Bowness-on-Windermere, Aphrodites Lodge Review

Click here if this is your business
Bowness-on-Windermere, Aphrodites Lodge
★★★☆☆
2.8
47.0% of users recommend this

Guest's review of Bowness-on-Windermere, Aphrodites Lodge

“Novemeber 2010 ”

★☆☆☆☆

written by on 01/12/2010

Novemeber 2010



We booked this hotel last minute as we wanted a couple of days luxury but had no time to read the reviews. We stayed in the Oman Suite with Hot Tub the first night and the Tuscany room on the second night.

The hot tub for the Oman Suite is literally 2 foot from the entrance to the 'hotel' with a flimsy fence for privacy. If we spoke above a whisper we could be heard by all coming in and out of the entrance. The pics on the website give the impression that this is a luxury room but it is far from it. No telephone in any of the rooms to order room service, therefore, if you do want to order you have to leave your room and go to reception, by which time you may as well just go to the bar (which is about 2 foot wide). The spa baths have time restrictions due to the noise they make as do the hot tubs.

The Tuscan room is tucked away in the attic with a tiny bathroom and a VERY squeaky bed (not what you want for a romantic break)!!

The spa is very pretty but not very well planned. It is housed in a large conservatory with clear glass so you are very exposed to all in sundry. The 'heated' pool feels very cold due to all of the glass and the jacuzzi in the corner of it was out of action. You have to start the steam room manually 10 minutes before entering and by the time you've waited for it to heat up all enthusiasm is lost.

The dining room is in a tiny conservatory area and breakfast is of very poor quality - cereals, coffee and juice. You can have eggs cooked to your liking on toast or pay an extra £4 for a full breakfast.





Overall, very poor value for money and has a cheek to call itself a boutique hotel. Its a small bed and breakfast. If you want a luxury hotel where you want to be pampered, do NOT stay here!

  • Value For Money

If you are commenting on behalf of the company that has been reviewed, please consider upgrading to Official Business Response for higher impact replies.
Was this review helpful? 1 0