The Howbeck & The Retreat 5Min To Lake, Restaurants & To The Free Hydro Wellness Club - Windermere

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The Howbeck & The Retreat 5Min To Lake, Restaurants & To The Free Hydro Wellness Club - Windermere
New Rd, Windermere, United Kingdom·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Staff9.4
Comfort9.2
Location9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Facilities8.8
Who stays here
Couples71%
Families17%
Groups6%
Solo6%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Staff9.4
Comfort9.2
Location9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Facilities8.8
Who stays here
Couples71%
Families17%
Groups6%
Solo6%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-17:00
from 08:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 14.95 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:11
Former name
the howbeck & the retreat 5min to lake, restaurants & to the free spa
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Luxury Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Small Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Outdoor dining area

Welcome drink

Spa and relaxation

Sauna

TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

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
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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

New Rd, Windermere, United Kingdom
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New Rd, Windermere, United Kingdom
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New Rd, Windermere, United Kingdom
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Gallery
Cook House Gallery
340 m
Gallery
Thuline Studio
380 m
5 High Street
High Street
530 m
Gallery
North South Gallery
210 m
Queen's Park
550 m
3 Victoria St
Lakes Hospitality Association
580 m
Church
Windermere Methodist church & District Foodbank
590 m
Restaurant
Hooked
120 m
Restaurant
Cafe Italia
230 m
Restaurant
Homeground Coffee + Kitchen
220 m
Restaurant
Francine's
260 m
Restaurant
Tapios
220 m
Restaurant
The Brookside Pub
380 m
Restaurant
Brew Room
240 m
Restaurant
Prince Of India
270 m
Restaurant
The Pig
340 m
Restaurant
Sugar&Spice Cafe and Bistro
330 m
Restaurant
Cantina
340 m
Restaurant
Magic Wok
370 m

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FAQ about The Howbeck & The Retreat 5Min To Lake, Restaurants & To The Free Hydro Wellness Club

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the 5-star The Howbeck & The Retreat Incl Off-Site Health Club And Parking Ev Point Available?
During their stay at the 5-star The Howbeck & The Retreat Incl Off-Site Health Club And Parking Ev Point Available guests can visit Brockhole on Windermere (3.2 km), St Martin's Church (1.7 km) as well as The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (1.4 km) among others.
Which landmarks are closest to the The Howbeck & The Retreat Incl Off-Site Health Club And Parking Ev Point Available?
Guests of the The Howbeck & The Retreat Incl Off-Site Health Club And Parking Ev Point Available can visit Cook House Gallery (merely a 5-minute walk from the accommodation), or High Street placed 7 minutes' walk away.
Is there free parking in The Howbeck & The Retreat Incl Off-Site Health Club And Parking Ev Point Available hotel?
Yes, The Howbeck & The Retreat Incl Off-Site Health Club And Parking Ev Point Available hotel offers guests to park their cars at parking spaces for free.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the 5-star The Howbeck & The Retreat Incl Off-Site Health Club And Parking Ev Point Available hotel?
Unfortunately, the 5-star The Howbeck & The Retreat Incl Off-Site Health Club And Parking Ev Point Available hotel doesn't have on-site restaurants, but guests can dine in Cedar Manor and The Crafty Baa restaurants placed within a 25-minute walk from the property.
What is check-in and check-out time at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 15:00 to 20:00 and check out from 08:00. Late check-in is also possible by prior arrangement with the property.
What are the booking prices at the hotel?
The prices at the hotel start from $185.
What payment methods are accepted in the The Howbeck & The Retreat Incl Off-Site Health Club And Parking Ev Point Available hotel?
At the The Howbeck & The Retreat Incl Off-Site Health Club And Parking Ev Point Available hotel, guests can pay using JCB, Solo, and Maestro as well as other payment methods.
What room types does The Howbeck & The Retreat Incl Off-Site Health Club And Parking Ev Point Available comprise?
The Howbeck & The Retreat Incl Off-Site Health Club And Parking Ev Point Available offers such room types as Queen Suite, Superior King Room, and Luxury Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 5-star The Howbeck & The Retreat Incl Off-Site Health Club And Parking Ev Point Available?
Each room at the 5-star The Howbeck & The Retreat Incl Off-Site Health Club And Parking Ev Point Available offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, some units feature private bathrooms along with hairdryers and a spa bathtub.
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