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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. We had a great stay. The location was great, the staff gave us great advice on walks and places to eat and the breakfast was delicious.

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9.7
Exceptional
1,204 reviews
Price from
US$209
per night

Located in Bowness-on-Windermere in the Cumbria region, The White House is a 5-star property featuring free WiFi. The property features inner courtyard views and is 200 metres from World of Beatrix Potter and 39 km from Derwentwater Lake. Askham Hall is 42 km from the guest house and Muncaster Castle is 42 km away. Excellent location, walking distance to entertainment, restaurants, lake side attractions, boating and hiking. A nice quaint town with lots to do - White House is a great location.

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9
Superb
1,266 reviews
Price from
US$144
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.

Rooms at Meadowcroft are traditionally furnished, and benefit from a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. There is storage space in bedside chests of drawers and a wardrobe in every room. The Guest House is very well decorated clean and fresh. Our bedroom was a good size very comfortable bed with a TV and tea and coffee facilities. Excellent shower is very powerful in a separate cubicle. There is a small lounge for guests to use with a fridge and microwave. Very nice dining room and breakfast was excellent with friendly accommodating staff. Looked a bit out of the way on the map but perfect location as a base for touring the lakes. Bus stop outside. Londis supermarket next door at the garage that stocks most things you might want including food and drinks. Five min walk to a lovely pub that had a good choice of drinks and great food menu. What we had was excellent. On site car park We were very pleased with our choice and happy to recommend.

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9.3
Superb
1,063 reviews
Price from
US$172
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.

Ambleside Townhouse offers free car parking and a lock-up area for motorcycles and bicycles. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Everything was incredible, would definitely stay again!!

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9
Superb
1,277 reviews
Price from
US$121
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.

The Westbourne serves traditional English breakfast. Guests can also relax in the conservatory or comfortable lounge with real log fire. 2nd time here and didn’t disappoint. Great location, clean and comfortable.

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9.2
Superb
1,040 reviews
Price from
US$99
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. Pleasant, clean, esthetically pleasing, cosy. Excellent shower and comfy mattress (two rarities in UK). My compliments! Also: gluten free breakfast menu :-)

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9.5
Exceptional
1,160 reviews
Price from
US$146
per night

The stylish and comfortable rooms at the 4-star Rum Doodle feature luxurious vintage furniture and original artwork. Benefits also include an en suite bathroom, designer toiletries, and a hospitality tray with fresh coffee milk, teas, and biscuits. Love the staff, the room (Jungle), the breakfast! It was a wonderfully warm and comfortable room and bed, with a welcoming bath. Breakfast was in the room - great selection of hot food, toast, juices, tea and French press coffee.

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9.3
Superb
1,281 reviews
Price from
US$107
per night

The Log House is located in Ambleside, 16 km from Lake Windermere, 29 km from Derwentwater Lake, as well as 34 km from Muncaster Castle. It is set 8.6 km from World of Beatrix Potter and offers full-day security. Askham Hall is 35 km away and Buttermere is 44 km from the guest house. Very comfortable well equipped room with added bonus of early check-in

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9
Superb
695 reviews
Price from
US$115
per night

Silverdale Guesthouse, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Keswick, 17 km from Buttermere, 32 km from Askham Hall, as well as 35 km from World of Beatrix Potter. It is set 3.3 km from Derwentwater Lake and offers luggage storage space. Lake Windermere is 41 km away and Cat Bells is 7.8 km from the guest house. Close in to town and free, on-site parking. Good breakfast, vegan options, if desired. Very welcoming hosts!

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9.2
Superb
296 reviews
Price from
US$68
per night

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Ivy Guest house offers accommodation with water sports facilities and free WiFi. This bed and breakfast features free private parking and full-day security. Lake Windermere is 7.5 km from the bed and breakfast and Derwentwater Lake is 37 km away. Location , decor and breakfast

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9.2
Superb
139 reviews
Price from
US$190
per night

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