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The Old England is a large lakeside hotel in the middle of Bowness-on-Windermere, with gardens running down to the lake a couple of minutes from Bowness Pier.
22kW Type 2 · 54p/kWh
- Price from
- £110 a night
- Guest rating
- 9.2/10
- Rooms
- 30
- Check-in
- 4pm
- Check-out
- 11am
- Dogs
- Not allowed
- Parking
- Free on site
- EV charger
- 7kW
About the hotel
Lindeth Howe is a 30-room country house hotel in its own grounds on Longtail Hill, just south of Bowness-on-Windermere. It is a traditional country house with a lounge, a bar and a restaurant.
Rooms range from classic doubles to a studio suite, with family rooms sleeping up to four; children stay free in the school holidays on selected rooms. Breakfast is extra on Expedia bookings. It suits couples and small families who want a quiet base within a short drive of Bowness, but it does not take dogs.
Sat navs can send you the wrong way: the hotel advises following Longtail Hill rather than the postcode.
Rooms: Classic Double, Superior Double or Twin, Deluxe Double, Family Room, Executive Double, Signature Double or Twin, Luxury Studio Suite.
Good to know
- Restaurant
- Garden
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Accessible rooms
- Parking: Free on site
- Breakfast: Available
- Wi-Fi: Free
- EV charging on site (7kW)
7kW
Charging your car
Plug in when you arrive, leave charged
- Fastest charger
- 7kW
- Connectors
- 4 × Type 2 7kW
- Charging points
- 4
- Cost
- 55p/kWh
- Network
- Fuuse
- Paying
- Fuuse app or Zap-Pay
Zap-Map lists four separate 7kW Type 2 points, which suits overnight charging. Expedia also lists an EV charging station.
Checked 2 November 2026. Something changed? Tell us and we'll re-check.
Location
On Longtail Hill (B5285), off the end of the B5284,, about 1.3 miles (a 5-minute drive) south of Bowness Pier; the lake is a 7-minute walk.
Nearby
- Lake Windermere7 min walk
- Bowness Pier5 min drive
- World of Beatrix Potter5 min drive
- Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House4 min drive
- Old Laundry Theatre5 min drive
- Windermere station9 min drive
Nearest public rapid charger
- InstaVolt Windermere The Old Station, Booths, Victoria Street, LA23 1QA (12 bays, CCS up to 160kW, CHAdeMO 60kW on 2 bays)about 2.2 miles (straight line)
Questions
How much is Lindeth Howe Hotel a night?
From about £110 a night for two when we checked (Expedia, 1 night on 3 Nov 2026, 2 adults, incl. taxes). Prices change with the season and day of the week, so check your dates.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is 4pm and check-out is by 11am.
Is Lindeth Howe Hotel dog-friendly?
No, dogs are not allowed (assistance dogs usually are; check with the hotel).
How fast is the EV charger at Lindeth Howe Hotel?
The fastest connector is 7kW. That adds roughly 25 to 30 miles of range an hour, so most cars are full by morning.
How much does charging cost?
55p/kWh when we checked. Prices can change, so check the app or ask at reception.
Do I need my own charging cable?
Yes, bring your own Type 2 cable. Hotel chargers are usually sockets without a cable attached.
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Sources: Zap-Map: Lindeth Howe Hotel, Hotel website, Expedia, OpenStreetMap Nominatim (coordinates), InstaVolt: Windermere Booths, Lindeth Howe. Prices, ratings and charger details change; check before you travel.