The Howbeck & The Retreat 5Min To Lake, Restaurants & To The Free Spa - Windermere

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The Howbeck & The Retreat 5Min To Lake, Restaurants & To The Free Spa - Windermere
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Overview

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-17:00
from 08:00-11:00
Amenities
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP14.95 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:11
Former name
the howbeck & the retreat central location, incl off-site health club and parking ev point available, great deals on
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Rooms and availability

Small Double Room
  • Room size:

    12 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Superior Double or Twin En Suite
  • Room size:

    16 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Retreat Suite Stunning Spa Bathroom
  • Room size:

    23 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size 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 Spa

💵 Lowest room price 135 £
📏 Distance to centre 600 m
🗺️ Location rating 9.2
✈️ Distance to airport 81.2 km
🧳 Nearest airport Carlisle Lake District, CAX

Location

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New Rd, Windermere, United Kingdom
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New Rd, Windermere, United Kingdom
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
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

Reviews of The Howbeck & The Retreat 5Min To Lake, Restaurants & To The Free Spa

9.1 /10
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677 reviews
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Spacious rooms feature spa baths, with convenient access to local bars and restaurants. EV charging points available.

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Guests rate the Location 9/10

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Rooms and cleanliness8
Here's what guests said:
“Spacious rooms with luxury spa baths and charm; well-stocked and clean bathrooms throughout.”
Location9
Here's what guests said:
“Centrally located, two-minute walk to bars, restaurants, and access to hiking and local attractions.”
Dining8
Here's what guests said:
“Made-to-order breakfast options include locally sourced ingredients, with highlights like cumberland sausage and poached eggs.”
Price and service7
Here's what guests said:
“Affordably priced lodging offers great service; staff provide helpful recommendations and assist with check-ins.”
Our guests’ reviewsWrite a Review
  • D
    David
    United States
    Wrote a review on 05 Jan
    Great
    8.0

    would like to stay there on the next trip as it was a very good stay for two nights. the staff are attentive, the hotel is clean and the breakfast is superb. the rooms are beautifully decorated...  

  • Wrote a review on 03 Jan
    Great
    8.4

    i liked the decor n the hotel, i thought it was very tastefully done. The staff were very helpful and nothing was to much trouble for them. The hotels location was great.

    the heating system sometimes had a tapping noise in the pipes, occasionally this would get on your nerves.

  • O
    Oscar
    United Kingdom
    left 11 reviews
    Wrote a review on 20 Dec
    Nice
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location7.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service5.0
    Dining5.0
    6.0
    spa bath
    chaotic check-in

    The spa bath was fantastic, but the check-in process was quite chaotic.

    Retreat Suite Stunning Spa Bathroom
  • J
    John
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 19 Dec
    Great
    8.2

    Loved our stay, had good 1 day overall. Overall it was neat and airy with a spa bath jacuzzi. The staff was really friendly and the food was excellent. The offered breakfast was great value for...  

  • Wrote a review on 19 Dec
    Great
    8.2

    Location.

    This hotel could be top notch but the luxury decor lacks the final attention to detail which would bring it to the standard it seems to seek to achieve. E.G. proper cable mangement, finishing of bathroom floor edges, attention to repairs needed E.G. bathroom floor tiles are wobbly. Staff need to be more discreet and a bit more professional. This from my experience of staying all over Europe. I enjoyed my stay but I think this hotel could make a little effort in a few areas to make all the difference. I hope it does: this is supposed to be constructive criticism!

  • I
    Isabella
    United Kingdom
    left 5 reviews
    Wrote a review on 16 Dec
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service8.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    spa bath
    great location
    traffic noise

    Massive spa bath in the room was a highlight. Noise from the busy road made it hard to sleep. Great location for hiking and exploring nearby areas.

    Luxury Room With Spa Bath
  • Wrote a review on 13 Dec
    Great
    8.4

    Excellent staff, helpful and friendly.

    Stopped at The Howbeck in the Glenridding Room, smaller than pictures suggest, tv is way to small, bathroom tatty with discoloured grout, damaged / loose floor tiles and unfinished / poorly finished tiling which really let it down. The room also overlooks next doors back yard which isn't the most pleasant and isn't mentioned in the advert.

  • Wrote a review on 13 Dec
    Perfect
    9.0

    The relaxing countryside residence , The Howbeck, was a beautiful environment to stay in. The rooms are decorated very tastfully and the service at breakfast was spot on.

  • E
    Ethan
    United Kingdom
    left 15 reviews
    Wrote a review on 17 Nov
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    spa bath
    complimentary drinks

    Loved the massive spa bath and complimentary drinks in the lounge. An amazing upgrade to our stay!

    Retreat Suite Stunning Spa Bathroom
  • Wrote a review on 16 Nov
    Great
    8.0

    Great, friendly staff, who were very helpful at all times. Would throughly recommend staying there and would go back!!

    From the Booked.net website there were pictures of a swimming pool which I know I was not at this hotel after subsequent reading. Although I didn't ask about it whilst there, because it wasn't needed on this trip, I just felt that was slightly misleading or there could've been more information in the room about it?

  • S
    Sara
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 14 Nov
    Great
    8.2

    Unbeatable and brilliant location in Lake District, and 10 minute walk from Thuline Studio. The rooms with a spa bath jacuzzi.

  • S
    Samantha
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 05 Nov
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    comfy bed
    spa bath
    spacious room
    spotty wi-fi
    inconsistent service

    The location was perfect, just a two-minute walk from the bars and restaurants. I really enjoyed the spacious room with a comfy bed and a spa bath that was a highlight of the trip.

    the wi-fi was spotty and inconsistent.

    Deluxe Suite
  • Wrote a review on 02 Nov
    Needs improvement
    5.0

    When we booked the room at booking . Com we were promised a spa corner bath a king size four poster bed ,when we arrived we got a different room altogether there's a double bed not a king size bed not a corner bath the room was so small my partner...  

  • Wrote a review on 02 Nov
    Perfect
    9.0

    Very friendly staff, peaceful hotel, close to town centre, easy to walk to.

  • L
    Leo
    United Kingdom
    left 8 reviews
    Wrote a review on 01 Nov
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    spacious room
    fantastic spa bath
    honesty bar

    The spacious room had a fantastic spa bath. The honesty bar offered great late-night snacks. Breakfast was freshly made to order and delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The location...  

    Deluxe Suite

FAQ about The Howbeck & The Retreat 5Min To Lake, Restaurants & To The Free Spa

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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