This traditional, Lakeland stone guest house is set in a tranquil location by Mill Beck river, 10 minutes’ walk from Lake Windermere’s shores.
Bright and cosily furnished, each room includes free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and free tea and coffee. Private bathrooms also offer free toiletries and a hairdryer.
Hearty, full Cumbrian breakfasts are served in the light, wood-furnished dining room each day. An extensive breakfast menu is available, including scrambled eggs with paprika and porridge with muscavado sugar.
Free private parking is available, and Windermere’s town centre and rail station are only a 10-minute walk away. Dove Cottage, home of William Wordsworth, is 20 minutes’ drive away in the pretty village of Grasmere.
Score from 148 reviews
Superb
9.3/10
Rooms: 7
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Address: Brookside, Lake Road,, Windermere LA23 2BX (Map)
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What people say
Friendly owner (Ian) rang us before our arrival on the day and met us as we arrived even though it was late. Ian checked what we would like for breakfast the following day (and did this each day of our stay) and gave us a map of the local area- pointing out things of interest. Very comfortable bed and pillows, room itself very clean and comfortable and warm, decorated really nicely - as in pictures online. Quiet road and room, even when the B+B was full. Well located as only 5 mins walk into th. all reviews »
I stayed there for 2 nights with my frd. Ian and Lynn were very friendly and helpful. The room and the en suite bathroom are super comfortable and clean. The breakfast is also good.
The hotel locates in a tranquil block just besides a brook and is about 10 minutes walk from Windermere railway station & bus stop. To me it was not too far and there are many good gift shops on the way from the station to the hotel.
The guest house was one of the factor that makes my stay in the Lake District .
What a lovely B&B - real charm from the outside with a beutiful stream right out side. Perfectly located - walking distance to both the train station and the lake. Great hearty breakfast every morning meant we didn't need to eat lunch! The best part were the amazing owners - husband and wife team who were so helpful and attentive. Gave us advice for walks and other towns to visit. Truely lovely.
Excellent service provided, a great selection of breakfast items on offer, lots of fresh fruit and choice of cereals, yoghurts, beverages etc.
Frienldy hosts, health concious cooking. Good location between Windermere and Bowness, very easy walking distance of both. Would be happy to stay again and to recommend to friends.
Close to Windermere centre ,a short walk to Bowness and the lake (or bus stop close, a taxi ride costs about £ 3.). Our hosts,Ian and Lynne were friendly,attentive and helpful.Room was clean, large and comfortable .Ensuite with plenty of hot water (modern decor ).We liked it enough to stay an extra night .
The owners were extremely friendly and very attentive!
The breakfast was very nice and very filling.
The superior room was large, clean, quiet and the sound of the small stream outside the room was very relaxing!
Great location for Bowness and Windermere.
Nice room, pleasant location, good (ample) breakfasts, delightful owners - nothing was too much trouble - and a good location equidistant between train station and lake. We would have no hesitation in recommending this guesthouse.
Extremely helpful. Very welcoming. Useful advice on local facilities. Our room exceeded our expectations. Breakfast was excellent. Ian and Lynne couldn't have been more obliging and helpful.
the owners were great, got the impression nothing would be too much trouble. Breakfast choices were far better than recent hotels we have stayed in. Room was spotless as was ensuite. Very attentive, room recently refurbished to a fabulous standard , really warm , comfortable bed . Well appointed en-suite. Great food and good local knowledge. Quite simply brilliant .
Lovely large and newly refurbished ensuite room
Excellent cooked breakfast with great quality bacon and sausages
Ian (owner) gave some great advice and helped with our planned walks.
Clean, comfortable room. Lovely welcome with tea and biscuits. Friendly owners who had time to chat.
Good location off the beaten track, yet only 3 minutes walk to town centre.
Very friendly service helpful with advice on things to do and places to go. Being able to come and go as I pleased. Lovely and quiet day and night enjoyed my stay.
Excellent friendly hosts, lovely cup of coffee on arrival,great location short walk to town and lake, terrific breakfast, Ian was very informative and helpful.
The owners were very friendly and recommended some excellent walks.
Rooms were spotless.
Full English Breakfast, they took our breakfast orders on arrival.
the lovely welcome and nothing was too much trouble. A great breakfast with lots to choose from.
A spacious room with a very comfy bed and peaceful.
Exellent hosts , comfortable room and great breakfast. Easy access to surrounding countryside with restaurants and bars within walking distance.
Friendly relaxed atmosphere. Superbly clean. Our room was fresh and airy.
Breakfast was filling and delicious and my fried eggs were perfect.
Outstanding, comfortable, lots of room, pleasant surroundings, close to town, nice people and great breakfast.
Friendly host, knowledgeable about the area, comfortable room. Good breakfast, including vegetarian option.
I like the warm wellcoming from the hotel owners , ad I liked the
breakfast was very delicious.
they are sososo sweet, the host even sent me a local beer as a gift, strong recommandation!!.
Great location, just a few minutes walk into town. Lovely hosts and delicious breakfast.
We had a great stay. We had a car, it was easy for us to get in to Irvine.
I liked the location of this guest house and nearby surroundings.
Nice breakfast, clean& tidy room, nice landlord.
Extremely welcoming and friendly host.
Small, friendly, Ideally situated.
Lovely bed and great breakfast.
Good breakfast, friendly host.
Comfort , attentive service.
Every thing.
Not at all!.
Suggestion only, maybe a comfy seat to sit in, either in room or a small area of dining room with a sofa to relax in.
Parts of the guest house need some TLC but that's not too much of a problem.
Nothing.
Parking not brilliant but not a problem and shouldn't put anyone off staying at the B&B.
Bed was too small for me, used to a king size and bed linens seemed a little dated.Slightly longer breakfast window would be fab.
Bedroom a little small especially with 2 suitcases.
nothing not to like.
Nothing all went well, very easy and nothing was to much trouble.
Nearly £100 per night seemed a bit expensive, but probably par for the course in Lake District.
Only one packet of biscuits in room seemed a bit mean.
they can't be better!.
nothing, everything was great.
Nothing.
Nothing.
No resident lounge.
A slightly later breakfast :).