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 Lunch: 12:00 - 15:00 Dinner: 18:00 - 20:30 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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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Family rooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
Bedroom 1 extra-large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 double bed | ||
2 single beds |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Roger
United Kingdom“Location, standard of finish, breakfast, comfortable modern facilities. Requested to move rooms due to the room being offered having very little natural light, moved us without hassle.” - Stacey United Kingdom“Everything! It’s perfect and the breakfast was excellent”
- Graeme United Kingdom“Excellent location, staff very helpful and friendly. Facilities very good and easy parking.”
Irene United Kingdom“The ground floor room. Power shower. Fresh fried eggs not powdered. Good variety of different foods to choose breakfast from. Nice friendly young women helpful and available at reception. Nice teas and coffes availble.”- Alison United Kingdom“Friendly staff, lovely ambience throughout. Food was excellent. Chose balcony room which was stunning with an amazing view.”
- Joolsd
Ireland“Fabulous location and friendly staff, amazing power shower, really comfortable room. Dinner was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend the crab croquette with mussels and curry sauce!” - Gordon United Kingdom“The location was perfect with a beautiful view of the Lake.”
- Lindsey United Kingdom“Absolutely lovely hotel, staff were wonderful. Location is really nice. You can sit outside in the bar and have a drink whilst looking at the view. Breakfast was really nice aswell. All around a lovely weekend away”
- Andrew United Kingdom“Great location and just a short walk to Lake Windermere. Our spacious room provided double aspect views to the Lake. Staff were all helpful and welcoming during our 3 night stay.”
- Wolfenden United Kingdom“Modern & comfortable accomodation in good location (it is a steep walk back from town)”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
- Lacu
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
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.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 15 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 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 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
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.
