Guest Rating: 
4.2 / 5
Expect the unexpected in this new concept guest house, with a 'Highly Commended' AA award, 1 minute's walk from Lake Windermere and its beautiful bustling village of Bowness-on-Windermere, the heart of the English Lake District.
Owners Stephen and Louise have established something fresh and exciting at The Cranleigh. The atmosphere is friendly and informal, while the accommodation has all the cutting edge style of an expensive boutique hotel.
The lounge is classic style, with open fire place, leather furniture and mellow decor; a great place to relax with a glass of wine, champagne or one of the local ales. Hearty breakfasts are served in equally stylish surroundings.
Bedrooms are simply stunning and totally contemporary, each with an individual style from a professional interior designer. All have luxurious goose-down duvets and fine cotton sheets, iPod docking stations, large screen TVs, DVD players (with free access to a large collection) and free Wi-Fi access.
The fully tiled en suite bathrooms have designer fittings by Villeroy Boch, heated floors, mood lighting, dual-fuel towel rails, spacious shower enclosures and bathrobes. Those with air spa baths have a mirrored TV at the end of the bath for utter indulgence.
As a bonus, guests have free use of nearby leisure facilities, including a swimming pool, sauna, gym and squash courts.
The Cranleigh has 14 car parking spaces, is totally non-smoking and is unsuitable for children.
Awarded 'Highly Commended' status by the AA in 2009, placing The Cranleigh within the top 10% of UK 5-star guest houses.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
17.5 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets are not allowed.
Internet via modem is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
100 percent of the first night will be charged on the day of booking and is refundable.
Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel. Baby cots are not available. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Parking There is free parking on-site for up to 12 vehicles and secure parking is available off site.
Standard rooms are en suite and have standard facilities which include tea/coffee making facilities, quality bedding and accessories. The newly refurbished rooms and suites have each been individually designed and all have stunning bathrooms with mood lighting, air spa baths and mirrored TVs. All rooms have large flat-screen TVs, DVD recorders and iPod docking stations, allowing you to play your own music. The rooms feature free internet access and luxury bedding and accessories.
All luxury double rooms have been designed by a professional interior designer. All rooms include 40-inch flat-screen TVs and DVD recorders, with free access to a large DVD selection. There are also iPod docking stations and free internet access. Each room has a king-size bed, with luxury goose-down bedding and pure cotton sheets. Umbrellas available. The stunning designer Villeroy & Boch en suite bathrooms include air spa baths, mirrored TVs and separate shower enclosures (with mood lighting). Enjoy heated tiled floors, dual-fuel towel rails, quality bathroom accessories, make-up mirrors and shaver sockets. Free use of leisure facilities is included (200 yards / 180 metres away). Children cannot be accommodated in the rooms.
All Superior Double rooms have been individually designed by a professional interior designer. The rooms are stunning and contemporary. All rooms include a large wall-mounted flat-screen TV and DVD recorder, with free access to a large DVD library. There are also iPod docking stations to play your own music on and free internet access. Each room has luxury goose-down duvets, 100% pure cotton sheets and complimentary bottled water. The stunning designer Villeroy & Boch bathrooms come with either large shower enclosures with mood lighting, or air spa baths with mirrored TVs at one end and mood lighting (please contact The Cranleigh if you require a room with a bath). Enjoy heated tiled floors, luxury towels, dual-fuel towel rails, quality bathroom accessories, makeup mirrors and shaver sockets. Free use of leisure facilities is included (200 yards / 180 metres away). Children cannot be accommodated in the rooms.
The black and gold suite has been designed by a professional interior designer. There is a private balcony, with mood lighting. All rooms include 40-inch flat-screen TVs and DVD recorders, with free access to a large DVD selection. There are also iPod docking stations and free internet access. Each room has a king-size bed, with luxury goose-down bedding and pure cotton sheets. Umbrellas available. The stunning designer en suite bathroom include air spa baths (for 2 people) and mirrored TV. Enjoy heated tiled floors, dual-fuel towel rails, quality bathroom accessories, make-up mirrors and shaver sockets. Free use of leisure facilities is included (200 yards / 180 metres away). Children cannot be accommodated in the rooms.
All deluxe double rooms have been designed by a professional interior designer. All rooms include 40-inch flat-screen TVs and DVD recorders, with free access to a large DVD selection. There are also iPod docking stations and free internet access. Each room has luxury goose-down bedding and 100% pure cotton sheets. Umbrellas available. The stunning designer Villeroy & Boch en suite bathrooms include large shower enclosures (with mood lighting). Enjoy heated tiled floors, dual-fuel towel rails, quality bathroom accessories, make-up mirrors and shaver sockets. Free use of leisure facilities is included (200 yards / 180 metres away). Children cannot be accommodated in the rooms.
A generous full cooked English breakfast is included in the price and is available from 08:30 to 09:30 every day in the beautiful breakfast room. The fantastic breakfast is made with only the finest ingredients and freshest produce sourced locally. The Cranleigh is licensed and sells Champagnes, quality wines, bottled lagers and local award winning beers.
By Car (from the South and East): - On the M6 turn off at junction 36 and take the A591 towards Windermere. At the large roundabout take the 1st left, B5284 signposted Hawkshead via Ferry and Crook. - Travel along this road for 6 miles, past Windermere Golf Club on the left to the junction of A5074. - At staggered crossroad turn right. The Cranleigh is 500 yards away on the left hand side. Directions from Scotland and the North East: - On the M6 turn off at junction 40 and take the A66 towards Keswick. - Take either A592 via Ullswater and Kirkstone Pass to Windermere, or continue along A66 to Threlkeld and 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. The Cranleigh is 200 yards away on the right hand side. By Rail: - 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. - Taxis can be arranged from any of the stations or airports at an additional charge and booked via the hotel.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
