Langdale Chase Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Windermere
About the Hotel
Rooms with Lake Views
Langdale Chase Hotel offers individually designed rooms and suites with views of Lake Windermere or the surrounding fells. Accommodations include Hypnos mattresses, Bath House toiletries, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee facilities. The Boathouse suite features a private terrace, jetty access, and direct lake views. Five dog-friendly rooms are available with dog beds, towels, and homemade treats.
Lake-Inspired Dining
The AA Rosette-winning Lakeview restaurant serves dinner with panoramic lake views. Executive Chef Michael Cole creates dishes using Herdwick lamb, local fish, and artisan cheeses. Afternoon tea includes homemade scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam. The lounge menu offers New England lobster rolls and 1807 burgers. Dietary requirements are accommodated upon request.
Lakeside Activities Available
Guests can kayak or paddleboard on Lake Windermere, swim from the hotel's jetty, or join guided walks with local expert Steve Watts MBE. The hotel's 1928 wooden motor yacht Albatros offers morning and afternoon cruises. Graythwaite Adventure provides off-roading and clay pigeon shooting experiences. A cinema room shows daily films with popcorn and sweets.
Windermere Lakeside Location
The hotel stands directly on Lake Windermere's shore, 2 km from Hayes Garden World Ambleside and 3 km from Bridge House. Ambleside town center is 3 km away, offering access to water activities, walking trails, and shops. The original stone bridge spans the beck running through the 4.5-acre grounds designed by Thomas Mawson.
Personalized Guest Services
Services include a pillow menu with firmness options, free cancellation until 10:00 AM before arrival, and dog menus with beef stew or turkey dishes. The hotel car can be booked for local transportation. Garden tours with Head Gardener Claire Farrington are available with 24-hour notice. Cold water swimming sessions with local guides can be arranged.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
