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The White House

Bowness-on-Windermere

Located in Bowness-on-Windermere in the Cumbria region, The White House is a 5-star property featuring free WiFi. The property features inner courtyard views and is 300 metres from World of Beatrix Potter and 38 km from Derwentwater. Askham Hall is 42 km from the guest house and Trough of Bowland is 49 km away. The location is very convenient, very close to the lake, supermarkets and restaurants. The main thing is that the room is very comfortable. You have everything you need. It's really great. I highly recommend it!

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9.2
Wonderful
1,113 reviews
Price from
$95
per night

Meadowcroft Guest House

Windermere

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.

Rooms at Meadowcroft are traditionally furnished, and benefit from a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. There is storage space in bedside chests of drawers and a wardrobe in every room. Lovely staff, clean, large and comfortable rooms, lovely breakfast.

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9.3
Wonderful
1,261 reviews
Price from
$144
per night

Ambleside Townhouse

Ambleside

The family-run Ambleside Townhouse is situated in Ambleside, 800 metres from Lake Windermere. It offers en suite rooms and a full English breakfast in the morning.

Ambleside Townhouse offers free car parking and a lock-up area for motorcycles and bicycles. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Excellent!! Stars plus for breakfast 😊

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9.1
Wonderful
1,669 reviews
Price from
$126
per night

The Westbourne

Bowness-on-Windermere

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.

The Westbourne serves traditional English breakfast. Guests can also relax in the conservatory or comfortable lounge with real log fire. Comfortable, clean, great location! Wonderful breakfast and host!

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9.1
Wonderful
1,254 reviews
Price from
$100
per night

Jerichos Boutique Accommodation

Windermere

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. Breakfast was superb, there were many options available to choose from and we got to try different meals in our 3 days there. Bread was served hot, coffee and tea was good, service was prompt and friendly. There are even different types of cereal to start off our meal.

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9.5
Exceptional
1,318 reviews
Price from
$125
per night

Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B

Windermere

The stylish and comfortable rooms at the 4-star Rum Doodle feature luxurious vintage furniture and original artwork. Benefits also include an en suite bathroom, designer toiletries, and a hospitality tray with fresh coffee milk, teas, and biscuits. I loved our room with a bath in the room. When we came, it was a very rainy day, so that was a perfect way of relaxing after a long drive to the Lake District. Breakfast was great, fresh and good quality.

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9.4
Wonderful
1,293 reviews
Price from
$103
per night

Craig Walk Suite

Bowness-on-Windermere

Craig Walk Suite is set in Bowness-on-Windermere, 38 km from Derwentwater, 43 km from Askham Hall, as well as 50 km from Trough of Bowland. The property is around 50 km from Muncaster Castle, 16 km from Kendal Castle and 44 km from Cat Bells. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and World of Beatrix Potter is 400 metres away.

The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 117 km from the guest house. This property is absolutely beautiful you can tell a lot of hard work and money has gone in to it

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9.5
Exceptional
253 reviews
Price from
$107
per night

The Old Rectory

Coniston

At the guest house, all units come with a wardrobe, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A fridge and kettle are also provided. The units in the guest house are equipped with a hair dryer and a CD player. Michael and Ann where the perfect hosts . Nothing was too much trouble and would meet your every need. Anne even had a birthday cake for my wife's birthday! Michael even let me try his favourite gin at breakfast! A lovely quiet calm to the house as a whole with a large bright dining room used for breakfast with wonderful view.

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9.4
Wonderful
137 reviews
Price from
$126
per night

The Old Mill Inn

Dearham

Set in Dearham, 26 km from Buttermere, The Old Mill Inn offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 30 km of Derwentwater. This pet-friendly inn also has free WiFi. Very clean and spacious, attractive room, huge comfortable bed with good quality bed linen, big TV, spacious bathroom, large shower cubicle and great towels, first meal in the restaurant was delicious (beef bourguignon), good local ale at a reasonable price, breakfast was mixed but full English was very good. Dark haired lady on duty on our first night was lovely, friendly and very professional (apologies for not having a name). Contact via the app was good and the code access worked well. We enjoyed our stay.

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9.4
Wonderful
155 reviews
Price from
$169
per night

Dalegarth Guesthouse Portinscale

Keswick

Set in Keswick and only 5.8 km from Derwentwater, Dalegarth Guesthouse Portinscale offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated guest house is located 14 km from Buttermere and 35 km from Askham Hall. Guests can make use of a garden. Excellent location, Large well decorated rooms with lovely bathrooms. Breakfast was amazing. The hosts were extremely helpful and friendly. We had a lovely stay. Will be going back and would highly recommend to anyone. Thank you

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9.5
Exceptional
176 reviews
Price from
$121
per night

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