Lakeside in Full Bloom: The Start of Summer by the Shores of Windermere

Summer Garden Escapes

Our gardens truly come to life throughout June, filled with vibrant colour, fresh scents and peaceful corners overlooking the lake. Whether you’re enjoying your morning coffee outdoors, wandering through the grounds or simply relaxing in the sunshine, summer at Lakeside feels effortlessly calming.

For guests wanting to experience more of the grounds, Head Gardener Kevin continues his popular guided garden tours every Wednesday at 10:15am, offering insight into the seasonal planting and hidden details across the estate.

New Summer Afternoon Tea

This month also sees the launch of our brand-new Summer Afternoon Tea menu, freshly prepared in-house by our talented pastry chef Becci. Inspired by the flavours of the Lake District, expect a seasonal selection of homemade sweet and savoury treats, perfectly paired with tea, coffee or even a glass of champagne.

Think flavours of summer, fresh mint, raspberries and Lakeside honey , you may even spot our honeybees during Kevin’s Garden Tour.

Served every Saturday afternoon, it’s the perfect way to slow down and savour summer in a beautiful lakeside setting. Find out more.

New Summer Spritzers & Cocktails

Longer evenings call for refreshing summer drinks enjoyed overlooking the lake. Throughout June, discover our new collection of seasonal spritzers and cocktails, perfect for golden hour on the terrace as the sun begins to set over Windermere.

Or take advantage of our Sunshine & Spritzers offer this summer, including 15% off our Best Available Bed & Breakfast rate alongside a complimentary seasonal spritz to enjoy during your stay.

Summer Wellness Experiences at Lakeside Sanctuary

With longer days, lighter evenings and a slower pace settling over the Lake District, June is the perfect time to pause, recharge and embrace a little more calmness before the height of summer arrives.

For those looking to fully relax, June is the perfect time to experience Lakeside Sanctuary. Spend time moving between the pool, sauna, steam room and outdoor spa garden before indulging in one of our deeply soothing Elemis treatments, designed to leave you feeling refreshed, rebalanced and energised for summer.

For the ultimate seasonal recharge, we especially recommend our Absolute Restore Face & Body Ritual, combining a rejuvenating facial with a deeply relaxing back massage to ease tension and leave you feeling restored, refreshed and energised from head to toe.

Our Floating Sound Bath Experiences also continue throughout the season following an incredible response from guests. Combining calming sound therapy with the tranquil surroundings of our pool, these immersive wellness sessions are designed to ease stress, encourage deep relaxation and help you fully reset both body and mind.

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As the evenings become warmer and brighter, we highly recommend pairing your spa visit with drinks on the terrace afterwards, soaking up the views across Lake Windermere as the sun begins to set.

Exciting Renovations Underway

Behind the scenes, exciting renovations are currently taking place within our Lakeview Suites enhancing some of our most loved spaces while maintaining the timeless charm and lakeside character guests return for year after year.

These refreshed suites will offer an even more luxurious way to experience Lakeside, perfectly positioned to make the most of the beautiful summer scenery outside.

Make sure to book your summer escape mid-July in time to experience them.

Family Adventures at Lakeside

Summer at Lakeside is all about making memories together. With our Kids Stay Free offer families can enjoy even more value while exploring everything the Lake District has to offer.

Children up to 12 stays free including breakfast, while little adventurers can enjoy family splash times in the pool, lawn games in the gardens, boat trips from nearby Lakeside Pier and journeys on the famous Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway just moments from the hotel.

From feeding ducks in the gardens to enjoying ice cream by the lake, there’s something for all ages to enjoy throughout the summer holidays.