Windermere

Langdale Chase Hotel.

Name: Langdale Chase Hotel.
Address: Ambleside Road, Windermere, LA23 1LW, United Kingdom

StayScore

/100

Confidence: High

Ambleside Road, Windermere, LA23 1LW, United Kingdom

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★★★★★5-star hotel

Langdale Chase Hotel sits on the shores of Lake Windermere in Windermere, set within Thomas Mawson‑designed gardens that slope to the lake. The property features a lakefront terrace, a private jetty and the 1928 wooden motor yacht Albatros with regular sailings; guests can book kayaking, paddleboarding and guided garden tours, and access the lake directly for swimming. On‑site dining and bedrooms are available, and the hotel holds AA 5‑Star accreditation.

Score breakdown

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StayScore

92/100

9.4/10

4.6/5

4.5/5

Scores last verified: 17 Aug 2026

StayScore Analysis

Why this hotel scores 92/100

Langdale Chase Hotel in Windermere is ideal for travellers seeking a classic lakeside retreat with immediate access to Lake Windermere and extensive Thomas Mawson–designed gardens. Its strengths lie in a picture‑postcard setting, waterside activities from the private jetty and historic motor yacht Albatros, and a traditional country‑house atmosphere with AA 5‑Star polish. The hotel suits couples, walkers and families wanting a scenic base for boating, swimming and Lake District exploring, rather than those after buzzing nightlife or urban shopping.

Amenities

What this hotel offers

Free parkingFree WiFiRestaurantFacilities for disabled guestsNon-smoking roomsRoom serviceBarSuperb breakfast

Highlights

✓ True lakeside setting on the shores of Lake Windermere
✓ Thomas Mawson–designed gardens, private jetty and historic motor yacht sailings
✓ Traditional country‑house character with AA 5‑Star polish, ideal as a scenic Lake District base

Things to know

• Better for a relaxed waterside retreat than lively town‑centre nightlife
• Exploring wider Lake District sights is easier with a car or organised transport

Hotel surroundings