Lake Road, Windermere, LA23 2EQ, United Kingdom
#7 of 66 B&Bs and Inns in Windermere
Guests' ChoiceBased on 450 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 May 2024
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TaiwanVery clean and comfortable! Quiet and safe! There is a lot of room space! The host of the hotel is very friendly and worth coming back again!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Martin
United KingdomNothing.
Location and welcoming of a host and staff. Really nice off-site spa.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Jacqui
United KingdomRoom was lovely..everything you need and more.. breakfast was fabulous..so much choice and great quality...
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Andrew
United KingdomGreat place the couple can not do enough for you. The breakfasts are beautiful. Place so clean and a great spot to stay for walking and eating.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
William
United KingdomEvery thing was 1 st class
Excellent
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Christopher
AustraliaClean and friendly staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Claire
United KingdomNothing, it was perfect, we will be back one day!
Loved how informative and friendly Ada was and that there were many vegan options for breakfast. The room was lovely and comfortable and very near to local amenities (walking distance).
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Luis
United KingdomEveything was fine no issues at all
Breakfast was Fantastic and rich and Ada catered to our every need . Rooms were clean and tidy and well presented. Cant fault anything at St John’s lodge and we will book Again in the future
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Kathleen
United KingdomIt was stunning
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Katie
United KingdomNA
Immaculate , fresh, lovely friendly staff, lovely breakfast, impressive fresh fruit selection for breakfast . Warm and cosy. Perfect location .
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Jessica
United KingdomNothing
Cosy, friendly staff, great location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Dorota
United KingdomN/A
We had an absolutely fabulous Easter weekend in Windemere. Thank you for a great service and delicious, freshly made breakfast. Highly recommend place for a stay in Windemere
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Lisa
United KingdomNothing
It was super clean the most relaxing place ever great atmosphere and fantastic facilities the hosts were so welcoming and the breakfast was delicious also ideally situated we would definitely stay again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Mark
United KingdomLimited parking at front of guest house in busy period, but didn't affect us.
Excellent meet and greet and very informative of places to visit and things to do, really nice host and did everything to make our stay comfortable, would definitely stay again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Lisa
United KingdomRight in the middle of both villages. So easy to get to all facillities.very friendly & helpful staff, beautiful clean room, lovely breakfast with plenty of choice.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Becky
United KingdomExtremely clean. Fantastic breakfast. Rich, and all staff so so helpful and friendly. Literally couldn't ask for anymore from this place. PERFECT
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Maria
United KingdomThe breakfast was incredible, every day we had something different and each time it was brilliant. Also the location is perfect it’s so near to so many walks some of which are a short drive and some you can walk by starting at the hotel! It’s also only a 10 minute walk from both Windermere and Bowness on Windermere’s centres. Would recommend to everyone!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Keri
United KingdomThe room was very cosy the staff were very friendly and helpful , there was an honesty bar which we loved as we were snowed in , we would definitely stay again breakfast was really nice and lots of choice .
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Faye
United KingdomThere was nothing I didn’t like, nor would I change a thing!
St John’s Lodge offers a perfect stay for couples in the heart of Windermere. Our host Rich was incredibly welcoming and hospitable. He actually welcomed us in at very short notice as we were caught up in the snow that happened at the start of December and meant we were unable to reach our intended destination - so we made a quick booking of two nights in St John’s Lodge! We ended up having a great time! The location is perfect for Windermere and Bowness. The breakfast is the best I have ever had at a B&B, and even better than most cafes I’ve been to (all included in the price!). There is a full 3-4 page menu to pick a hot breakfast from and it’s made with quality ingredients, alongside cold, continental style breakfast items! The effort and love that goes into the minor details at this place is evident and makes all the difference. I had a great, restful night sleep both nights. The bed was extremely comfy and the room was cosy and clean. Despite the B&B being full during our stay there was no noise or disturbance ever! Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Laura
United KingdomVery welcoming host, amazing breakfast and lovely room. The hosts were friendly and helpful. The spa was a nice added extra, although as it is a community health club it is nothing luxurious, but has a brilliant jacuzzi. Unbelievable price for the standard of everything provided, thank you so much, I highly recommend this place
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Sunita
New ZealandLocation was great. A few mins walk to the towns. Host was friendly & welcoming The room was super clean. All we needed Bed was comfortable Breakfast was filling & lots of options
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Thomas
United KingdomHad a great stay at St John’s Lodge! The room was lovely with everything we needed and a great location in Windermere. Breakfast was excellent, a lot of hot options. Rich and Ada were lovely and very attentive with great knowledge of things to do in the surrounding area.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Alasdair
United KingdomNothing really - this was an excellent place to stay.
Excellent bedroom, comfortable bed and clean and spacious en suite. The breakfast was very good, with a great range of options. The owner is an excellent host and a gentleman; the other staff are pleasant too. The location is perfect for exploring Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere, as well as the wider Lake District.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 October 2023
Paul
United KingdomI didn’t like how the lady at the kitchen talked to my wife when my wife asked about breakfast, she was a bit rude.
Loved the owner Rich. He was nice, polite and really helpful. Gave us a lot of information about Windermere.
Stayed in September 2023
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