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Overlooking picturesque hills, Meadowcroft Country Guesthouse is a family-run guest house in the tranquil Village of Ings, 2 miles from Windermere. There is free Wi-Fi in the bedrooms.

A delicious breakfast is provided each morning in the chandelier-lit dining room, which has a log-burning stove for the colder months. Full cooked options are served, along with cereals, yoghurts.

Just perfect. good location. easy access on the main road. Friendly owners.

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9.3
Superb
1,243 reviews
Price from
£113
per night

Jerichos is a contemporary family-run guest house with stylish decor situated on a quiet side street in the heart of Windermere village. There is free Wi-Fi and free ample private parking.

Suitable for adults only, each room at Jerichos come with flat-screen TVs, en suite bathrooms and iPod docks. Tea/coffee making facilities are also provided. Original Victorian period features adorn the property, which also offers a cosy lounge.

Great interior and exterior. The room is clean and there are some coffee and tea. Breakfast is really good!!

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9.5
Exceptional
1,295 reviews
Price from
£118.80
per night

Just 1 mile from Lake Windermere this beautiful Victorian house is set in a peaceful location between Windermere and Bowness. It offers vintage-style, luxury accommodation including Egyptian cotton linens, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, as well as free Wi-Fi.

Location excellent, beautiful house, comfortable bed and super pillows. Amazing quality breakfast. Great friendly, highly efficient staff. Would definitely return. Many thanks to the staff and owner.

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9.4
Superb
1,277 reviews
Price from
£80.96
per night

1.7 km from World of Beatrix Potter, ABACUS HOUSE is located in Windermere and provides free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a patio. The accommodation offers a housekeeping service and private check-in and check-out for guests.

Clean and tidy House owner is nice , helpful and gentle Quiet place to take rest Spacious Will back

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9.5
Exceptional
351 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

Offering quiet street views, DUNVEGAN is an accommodation located in Windermere, 1.7 km from World of Beatrix Potter and 37 km from Derwentwater. This guest house provides free private parking, luggage storage space and free WiFi. Askham Hall is 42 km from the guest house and Trough of Bowland is 48 km away.

Amazing location, friendly owner, lovely breakfast, good value!

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9.2
Superb
328 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

Kenilworth Guest House is located less than 1 mile from the beauty of Lake Windermere. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Featuring a shower, each private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each room has Egyptian cotton bedding and towels.

The host was extremely friendly and helpful. The room was very comfortable and very clean. Thanks for the daily home-made cookies and fresh milk. We really enjoyed our stay at Kenilworth Guest House.

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9.7
Exceptional
301 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

Less than 20 minutes’ walk from Bowness Bay, Denehurst Guest House is a traditional Lakeland stone house built in 1898. It offers free WiFi and parking and an award-winning breakfast menu featuring Cumbrian produce.

The breakfast was phenomenal. The hosts exceptional and the location was perfect

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9.7
Exceptional
598 reviews
Price from
£110
per night

Situated in the heart of Windermere, a 7-minute walk from the railway station, Westbury House offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and easy access to the Windermere Lake, a 15-minute walk away. Free on-street parking is available from outside the property.

Westbury House is ideally situated, very close to central Windermere but wonderfully quiet. Jo was so welcoming and a lovely host. The room had everything I needed after a full day of exploring, lovely warm shower and facilities to make a cup of tea. Breakfast was lovely! I would 100% recommend this property and hope to stay with them again in the future.

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9.1
Superb
253 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

Dating back to 1854, the award-winning Holly Lodge Guest House with FREE off site health club is quietly situated in the center of Windermere. Restaurants, shops, bars and cafés are just five minute walk. Windermere train Station is also 5-minute walk.

Staff were friendly, and helpful Great location.

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9.1
Superb
978 reviews
Price from
£87
per night

Situated in the Lake District, the Kirkwood Guest House is 15 minutes’ walk from the town centres of both Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere. The traditional Victorian property offers free Wi-Fi and spacious en suite rooms.

Breakfast and the location are very good. But when we arrived the hotel, the weather was very rainy.

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9.3
Superb
359 reviews
Price from
£112.50
per night

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  • Jerichos Boutique Accommodation
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1,295 reviews

    Jerichos is a contemporary family-run guest house with stylish decor situated on a quiet side street in the heart of Windermere village. There is free Wi-Fi and free ample private parking.

    Great location and a great room. Breakfast was perfect.

  • Hawksmoor Guest House
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 326 reviews

    Situated 12 minutes’ walk from Windermere, Hawksmoor Guest House has free Wi-Fi and plenty of off-road parking.

    very comfortable clean plenty of space for parking

  • The Howbeck & The Retreat incl off-site Health Club and parking EV POINT AVAILABLE
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 766 reviews

    In the beautiful Lake District, just a short walk from Windermere, this luxury bed and breakfast has beautifully appointed rooms, all with a modern, original bathroom and free Wi-Fi.

    Friendly people service excellent breakfast awesome

  • Windermere Park inc Free off-site Health Club
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,853 reviews

    Request Type : Property Description Just 2 minutes from Windermere town centre, Windermere Park provides en suite rooms with period features within a central Lake District location.

    Great location Modern decor and big room and bathroom

  • Lakes Lodge Windermere
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 474 reviews

    Lakes Lodge is a family-run B&B set in a traditional 19th-century stone building situated in the centre of Windermere Village.

    The location was excellent! Breakfast was superb too!

  • Meadowcroft Guest House
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,243 reviews

    Overlooking picturesque hills, Meadowcroft Country Guesthouse is a family-run guest house in the tranquil Village of Ings, 2 miles from Windermere. There is free Wi-Fi in the bedrooms.

    Clean, very comfortable.The staff were very friendly.

  • Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,277 reviews

    Just 1 mile from Lake Windermere this beautiful Victorian house is set in a peaceful location between Windermere and Bowness.

    Lovely breakfast amazing place. Excellent location

  • ABACUS HOUSE
    Breakfast options
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 350 reviews

    1.7 km from World of Beatrix Potter, ABACUS HOUSE is located in Windermere and provides free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a patio.

    Great location a bit off the Main Street, nice large room.

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  • DUNVEGAN
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 328 reviews

    Offering quiet street views, DUNVEGAN is an accommodation located in Windermere, 1.7 km from World of Beatrix Potter and 37 km from Derwentwater.

    Great location, very welcoming and lovely breakfast.

  • Kenilworth Guest House
    Budget options available
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 301 reviews

    Kenilworth Guest House is located less than 1 mile from the beauty of Lake Windermere. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

    Superb, great place, quiet street perfect to rest.

  • Denehurst Guest House
    Budget options available
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 598 reviews

    Less than 20 minutes’ walk from Bowness Bay, Denehurst Guest House is a traditional Lakeland stone house built in 1898.

    It was in a quiet location and it felt very homely.

  • Westbury House
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 253 reviews

    Situated in the heart of Windermere, a 7-minute walk from the railway station, Westbury House offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and easy access to the Windermere Lake, a 15-minute walk away.

    Very friendly. I certainly can recommend Westbury House.

  • Holly Lodge Guest House with FREE off site health club
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 978 reviews

    Dating back to 1854, the award-winning Holly Lodge Guest House with FREE off site health club is quietly situated in the center of Windermere.

    Wonderful B&B. Very cosy. Will definitely stay again

  • Kirkwood Guest House
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 359 reviews

    Situated in the Lake District, the Kirkwood Guest House is 15 minutes’ walk from the town centres of both Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere.

    Lovely place, brilliant breakfast, very helpful stuff, good location

  • The Coach House
    Budget options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 388 reviews

    Formerly a coach house built in 1890, The Coach House is situated in the heart of the Lake District and 2 minutes’ drive from Windermere town centre and the shores of Lake Windermere.

    Great room, great breakfast, great hosts, great stay!

  • White Rose
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 308 reviews

    At the heart of the beautiful Lake District, White Rose is located just 5 minutes' walk from Windermere village’s restaurants, pubs, cafés and shops.

    Great location fantastic hosts we will be back this year

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  • Ivythwaite Lodge Guest House
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 431 reviews

    Less than a mile from Windermere Railway Station and town centre, the Ivythwaite Lodge Guest House offers luxurious rooms, free parking and free Wi-Fi.

    Breakfast, muffins, route cards, knowledge of fells

  • The Penn
    Central location
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 9 reviews

    The Penn is an accommodation set inside a traditional Lakeland stone house with period features in Windermere, 29 km from Keswick.

    Almost everything! The service, room and hospitality was fantastic.

  • Wheatlands Lodge Guesthouse - Adults Only - Free car park - Licensed Venue
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 249 reviews

    Situated in the heart of peaceful Windermere, Wheatlands Lodge is just 5 minutes’ walk from Windermere Rail Station, offering free Wi-Fi and free private parking.

    Excellent hosts and accommodation, would recommend.

  • Haisthorpe Guest House
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 324 reviews

    In the heart of Windermere, Haisthorpe House is a picturesque three-storey former gentleman's residence built in 1897.

    Clean room, friendly house owners, and nice breakfast.

  • Ellerhow
    Central location
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 72 reviews

    A recently renovated guest house located in Windermere, Ellerhow features a garden. The property is situated 1.1 km from World of Beatrix Potter, 37 km from Derwentwater and 42 km from Askham Hall.

    Thoughtfully furnished bedroom with love for detail

  • St John's Lodge incl off-site leisure club
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 482 reviews

    St John's Lodge is an award-winning guest house situated between Windermere village and the Lake at Bowness Bay.

    Beautiful hotel, delicious breakfast, perfect location, lovely staff.

  • The Hideaway At Windermere (Adults only)
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 638 reviews

    Just 550 metres from Windermere Railway Station, in the town centre, the Hideaway at Windermere provides modern bed and breakfast accommodation with stylish rooms and great service.

    Lovely welcome Complimentary cake was a lovely touch

  • Montfort Cottage Guest House
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 353 reviews

    In the heart of the natural beauty of the Lake District, Montfort Cottage Guest House is a lovely 19th-century terraced house offering comfortable and well-appointed rooms and free Wi-Fi.

    Lovely comfortable room, great choice of breakfast and perfect location

  • Glenville House - Adults Only - Incl FREE off-site health club with swimming pool, hot tub, sauna & steam room
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 430 reviews

    Built in 1888, using Lakeland stone, the 4-star Glenville House combines traditional charm with modern facilities.

    Very quiet and comfortable guest house in a great location.

  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 427 reviews

    Broadlands Windermere Award Winning Guest House, is in the heart of the English Lake District, now a World Heritage Site.

    Brilliant location. Lovely owner. Very clean. Perfect winter break.

  • Windermere Suites
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 589 reviews

    With a 5-star Guest Accommodation rating, suites come with luxury bathrooms and modern furniture from designers such as Philippe Starck. huge Air baths for two with mood lights and a TV above.

    Great room, host, breakfast,location. We will return.

  • Ivy Bank Guest House - Room Only
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 78 reviews

    Situated in the heart of Windermere village, Ivy Bank Guest House - Room Only is just a 20 minutes’ walk from Lake Windermere. It offers elegant rooms with free WiFi and free parking.

    Friendly warming hosts Excellent accommodations Superb breakfast

  • Ellerbrook House
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 171 reviews

    Ellerbrook House is a family-run guest house in a quiet leafy street just a few minutes' walk from shops, cafés and restaurants, and a 15-minute walk from Lake Windermere.

    Everything is excellent especially Host’s attitude.

  • Rocklea Guest House
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 240 reviews

    This traditional, Lakeland stone guest house is set in a tranquil location by Mill Beck river, 10 minutes’ walk from Lake Windermere’s shores.

    Breakfast, room and hosts were all excellent. Will be back

  • Thornbank House Offering Breakfast and with Free Off Site Health Club
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 440 reviews

    In a peaceful residential area of Windermere, this friendly guest house is in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Bowness in the Lake District is a 10-minute walk away.

    Breakfast was excellent nothing was to much trouble

  • Invergarry Room Only Guest House For Adults
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 488 reviews

    Invergarry Room-Only Guest House For Adults is set in the heart of Windermere and Bowness.

    At to have a microwave as they don't do cooking

  • Cambridge House room only accommodation for Adults
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 352 reviews

    This small guest house is a 2-minute walk from the shops, cafés and restaurants of Windermere and a 15-minute walk from Lake Windermere.

    Excellent location. Very warm and comfortable room.

  • The Dozy Deer
    Central location
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 367 reviews

    The Dozy Deer - a newly renovated guest house - is just a short walk from Windermere centre. The rooms feature en suite bathrooms. No breakfast included.

    Excellent location. Rooms were comfortable and clean.

  • Adam Place Guest House
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 297 reviews

    This 19th-century house in Windermere offers locally sourced produce, free on-street parking and a bright, award-winning garden. Lake Windermere and local amenities are within walking distance.

    Great breakfast. Convenient location. Lovely staff

  • Birch Tree House
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 26 reviews

    Birch Tree House is located in Windermere, 36 km from Derwentwater, 42 km from Askham Hall, as well as 48 km from Trough of Bowland.

    Nice furnitures, cosy environment. Very friendly landlord.

  • Beaumont Guest House - FREE off-site Health Club - Adults Only
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 463 reviews

    The 5-star Beaumont House is a Victorian property featuring many original features with a tranquil location, just metres from the heart of Windermere.

    Very friendly helpful staff. Breakfast is amazing!

  • Briscoe Lodge
    Central location
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 396 reviews

    Briscoe Lodge was built in 1891 and is 1-minute walk from the centre of Windermere. The guest house offers en suite rooms and free Wi-Fi.

    Wonderful location friendly and welcoming. Thoroughly enjoyed my time there

  • Autumn Leaves Guest House
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 230 reviews

    Overlooking Ellerthwaite Park, Autumn Leaves Guest House offers free WiFi and local leisure passes, just 150 metres from Windermere town centre, and a short walk from Bowness.

    The welcoming feeling. Like nothing was too much to ask.

  • Icon - FREE off-site Health Club access with Pool, Sauna, Steam Room & Gym
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 40 reviews

    Situated 37 km from Derwentwater, 42 km from Askham Hall and 48 km from Trough of Bowland, Icon - FREE off-site Health Club access with Pool, Sauna, Steam Room & Gym features accommodation set in...

    Small room but cost and artsy. Very comfortable bed and spacious bath.

  • Thornleigh House
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 135 reviews

    Offering garden views, Thornleigh House is an accommodation located in Windermere, less than 1 km from World of Beatrix Potter and 37 km from Derwentwater.

    Lovely room very clean everything looked very new

  • The Cottage
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,097 reviews

    In the heart of Windermere Village, The Cottage offers charming 4-star accommodation in the Lake District. Built in the 1800s, it is the oldest house in Windermere.

    Great location. Lovingly renovated. Attentive host. Close to everything.

  • Woodlands
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,145 reviews

    In Windermere, just a short stroll from the lake and Bowness, Woodlands offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and luxurious, 4-star accommodation in boutique-style room.

    Excellent breakfast. Very pleasant and helpful staff

  • Windermere Studio Rooms
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 235 reviews

    Set in Windermere in the Cumbria region, with World of Beatrix Potter nearby, Windermere Studio Rooms offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    clean and everything you need for a couple of days away

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Homestays that guests love in Windermere

  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 474 reviews
    Great room. Great location. Great hosts. 👍👍👍👍👍
    Loynd
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 474 reviews
    Good location to main shops in Windermere town. Approx 10 minute walk to the bus station. Great hosts and lovely breakfast. The bed was comfortable and was nice to have the sofa to relax on. Quiet location, no road noise. Parking was on the road opposite the house.
    Jonathan
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 308 reviews
    Great host, friendly reception and just what you need for a comfy stay and an excellent location without breaking the bank
    Richard
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 297 reviews
    Great hosts...lovely breakfast. Minutes away from the town centre/ bus and railway station. Short walking distance down to Bowness.
    Lawrence
    Solo traveller
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,277 reviews
    Location. Very quirky Lovely hosts. Good breakfast
    Leona
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £124
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,243 reviews
    On arrival loved location could park up at guest house which is a bonus.was made to feel so welcome throughout our stay nothing to much trouble lovely hosts .guest house spotless throughout comfy and fabulous breakfast plenty of choice.
    Crawshaw
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £124.95
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 207 reviews
    The location was perfect to arrive by train and access to all local areas. Allowing me to book in early enabled me to make the most of my first day. Michelle was a great host. Highly recommend.
    Andy
    Solo traveller
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 26 reviews
    Dorothy was extremely welcoming and a great host. A great location! The room itself was very clean and lovely decor. I would definitely recommend! Thank you Dorothy for a lovely stay.
    Alix
    Solo traveller
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 240 reviews
    Good location, Windermere village is just up the road, Bowness is about a mile down the road. Pub just over the road, friendly locals and reasonable food prices. Bed was super comfy, slept like a log. Great hosts, full of local knowledge, very helpful.
    marc
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £440
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 154 reviews
    Great stay in a lovely location. Most staff abs excellent. Personalised service. Food evenings exceptional, though don’t recommend gluten free, yet. The wine pairings are generally good. Lovely lake view from room. Quiet, not a spa hotel. That said, outside jacuzzi is nice. Feels like you are a pampered guest in a private home (and you are).
    twyfry
    Young couple

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