Puddle Duck Lodge, Biskey Howe Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 2JP, United Kingdom
Based on 296 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 17, 2024
Elwood
New ZealandGreat attention to detail. Excellent hosts have thought of everything to ensure a perfect stay in their beautiful home.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 16, 2024
Timothy
United Kingdommaybe it' was just me, but the mattress tended to slide on the bed frame so it was slightly overhanging when I woke up
friendly people, clean room and bathroom, everything worked, great garden, good location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 12, 2024
Sergey
NetherlandsBreakfast was very nice and once again with attention to details, but personally I prefer full English breakfast, and also choosing from menu is quite complicated
The best stay during this trip to Lake District. Very nicely designed, with attention to little details - feels like a very good boutique hotel! Owner was keeping the contact and provided info about taxis as there was difficult to get there because of train strike. Also it is close to the lake and one of two lively districts of Windermere. Garden is gorgeous and provides nice view from the window. I'd love to stay there again!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 7, 2024
Karen
United KingdomLovely place,cosy, clean,great location,nice garden lovely hosts would recommend and go back again
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Ann
United KingdomQuirky room with a four-poster bed. Loved the breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Patsy
United KingdomThe only suggestion would be a larger quilt on the bed . Bed needed a king-size
Excellent facilities,quaint ,homely, and fresh. David was a wonderful host. Immaculately clean and breakfast fab.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Jean
United KingdomNothing
The owners have created a wonderful, relaxing guest house situated on the doorstep of busy Lake Windermere. It is quiet and comfortable and has everything needed for a break in this area. The room was warm, bed comfortable, plenty of hot water and fluffy towels. The breakfast hamper, which is delivered to the room, was a lovely touch and all delicious. I can definitely recommend it.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Debbie
United KingdomNothing. Its lovely.
Lovely themed room with lovely little touches ie biscuits. Nice separate shower room really close to single room. Lovely gardens Nice off road parking. Very close to lake, shops, restaurants
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Richard
GermanyThe daffodil single room has a private bathroom, but this is down a set of steps. Which for an older person in the middle of the night is not convenient. The bed in the Boathouse room is a small double.
Location. Breakfast. The decor was cute. The size of the rooms.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Gillian
United KingdomLocation perfect, quiet but just a minutes walk into Bowness.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Sara
United KingdomNothing
Absolutely loved the place. Great location and made welcome with lovely owners. It's definitely a recommendation from me.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Garry
United KingdomN/A
Quirky, characterful and cosy! We like everything!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 5, 2024
David
United KingdomEverything
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Violet
United KingdomAlthough having a bathroom on a different floor wasn’t too much of an issue would g he a e preferred en-suite.
Superb breakfast in a hamper. Beautifully presented.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 31, 2024
Linda
United KingdomThere was nothing we didn't like. The owners had thought of everything.
The Puddle Duck Lodge was in a great location only a five-minute walk to the centre of Bowness. The bedroom (The Boathouse) was well-equipped and spacious. Breakfast was delivered to the room in a hamper ordered the night before. We both enjoyed this.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Gary
United KingdomA warm, friendly welcome. Comfortable, very clean accommodation. Quiet yet convenient location to the towns amenities (2-12 min). The breakfast was continental, plentiful, and packaged like a picnic hamper (nice surprise). Recommended, good value fir money.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Gary
Isle of ManNothing
Booked trip for my wife & mother in law, they said it was perfect. Very “twee”
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 9, 2024
Hu
United KingdomLoved the themed rooms and the breakfast delivered to your room in a hamper. The room was well laid out and very clean with lots of little extras Great location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 7, 2024
Michelle
United KingdomIt was cosy, clean, and the hosts were very accommodating when we wanted to check in early
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 3, 2024
Carrie
United KingdomBreakfast was lovely and unique experience receiving it in a hamper!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 25, 2024
Mark
United KingdomLovely place.great location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 24, 2024
Kelly
United KingdomThe room that I stayed in had a separate private bathroom rather than an en-suite.
The property is beautifully decorated and everything you need is provided to make you feel comfortable. It is a very warm and welcoming place to stay. The breakfast provided is also a fantastic touch, delivered to your door in a beautifully presented picnic basket!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 20, 2024
Francesca
United KingdomEverything. Was totally perfect.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: December 17, 2023
Joanne
United KingdomN/A
The property was welcoming from the moment you pull into the parking area. The rooms are cute, cosy and extremely comfortable. The owner was friendly and polite and nothing was too much trouble for them. Highly recommend as only a few minutes walk from city centre
Stayed in December 2023
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