Some excerpts from the website of Windermere Hydro that might be useful
Lake District
conference requirement, we'd like to help; The Hydro has long been associated with the
Conference and
seminar market and has a
suite of
rooms suitable for most occasions from institutional to recreational. Each
Conference has the benefit of a dedicated manager to ensure our clients, and their delegates, receive the level and attention of service they require to ensure that their events are completed to the standard they require. Our staff have the flexibility to react quickly and positively to any last minute change of programme or alteration to schedule. Our
conference facilities can cater for
meetings from 6 to 200 delegates. The excellent position of the hotel, quietly situated overlooking the village of Bowness and Lake Windermere makes the Windermere Hydro a popular venue for
conferences and
meetings of all kinds. We offer a wide variety of
conference facilities, please view our dedicated
conference web site:
http://www.lakesconferencecentre.co.uk. Guaranteed Immediate Response to Enquiries We guarantee to respond to all
telephone enquiries within three hours. A written proposal, confirming availability and giving details of
meeting rooms, dining areas,
bedrooms and rates, will follow by
fax or post within
24 hours, if required. Guaranteed Prompt Message Delivery The hotel guarantees that all messages, where the name of the delegate and the
conference they are attending are clearly given, will be delivered within 15 minutes unless we receive instructions that the
meeting is not to be disturbed. Guaranteed Regular
Conference Room Service The hotel guarantees that
meeting rooms will be sent-iced water at every refreshment interval throughout the day. Guaranteed Accurate Greeting Board The hotel guarantees that the hotel welcome board will accurately reflect the clients greeting requirements and location. Guaranteed
Business Service
Fax,
photocopying,
Internet connection,
conference calling and secretarial are available at the hotel at an additional charge. Guaranteed Named Contact Before the event, the client will be able to meet the prime on-site hotel contact who will be responsible for looking after the event. Throughout the event there will always be a named contact on hand to assist the client as required. We guarantee a professional
conference minder available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Guaranteed
Rooms Available
Rooms ready by 2.00 p.m. Morning
coffee and afternoon beverages will be delivered on time, as per the confirmed
conference details. The
conference room will be laid to your specification as per the confirmed
conference details.
Originally built as a Water Cure Hotel in the late 19th century, catering to the wealthy industrialists from Manchester, Leeds and Liver
pool, this elegant Victorian hotel, with its breathtaking views is now a fine hotel and
conference centre. The Hotel has over
80 bedrooms, all
non-smoking, all with private facilities, colour
television,
telephone and
tea and
coffee making equipment. Many of the
rooms have spectacular views over Lake Windermere and the Lake's edge is only minutes away. We are only minutes away from many of the local attractions and
shops in Bowness and the hotel has ample
parking. The hotel also boasts magnificent
conference facilities, the largest of which can accommodate a total of 200 delegates. There is private dining from 10 to 300 people in a range of
dining rooms offering a variety or menus, but all with that certain blend of friendly service, good food and fine wines. The Windermere Hydro offers impeccable accommodation at affordable prices. At The Hydro we would love to offer you our services for your very special day. It is our aim to supply value for money products and services for your
Wedding Reception as well as Civil
Wedding Ceremonies. The Hydro has wonderful large light, airy Victorian
rooms which create a feeling of opulence and space, coupled with a location second to none in the Lake District makes the Hydro one of the best locations possible to hold your
wedding. There are real fires in the
lounge, the
bar and
ballroom, heightening the warm welcome provided by Ken and Rose and the team, who take great pride in looking after you. The Hydro provides a dedicated manager to liaise and plan with you every conceivable aspect of your
wedding. We can arrange photographers, flowers, printing, table plans, place cards, colour coordinated table linen, entertainment, limousine hire so that you will find budgeting and planning for your
wedding becomes easy. Request availability by or ask for us to call you back.
Health Fitness Facilities. The Hydro
Spa based on our own site, offers
swimming pool,
jacuzzi,
sauna and mini
gym. Our new heated indoor
swimming pool has the latest in temperature and humidty control. If
golf is your
game, there are challenging
golf courses at Windermere, Keswick and Kendal, horse racing at Carlisle and Cartmel and
game and course fishing in the many lakes and rivers around about
The elegant Hydro Hotel in the is a perfect venue to spend a weekend investigating a mysterious murder. Arrive during the afternoon on a Friday and after checking in explore the beautiful Victorian hotel and new Hydro
Spa.
Dinner on most of these weekends is an important part of the mystery and it is important you arrive in time for
dinner at 7.30pm. Join our Murder coordinator for a pre-
dinner wine reception in the magnificent
ballroom where Ken and Rose will brief you on the weekends events!. All the drama is held within the Hydro main building with the exception of a break on Saturday afternoon when you are free to explore the surrounding area. After
tea is served late in the afternoon the mystery resumes and then concludes Sunday morning after
breakfast when we offer you the opportunity to give your solution to the mystery with prizes being given for the best, most accurate and in some cases the most obscure solutions. At the conclusion around 11.00am enjoy the de-brief over
coffee and see if you managed to solve the murder, Murder Weekend Dates. We have organised these weekends for four years and they have proved very successful so early booking is recommended. The dates now available (two nights arriving Friday). All weekends are £150 per person (£155 in 2009) and include accommodation, all meals and run from Friday through to Sunday departure, During
dinner on Friday 'things' start happening so arrival in time for
dinner at 7.30 is an essential part of the weekend
The Hydro Hotel; Rest and Relax in The Lake District. Call us on 0870 777 8849. Looking for a Lake District Hotel, then welcome to The Hydro Hotel at Windermere. The Hydro is one of the oldest Lake District Hotels, built as a water cure hotel in the late 19th century. Water treatment has returned to the Hydro, with the opening of the Hydro
Spa, one of the newest hotel
swimming pools in the Lake District. Already with
jacuzzi,
sauna and mini
gym we have plans for
steam and treatment
rooms. If you're after a
quiet moment, just relax in the
coffee lounge looking over Bowness towards the lake. Murder Mystery Packages selling fast details. Beatrix Potter Attraction only 400 yards away details. Or visit The Old
Laundry theatre details. Copyright © 2007 The Hydro. All Rights Reserved. developed by using Microsoft Expression Web
2 day break - £150.00 per person - on selected mid week dates; Sunday - Thursday nights.
Dinner Bed and
Breakfast. This rate is per person per stay. * The 2 night special can be added to on a pro rata basis by the night i.e. £75 per person per night. 2 night special available on selected dates please call the hotel for details or enquire when booking. Notes Limited
Family rooms are available. Any child staying in own
room on it's own pays adult prices. We served
bar snacks from 12.00pm until 6.00pm and
Dinner from 7.00pm until 8.30pm
Breakfast from 8.00 until 9.30 Morning
coffee and afternoon
tea are also available The above rates are £GBP and included full English
breakfast, V.A.T and Service.
Dinner is available at £24.95 per person. Childrens' meals are available.
Feel free to contact us using any of the methods listed below. By
Telephone 0870 777 8849 By
Fax 0870 762 6051 By Email.
Reservations@TheHydro.co.uk. By Post The Hydro Hotel Helm Road Bowness-On-Windermere Windermere Cumbria England LA23 3BA. 1) Junction 36, turn west on the A590 (dual carriageway). Continue for approx 7 miles until you reach a roundabout. 2) Straight on at the roundabout onto the A591. Continue for approx 7 miles until you see TheWindermere Hotel on your right. 3) Turn left and continue through the village on the one way system. 4) Leave the village and drive downhill for approx 1 mile, past the
health centre and school on your right, and police station on your left. 5) As you enter the village of Bowness you will see the cinema on your right and
shops on the left. 6) Approx 100 yards further down their is a left-hand turn between the 'Lakeland
Shop' and 'Basketware
Shop' This is Helm Road. 7) The Hydro Hotel is situated at the top of the hill on your left.