Just returned from a 2 night midweek break booked at the last minute. Paid £50 for DBB per night with btl of wine with dinner on first night. Upgraded to lake view room for extra £5 - well worth it. Dinner old fashioned style 5 courses including steak, venison, salmon etc. We enjoyed the new pool and gym area - nice and quiet. Staff all very efficient and friendly. Only down side was a damp smell at the rear of the hotel but did not affect main areas. Outside could do with a lick of paint, but it is an old building. Inside clean and comfortable. Not modern and trendy but definitely great value. Would return. Good location.

just have too say that after all the bad publicity for the hydro i was not looking forward too staying here however it was my friends 40th birthday and 8 of us were going for the murder mystery weekend and what a fabulous time we had the staff couldn't do enough for us and looked after us brilliantly will definately return thanks for a wonderful weekend

I stayed at the Windermere Hydro recently in January but have stayed many times over the past few years.

The hotel is actually a former Victorian Hydro Treatment works - an old fashioned Spa if you like and as a result, the building is very old so if you're looking for a clinical modern building, it isn't the right place. But for old fashioned tradition and atmosphere, nothing beats it.

The food was five star with different menus and an excellent wine list but remained reasonable in terms of cost.

The rooms are all well fitted out with good taste and although I have had better rooms than others, you can request a room overlooking the lake for a little extra which is well worth it.

I have also had functions there in the past which are well put on - excellent buffets and a lovely purpose built room really make for a good atmosphere.

In short I'd definitely recommend it!