodating. Get a nice couple either side of you, and the night will be peaceful, and your stay delightful.