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About this property
Perched on a hillside in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, The Ro Hotel boasts sweeping views of Lake Windermere and the stunning Lake District landscape. With a bold, modern design and the charm of genuine northern hospitality, The Ro is the ideal base for discovering one of the UK’s most iconic regions. Rooms & Accommodation Choose from a diverse selection of stylish, modern rooms and suites—many offering spectacular lake front facing views. Each room includes an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, Smart flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, and Eco Boutique toiletries. Select rooms also feature private balconies or bathtubs for added indulgence. The hotel welcomes pets with 10 dog-friendly rooms located on the ground floor. These rooms are limited and must be booked directly with the hotel. A £25.00 fee per dog, per stay applies. Dining Savour the best of the region with dishes crafted from fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients at our on-site restaurant. Enjoy a hearty buffet breakfast, a tranquil afternoon tea overlooking the lake, or relaxed lunches and dinners in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Our bar and outdoor terrace are ideal for light bites or drinks throughout the day. Pre-booking is strongly recommended and subject to availability. Breakfast: 07:00 - 10:00 Lunch: 12:00 - 15:00 Dinner: 18:00 - 20:30 Hydro Wellness Club Rejuvenate in our newly launched Hydro Wellness Club, featuring a state-of-the-art TechnoGym, a heated indoor pool, hot tub, tranquil relaxation areas with lake views, and luxurious spa treatments using TEMPLESPA products. Please note: Access to the Wellness Club is not included in standard room bookings and may incur an additional charge. Time slots must be reserved and are subject to availability. Open daily from 08:00 to 20:00. Children’s swimming hours: Monday – Friday | 08:00 – 10:00 and Saturday – Sunday | 08:00 – 11:00 Additional Information Check-in: From 15:00 Check-out: By 11:00 Parking: Limited on-site parking available on a first-come, first-served basis (£7.50 per day). Additional public parking nearby.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Family rooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
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Availability
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1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed | ||
Bedroom 1 extra-large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 double bed | ||
2 single beds |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Margaret
United Kingdom
“Had a lovely stay at the ro hotel clean ,comfortable rooms lovely breakfast hot & plenty of choice ,friendly staff nothing too much trouble great location and the spa was great too” - Moss
United Kingdom
“Perfect location, Staff faultless. Pet friendly, lovely veiws” - Phil
United Kingdom
“The location to the centre, the room the view and the size of the TV.” - Deirdre
United Kingdom
“Great location, excellent service, front of house very sociable” - David
United Kingdom
“We had 2 rooms and a dog. Staff were lovely. Dog was looked after. Hotel was lovely.” - Stephen
United Kingdom
“Location was excellent. Food was good but restaurant closes to early in the evening.” - Mahila
United Kingdom
“Location was superb! Hotel was really nice, facilities, food, everything was very good.” - Martin
United Kingdom
“Very good location. Extremely good breakfast. Bar and terrace area excellent.” - Derek
United Kingdom
“The hotel breakfast was one of the best I've had.” - Allison
United Kingdom
“Beautiful building (loved the old photos of the original hotel) great size room with lovely views”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Lacu
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
When booking for 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements apply.
As a dog friendly hotel, we would like to make you aware that there are 14 pet friendly rooms in our property. All of the pet friendly rooms are allocated on a ground floor. Limited availability. Please contact hotel directly to check the availability.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Ro Hotel Windermere in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.