just returned from a 3 day visit at half term. Having read the previous reviews, the hotel lived up to our expectations and I am sure once the new owners complete their proposed refurbishments during the winter it will be even better. Perhaps our only disappointment was that the small bar which had been mentioned in reviews was no longer an option. The location is brilliant, parking easy and a wide choice of restaurants within walking distance (although you need to eat early as last orders in some restaurants are taken at 8.15) we will certainly be revisiting.

Stayed in this hotel recently on a tour to the Lake District, so couldn´t choose the hotel myself, it was prebooked by the travel agency. The Hotel is located very conveniently at the entrance to Windermere. To walk into the town of Bowness it takes about 1-2 miles.
The hotel itself to me is just average. The decor of the room is late 70s, early 80s. In fact, the bathroom was quite new, just with toilet and shower. The sink was in the bedroom, which made it a bit complicating to change from the toilet to the bedroom and back all the time.
Tea and coffee making facilities were a nice touch. And although I was booked into a single room I had a twin room for single occupancy which was nice to get more space.
Room and bathroom were clean.
Although e-mailing the hotel to give me a quiet room on an upper floor, they never responded to it and I got a room facing a street and on the ground floor, although they were not fully booked.
Breakfast was the normal continental buffet style with hot food from the menue card.
Overall: next time I would stay somewhere else, closer to the town center and lake, and in a nicer hotel.

Having just read some of the reviews, I would just like to add this point, behind every man(as good as you are Roger) their is a wonderful woman! Ann is the lady responsible for the superb breakfast that is cooked to perfection! The room was lovely and very clean.Thankyou both so much for a very welcoming break! Monday hit really hard , after spending a fabulous weekend in the lakes. Could not criticise anything!!! and believe me I tried.

My partner found the Ellerthwaite Lodge Hotel on the web, we chose because of the location and price.

Roger (the owner, waiter, barman, reception.......) was an excellent host, we had fun chatting with him in the bar every evening once we returned from our travels.

Our room had a lovely view, we were told that others had an even better view of the lake.
Parking is ample and to the rear of the hotel.
You have plenty of choice for breakfast.
Pets are welcome, but check first for exact details.

Location is superb, walking distance to Windermere, Bowness on Windermere, World of Beatrix Potter and plenty of shops.

We are recommending this to our friends and family and will certainly visit again ourselves

If you are looking to stay in this area then phone here first, you will not be disappointed!!

David and Esme