Bowness on Windermere

Stags Head Hotel

Name: Stags Head Hotel
Address: Church Street, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3DG, United Kingdom

StayScore

/100

Confidence: Medium

Church Street, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3DG, United Kingdom

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★★★3-star hotel

The Stags Head Hotel sits in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, tucked behind St Martin’s Church and a short walk from Lake Windermere. A traditional pub with an on-site restaurant and frequent live entertainment, it offers 21 en‑suite rooms with flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee facilities and complimentary Wi‑Fi. The hotel serves a cooked full English breakfast, has close access to a large municipal car park and is served by regular local buses to Windermere Station.

Score breakdown

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StayScore

73/100

7.6/10

4/5

3.1/5

Scores last verified: 17 Aug 2026

StayScore Analysis

Why this hotel scores 73/100

Stags Head Hotel is best suited to travellers who want a straightforward, central Bowness base with easy access to Lake Windermere and the village’s cafes, shops and boat piers. Its appeal is strongest for guests who favour convenience and a traditional village-hotel atmosphere over a remote, luxury lakeside escape. The hotel works well for walkers, families and couples planning boat trips, short breaks or exploring the wider Lake District using local buses and nearby Windermere Station as a transport hub.

Amenities

What this hotel offers

Family roomsFree WiFiNon-smoking roomsBarFabulous breakfast

Highlights

✓ Central Bowness-on-Windermere location a short walk from the lake
✓ Handy for a large municipal car park and regular buses to Windermere Station
✓ Village-hotel feel that suits boat trips, walks and easy access to pubs and shops