Historic Hotels & Resorts in Bowness-on-Windermere from NZ$247

The historical places in Bowness-on-Windermere are probably at the top of your sightseeing list. And while you’re here, you can visit the relaxing spas and scenic lakeside. You can also relish a trip to the coffee shops during your stay.

Based on our travel expertise, The Burn How Garden House Hotel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and free parking. Hill Top Farm is a short 9-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another option for your trip is Lonsdale House.

In Bowness-on-Windermere, you’ll find 382 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include World of Beatrix Potter, Bowness Pier and Lake Windermere. Additionally, you might want to add Old Laundry Theatre to your itinerary.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll sleep in a building that has an official historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it’s of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the public spaces and guestrooms of historic hotels in Bowness-on-Windermere, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The building and architecture of historic hotels are generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the usual amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.