Oakfold House
Beresford Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 2JG, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Oakfold House
In Bowness village, a 10-minute walk from Lake Windermere, this Victorian guest house still retains many of its original features. Offering free off-road parking, free Wi-Fi, and peaceful private gardens it is an ideal base for exploring Windermere and the Lake District. Rooms at Oakfold House are elegant in style, and some have traditional fireplaces. Each has an en-suite bathroom, flat-screen TV, and a drinks tray for tea, coffee and biscuits. A full Cumbrian breakfast is served each morning with meat sourced from award-winning local butchers Higginsons of Grange. Lighter options are also available including Scottish smoked salmon, grilled kippers and bircher muesli.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- CeciliaSouth Africa“We enjoyed our stay at Oakfold House immensely. Robyn and Chris are wonderful hosts — attentive, kind and very knowledgeable about the area. The house is cosy and the rooms are spotless and well-appointed, and the breakfast is superb! It is only a...”
- SudiptaIndia“Amazing hosts Good hot breakfast Near to bus stop”
- JingChina“good location, cozy room, nice host, delicious breakfast… hopefully I can go back soon!”
- JulieUnited Kingdom“Beautiful Room and Excellent Breakfast - Robyn and Chris where the perfect hosts”
- ColinUnited Kingdom“Lovely spacious, comfortable room. Very friendly and helpful owners. Fantastic breakfast. Will definitely stay at Oakfold House when next in Bowness.”
- MaryCanada“Beautiful home. Exceptional breakfast with great options. The hosts were lovely. They looked after us and ensured there were little extras like fudge, an extra selection of herbal teas for anytime of the day. Highly recommend!”
- AnthonyUnited Kingdom“Lovely decor, high standard throughout and hosts very hospitable. Great Breakfast”
- AngelaUnited Kingdom“Lovely and homely, clean and nicely decorated. Beautiful breakfast!”
- VanessaUnited Kingdom“Lovely stay. Spotless, modern room in a beautiful house. Friendly and welcoming hosts. Breakfast was amazing! Location was also excellent.”
- DonnaUnited Kingdom“In a really good part of Bowness very clean excellent Breakfast . The Beresford pub/ restaurant at the end of the street is a must to visit the food was excellent, home cooked.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few hours
Do you cater for gluten free
Hi, Yes we do, Gluten Free, Vegan, and Vegetarian. Our Gluten Free bread is also homemade, we do not offer gluten free cereal. Kind regards Maxwell..Answered on 2 August 2019Hi there, i'm looking at coming down to stay at your place, do you have a vegan breakfast on offer? Thank you
We do have a lovely vegan breakfast with vegan sausages, grilled peppers, mushrooms and courgette, wilted spinach and slow roasted tomato. Accompanied..Answered on 29 September 2020Good afternoon Robert Thank you so much for getting back to me it's very much appreciated could you confirm which rooms these are so I can have a lo..
Hi Donna, Room 7 is a lovely bright double (Top Floor), Room 2 & 3 are our king rooms - floor 1. Room 8 is 1st floor but doesn't have a room above.Answered on 9 June 2020hi I would like to bring my elderly mum here in June what is the access like and could I park on the premises. she has a blue badge
Good Evening, Yes we do have a car park on site and parking would not be an issue at all. We do have a ground floor room with a double and single be..Answered on 27 February 2023Hi, hope you are well? I am planning a weekend stay. Could you advise of a local taxi service from the station please? Kind regards Lorraine
Hi Lorraine, There are two good local taxi companies we use regularly. They are: ACE Taxi 01539 445445 or Bowness Taxis 015394 46664 Hope this helps ..Answered on 12 September 2021Hi, Do you have a lift? Many thanks
Thank you for your question. We are a very beautiful period property with lots of original features. We unfortunately do not have a lift within the ..Answered on 15 September 2020- Still looking?
Managed by Robyn & Chris
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Facilities of Oakfold HouseGreat facilities! Review score, 9.7
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- HikingOff-site
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Luggage storage
- Invoice provided
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- English
House rulesOakfold House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children older than 5 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
The property reserves the right to not grant guests access to the property if they exceed the maximum room capacity.
Guest arriving outside of the stated check-in times without prior arrangement may be turned away.
Guest will be charged a fee if they are found to have caused any damages during their stay.
The off road parking is free, but there are 5 spaces for 8 bedrooms. There is also street parking close to Oakfold House which offers no restrictions.
Please inform Oakfold 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.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
FAQs about Oakfold House
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Room options at Oakfold House include:
- Single
- Double
- Triple
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The prices at Oakfold House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Guests staying at Oakfold 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
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Oakfold House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
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Check-in at Oakfold House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Oakfold House is 600 yards from the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.