Historic Charm: The Watermill Inn & Brewery in Windermere is housed in a historic building, offering a unique setting for a 4-star inn experience.
Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and modern amenities such as free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Family rooms and balconies with river views enhance the stay.
Dining Options: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the family-friendly restaurant, which serves breakfast with continental, buffet, and full English options. The bar offers a relaxing atmosphere.
Local Attractions: Located 5 km from the World of Beatrix Potter and 112 km from Leeds Bradford International Airport, the inn is close to attractions like Windermere Lake Cruises and Blackwell Arts and Crafts House.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
“bed was comfy, shower was powerful and nice breakfast and evening meal.”
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Kirsty
United Kingdom
“Very pretty and homely
Staff were lovely and accommodating”
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Mick
United Kingdom
“Meal and breakfast was good
Clean and staff welcoming”
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Marina
United Kingdom
“Very clean and comfortable in a well suited location”
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James
United Kingdom
“Cosiest place I’ve ever stayed. Room was excellent and food was excellent. Staff were really friendly and helpful. I honestly couldn’t fault Watermill Inn. Highly recommend”
Heffernan
United Kingdom
“The staff was lovely did every little thing to make are stay more comfortable.We brought our dog and by the end of the stay they all knew our dog Dottie's name and loved giving here treats.Food was divine and drinks were fantastic.”
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Helen
United Kingdom
“Our first trip away with an anxious rescue dog, the staff and other guests were so accommodating and welcoming, it was a lovely break away. Great location.”
Neil
United Kingdom
“The food was exellent & the real ale was very good made at the premises. Customers dogs were made most welcome & the staff were very friendly.”
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Mark
United Kingdom
“It’s charming and conveniently located for Bowness where I was attending the International Comics Festival. The room was small but perfectly fine for my needs with it being clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly , helpful and welcoming....”
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Kenneth
United Kingdom
“Really enjoyed our weekend at the Watermill, have been before a few times but never stayed over until now. Food was great, atmosphere and hospitality was excellent and of course great beer. Nice room and really comfortable bed for a good nights...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
River Bar & Smithy Bar No Bookings just arrive
Cuisine
British
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
The Watermill Inn & Brewery takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 08:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that some rooms are located on upper floors so may not be suitable for guests with restricted mobility.
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