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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 stay. The best place to live in the lakes. So comfortable and cozy. Felt like a 5 star hotel

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9.1
Superb
1,236 reviews
Price from
£109
per night

Red Dragon Inn

Kirkby Lonsdale

Situated in Kirkby Lonsdale and within 28 km of Trough of Bowland, Red Dragon Inn has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is located 36 km from World of Beatrix Potter, 23 km from Kendal Castle and 28 km from Cathedral Church of St Peter. Lancaster Castle is 29 km away and Lancaster University is 38 km from the inn. Lovely staff, great breakfast, cosy room.

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9.2
Superb
1,086 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

Abbey Court Guest House

Carlisle

Boasting a garden and views of garden, Abbey Court Guest House is a guest house set in a historic building in Carlisle, 38 km from Askham Hall. The property features inner courtyard views and is 31 km from Thirlwall Castle and 34 km from Brougham Castle. The guest house has family rooms. Everything was perfect. We had an amazing experience. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. The staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful. A special thanks to the owner for exceptional hospitality, and kindness and for helping us out with everything. I highly recommend this hotel! Thank you for a fantastic stay!

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9.2
Superb
1,447 reviews
Price from
£66
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.

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. We liked everything. The location, the staff, the rooms..all was great! Thank you for having us

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9.3
Superb
1,254 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.

Ambleside Townhouse offers free car parking and a lock-up area for motorcycles and bicycles. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Very well decorated. Lovely furnishings throughout. exceptionally lean. it was in a great location for town shops and restaurants . a real find

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9.1
Superb
1,544 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.

The Westbourne serves traditional English breakfast. Guests can also relax in the conservatory or comfortable lounge with real log fire. The room is beautiful and the bed is wide and super comfortable. I checked in quite late, and sent the message earlier so the landlord kindly manage to sent the instruction on how to find my room key which I found it very helpful. The room amenities also quite generous with tea and coffee collections and chocolate drinks. Thanks a lot 👍🏽

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9.1
Superb
1,202 reviews
Price from
£69
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
1,294 reviews
Price from
£94.50
per night

Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B 4 stars

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. Location excellent, beautiful house, comfortable bed and super pillows. Amazing quality breakfast. Great friendly, highly efficient staff. Would definitely return. Many thanks to the staff and owner.

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9.4
Superb
1,275 reviews
Price from
£75.90
per night

The Log House 3 stars

Ambleside

Set in Ambleside, The Log House is a recently renovated accommodation, 8.6 km from World of Beatrix Potter and 16 km from Lake Windermere. It is located 29 km from Derwentwater and offers full-day security. Buttermere is 44 km away and Wasdale is 45 km from the guest house. We liked how easy it was to check in and out. The room was very comfortable and the bathroom with the big tub and waterfall shower was a beautiful touch.

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9
Superb
178 reviews
Price from
£168
per night

Silverdale Guesthouse

Keswick

Silverdale Guesthouse, a property with a shared lounge, is set in Keswick, 3.3 km from Derwentwater, 17 km from Buttermere, as well as 32 km from Askham Hall. The property is located 35 km from World of Beatrix Potter, 41 km from Lake Windermere and 7.8 km from Cat Bells. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and bicycle parking for guests.

Whinlatter Forest Park is 8.7 km from Silverdale Guesthouse. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 127 km from the guest house. Silverware Guest house was a excellent place to stay at, The Hosts Mark & Mandy were fantastic and very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was amazing. It was only a 5 minute walk into the town centre.

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9.2
Superb
106 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

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