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Bowness Guest House

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A waterfront view with boats docked, a row of houses, and a calm lake. - Bowness Guest House (Windermere)
A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a window with a view of the city, and a small table. - Bowness Guest House (Windermere)
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bedside table, a lamp, a window with curtains, a door, and a white wardrobe. - Bowness Guest House (Windermere)
A corner room with a floral sofa, a bed, and large windows offering a view of the street and buildings outside. - Bowness Guest House (Windermere)
A corner building with a stone facade, a sign for a guest house, and a small garden with lavender. - Bowness Guest House (Windermere)
Close to Lake Windermere, Bowness Guest House has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a dresser, a television, and a mirror.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (King Size)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (King Size)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a window with a view of the city, and a small table.

Premium Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, a green upholstered headboard, bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted mirror, and a door with a sign.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Dog Friendly)

A bedroom with a geometric patterned wall, a white bed with a yellow throw, bedside lamps, and a small chair.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Dog Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Windermere is home to Bowness Guest House. Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House and Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Orrest Head and Windermere Ferry. Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting. Visit our Windermere travel guide
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80 Craig Walk, Windermere, England, LA23 2JS

What's nearby

  • A garden scene with rabbit figurines dressed in clothes, surrounded by plants and rocks.
    World of Beatrix Potter
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A coastal town with a marina, green fields, and a river.
    Lake Windermere
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Old Laundry Theatre
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bowness Pier
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station
    6 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    114 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lake View Garden
    8 min walk
  • The Albert
    6 min walk
  • The Westmorland Inn
    2 min walk
  • The Old Pump House Coffee Shop
    12 min walk
  • Driftwood
    13 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

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  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Property payment types

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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Bowness Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bowness Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bowness Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bowness Guest House located?

Situated in Windermere, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. Old Laundry Theatre and Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories are also within 10 minutes. Windermere Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Bowness Guest House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 300 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shubham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located conveniently 10 mins walk away from Bowness Bay and 5 mins walk away from the town centre. We had a good view from the room. Parking can be a challenge, but you’d be able to find a spot nearby. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely guest house, perfect for what we needed for a night's stay in bowness, very clean and a great location, will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bernard and Michelle were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and good facilities. Quiet location but very handy to shops, restaurants and transport. If we were ever back in Bowness we would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely stay here with my partner, michelle the host was great, location was perfect and the rooms were immaculate, 10/10 would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aimée

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay!

I had the most relaxing and comfortable stay! The owners were so friendly, it was quiet, I felt safe as a lone traveller and will certainly be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay, great room size, clean & very welcoming host. Perfectly positioned to make our stay great. Would highly recommend & stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The host was amazing and so helpful, lovely room and perfect for dog friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2nd stay here

Great location. Lovely and clean, comfy beds, helpful owners, we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would happily stay again!

Great friendly hosts, provided all the basic amenities you would need. Room comfortable, homely and within easy walking distance of bowness shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay!

We had a brilliant stay at Bowness Guest House, our hosts were extremely friendly and welcoming. The room was spacious, modern and clean, with a comfortable bed! I would highly reccommend this guest house, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay.

Lovely room in a great location. Hosts were really helpful with recommendations. Would 100% stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check in with the key safe. Room was lovely the lady we seen in the morning was very friendly. Would return. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A brief visit for work. Beautiful room, very accommodating hosts. Everything you need for a comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and staff excellent and very helpful, taken our cases to our bedroom for us we where on top floor I would go back again. Great hospitality. Had a booklet with all resurant 's
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bowness Guesthouse

A long weekend away in the lakes. Lovely accommodation with very friendly and knowledgable owners. Great location and close to shops, cafes and restaurants etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely guest house, warm, quiet and very comfortable bed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully kept and spacious rooms. Owners were very pleasant and communication was top notch. Highly recommend and will make sure to stay here the next time we are in Bowness.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, room was cosy and the bed so comfy! Owners were friendly and very helpful and welcoming, offering suggestions about places to eat and visit in the local area. Good walking distance from both Bowness and Windermere.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable and clean, easy walking distance to main att. Very friendly and responsive hosts
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very short walk to the lake and very convenient if you want quiet but central. Very well looked after and good price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean dog friendly room. Hosts very friendly and welcoming. Close walk to main shopping and restaurants. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect getaway

Perfect overnight stay, lovely room, spotlessly clean, comfortable bed, close to the centre of Bowness and all amenities. Great communication from the welcoming hosts, highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Great guest house, communication was excellent, Michelle gave us a very warm welcome. Our room was spacious and well equipped. Great location, would definitely stay again and highly appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bowness Guest House

A beautiful little room tucked away at the top of bowness, nice and quiet and perfectly situated to get into town. Michelle was wonderful making sure everything was ok with our stay and our dog was very well catered for with treats, bowls and a bed provided!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely and clean room, welcoming owner will definitely stay here again only 10 min walk into town aswell
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025