The Hydro - Lake District Hotel

Bowness-on-Windermere

Looking for a Lake District Hotel, then welcome to The Hydro Hotel at Windermere. The Hydro is one of the oldest Lake District Hotels, built as a water cure hotel in the late 19th century. This year, water treatment is returning to the Hydro, with the opening of the Hydro Spa, the newest hotel swimming pool in the Lake District. Already with spa, sauna and mini gym. If you're after a quiet moment, just relax in the coffee lounge looking over Bowness towards the lake or spend the day browsing the shops in Bowness-on-Windermere.

Why not combine a relaxing morning in the Spa, with a more exhilarating water activity; try you hand sailing on Hydrotherapy, the hotels 34ft yacht, under the capable guidance of our resident skipper. Hydrotherapy is the, largest yacht on a mooring on Lake Windermere for more details click the link on the left.

The Hotel is situated in a premier position for a wide variety of activities in and around the Lake District. While you stay with us why not take a sail on Lake Windermere and enjoy views of mountain scenery, secluded bays and wooded islands, enjoy a clay pigeon shoot or just pamper yourself in the Hydro Spa.

On our web site you will find all sorts of information regarding our hotel, its facilities, room availability, and details about activities and places to see in The Lake District area.

"Great value for money 3 star family-owned hotel with spectacular views overlooking Lake Windermere in Bowness, The Windermere Hydro offers impeccable accommodation at affordable prices. "

Anything is possible

...we've hosted a wide range of events!

At The Hydro we would love to offer you our services for your wedding, the most special day of your life. It is our aim to supply value for money products and services for your Wedding Reception as well as Civil Wedding Ceremonies. For more information on weddings and the services we can help you with visit our Lakeland Weddings pages

If you are looking for a business stop over, conference or seminar venue we can help! For more information check out our Conference Charter. We dont just provide a Whiteboard and Projector, we have installed wireless internet access in several public rooms including the bar, and additionally in some bedrooms. Don't worry if you've forgotten your laptop, we have an internet kiosk for checking your email or web access.

The hotel can dine from 10 to 300 people in a range of dining rooms offering a variety or menus, but all with that certain blend of friendly service, good food and fine wines.