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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. Perfect location. Lovely decor and great communication. Highly recommended!

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9.2
Wonderful
1,090 reviews
Price from
$114
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.

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. Very well kept. bedrooms bathrooms very artfully done. v comfortable beds. Excellent host in Debby. breakfast was amazing.

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9.3
Wonderful
1,269 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.

Each stylish room has fresh light décor. My father & I voted this the number 1 property we stayed at for our entire UK trip. The rooms were beyond expectation. Big, clean & comfortable. The staff were beyond helpful. One even helped us push our car out of the carpark after a snow storm! They were super friendly. The location was also brilliant.

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9
Wonderful
1,688 reviews
Price from
$101
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.

High ceilings in this traditional stone-built house give rooms a light, spacious feel. Beds are adorned in Egyptian cotton linen and there are also TVs and free Wi-Fi in rooms. Room is comfortable for family stay. Only few minutes walk to grocery stores and the pier. With only 5-minutes walk up the hill, there is a great view of lake Windermere.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,263 reviews
Price from
$93
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. We like everything in the property. The room was clean. spacious enough. a comfy guest room upon the entrance to read books and enjoy wines. The breakfast we’re absolutely delicious with plenty of choices. we stayed there for 3 days. so far the best accommodations we have stayed in UK.

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9.5
Exceptional
1,309 reviews
Price from
$125
per night

Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B

Windermere

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. Rooms were small, but very clean and comfortable. The staff and the breakfast were both excellent.

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9.4
Wonderful
1,294 reviews
Price from
$116
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. Large room with kitchen. Loved having cold water in the fridge as well as welcome cookies, coffee and teas.

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9.4
Wonderful
240 reviews
Price from
$126
per night

The Old Rectory

Coniston

The Old Rectory features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Coniston, 18 km from Lake Windermere. The property has garden views and is 39 km from Derwentwater and 42 km from Muncaster Castle. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The hosts were so welcoming and helpful. Lovely little touches that made the difference. Delicious breakfast. Really close to Coniston with lots of restaurants, bars and shops.

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9.3
Wonderful
125 reviews
Price from
$126
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
170 reviews
Price from
$121
per night

Fellpack House

Keswick

Featuring a garden and views of mountain, Fellpack House is a recently renovated guest house located in Keswick, 2.9 km from Derwentwater. Boasting a housekeeping service, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Amazing place to stay. Great location, rooms warm and comfortable and breakfast was totally delicious!

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9.5
Exceptional
660 reviews
Price from
$238
per night

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