Situated just 100 yards above the centre of the village of Bowness on Windermere the Hydro Hotel offers wonderful panoramic views over the north of Lake Windermere and is close enough to the village for you to explore! Built in 1873 - the Hydro is a wonderful Victorian hotel tastefully modernised to cater for today s discerning visitors and in a building adjacent to the Hydro is our own indoor swimming pool sauna spa bath and gymnasium. The Hydro has 78 tastefully decorated bedrooms all en suite with TV tea making facilities hairdryer trouser press and computer point. The comfortable bar overlooks the lake and has a wide range of beers wines and spirits all priced competitively. The Hydro also has a large number of public rooms that make it an ideal conference and wedding venue. The southern fells of the lake district are just a short distance away and if you want to try something less strenuous then golf can be booked at Windermere Golf Club (tee times subject to availability) or why not try a cruise on the Hotel s 36 foot yacht on Windermere in the company of the resident skipper. (from LateRooms.com)