A true luxury hotel near Windermere

The award-winning Cranleigh is situated two minutes' walk from Lake Windermere and one minute's walk to the central village of Bowness on Windermere, the heart of the English Lake District where you will find a large selection of established restaurants, shops, cafes and bars. Fantastic scenic walks, golf, fishing, cycling, horse riding, historic houses, gardens and much, much more await you. The Cranleigh is a unique Windermere hotel situated in the perfect location to explore, relax and simply switch off from everyday life. Some of the most recognisable names in the entertainment world have already discovered this unique luxury hotel - you never know who you may bump into.

Directions from the North
From Scotland and the North East: M6 jct 40, take A66 towards Keswick. Take either A592 via Ullswater and Kirkstone Pass to Windermere or continue along A66 to Threlkeld, turn left through St. Johns in the Vale to Windermere on the A591 via Grasmere and Ambleside. At the junction of the A591 and A592 head south to Bowness Bay. On entering Bowness you will see Costa Coffee on your right, turn left onto Kendal Road. We are 200 yds on the right hand side.

Directions from the South
From the South and East: M6 jct 36 take A591 towards Windermere. At the large roundabout take the first left, B5284 signposted Hawkshead via Ferry and Crook. Travel along this road for 6 miles, past Windermere Golf Club on left to junction of A5074. At the staggered crossroads turn right. We are 500 yds on the left hand side.

By rail, bus or plane: the nearest railway station is Windermere, 2.5 miles from the hotel. The main West Coast line station is Oxenholme which is 10 miles from the hotel.

There is a National Express coach stop at Windermere Station.

Taxi pickups can be arranged from any of the stations or airports at a charge; please call the hotel to make your booking.