Bowness on Windermere -
the heart of the Lake District

Craig Manor Hotel, set in the heart of the Lake District, is one of the best hotels in the Bowness on Windermere area of the Lake District. Whether you are looking for a short break, walking holiday, a romantic weekend or as a base to explore the English Lake District, the Craig Manor offers everything you need.

The Lake District National Park is a beautiful mix of lakes, valleys, villages and views. This scenery surrounding this central Lake District hotel creates an irresistible draw for our visitor who return to the Lake District time after time.

We have an enviable location just minutes from Bowness on Windermere and Lake Windermere. Guests are assured of a warm welcome, in addition to the fantastic views from the hotels restaurant and its lake facing bedrooms. For guests who are staying on a bed and breakfast package rather than a dinner, bed and breakfast package, you are very welcome to book a table in Craig Manor’s Paisley’s restaurant. All our guests are welcome to get comfortable within our cosy lounges and relax in the leather sofas, with or without a drink from our well stocked bar.

When choosing to stay at our Lake District hotel, the whole of the National Park is truly accessible. Bowness on Windermere, one of the most vibrant villages in the Lake District, is located on your doorstep. Within Bowness on Windermere you will find most of what you want during you break, including, shops, cinema, restaurants, cafes, pubs, the Beatrix Potter museum and of course some of the fantastic views that the Lake District has to offer. Guests can take a fifteen minute stroll through Bowness to the shores of Lake Windermere - England’s largest lake.

Whilst staying in Bowness on Windermere, your visit will not be complete without a cruise on one of the steamers that sail on Lake Windermere. There are several options to choose from, including, a round Lake Windermere cruise or a cruise from Bowness on Windermere to either Lakeside or Ambleside (either a one way or return trip).

Whether you choose to stay in our family owned hotel for a short break, a romantic weekend or as an ideal base for exploring what the Lake District has to offer, you can be sure of a very warm welcome. As you would expect from one of the leading Bowness hotels we offer you several optional little extras including champagne, flowers & chocolates to make your stay even more memorable.

The English Lake District is a wonderful and unique place to visit, it changes throughout the year and has something to offer everyone.