Lake District, United KingdomBowness-on-Windermere
Linthwaite House, an SLH Hotel
Hilltop Edwardian manor
Bowness-on-Windermere Lake District, United Kingdom
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
Hilltop Edwardian manor
An Edwardian manor set within fourteen acres of private woodland, balancing manicured gardens and South African art above Lake Windermere.
What it’s good at
Notable
Eclectic country house interiors set beside outdoor bronze wildlife sculptures by Dylan Lewis.
Notable
Intimate estate service with secluded hillside suites featuring private outdoor hot tubs.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The best hotels in the rest of the UK
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
The interiors, for example, show a designer’s hand, but they’re loose and eclectic enough to feel lived-in as well.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set on a ridge above Bowness-on-Windermere, the estate looks out across Lake Windermere toward the peaks of the Coniston Fells.
The rooms
Woodland suites feature private hot tubs and cathedral ceilings, while bedrooms in the main house pair rich palettes with modern bathrooms.
The tarn
A secluded tarn sits hidden in the woodland, with wooden rowboats and fly-fishing gear ready for guests.
The Bar & Conservatory
Glass-wrapped seating and an open terrace look out across Lake Windermere, serving seasonal cocktails and estate wines.
At the table
Simon Rogan's Henrock serves multi-course dinners built around seasonal ingredients from Our Farm in Cartmel Valley.
How it began
South African hospitality group Leeu Collection acquired this hilltop Edwardian manor to create its first retreat in the United Kingdom.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.