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Storrs Hall
Windermere, Cumbria, United Kingdom · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Storrs Hall is a Regency mansion on the shores of Windermere, lake-view rooms, parkland, and one of the Lake District's most storied waterfront settings.
- 30 rooms
- Opened 1890
- Neighborhood: Bowness-on-Windermere
- Architect: Joseph Pattinson
About Storrs Hall
- Sir John Legard built this Georgian mansion in 1797 on the shore of Windermere, chosen for its lakeside setting for sailing and grand parties.
- David Pike Watts, uncle of painter John Constable, entertained poets Wordsworth, Southey and Coleridge here after John Bolton bought the estate in 1806.
- The mansion became a hotel in 1890 under Benjamin Townson, designed by architect Joseph Pattinson, and its grounds hold the Temple of Heroes memorial to admirals Nelson, Vincent, Howe and Duncan.
- North British Hotels bought the property in 1943 and added a mahogany and stained-glass bar salvaged from Blackpool Tower.
History
Storrs Hall was built in 1797 by Sir John Legard as a Georgian country house on the shore of Windermere near Bowness, chosen for its prime lakeside setting for sailing and grand parties. On the estate stands the Temple of Heroes, a memorial to admirals Nelson, Vincent, Howe and Duncan. In 1806 it was bought by John Bolton, and David Pike Watts, uncle of the painter John Constable, entertained Wordsworth, Southey and Coleridge here.
The mansion was converted into a hotel in 1890 by Benjamin Townson of Barrow-in-Furness, to designs by architect Joseph Pattinson. North British Hotels bought it in 1943, adding a mahogany and stained-glass bar salvaged from Blackpool Tower, and the Hindle family acquired it in 1997, undertaking an extensive renovation.
Restaurants and bars
- The Bistro at Storrs Hall — Restaurant
Experiences
- Lake District local food — Food developed with local Lake District food suppliers.
Amenities
- Exclusive use weddings
- Elopement ceremonies
- Engagement and proposal planning
- Wedding team offering no-obligation viewing
Awards
- AA Four Red Stars (2025)
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