Ideally located in Windermere, Archway Guest House is in the heart of the Lake District National Park. With free Wi-Fi and 2 free parking spaces on a first come, first served basis, this traditional Victorian property offers bed and breakfast accommodation, just off the A591 road. Each room at Archway Guest House features a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and homemade biscuits. The en-suite bathrooms include complimentary toiletries. In the mornings, a varied breakfast menu is available. Dishes are prepared using locally sourced produce. Breakfast options include a classic full English, vegetarian, American-style pancakes, omelettes, toasted bagels, croissants, and a Caribbean breakfast. Archway Guest House is situated in a quiet street just 6 minutes’ walk from Windermere Rail Station. The Tourist Information Centre is 3 minutes’ walk away on the same street. A variety of shops, pubs and restaurants can be found within the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.8
High score for Windermere
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lama
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Anita and Denis were so lovely and welcoming The room was very comfortable Breakfast was delicious!
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly welcome from Denis and Anita. Helpful advice with restaurants and trips. Lovely breakfasts. Try the Caribbean breakfast, it's great.
  • Shuaiqi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very convenient location - we only need to walk for 7 minutes from the railway station. The hosts - Anita and Denis - are very kind and thanks for their hospitality during our stay. The breakfast is made by themselves and is lovely.
  • Xu
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was a short walk from Windermere station, and we arrived soon. Anita and Denis warmly welcomed us and invited us to taste banana cake. The view of the room is also amazing! I like it here very muchThe transportation here is very...
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Close to transport and eateries, fantastic breakfast options, stunning view of the mountains, and amazing bathroom
  • Sue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cooked breakfast was good with a several choices together with fruit, cereal & yogurt. Quiet location with a lovely view and a short walk to the town or a lovely 25 min woodland walk to Bowness. Thank you Anita for recommending the museum on...
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location! Beautiful room and bathroom! Tasty breakfast, Denis and Anita are warm and welcoming!!!
  • Wolf-godart
    Germany Germany
    Very nice welcome, excellent stay! Very good breakfast.
  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location - a quite guesthouse conveniently located within quick walking distance of the train station. There are plenty of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants within walking distance too. There are good transport options and we were able to...
  • Gemma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was perfect - the location, room, breakfast and the hosts.

Property questions and answers
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  • is breakfast included in the pruce

    Yes, our price includes a full breakfast
    Answered on 11 June 2024

Host Information

Company review score: 10Based on 201 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Enthusiastically run by Denis and Anita who will do their utmost to make your stay a comfortable and a memorable one.

Property information

The Archway Guesthouse is a comfortable Victorian quality guest house, tastefully furnished throughout and is operated by Denis and Anita, a professional couple, who have lived and worked in several countries. “Our goal is to continuously give all our guests a positive experience and a warm welcome while staying at The Archway”. Their multi-lingual skills help in understanding their customers and their multi-cultural experiences add to making their guests feel at home. Guests are welcome to use the dining table in the breakfast room. There are lots of maps, local tourist information, guide books and some board games available. The house is entirely non-smoking and has been quality assessed by Cumbria Tourism, a Visit England local assessment scheme. Our front rooms have distant mountain views of Coniston Old Man, Wetherlam, Crinkle Crags, Scafell Pike, Great Gable and the Langdale Pikes. Location: We are located in a quiet street of Windermere village just 300 metres from the train station, shops, restaurants and pubs.

Neighbourhood information

Windermere is within easy reach of Kendal, Ambleside, Keswick and Grasmere and is the ideal touring base for Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth country. We are at about 5 minutes walking from Windermere train station. There are many restaurants, pubs etc. within walking distance from our B&B. You can walk to Lake Windermere in about 25 mins. and the local bus system is great. We have guide books, maps and walks available for our guests.

Languages spoken

German,English,French,Dutch

Property surroundings

Facilities of Archway Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch

House rules
Archway Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Archway Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Archway Guest House

  • Archway Guest House is 150 yards from the centre of Windermere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Archway Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Archway Guest House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Archway Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Walking tours

  • Room options at Archway Guest House include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • Guests staying at Archway Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte