Brookside, Lake Road,, Windermere, LA23 2BX, United Kingdom
#30 of 66 B&Bs and inns in Windermere
Guests' ChoiceBased on 223 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Free Wifi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 13, 2024
Ian
United KingdomLimited Parking but was not a problem.
Friendly couple, Made very welcome, the place was immaculate, good breakfast.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 3, 2024
Heather
New ZealandPerfect place to stay
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 2, 2024
Meesha
United KingdomAbsolutely everything was just so wonderful! And what a warm welcome we received on arrival. Thank you for the most amazing stay Liz and Chris, for all your advice and knowledge in helping us plan our outings, the yummiest breakfasts, and all the laughter.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: June 1, 2024
Huay
United States of AmericaParking or lack off. Need to park on narrow streets..
Great host, very helpful. Excellent cooked to order breakfast. Nice beautiful room and very clean. Little nice touches like fresh milk in the refrig, etc .
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 31, 2024
Catherine
United KingdomI didn’t find any faults with this property everything was great would definitely be back
Very nice was very clean and a great location excellent Breakfast Liz and Chris were excellent host
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 26, 2024
Shi
SingaporeIt would have been great if there were sockets near the bed, but we managed to work around that.
We had a wonderful stay at Rocklea Guest House. Liz and Chris, the hosts, were incredibly lovely. They struck the perfect balance of being friendly, helpful and engaging in conversations while remaining polite and non-intrusive. The breakfast served each morning was fantastic—one of the best we've had out of breakfasts provided by accommodations. The food is prepared specifically for you (i.e. not a buffet) and served warm. It was also clear that Liz and Chris are dedicated to using high-quality and fresh ingredients. The room was quite small but cosy and well-equipped, e.g. mini fridge, luggage racks, hairdryer, kettle, water, milk, tea bags and coffee sachets. The beds were really comfortable as well, and the room was quiet and we had a nice view of the garden. The location was really convenient, as it was just a 10 to 15-minute walk from the Windermere train station and the town, which has 3 supermarkets and some restaurants and cafes. Liz and Chris also helped to store our luggage on the last day after we checked out, as we still had some time to explore before leaving the area. We appreciate the effort Liz and Chris put into ensuring we had the best time possible. I would recommend Rocklea Guest House to anyone looking for a delightful and welcoming place to stay in Lake District.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 26, 2024
Alfred
United KingdomNothing really
Good selection for breakfas, very friendly and hospital couple. Good location for Windermere.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 22, 2024
Peter
United KingdomShower was a little cold.
Hospitality was fantastic, breakfast was great. Rooms were clean and the hosts were very kind accommodating people.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 22, 2024
Ozzie
AustraliaLocation. Breakfast is excellent. Nothing was a problem. Rooms are very comfortable. Liz and Chris were excellent. They made us feel at home from the time we arrived. They came up with some wonderful day trips to do. And places to eat. When I travel back to the lakes district, this is where I will be staying. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 16, 2024
Camille
FranceRoom comfy but a bit small.
Ideally situated to visit the lake district. Walking distance from both Windermere city center and Bowness city center. Liz and Chris were amazing hosts: always attentive, help us with our drenched clothes and we enjoyed the great breakfast. They made us fell at home.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 9, 2024
Julie
United KingdomNothing
Lots of breakfast choices which were cooked very well and with care. The room was clean and comfortable and had everything needed.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Ben
United KingdomShower pressure could be better
Great location, great owners, great breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Ryan
United KingdomEverything about Rocklea was amazing, from the warm welcome to the comfortable rooms and the delicious breakfast. The location was great too and our hosts Chris and Liz were more than happy to help and had wonderful knowledge of the surrounding area. I will be booking there again in the future. Thank you.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Alison
United KingdomLiz and Chris were perfect hosts. Very friendly and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. Rocklea is in a great location and the breakfast, cooked fresh to order was amazing. Looking forward to staying there again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 28, 2024
Ruth
United KingdomWe ate 4 breakfasts on the menu- all of which were tasty and beautifully presented. Our accommodation on the top floor was comfortable and spacious, it offered a seating area, plenty of natural light and a big comfortable bed. Out hosts Liz and Chris couldn't have been more helpful. We were expecting private parking, but it was roadside parking but we has no problem finding a space at whatever time we returned to the accommodation.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Stuart
United Kingdomnothing!!
Great place we have stayed here before its lovely! we will stay here again!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Sasidhorn
ThailandNo bad thing to say about this property, we enjoyed every moment there.
The room is very comfortable, lovely decorated, cozy and spacious. Heater worked well. Hosts are very lovely, helpful and gave us good advices. Highly recommended.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Matthew
United KingdomThat we couldn’t stay longer!
Perfect stay all round, bedroom was fantastic, the pictures don’t do it justice. We stayed in the Ullswater room and it was so spacious and the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast options are great and both Liz and Chris are very accommodating and approachable. The property is about a 10 minute walk into Bowness centre so close enough to all the shops and restaurants but the property itself is lovely and quiet.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Steven
United KingdomNothing
The location was perfect, the rooms were spotless and the breakfast was great!!!! Thank you for a five star stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Christine
United KingdomTo on a bracket to watch TV. From bed would have been nice
Comfortable friendly welcome
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Keith
United KingdomNothing!
Lovely couple running a lovely guest house in Windermere. A short walk to the small town and a good pub across the road. Easy free parking and excellent breakfast. Definitely recommended.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Wayne
United KingdomVery clean breakfast was great
The hosts were brilliant
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Sarah
United KingdomWe stayed in the Castlerigg room which was beautiful, comfy and spacious with the added bonus of a mini fridge which was always topped up with chilled bottled water..perfect especially after long walks. Excellent location for walks into and around the town with lots of great recommendations given to us when we checked in. Friendly and welcoming hosts who made sure we always had everything we could need. The breakfast was fantastic with lots to choose from on the menu too. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Stephen
United KingdomPerfect location room spotless and owners very friendly and approachable..nice breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
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