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About this property
Perched on a hillside in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, The Ro Hotel boasts sweeping views of Lake Windermere and the stunning Lake District landscape. With a bold, modern design and the charm of genuine northern hospitality, The Ro is the ideal base for discovering one of the UK’s most iconic regions.
Rooms & Accommodation
Choose from a diverse selection of stylish, modern rooms and suites—many offering spectacular lake front facing views. Each room includes an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, Smart flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, and Eco Boutique toiletries. Select rooms also feature private balconies or bathtubs for added indulgence.
The hotel welcomes pets with 10 dog-friendly rooms located on the ground floor. These rooms are limited and must be booked directly with the hotel. A £25.00 fee per dog, per stay applies.
Dining
Savour the best of the region with dishes crafted from fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients at our on-site restaurant. Enjoy a hearty buffet breakfast, a tranquil afternoon tea overlooking the lake, or relaxed lunches and dinners in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Our bar and outdoor terrace are ideal for light bites or drinks throughout the day. Pre-booking is strongly recommended and subject to availability.
Breakfast: 07:00 - 10:00
Hydro Wellness Club
Rejuvenate in our newly launched Hydro Wellness Club, featuring a state-of-the-art TechnoGym, a heated indoor pool, hot tub, tranquil relaxation areas with lake views, and luxurious spa treatments using TEMPLESPA products.
Please note: Access to the Wellness Club is not included in standard room bookings and may incur an additional charge. Time slots must be reserved and are subject to availability. Open daily from 08:00 to 20:00.
Children’s swimming hours: Monday – Friday | 08:00 – 10:00 and Saturday – Sunday | 08:00 – 11:00
Additional Information
Check-in: From 15:00
Check-out: By 11:00
Parking: Limited on-site parking available on a first-come, first-served basis (£7.50 per day). Additional public parking nearby.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.7
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Guests who stayed here loved
Darren
United Kingdom
“We booked a lake view signature room, was perfect.
Staff were lovely.
Breatfast was so tasty...
Room was ready to check in before 3 pm.
100% will be booking again.
Perfect location, 2 mins walk from the centre of Bowness.
You can arrive...”
Fifilangton
United Kingdom
“We managed to get our favourite room, so was very pleased! The staff are lovely and very helpful - Fred on reception was very welcoming and stood out as a key member of staff. I love the incentive of a free drink when you do not have room services...”
Waters
United Kingdom
“Very nice stay, ideal location . Friendly staff,
Good insentive of the free drink to go green. Food was lovely”
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Tina
United Kingdom
“Location in Bowness is excellent and very close to the lake. There is a steep hill on approach which may be a problem for the less mobile. Breakfast was very good with a wide choice of food on offer. Our bedroom was spotless .Warm and very...”
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Tina
United Kingdom
“Great location for Bowness, where there are plenty restaurants bars and shops within walking distance (up a steep hill though)
Staff were welcoming.
Lovely breakfast
Rooms were very clean and modern. The beds were very comfortable
Waiters and bar...”
Mary
United Kingdom
“Excellent hotel to stay in, lovely room with beautiful views over lake Windermere. Friendly staff and very relaxing stay. 🙂🔆🙂”
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Andrew
United Kingdom
“We had a most enjoyable four nights at this friendly, welcoming hotel. Staff were all helpful and welcoming. Special mention for evening waiter Salvatore who was exceptional and made up terrific cocktails. Breakfast and evening meals at the hotel...”
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Gwen
United Kingdom
“Room was comfortable, especially the bed. Very happy with the coffee machine, fridge and TV which were all great. Although the bathroom was a little small, it was clean, well maintained and the shower was super. We loved the breakfasts which...”
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Mark
United Kingdom
“The staff and management were very helpful we were given an upgraded room which was fantastic. Great breakfast and location.
Very good spa facilities”
John
United Kingdom
“We know Bowness and the location was good.
The room was ideal and met our needs.
Breakfast was outstanding.
Staff: amazing. Everyone very helpful and engaging. Thank you Salvatori and Jonny for your enthusiastic support throughout our stay.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Lacu
Cuisine
British
Open for
Breakfast
Ambiance
Modern
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of The Ro Hotel Windermere
Great facilities! Review score, 8
Most popular facilities
Indoor swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Private parking
Spa and wellness centre
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Fitness centre
Bar
Free cot available on request
House rules
The Ro Hotel Windermere takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about US$65. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
0 - 5 years
Cot upon request
Free
6 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
When booking for 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements apply.
As a dog friendly hotel, we would like to make you aware that there are 14 pet friendly rooms in our property. All of the pet friendly rooms are allocated on a ground floor. Limited availability. Please contact hotel directly to check the availability.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Ro Hotel Windermere in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
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