Dating from the 1860s, May Cottage B&B is a quaint Lakeland Cottage that offers 6-foot wide king-size beds in all rooms,free WiFi, free parking and complimentary use of leisure facilities and a pool at a nearby hotel. It is located just 2 minutes' walk from Lake Windermere, local shops, cafes and restaurants. The three rooms each have their own individual charm and character. Some rooms feature ornate fireplaces, large Victorian windows, a seating area or a coffee table. All rooms have a king-size bed, free WiFi, a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. A traditional cooked breakfast and light continental breakfast are included. You can make use of a bicycle storage and dry room. May Cottage is less than 5 minutes’ walk from Lake Windemere and 1.5 miles from Windermere Rail Station. Information on nearby walking routes, activities and tours can also be provided and flexible check-in and check-out can be arranged.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Bowness-on-Windermere, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Bowness-on-Windermere
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast choice and quality was excellent. Owners very friendly and attentive but not intrusive. Very quiet place to stay and close to centre of Bowness.
  • Ellen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    May Cottage is situated in Bowness & is two minutes away from shops, bars, restaurants & the beautiful lake Windermere. Simon & Joan were wonderful hosts. Nothing was too much trouble. There were great little added extras, packs of tissues,...
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Simon and Joan are a lovely friendly couple, perfect hosts. The room was just what we needed, with added extras, plenty of tea, coffee biscuits and milk. Breakfast was gorgeous. We were a couple of minutes away from the village ( No steep hills)....

Hosted by Simon and Joan

10
10
Host review score
Host review score

Simon and Joan
A traditional British Bed" & "Breakfast - welcoming, warm and comfortable. Quiet, but just two minutes walk to Lake Windermere, and the village shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants.
We are quite new to the world of B&Bs, but we are loving it. We really want our guests to relax and have a great break. Already a feature is our breakfast chats - after a relaxing night and a great breakfast, guests like to talk about their day.
Quiet, but just two minutes walk to Lake Windermere, and the village shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants. Our location is highly rated by our guests - many of whom park their car and relax into the Lake District by using their feet, the boats and buses to get around, when they want to go beyond Bowness.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of May Cottage B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Luggage storage
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Adult only
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Wellness
    • Spa facilities
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    May Cottage B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 20:00

    Check-out

    From 09:30 to 10:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted May Cottage B&B accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please advise the property of your estimated time of arrival in the special request box or by contacting the property directly. Guests that arrive outside normal check-in times should contact the owner with the contact details provided in the confirmation.

    A full English and/or continental breakfast is included in the rate.

    Please note there is one car parking space for each room. It is not possible to accommodate large vans and pickup trucks.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    FAQs about May Cottage B&B

    • May Cottage B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Horse riding
      • Spa facilities

    • Check-in at May Cottage B&B is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • The prices at May Cottage B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at May Cottage B&B include:

      • Double

    • May Cottage B&B is 400 yards from the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.