Craig Manor Hotel, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria
Lake Rd, Lake District, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2JF
Guest Rating: 
3.9 / 5
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About the hotel
Welcome to the Craig Manor Hotel, owned and run by the Harwood family. The hotel has experienced a major refurbishment in 2004. Our experience of 35 years as hoteliers in the Lake District has taught us that if guests enjoy their first visit they will return time and time again. Our aim therefore is to make all your visits as enjoyable as possible.
The Craig Manor Hotel nestles on the brow of a hill overlooking Lake Windermere, Langdale Pikes and surrounding mountains. Just a short stroll from the front door is the village of Bowness with its pubs, shops, cafes and museum. Guests can walk to the lake shore and maybe take a cruise to nearby Ambleside.
Our guests have complimentary use of the facilities of Parklands leisure club. Here, guests may swim, play badminton, squash, use the multi gym, or relax in the steam room, sauna or jacuzzi with perhaps a game of snooker afterwards in their comfortable lounge where snacks and drinks are also served. Parklands Leisure club is within easy reach from the hotel, taking 5 minutes by car.
The area around Windermere abounds with places of special interest, there are over 30 visitors centres and attractions open all year. Water skiing, wind surfing, horse riding and fell walking are all within easy reach of the hotel. If you prefer a game of golf we can arrange times for you, at a number of local courses.
Craig Manor hotel offers its guests a choice of rooms. Choose from deluxe rooms, four poster rooms, a room with a lake view or Suite. All the Craig Manor bedrooms are tastefully furnished to a high standard and with every facility you would expect from a three star hotel.
Whatever your reasons are for staying at the Craig Manor, be it a short break, romantic weekend or as an ideal base for touring the English Lakes, you can be sure of a warm welcome.
Hotel Facilities
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 15:00 hours until 23:00 hours.
- You must check out by 11:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 3 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free Public parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Internet
No internet access available.
Deposit
A fixed amount of GBP 60 per room will be charged on the day of booking and is refundable.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
Payment - We accept
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- MasterCard,
- American Express.
Important Information
Deposits will not be refunded for bookings cancelled over public holidays, Christmas or New Years Eve.
Room information
Open your curtains each morning to fabulous views of Lake Windermere and Langdale Pikes. The lake view double rooms have been finished to a high standard with excellent facilities throughout, including LCD TV, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, trouser press, radio alarm, writing desk and telephone. All rooms have superb new bathrooms fitted in 2006. All rooms enjoy complimentary use of Parklands Leisure Centre.
Standard Double En Suite more info
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Double Room Dinner, Bed and Breakfast more info
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Lake-Facing Double Room more info
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Lake-Facing Double Room with Half Board (Bed and Breakfast and Dinner) more info
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Single Room more info
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Room Only Double En-Suite more info
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Restaurants and Bars
Paisley's Restaurant takes its name from Sir Thomas Paisley, who was the original owner of the house. He was an Admiral in the Royal Navy, and chose this beautiful site to build his retirement home in 1848. The views from the restaurant are spectacular, overlooking Lake Windermere, the Langdale Pikes, Claife Heights and surrounding mountains.
Our chef prides himself on his interesting and imaginative cuisine, mixing the best of English and Continental fayre, using where possible local produce. A wide selection of dishes are always available, and as a speciality of the house we have Flambe at your table, perhaps Scampi in Pernod or Steak Diane, Crepe Suzette or Cherries in Brandy.
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Directions
Travelling to Windermere on the m6:
Take exit 36, onto the a590, signposted to South Lakes and Kendal. Do not take the left turn to Barrow but continue on the a591 to Windermere. At the roundabout follow signs to Windermere on the a591. Turn left through Windermere at the Windermere Hotel, and follow the one way system through the village, and on to Bowness. You will pass Windermere Magistrates Court on your left and you will see the hotel on the right, just after this.
The hotel car park is at the rear under the archway, you may wish to unload your luggage at the front door.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation