Welcome to The Angel Inn at Bowness-on-Windermere
The Angel Inn, and Oakbank House, is a Lakeland gem in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere with sweeping water and forest views.
Walk-Inn Breaks
Save up to £119* on a two-night break with loads of fantastic additional extras.
Delicious homecooked food served all day, everyday
Take a look at our new spring menu, filled with delicious seasonal specials and family favourites
Opening times
Food service: 7.30am – 9.00pm daily
Pub: 10.00am – 11.00pm daily
Contact us
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 015394 44080
Address: Helm Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, LA23 3BU
Topping many a list of the best-loved destinations in the Lake District stands Bowness-on-Windermere where you’ll find The Angel Inn, and Oakbank House, in this beautiful corner of Cumbria.
An easy amble from the shores of England’s largest lake Windermere, this classic inn has sweeping views above the jolly bustle of the village below. Take a seat in our large pub garden and drink in the sights over the lake and Claife Heights to the Langdale Pikes beyond.
Brilliantly placed for easy access to the very best the Lake District has to offer including England’s tallest mountain Scafell Pike and deepest lake, Wastwater. Follow in the footsteps of William Wordsworth, John Ruskin and Beatrix Potter with The World of Beatrix Potter set just around the corner.
Please note, parking is limited at The Angel Inn and is available on a first come, first served basis.
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A dog-friendly pub with rooms in Bowness
You’d be barking mad not to bring your four-legged friend to stay at The Angel Inn in Bowness-on-Windermere where pooches enjoy a welcome as warm as the cosy real fires. Dog friendly rooms are designed to make sure you and your fellow canine companion can relax ‘inn’ style while The Angel Inn itself is surrounded by superb fell and lake walks and pet friendly activities such as Windermere Lake Cruises. It’s no surprise that The Angel Inn and Bowness-on-Windermere has raised the bar-k as a woof worthy place to visit and stay in the Lakes.
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