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May Cottage B&B

3.5 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast in Windermere with free breakfast

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Front of property
Restaurant
Boating
Comfort Double or Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Pool
May Cottage B&B sits just minutes from Windermere Golf Club and Brockhole, the Lake District Visitor Centre. Guests can unwind in the indoor public bath after exploring the surrounding attractions, then start their day with a hearty breakfast before venturing out.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double or Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Kendal Road, Windermere, England, LA23 3EW

What's nearby

  • Bowness Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Windermere Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 4 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Quayside Sports Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬7 min walk

About this property

May Cottage B&B

Bed & breakfast near World of Beatrix Potter
Located close to Windermere Golf Club and Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre, May Cottage B&B provides free full breakfast and an indoor public bath (no minerals). Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at May Cottage B&B include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Exterior

Bowness Guest House

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 279 reviews
Bowness Guest House

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1860
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

May Cottage B&B Windermere
May Cottage Windermere
May Cottage
May Cottage B&B Windermere
May Cottage B&B Bed & breakfast
May Cottage B&B Bed & breakfast Windermere

Frequently asked questions

Is May Cottage B&B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at May Cottage B&B?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at May Cottage B&B?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at May Cottage B&B?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is May Cottage B&B located?

Situated in a national park, this bed & breakfast is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from World of Beatrix Potter and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Windermere Golf Club. Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre and Rydal Mount are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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May Cottage B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were extremely helpful and kind and went out of their way to accomodate the needs of their guests
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Andrea

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

Weekend away in Bowness

We visit Bowness twice a year & couldn't get in at our 'usual'. Booked May cottage B&B & we weren't disappointed - we will definitely book again - great value for money. The bed in room 2 was extremely comfortable, the couple who run the B&B were extremely accommodating & had thought of everything, even a face cloth for make up removal :) Breakfast was plentiful, delicious & cooked fresh, very clean B&B - traditionally furnished with a lovely modern bathroom & excellent shower - a very short walk into the centre of Bowness with free parking which was a bit of a tight fit but manageable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Anniversary break

I booked here for our anniversary break and wasn't disappointed. Great location and lovely room. Comfortable and well equipped room, we were welcomed like old friends by Joan and Simon on arrival. Good breakfast each day with plenty of tea and coffee on offer. Plenty of information available for activities in the area for those not familiar with Lake District. Great location for singles and couples wanting peace and quiet, while being so close to the centre near to shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as bus and boat routes. Hope to be back sooner, rather than later.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Bravo

A wonderful experience with a lovely couple. They literally could not have done more for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

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