THE HILL, Windermere

The Hill is housed in a historic building and operates as an adults-only property with 3 guest rooms. The hotel maintains a designated smoking area and provides board games in the shared lounge for guest use. Key card access is used throughout the property, and daily housekeeping is included.

The hotel has beautifully landscaped gardens featured in 'English Topiary Gardens', with yew topiary maintained on-site. Outdoor furniture and a picnic area are available in the garden, and the terrace offers garden and river views. An electric vehicle charging station is located within the property grounds.

Each room is individually designed with floral themes reflecting flowers from the hotel's garden, such as the Iris Room with a window seat and the Rose Room. Rooms include private bathrooms and garden or river views. Accommodations feature special diet menus available upon request.

The hotel serves full Cumbrian breakfasts daily in a bright dining room, with locally sourced ingredients in the menu. A takeaway picnic-style breakfast option is available upon request for early departures. The dining room is shared with other guests, and breakfast choices include fresh pastries, fruits, and juice.

The Hill sits on the A591 in Ings, 10 minutes from Windermere and 20 minutes from Ambleside by car. A bus stop within 50 metres of the gate connects to Kendal in one direction and Ambleside in the other. The award-winning Watermill Inn and Brewery is just across the road, and Windermere village offers dining and shopping options.

Location: Bus stop within 50 metres, 10 min to Windermere

Gardens: Topiary gardens featured in 'English Topiary Gardens'

Breakfast: Full Cumbrian breakfast with locally sourced ingredients

Rooms: Individually themed rooms (Iris Room, Rose Room)

Parking: Free private parking plus electric vehicle charging

Atmosphere: Adults-only with 3 guest rooms for quiet stays