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The White House 5 stars

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. Excellent location, walking distance to entertainment, restaurants, lake side attractions, boating and hiking. A nice quaint town with lots to do - White House is a great location.

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9.2
Superb
1,110 reviews
Price from
US$132
per night

Meadowcroft Guest House 4 stars

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. Nice and clean , full breakfast, lovely and warming , parking is convenient

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9.3
Superb
1,260 reviews
Price from
US$144
per night

Ambleside Townhouse 4 stars

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. Excellent!! Stars plus for breakfast 😊

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9.1
Superb
1,669 reviews
Price from
US$126
per night

The Westbourne 4 stars

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. 2nd time here and didn’t disappoint. Great location, clean and comfortable.

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9.1
Superb
1,258 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

Jerichos Boutique Accommodation 4 stars

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 excellent and very rich. Staff very friendly. Really cozy hotel with an excellent design. A perfect place to relax

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

Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B 4 stars

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
Superb
1,294 reviews
Price from
US$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. 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
251 reviews
Price from
US$126
per night

Swallow Barn

Penrith

A recently renovated homestay located in Penrith, Swallow Barn features a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 6.5 km from Askham Hall. Host was super friendly, and helpful

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9.3
Superb
103 reviews
Price from
US$97
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. 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
Superb
137 reviews
Price from
US$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
176 reviews
Price from
US$140
per night

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