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Howbeck Guest House

5.0 star property
Luxury guesthouse with a sauna and a bar

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Located in a national park, the Howbeck Guest House offers a genuine escape from everyday life. Guests start their day with a cooked-to-order breakfast, can access a nearby health club for exercise, and return to unwind with drinks at the property's welcoming bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Small Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Small Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Retreat Suite with Stunning Spa Bathroom

Retreat Suite with Stunning Spa Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Retreat Suite with Stunning Spa Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
New Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2LA

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 9 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homeground - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Beresfords Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Italia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Howbeck Guest House

Luxury boutique guesthouse near Lake Windermere
Howbeck Guest House provides amenities like a bar and a sauna. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and access to a nearby health club
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Howbeck Guest House include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Front of property

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 14.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express 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
Late check-out fee: GBP 30.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 14.95 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Howbeck
Howbeck Hotel Guest House
Howbeck Hotel Guest House Windermere
Howbeck Windermere
Howbeck Guest House Windermere
Howbeck Guest House
Howbeck Hotel Guest House
Howbeck Guest House Guesthouse
Howbeck Guest House Windermere
Howbeck Guest House Guesthouse Windermere

Frequently asked questions

Is Howbeck Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Howbeck Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Howbeck Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Howbeck Guest House?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 30.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Howbeck Guest House located?

Situated in a national park, this luxury guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories and Lake Windermere. World of Beatrix Potter and Old Laundry Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Windermere Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Howbeck Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 141 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

Definitely stay again.

The Howbeck was exceptional, with a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town restaurants, nice home decor
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and friendly place to stay. Me and my friend will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

One to go back too

We had a great nights sleep and a 10/10 breakfast. Staff were absolutely friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

shota

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamatha

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

Fabulous luxury in amazing place

Fabulous Hotel. So warm comfortable and welcoming. Rooms were high standard. Bath with jets was lovely after a walk. Breakfast....too much to eat and so delicious! Staff attentive and friendly.
Windermere 20 mins walk to Bowness
Windermere 20 mins walk ro Bowness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, able to access Lake Windermere and surrounding areas easily. Very comfortable bed and good space within room. Only draw back was room location on ground floor next to front door which affected our sleep on both nights due the noise from the other guests entering and a disagreement between two guests outside our window area and front door which required the police to be called to support staff. Would come back but not stay in that room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siu Kei

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

The Howbeck and Retreat Stay Review

There are a lot of different breakfast options, and the food is great especially the bacon in Eggs Benedict and the sourdough bread. The spa bath is great, and the bathroom is nice. The only problem is the extra bed is a bit too soft, and the bed is a bit too low. Access to transport is near, as Windermere Library bus stop is near (basically in front of the hotel!), so is Windermere Railway Station as it’s an 10 minute walk via High Street. Overall the stay is pretty good.
Full Cumberland Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice stay staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

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

Weekend at the lakes

We absolutely loved staying here. Its a beautiful hotel. Our host was really lovely and the room was perfect. Would definitely stay here again. The location was just perfect. Only a short walk to lake Windermere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location Great service and friendly Free parking Room really nice and clean Breakfast was great And we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No hot water available when I wanted a shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, parked on the front, easy walking distance to Windermere. Few cobwebs on ceiling and bedside lamps were not 5 star standard
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location for easy access to Windermere. The pool was a short drive away, and as we were there for only a couple of nights we didn't get to use it. The manager was very friendly and helpful. Our bed was comfortable and the shower was lovely. Would be very happy to stay there again on our next visit to Windermere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ceinwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay. The Howbeck was spotlessly clean, including the bathroom which was beautifully designed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pui Sheung Grace

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

A comfortable guest house

The staffs are friendly. The room is clean and comfortable. The breakfast is good and delicious !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Superb, but careful you don't slip in the shower.

Excellent place to stay. Short walk from Windermere town and the shops and restaurants there. Gorgeous property, comfortable beds and the breakfast was excellent. Only complaint was the bathrooms. Very tall tub walls and very slick tub surface with no non-slip shower/tub mats, so it was a miracle I didn't slip and didn't get seriously hurt when taking a shower.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great find The retreat is just what you need after a long drive Breakfast being delivered to your room in the morning is a great touch
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a very clean and excellently presented accommodation. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfasts were delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Breakfast wasn’t great, but the staff was kind and hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia

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

Lovely stay in Windermere

Really lovely stay at the Howbeck. Nice staff, lovely room and perfect location. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

R

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

weekend break

We had a fabulous time. The staff were friendly and helpful. Our rooms were very comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. Everything was close by and the spa pass was an added bonus. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Lovely place!

Well recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely room and good breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

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