The Old Courthouse

Built in 1843, The Old Courthouse is one of the oldest and most charming buildings in Bowness-on-Windermere. Just minutes from Bowness Bay, the hotel offers colourful rooms with en suite facilities.

The cosy, airy rooms offer tea and coffee facilities, hairdryers and a radio. All rooms also feature a TV, and are individually decorated with wooden furniture and bright linens. Free Wi-Fi is accessible, and private parking is also available.

A freshly cooked full English breakfast is served each morning in the traditional dining room, with vegetarian and lighter options also available. There are also a number of restaurants and pubs within comfortable walking distance.

Made from Lakeland stone, The Old Courthouse was once the village police station and jail. Just a short stroll from Lake Windermere, the hotel is centrally located for exploring the hills and fells of the beautiful Lake District. Windermere Steamboat Museum is just 10 minutes walk away. Please inform The Old Courthouse 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. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours. In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property. Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size. In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isnt accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist. In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isnt provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival. In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures. Additional charges apply to credit card bookings.

Please advise the hotel of your estimated arrival time, by using the Comments Box when booking. If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please call/email the hotel in advance.

Due to Covid 19 restrictions we are not able to serve a full English breakfast or use our dining room, A Continental breakfast tray will be provided and delivered to your room.