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Hawksmoor Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, near World of Beatrix Potter

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double Room (Room 11 Ground Floor) | Room amenity
Deluxe Double Room (Room 11 Ground Floor) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room (Room 11 Ground Floor) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Located near the World of Beatrix Potter, Hawksmoor Guest House offers a tranquil escape. Start your day with a full breakfast, then relax on the sunny terrace or wander through peaceful gardens. Enjoy helpful staff, free self-parking, and luggage storage for a stress-free stay.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double or Twin Room (Room 10 First Floor) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room (Room 10 First Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Smaller Double Room (Room 2 First Floor)

Smaller Double Room (Room 2 First Floor) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Smaller Double Room (Room 2 First Floor)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Large Family Room (Room 8 Ground Floor)

Large Family Room (Room 8 Ground Floor) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Large Family Room (Room 8 Ground Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Queen Room (Room 4 Second Floor)

Queen Room (Room 4 Second Floor) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Room (Room 4 Second Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (Room 11 Ground Floor)

Deluxe Double Room (Room 11 Ground Floor) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room (Room 11 Ground Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Balcony ( Room 7 Ground Floor)

Double or Twin Room, Balcony ( Room 7 Ground Floor) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Balcony ( Room 7 Ground Floor)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Smaller Double Room ( Room 5 Second Floor)

Smaller Double Room ( Room 5 Second Floor) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Smaller Double Room ( Room 5 Second Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Balcony ( Room 14 First Floor)

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony ( Room 14 First Floor) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony ( Room 14 First Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Small Double Room with Bath (Room 9 First Floor)

Small Double Room with Bath (Room 9 First Floor) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Small Double Room with Bath (Room 9 First Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room With Disability Access ( Room 6 Ground Floor)

Double Room With Disability Access ( Room 6 Ground Floor) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room With Disability Access ( Room 6 Ground Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Queen Room ( Room 1 First Floor)

Queen Room ( Room 1 First Floor) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Room ( Room 1 First Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Lake Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2EQ

What's nearby

  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 16 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homeground - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Beresfords Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Italia - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Hawksmoor Guest House

Upscale guesthouse located near World of Beatrix Potter with rooms renovated in 2018
Located close to Lake Windermere and Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre, Hawksmoor Guest House provides free full breakfast and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, access to a nearby health club, and outdoor furniture
  • A reception hall and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hawksmoor Guest House offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2018
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hawksmoor Guest House Guesthouse Windermere
Hawksmoor Guest House Guesthouse
Hawksmoor Guest House Windermere
Hawksmoor House house
Hawksmoor Windermere
Hawksmoor Guest House Guesthouse
Hawksmoor Guest House Windermere
Hawksmoor Guest House Guesthouse Windermere

Frequently asked questions

Is Hawksmoor Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hawksmoor Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hawksmoor Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hawksmoor Guest House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hawksmoor Guest House located?

Situated in the historical district, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and Rydal Mount are also within 9 mi (15 km). Windermere Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Hawksmoor Guest House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 255 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The woman at front of house was delightful and made us feel very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and had a peaceful ambiance. It felt like home away from home. The water pressure in the shower was slightly erratic but it didn’t spoil our experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balcony was lovely but table and chairs could be updated or cleaned!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

marie

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

Lovely Stay

A lovely stay in a lovely place with easy access to the centre. A good nights sleep and a really tasty breakfast from an excellent choice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

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

Birthday stay

Really welcoming and overall excellent. Well done
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Staff so friendly and room was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accomodation in very convenient place. Fantastic staff and service Suzanne and Helen were great we loved it. Breakfast was lovely too. Will definately return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely family stay ,very comfortable bed ,lots of room in family room ,amazing breakfast, pam very friendly ,thankyou
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming, staff attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spotless room and bathroom with nice toiletries. Great breakfast and perfect location halfway between Windermere and Bowness.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Weekend stay

Such a friendly, clean and fabulous place for our weekend stay for partner's birthday. Pam and the team were so fantastic, and we would highly recommend a stay. Lovely breakfast too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A small hotel, well managed and clean. Breakfast is included and we really enjoyed the qualities of the food we had. I definitely will choose this hotel again if I would be visiting Windermere again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

A treat for my mum and dad.

Very nice stay. Staff where very friendly. Breakfast was really good. The only down side was no evening meals but there are lots of options for pubs or cafés near by.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location - 15 minute walk to town and shopping . Room and bath very nice .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Short Break

We had a really enjoyable stay at The Hawksmoor Hotel. Great service, which they genuinely cared about providing. Great breakfast and plenty of free parking on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Happy to of stayed at guest house

Excellent standard, room finished to a high standard. Breakfast very good, staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Top guest house

Clean, coumfortable and lovely staff. In ideal location half way between Bowness and Windermere villages. Breakfast was exellent with plenty of choice all freshly cooked
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandor Gabor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a really nice stay. Room was clean and tidy. For breakfast we had lots of options. We definetaly stay again here
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent location. Great host's and staff.

Recommended by some friends that have been before. Excellent guest house to stay. Good location for walking distance of windermere or bowness. Will be back on our next visit to the lake district.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derekj

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

Hawksmoor Guest House

Hawksmoor Guest House was immaculately run by the owners. The very friendly staff couldn't do enough to make our stay a joy. Would highly recommend a visit if you are in the Windemere/ Bowness area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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