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At the guest house, all units are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The guest house provides certain units with mountain views, and each unit is equipped with a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Just fabulous!!! It's a great place, wonderful hospitality. Perfect breakfast!! Location two minutes walk from the town center and the lake

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9.7
Exceptional
1,218 reviews
Price from
US$207
per night

The guest house offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and walk-in shower. All units are fitted with a kettle, while selected rooms have a patio and others also offer garden views. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels. The location is right in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere. The styling of the room was wonderful.

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9
Superb
1,260 reviews
Price from
US$143
per night

Situated in Kirkby Lonsdale and within 28 km of Trough of Bowland, Red Dragon Inn has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is located 36 km from World of Beatrix Potter, 23 km from Kendal Castle and 28 km from Cathedral Church of St Peter. Lancaster Castle is 29 km away and Lancaster University is 38 km from the inn. Lovely and cosy hotel...stayed there twice before..Great value!

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9.1
Superb
1,079 reviews
Price from
US$108
per night

Situated in Grasmere, 12 km from Windermere, Victorian House features parking is limited and offered on a first come and first served basis.

The rooms come with a flat-screen TV. Some units include a seating area where you can relax. Certain units feature views of the mountains or garden. Victorian House features free WiFi . The staff was very friendly. He helped us to take the luggage to upstairs. The breakfast is delicious.

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9.3
Superb
1,845 reviews
Price from
US$127
per night

In beautiful Lakeland surroundings overlooking an idyllic brook, Glencree is situated between the villages of Bowness and Windermere. With free parking and free Wi-Fi, it serves hearty breakfasts cooked to order. Guests can swim in the property's off-site pool.

Breakfasts are all made from high quality local produce, with a selection of traditional full English breakfasts or vegetarian and continental options. Great breakfast and was very accommodating with our dietary restrictions

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9.2
Superb
1,160 reviews
Price from
US$121
per night

Overlooking picturesque hills, Meadowcroft Country Guesthouse is a family-run guest house in the tranquil Village of Ings, 2 miles from Windermere. There is free Wi-Fi in the bedrooms.

A delicious breakfast is provided each morning in the chandelier-lit dining room, which has a log-burning stove for the colder months. Full cooked options are served, along with cereals, yoghurts. Nice staff, comfortable bed, dog friendly, excellent breakfast. Thanks for the dog towels :)

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9.3
Superb
1,048 reviews
Price from
US$171
per night

The family-run Ambleside Townhouse is situated in Ambleside, 800 metres from Lake Windermere. It offers en suite rooms and a full English breakfast in the morning.

Each stylish room has fresh light décor. Nice staff, great breakfast, cozy rooms, a perfect location for exploring the Lakes. Happy to be there again.

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9
Superb
1,268 reviews
Price from
US$120
per night

The Westbourne is a beautiful guest house set in the peaceful area below Biskey Howe in the Lake District. Bedrooms feature walk-in-shower rooms, luxurious toiletries and large fluffy towels.

Bowness-On-Windermere's quaint shops and restaurants are just a short walk from The Westbourne. Free parking is available. Nice & cozy place with warm & friendly staff that provides respite from the otherwise cold weather! Room is clean & location is close to supermarkets & restaurants. Although the building was built in 1882, the room amenities are quite modern.

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9.2
Superb
1,041 reviews
Price from
US$98
per night

Dating from around 1659, the String of Horses is a traditional coaching inn is set in the country village of Faugh, 8 miles from Carlisle and junction 43 of the M6 motorway.

String of Horses lies in the middle of one of the most beautiful and historic areas of Britain: near Hadrian's Wall, the Lake District and the Scottish borders. The staff, atmosphere and location. The restaurant was also exceptional.

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9
Superb
1,263 reviews
Price from
US$148
per night

Jerichos is a contemporary family-run guest house with stylish decor situated on a quiet side street in the heart of Windermere village. There is free Wi-Fi and free ample private parking.

Suitable for adults only, each room at Jerichos come with flat-screen TVs, en suite bathrooms and iPod docks. Tea/coffee making facilities are also provided. Original Victorian period features adorn the property, which also offers a cosy lounge. Perfectly located on a gorgeous and quiet street, with their own parking spaces. It's just one short block from all of the shops in Windermere, and a great hike to the lookout point for the views. Hop in your car for a short journey to the lake and more shops and restaurants. Beautifully decorated, quiet, and inviting for a night in with a glass of wine in the lobby. The breakfast was lovely too, and the staff were very friendly. Loved all of the details in the room and the property. If you're interested in less touristy food, it's only a 30 minute drive to Ambleside, which has some fantastic restaurants and less tourists.

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9.5
Exceptional
1,152 reviews
Price from
US$145
per night

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