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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. Beautiful property. Easy to find. Close to shops and restaurants. Clean . A lot of effort has gone into this property and it shows. We stayed in room 12. Absolutely beautiful. We are staying here again this weekend.

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9
Superb
1,346 reviews
Price from
£85
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 and cosy hotel...stayed there twice before..Great value!

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9.3
Superb
1,077 reviews
Price from
£74.75
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. It is situated 30 km from Thirlwall Castle and features luggage storage space. The guest house has family rooms. Very nice greeting. Room was freshly decorated and very tasteful. Lovely bathroom, nice and new and bed very comfortable

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9.2
Superb
1,313 reviews
Price from
£52
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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9.2
Superb
1,183 reviews
Price from
£114.30
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. Everything was incredible, would definitely stay again!!

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9
Superb
1,473 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. Comfortable, clean, great location! Wonderful breakfast and host!

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9.1
Superb
1,115 reviews
Price from
£73
per night

String Of Horses 4 stars

Carlisle

Dating from around 1659, the String of Horses is a traditional coaching inn is set in the country village of Faugh, 8 miles from Carlisle and junction 43 of the M6 motorway.

Though acclaimed for its ‘yesteryear’ ambience, the inn looks after you in 21st-century style, with great food. In every room is free Wi-Fi access, a digital TV and an en suite bathroom. Lovely building and huge room. Very clean. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Evening meal and breakfast excellent.

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9
Superb
1,151 reviews
Price from
£102
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. Perfectly located on a gorgeous and quiet street, with their own parking spaces. It's just one short block from all of the shops in Windermere, and a great hike to the lookout point for the views. Hop in your car for a short journey to the lake and more shops and restaurants. Beautifully decorated, quiet, and inviting for a night in with a glass of wine in the lobby. The breakfast was lovely too, and the staff were very friendly. Loved all of the details in the room and the property. If you're interested in less touristy food, it's only a 30 minute drive to Ambleside, which has some fantastic restaurants and less tourists.

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9.6
Exceptional
1,234 reviews
Price from
£108
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. The included breakfast was incredible! The staff couldn’t have been more friendly and accommodating. The room is full of character, aesthetically pleasing and very thoughtfully arranged. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. We would definitely visit again.

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9.3
Superb
1,260 reviews
Price from
£70.84
per night

The Log House 3 stars

Ambleside

The Log House is located in Ambleside, 16 km from Lake Windermere, 29 km from Derwentwater, as well as 34 km from Muncaster Castle. It is set 8.6 km from World of Beatrix Potter and offers full-day security. Askham Hall is 35 km away and Buttermere is 44 km from the guest house. Very comfortable well equipped room with added bonus of early check-in

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9
Superb
426 reviews
Price from
£130
per night

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