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The Westbourne is a beautiful guest house set in the peaceful area below Biskey Howe in the Lake District. Bedrooms feature walk-in-shower rooms, luxurious toiletries and large fluffy towels.

Boat trips on Lake Windermere, which is just 1 mile away, offer uninterrupted views of the stunning mountains, bays and woodlands.

Very clean room & great location!

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9.1
Superb
1,241 reviews
Price from
£69
per night

The hotel has some of the best on-site facilities in the area, half of the rooms with hot tubs on private balconies, an on-site spa with poolside seating and a bar, stylish restaurant and cocktail bar, bike hire, wakesurfing and paddleboading.

clean and beautiful staff were so friendly and accommodating

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9
Superb
5,703 reviews
Price from
£155.70
per night

In Bowness village, a 10-minute walk from Lake Windermere, this award-winning Victorian guest house still retains many of its original features. It offers free off-road parking, free Wi-Fi, and peaceful private gardens.

  A Stellar B&B. Wow. Oakfold House is a premier choice for staying in The Lake District. The hosts are very kind and generous, while constantly working to maintain their very high standard. There is nothing to fault here, we had a thoroughly enjoyable time during our 4 day stay at Oakfold House. The rooms are very nice and well kept, and for the breakfast the hosts absolutely crushed it, every time. Every single meal we had at Oakfold was incredible. Everything was consistently perfect (literally). Highly highly recommend Oakfold House, and many thanks for making us so welcomed during our wonderful stay with you.

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9.7
Exceptional
712 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

Situated in the heart of the village of Bowness-on-Windermere, this adult only guesthouse overlooks Lake Windermere. The ferry terminal and the marina are 3 minutes' walk away.

A variety of restaurants can be found from 400 feet from the property. Bowness-on-Windermere's town centre also offers quaint shops and boutiques.

very clean and spacious, the owner Anna was very welcoming and accommodating. excellent location.

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9
Superb
362 reviews
Price from
£98.06
per night

An award-winning, luxury bed and breakfast, Lindeth Fell Country House is set in an elegant Edwardian house with high ceilings and period features. It offers spacious, individually decorated rooms with Egyptian cotton sheets, an airy en suite bathroom, flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities. Many offer lake views.

The staff and owners all consistently went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable, as well as to help with directions and/or recommendations for walks and restaurants in the Lake District. The breakfast was delicious and healthy, with a variety of choices, and we received very pleasant service from all involved. The hotel building was quaint and beautifully appointed and the large garden was absolutely lovely. A bonus was meeting Alfie and Rosie, the adorable and affectionate resident Border Terriers!

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9.4
Superb
449 reviews
Price from
£130.50
per night

The friendly Lake View Guest House - Adults Only provides a generous full English breakfast, made with fresh, local produce. The Bay House Lake View Guest House - Adults Only has beautiful original features and stunning views of Lake Windermere.

Breakfast lovely, perfect location for town centre exploring and close to car park. Very welcoming and helpful.

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9.2
Superb
210 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

Lingwood Lodge is peacefully situated in its own grounds, just 400 metres from Lake Windermere and the village of Bowness. The guest house features en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi.

All of the spacious double rooms have a kingsize bed, and the larger family rooms have a superking bed. The family rooms can sleep either 3 or 4 guests in single beds. All rooms have a TV with a DVD/CD player, and a well stocked hospitality tray. The en suite shower room offers free toiletries. Most rooms feature countryside views over Claife Heights.

The hosts were so lovely. The breakfast was top quality. The location was spot on.

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9.3
Superb
721 reviews
Price from
£114
per night

Bedrooms are simply stunning and totally contemporary, each with an individual style from a professional interior designer. All have luxurious goose-down duvets and fine cotton sheets, iPod docking stations, large screen TVs, DVD players (with free access to a large collection) and free WiFi access.

Everything,staff were amazing 😍

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9
Superb
242 reviews
Price from
£148.50
per night

Built in 1845, The Belsfield Hotel is an award-winning hotel that stands in 6 acres of gardens with unparalleled views over Lake Windermere.

The en suite rooms enjoy designer furnishings, and feature satellite TV. Many have views of the lake and the mountains, and ground-floor rooms are available.

the location was perfect. room was very nice, neat , beautiful and spacious. it also has a heater which became for useful for us. breakfast was lovely with attentive staffs. highly recommend.

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8
Very good
2,224 reviews
Price from
£224
per night

This peaceful, family-run Lake District hotel is a 5-minute stroll from Lake Windermere.

The Burn How’s rooms are all situated in the private grounds, away from the main building. Each individually decorated room has its own free dedicated car parking space and WiFi. Many have a private balcony.

We loved this property. Great location. Beautiful room. Very clean. Staff wonderful. Great breakfast.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,031 reviews
Price from
£99
per night

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  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
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    This apartment was gorgeous lovely clean stylish with amazing view ! location was perfect too
    JOHN
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £133.20
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,664 reviews
    Everything! It was immaculately clean, modern decoration and interior design inside but rustic exterior. Fantastic views across the lake. Friendly and attentive staff. The rooms were extremely comfortable, well equipped and very clean
    Sarah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £149
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,031 reviews
    Stunning location, lovely staff and gorgeous breakfasts 😊😊
    Julie 72
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 19 reviews
    The interior design of this property is stunning throughout. The owners sent a lovely welcome email a few days before we arrived and there was a welcome pack for our arrival.
    Jamie
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £165.60
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5,702 reviews
    The interior design in the main hotel areas is beautiful and stylish. Staff professional, kind and always with a smile on their faces. SPA- the pool area too warm for me and my husband but in general very relaxing place- a quiet music would be nice. The terrace cocktail bar very nice place to relax in a good weather - however drinks served with no napkins and after each guest more wet spots on the table- never been wiped off by staff.
    Magdalena
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £194.48
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,116 reviews
    Beautiful hotel, with magical interior design and lovely gardens. Friendly and helpful staff, great service and freshly prepared good quality food.
    kim
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £175.50
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4,198 reviews
    stunning views from the balcony, very tasty breakfast, amazing location, if your used to hills a trip down town is nothing, but then why would you go to the lakes if you can’t do hills. lovely design in the bar and sun room and out the front. such a comfy bed.
    Josh
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £194.48
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,116 reviews
    The location can be a bit difficult to find on google map. But there’s a lovely shortcut to the backyard of the hotel that is easy to walk. The interior design of the house is sophisticated and stylish. I and my bf really like the cozy wooden standard room. We take baths everyday. Really relax us after a long day trip.
    Zhong
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 712 reviews
    set in a beautiful area, with lovely interior design
    A
    Anonymous
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £194
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,060 reviews
    great location and lovely interior design.
    Dean
    Young couple

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