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

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9.2
Superb
1,101 reviews
Price from
£92
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
1,273 reviews
Price from
£113
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. Breakfast was good and had choices

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9.1
Superb
1,678 reviews
Price from
£89
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. Comfortable, clean, great location! Wonderful breakfast and host!

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9.1
Superb
1,259 reviews
Price from
£93
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. great!! Steve & Hayley are awesome, highly recommended for sure!!

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9.5
Exceptional
1,319 reviews
Price from
£98.10
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
1,297 reviews
Price from
£91.08
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
248 reviews
Price from
£109
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
101 reviews
Price from
£76.50
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. A fairytale place. The owners are really nice and helpful. High quality breakfast. Sheeps all around, peaceful. A postcard. Clean. Really recommended

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9.4
Superb
135 reviews
Price from
£99
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. amazing location with great views. Easy access to both Keswick & fantastic local walks. The grounds, garden & property itself are all immaculately kept. room and bathroom both comfortable and spotless. amazing value for money. Both hosts Claire & Craig are friendly, approachable and just good people.

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9.5
Exceptional
175 reviews
Price from
£110
per night

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