The Howbeck & The Retreat 5Min To Lake, Restaurants & To The Free Hydro Wellness Club - Windermere
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5-star AA-rated guest house in Windermere with free access to a health club spa and a location 5 minutes from the lake
Amenities
The Howbeck & The Retreat includes free on-site parking with an electric vehicle charging point. Guests have access to an honesty bar in the guest lounge with board games. The hotel provides exclusive discounts at a range of local dining options.
Rooms
Each room at The Howbeck is named after a local geographical feature, such as Greenburn or Mickledon. The Luxury Room with Spa Bath offers a jacuzzi after a day of hiking, while The Retreat suite has a private terrace for breakfast. Ground-floor rooms are available, and all rooms come with Super King beds and sumptuous decor.
Dining
The Howbeck holds an AA Breakfast Award for its hearty Cumbrian breakfast made with local ingredients. Guests pre-order the cooked breakfast each evening, choosing from options like salmon and scrambled eggs or a full Cumbrian. A continental buffet with cereals, yogurt, and pastries supplements the cooked meal.
Wellness
Every guest receives a free 2-hour pass to Choices Health Club, located a short drive or 30-minute walk away. The club offers a swimming pool, spa, sauna, and steam room, plus a cardio suite and weights centre. Group fitness classes and an outdoor relaxation area are also included.
Location
The Howbeck is a 5-minute walk from Windermere village and a 20-minute walk downhill to Bowness-on-Windermere. Lake Windermere, Beatrix Potter's World, and the entrance to the Lake District National Park are all within easy reach. Guests can also walk to Windermere train station in about 10 minutes.
- Location: 5-minute walk to Windermere village, 20-minute stroll to Bowness-on-Windermere and the lake
- Rooms: Rooms named after local fells, some with spa baths and private terraces
- Dining: AA Award-winning breakfast with Cumbrian options, pre-order menu, and local restaurant discounts
- Wellness: Free 2-hour pass to Choices Health Club with swimming pool, spa, sauna, and steam room
- Package: Romantic packages with champagne, chocolates, and late checkout
- Parking: Free on-site parking with electric vehicle charging station
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Heating
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Welcome drink
Sauna
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Howbeck & The Retreat 5Min To Lake, Restaurants & To The Free Hydro Wellness Club
| 💵 Lowest room price | 128 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 600 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 81.2 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Carlisle Lake District, CAX |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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