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Rum Doodle B&B

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, near Lake Windermere

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Double Room (Small (3)) | Room amenity
Terrace/patio
Free daily full breakfast
Exterior
Hallway
Travelers find Rum Doodle B&B a calm escape within a national park where garden views create a tranquil atmosphere. The property includes a free full breakfast, and guests can stay connected with in-room WiFi while enjoying the natural surroundings.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Double Room (8) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room (8)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Four Poster (6)) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Four Poster (6))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room (4) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room (4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (7) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room (7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Small (3)) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room (Small (3))

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Four Poster (2)) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Four Poster (2))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room (1) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double or Twin Room (1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite (9) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Suite (9)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Four Poster (5)) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room (Four Poster (5))

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Sunny Bank Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2EN

What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 12 min walk - 0.7 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 - 17 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homeground - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Beresfords Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Italia - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Rum Doodle B&B

Upscale guesthouse near Lake Windermere
Rum Doodle B&B provides amenities like free full breakfast and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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The Windermere Hotel

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  • Free WiFi
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  • Breakfast available
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1879

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Rum Doodle Hotel Windermere
Rum Doodle Hotel
Rum Doodle Windermere
Rum Doodle B&B Windermere
Braemount House Hotel Windermere
Rum Doodle Bed & Breakfast Windermere, Lake District
Rum Doodle B&B
Rum Doodle Bed & Breakfast Windermere Lake District
Rum Doodle B B
Rum Doodle B&B Guesthouse
Rum Doodle B&B Windermere
Rum Doodle B&B Guesthouse Windermere

Frequently asked questions

Is Rum Doodle B&B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rum Doodle B&B?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Rum Doodle B&B?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rum Doodle B&B?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Rum Doodle B&B located?

Situated in a national park, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories and Lake Windermere. World of Beatrix Potter and Old Laundry Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Windermere Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Rum Doodle B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 183 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean free parking which was good very good breakfast. £5 for taxi to Bowness in Windermere. Definitely worth a visit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous B&B, super clean, helpful, friendly staff & great location. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff & location Excellent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

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

Great stay

We had a lovely 2 night stay, the staff were great and the breakfast was very good. Great location plenty of bars and restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Started with a really warm welcome and staff couldn’t be more accommodating. Really nice rooms and comfortable bed. Breakfast was top quality and in a great location all for a really good price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay with a few drawbacks. The room was spacious and the bed very comfortable, making for a relaxing base. Staff were friendly and helpful—especially appreciated the lovely walk recommendation. Breakfast was good quality ingredients and nice, although the dining area felt a bit cramped. Unfortunately, cleanliness let the room down slightly, with stained carpets and hairs on the bathroom floor on arrival. Noise from the room above was quite disruptive, especially being woken at 1am. With better soundproofing and a deeper clean, it could have been a perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful boutique B&B away from the hustle of Windemere’s main street. Tasty curated breakfasts and home style service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were so welcoming and attentive it really adds to making you feel at ease.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simrit

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

Brilliant place

Stayed with a friend in twin bed room. Was comfortable and clean with friendly staff and excellent choice at breakfast. Would absolutely return and highly recommend this lively B&B
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

Beautiful B&B

Beautiful quirky b&b, excellent breakfast. Comfortable beds, lovely individual rooms. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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

Great location and service

Excellent location - easy walk to town. Parking at the property and excellent breakfast. Friendly and efficient service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was enjoyable, however the room had a bath with shower attached within the bedroom . This would have been ok had my husband not been very tall. This is not an ideal room as the ceiling is on a slant and low.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really lovely, light, plenty of room, with a nice ensuite. We were greeted with a cold drink and the breakfast the next morning was excellent. We would definitely recommend staying here and would stay again. The location is perfect being in between, you can go to either part of the village easily. Parking availability is a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best places I have ever stayed hands down! Everyone was so so friendly and the room was so clean and cozy. The breakfast was absolutely delicious, and the lady serving was so sweet. I had an early train on the day I checked out, and I was so sad I couldn’t have breakfast that day! I will think about the Rum Doodle every day until I can go back and stay again. The most special place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to find.

I’d rather tell the hotel the bad stuff. Bath was awesome. Shower too. Furniture looked good. Breakfast in our room was outstanding. I’d like mayo with breaky also but i could have asked. So no points deducted. Bed comfy. Four poster bed a nice touch. Most paint and fixtures nice. I would recommend. Xxx lovely owners.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hostess wasn’t accommodating. Arrived 20 minutes early for check in and I wasn’t allowed to use a toilet after a long drive. Next morning , I asked whether I could have beans with my bacon and egg and got told no because that was only an option for a vegetarian breakfast. Lovely b&b but let down with the service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great room and facilities and great breakfast and hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This quaint property was within walking distance of Windermere. There is also a bus you can catch just around the corner. Our room was clean and well appointed but only had a bath which my husband struggled with. The breakfast was adequate and served by a bright and friendly lady. Check in could have been better by offering some additional information regarding the bus service to town and maybe some suggestions of things to do in the area or good restaurants to eat at. Overall a great stay, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely B&B near the centre of Bowness on Windmere, very clean with an excellent breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute and nice B and B. The breakfast was lovely and served in the room. Perfectly poached eggs. We would gladly return
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property for a stay in the lake district with walking distance to Bowness and Windermere with a delicious Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted on arrival at the B&B which was lovely and our room was comfortable and clean. Parking is available and their breakfast options numerous and filling.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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