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Fayrer Garden House Hotel, Windermere, Heading

Lyth Vallley Road, Bowness on Windermere LA23 3JP
Telephone: 015394 88195
Fax: 015394 45986
AA Three Stars & 2 Rosette Awarded
Johansen Recommended
Cumbria Tourist Board Hotel of the Year 2002


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Fayrer Garden House Hotel, Windermere, Front of House I magine a beautiful country house, quiet and secluded nestling in five acres of (gardens and) grounds, with superb lake and mountain views, yet only four minutes from Bowness village and the Lake with all its attractions
Elegant, comfortable lounges and a stunning air conditioned Restaurant serving superb award winning food, with a delightful bedroom possibly overlooking the lake, perhaps with a four poster bed and whirlpool bath en-suite, with friendly professional staff ~ Welcome to
Fayrer Garden House Hotel


The house proudly stands in over five acres of grounds and established gardens which provide a riot of colours throughout the seasons. Iain and Jackie Garside have been hoteliers in the Lake District for over twenty years, the last 13 creating Fayrer Garden House Hotel into the superb three star hotel which it is today.

Many of our guests have followed us over the years and we are delighted to say over 60% of our business is repeat or recommended. Our policy is one of continuing improvement without jeopardising the traditional values of a high quality, family run country house.







Fayrer Garden House Hotel, Windermere, Lounge

T he elegant lounges have open fires and are very comfortable to sit, relax and unwind, perhaps enjoy a coffee with the morning paper, or afternoon tea after a good walk. Dinner in our superb restaurant willbe the highlight of your stay.

Fayrer Garden House Hotel is proud of its superb team in the kitchen. Led by Edward Wilkinson they create the culinary delights that tempt guests back to Fayrer Garden House Hotel year after year.

Indeed, our quality of food has been recognised and highlighted in many local and national guides including coveted AA Rosettes. Vegetarian and special diets are interestingly catered for.

There is a special ambience in the beautiful air conditioned restaurant overlooking the lake, where a pianist plays on some evenings.

Fayrer Garden House Hotel, Windermere, Restaurant







Fayrer Garden House Hotel, Windermere, Lake

T he lake provides a wide and varied choice of water sports - rowing, sailing and motor boats, water skiing, jet skiing and wind surfing. Alternatively why not take a cruise on one of the famous Lake Steamers or instead of driving by car, really enjoy the day out and go sightseeing to Ambleside, Beatrix Potter's House at Sawrey or the National Park Centre at Brockhole using the water buses. We can also arrange for you to be collected from the hotel and taken on various tours by mini-coach.







Fayrer Garden House Hotel, Windermere, Bedrooms

Garden Side Rooms
Face the garden side of the house, most have a pleasant outlook and are available in doubles, twins or family rooms. Some on the ground floor are suitable for the less able-bodied.

Standard Rooms
have all the same facilities but are smaller and have restricted views.

Lake View Rooms
with whirlpool bath, some with 4 poster bed, some ground floor rooms with French windows opening on to the terrace.

Lake Side Superior Rooms
elegant more spacious rooms, most with 4 poster beds, whirlpool bath/shower, trouser press, bathrobes, luxury toiletries, C.D. players, mineral water etc.

All 24 bedrooms are en suite with bath or shower, decorated and furnished to the highest standard with colour T.V., hairdryers, complimentry tea facilities and dial telephones. Bedrooms face either the garden or the lake.

Fayrer Garden House Hotel, Windermere, Bedrooms







Winter and Springtime
Special Breaks


Why not visit the Fayrer Garden House home page for last minute Late Break offers?


We rarely have snow in the Valleys and, without the crowds, the Lake District is a very enjoyable place to be. Even when it is cold outside you can relax in the lounges at anytime with a glass of your favourite drink from our well stocked bar, a good book or a chat with friends. Added bonuses are the attractive Special Break rates offered and of course our Christmas and New Year package at Fayrer Garden House Hotel. We also offer personalised vouchers as gifts for friends, honeymoons, etc., please ask for details.







There is ample secure car parking within the grounds of Fayrer Garden House Hotel.

Bowness village under a mile
Windermere Station 2.5 miles Kendal 8 miles
Leeds Airport 75 miles
Manchester Airport 85m
Newcastle Airport 114m
Birmingham Airport 170m
Edinburgh Airport 180m
London Airport 280m







How to Find us

M6 from South:
Take Exit 36 then A591 past the turn-off to Kendal to roundabout, then B5284 signposted Crook and Bowness to end (7.5 miles). At stop sign turn left onto Lyth Valley Road, Fayrer Garden House is 400 yards on the right.

M6 from North:
Take Exit 40 (Penrith), then A66 towards Keswick, turn left at Threlkeld signposted Windermere through St. JohnÕs in the Vale. A591 to Windermere, turn right at mini roundabout towards Bowness on Windermere - right again at mini island then first left (Kendal Rd), A5074 for 1 mile.

Fayrer Garden House Hotel, Windermere, Map




Why not visit the Fayrer Garden House home page?