Kendal Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom | (888) 616-5829
Luxurious, modern boutique with adults-only policy
Two minutes' walk
from stunning Lake Windermere
Plush,
individually styled rooms with big flat-screen TVs
Some rooms have
bathroom TVs and private whirlpool soaking tubs
Excellent free
breakfast with locally sourced ingredients
Access to swanky
nearby spa facilities
Unique suite with
outdoor hot tub, huge glass bath, and real fire
Set on a fairly
busy road
No restaurant
Spa not on-site
The 18-room Cranleigh is
an upscale, adult-only boutique spread over a couple typical stone-built
houses in the popular Lake District town of Bowness-on-Windermere.
Individually designed rooms are beautifully finished with luxurious touches
such as goose-down duvets and underfloor heating, while higher-end rooms even
have whirlpool soaking tubs and bathroom TVs. There's not much beyond the rooms, a breakfast room, and cozy lounge, though
guests have access to plush nearby spa facilities and the stunning lake and
walking paths are just minutes away. Rates are pretty high, and a couple standard rooms lack polish, though this hotel is all about splashing
out on a couple nights of romantic indulgence.
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Scene
A luxurious adult-only boutique
Part of a row of
typical stone-built houses, it would be easy to drive past the Cranleigh
Boutique without a clue that it's one of the most luxurious hotels in the area. Rooms are spread between two buildings and one extra special suite is in a separate bungalow. Inside, the vibe is instantly upscale with
impeccably finished smart-yet-homey decor typified by its plump Chesterfield
furnishings, plush wallpaper, and crystal chandeliers. The hotel's owners,
Stephen and Louise, have made the focus of the hotel firmly on couples looking
for an especially deluxe romantic escape (strictly no kids allowed) and it's even gained
a reputation as a celebrity hideaway in recent years.
Location
Set on a relatively busy road in Bowness-on-Windermere minutes from the lake
The Cranleigh is
set on a fairly busy road a few minutes' walk from the center of the sprawling
tourist town of Bowness-on-Windermere in the picturesque Lake District.
Stunning Lake Windermere is just a few minutes' away on foot, where visitors
can take a lake cruise to the beautiful village of Ambleside or explore the
scenic surrounds along numerous walking and hiking trails. Bowness town center
has a wide selection of restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars, while the nearest
train station is in the town of Windermere a mile and a half away.
Rooms
Superb, individually styled rooms with several levels of luxury
Each of the
hotel's 18 rooms has been individually designed in a range of styles from cozy
and homey to smart and sophisticated, immaculately finished with top quality
fixtures and furnishings. In-room tech is also top-notch, with free and fast Wi-Fi,
huge flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and DVD players (with access to hundreds of DVDs)
while bedding is goose-down duvets and cotton sheets. Bathrooms are also pretty
special with Villeroy & Boch designer fittings, heated floors, mood lighting, and
high-end toiletries, while some high-end rooms include bathroom TVs and even whirlpool tubs. For extreme indulgence, The Sanctuary is a detached
bungalow with its own outdoor hot tub, a gigantic Ben de Lisi glass bath, surround
sound system, and real fireplace. Some of the standard rooms, however,
do lack the polish and panache of other rooms.
Features
Access to swanky nearby spa with pool, sauna, and steam room
Although there is
no full restaurant, an excellent breakfast (included in the rate) with locally-sourced
ingredients is served in the main building or can also be delivered to the room. There's
aren't any spa or health facilities on-site either, though guests do have access
to a £3 million refurbished spa located two minutes' walk away at the Macdonald
Old England Hotel where a sauna, swimming pool, and steam room are all
available as well as massage and beauty treatments. The hotel's lounge does
provide a place to relax with a drink in front of an open fireplace, though
rooms are so plush it's unlikely to get much use.
