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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
- £268 a night
- Guest rating
- 9.6/10
- Rooms
- 36
- Check-in
- 3pm–11pm
- Check-out
- 11am
- Dogs
- Welcome
- Parking
- Free on site, limited spaces
- EV charger
- 22kW
About the hotel
Linthwaite House is a 36-room hotel on a hilltop off Crook Road above Bowness, run by the Leeu Collection. It sits in gardens and woodland with a small private tarn, and some rooms look out over Windermere.
Rooms range from compact classics to fell and loft suites, several with their own hot tubs. Henrock, the restaurant overseen by Simon Rogan, is the main dining room, with all-day food and afternoon tea in the Bar & Conservatory. It suits couples and dog owners: dogs are welcome in three ground-floor rooms and the grounds, but not inside the main hotel.
Dogs are only allowed in dedicated dog-friendly rooms, and larger breeds are not accepted.
Rooms: Classic Room, Superior Room, View Room, Luxury Room, Lake View Hot Tub Suite, Junior Fell Suite with Hot Tub, Fell Suite, Loft Suite (sleeps 4).
Good to know
- Dogs welcome: Three ground-floor dog-friendly Superior Rooms (one medium or two small dogs); ask about the fee. Dogs aren't allowed inside the main hotel
- Lake views
- Restaurant
- Garden
- Bar
- Accessible rooms
- Parking: Free on site, limited spaces
- Breakfast: Available
- Wi-Fi: Free
- EV charging on site (22kW)
22kW
Charging your car
Plug in when you arrive, leave charged
- Fastest charger
- 22kW
- Connectors
- 2 × Type 2 22kW, 1 × Type 2 7kW
- Charging points
- 3
- Cost
- Ask the hotel
- Network
- Tesla Destination
Zap-Map lists two 22kW Type 2 Tesla Destination points and one 7kW Type 2 point on another network (last updated September 2025). The hotel confirms EV charging on site.
Tesla Destination chargers: some only work with Teslas, others take any car through the Tesla app. If you drive another make, check with the hotel before you rely on it.
Checked 2 November 2026. Something changed? Tell us and we'll re-check.
Location
Off the B5284 Crook Road about 1.1 miles (a 3-minute drive) from Bowness Pier; Windermere station is about 5 minutes by car.
Nearby
- Lake Windermere13 min walk
- Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts House2 min drive
- Windermere Golf Club3 min drive
- Bowness Pier3 min drive
- World of Beatrix Potter4 min drive
- Windermere station5 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 1.9 miles (straight line)
Questions
How much is Linthwaite House a night?
From about £268 a night for two when we checked (Expedia, 1 night on 17 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 3pm–11pm and check-out is by 11am.
Is Linthwaite House dog-friendly?
Yes. Three ground-floor dog-friendly Superior Rooms (one medium or two small dogs); ask about the fee. Dogs aren't allowed inside the main hotel.
How fast is the EV charger at Linthwaite House?
The fastest connector is 22kW. Most cars will fully charge overnight.
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: Linthwaite House Hotel, Visit Lake District, Hotel website (Leeu Collection), Expedia, OpenStreetMap Nominatim (coordinates), InstaVolt: Windermere Booths, Linthwaite House: FAQ. Prices, ratings and charger details change; check before you travel.