Burnside Park

The resort and its setting

Burnside Park (Burnside Lodge, Kendal Rd) is a Hilton Vacation Club / Diamond property in Bowness-on-Windermere, one of the Lake District's best-known lakeside towns. It's a lodge-style property rather than a large resort complex with a long list of billed facilities, and it carries a solid 4.5 out of 5 rating across 126 reviews — a sign that owners and guests consistently come away satisfied with their stay. The lodge's address on Kendal Road puts it within walking distance of the town centre and the shore of Windermere itself.

Bowness-on-Windermere and the surrounding area

Bowness is the social hub of Windermere, with piers for lake cruises, independent shops, cafés and restaurants, and the Windermere Jetty Museum covering the lake's boating history. The town makes a natural base for exploring the wider Lake District National Park — walking, cycling, sailing and simply touring the fells by car are all popular with visitors staying in this part of Cumbria. Being easy to reach by car and well served by local buses, Bowness also works as a jumping-off point for day trips further into the National Park without needing to change accommodation.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own a week at Burnside Park and no longer use it, you can list it for resale or rent on BidMyTimeshare.com as a private, owner-to-owner sale: you set your own asking price, your listing is visible to buyers searching the site, and interested parties contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to get their week in front of buyers.

Because Burnside Park sits within the Hilton Vacation Club / Diamond system, a resale here isn't quite the same as selling an independently owned week. According to Diamond's own key information document (March 2022), transferring points costs £299 / €343.85 per certificate to a new or existing member, while transferring a week to a new owner costs £200 / €230 per certificate; a family transfer is listed separately at £75 / €86.25. These fees are paid as part of the transfer process, not collected by BidMyTimeshare.com.

It's also worth being clear with buyers about what they will and won't get. Transfers are restricted by the club's rules, and under the 2026 governing documents, points can generally only pass to family, heirs, or through an HGV-appointed regulated intermediary, or at HGV's discretion. Resale-only points owners are not enrolled as full Members of the Club, which affects the benefits that come with a resale purchase. A typical transfer timeframe isn't published, so buyers should ask directly about current processing times before committing. On the plus side, Burnside Park's membership gives access to the RCI and Interval International exchange networks, which is a genuine draw for buyers who want flexibility to trade their week for stays elsewhere.

What renters typically look for

Renters researching Bowness-on-Windermere tend to prioritise proximity to the lake and town centre, easy access for walking and touring the fells, and straightforward practicalities — parking, check-in times and what's within walking distance. A clear, honest listing covering these points, alongside the resort's rating and review count, helps renters decide quickly.

Practical notes

Before listing or buying at Burnside Park, check the current annual maintenance fee and any outstanding transfer costs directly with Diamond/HGV, since these figures change over time and aren't fixed by BidMyTimeshare.com. Confirm which exchange network membership (RCI or Interval International) applies to the specific week or points being sold, as this can affect a buyer's interest and the price they're willing to offer.