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Rum Doodle B&B

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A hallway with patterned flooring, a wooden staircase, and a bookshelf with books. - Rum Doodle B&B (Windermere)
A stone house with a bay window, surrounded by greenery. - Rum Doodle B&B (Windermere)
A white metal table and two white metal chairs in an outdoor setting with greenery in the background. - Rum Doodle B&B (Windermere)
A dining area with wicker chairs and a wooden table, a bookshelf, and a string of lights. - Rum Doodle B&B (Windermere)
A bed with a headboard, two pillows, and a decorative pillow with a coat of arms. - Rum Doodle B&B (Windermere)
Rum Doodle B&B provides amenities like free full breakfast and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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View all photos for Superior Double Room (8) Roll Top Bath in Bedroom

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a wall decorated with vintage suitcases.

Superior Double Room (8) Roll Top Bath in Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Four Poster (6)) Breakfast Served in Bedroom

A four-poster canopy bed with a nightstand and lamp, a chair, and a table with flowers.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Four Poster (6)) Breakfast Served in Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (4)

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room (4)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a desk with a lamp, a suitcase, and a television on the wall.

Double Room (7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Small (3))

A neatly made bed with a black metal frame and white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double Room (Small (3))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for King Bed Breakfast Served in Bedroom

A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a dining table with chairs, and a window with shutters.

King Bed Breakfast Served in Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room (1)

A room with two wooden beds, a chair, a dresser, and a large mirror.

Double or Twin Room (1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite (9)

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, stone wall, wooden bed frame, and two bedside lamps.

Suite (9)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Four Poster (5))

A cozy bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a bookshelf filled with books.

Double Room (Four Poster (5))

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Windermere, Rum Doodle B&B is in a national park. Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House and Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek. Raw War Paintball and Rydal Hall Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Visit our Windermere travel guide
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Sunny Bank Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2EN

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a marina, green fields, and a river.
    Lake Windermere
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A garden scene with rabbit figurines dressed in clothes, surrounded by plants and rocks.
    World of Beatrix Potter
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Old Laundry Theatre
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bowness Pier
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Windermere Station
    17 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    120 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Albert
    14 min walk
  • The Westmorland Inn
    9 min walk
  • Trattoria
    12 min walk
  • Brown Sugar
    13 min walk
  • The Magic Roundabout
    14 min walk

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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: 3:00 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

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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

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Rum Doodle B&B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 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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Reviews

Rum Doodle B&B Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 263 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Friendly staff Amazing breakfast Comfy beds Bit hilly for myself due to ill health but if you dont mind a walk its only about 20mins to both windermere and bowness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at rum doodle four times, great staff and a breakfast to die for. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect place to stay within easy walking distance of bowness and windermere . parking is on site , room very well maintained , you get a good breakfast to start the day off , staff very helpful friendly 100%
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay, the cleanliness was exceptional and the waitress at breakfast was amazing. Off road parking was a big plus and the location is ideal for both bowness and windermere.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bed and breakfast . Perfect on the middle of Windermere and bowness . Lovely room, lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous bed and breakfast. Friendly staff, lovely room and incredible breakfast. Our second stay here and will definitely go back again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in room 7 was perfect and the bed was so comfy. The poriddge and cumbrain breakfast were lovely. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. It is in a great location too. Will be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely b&b, very comfortable and cute. The location is walkable and the check in was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely characterful B&B in a quiet and convenient location for Windermere. Rooms very clean, welcoming staff with a superb breakfast and would visit again when in the Lake District.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Interesting and quirky. Friendly staff Great location V good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 min walk to the lake passing shops, cafes and bars, breakfast was lovely served to our large room with table in the bay window, so clean and homely
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room, delicious breakfast, and friendly staff. WiFi wasn’t great but overall we loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely comfy bed and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautifully decorated, and very clean. Staff super friendly. Bathroom needed an update with rust in bath and tiles falling off, plus very compact and you couldn't open door fully due to sink behind it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, breakfast was heavenly and decor was so quirky and fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely B&B with a homely feel, spotlessly clean bedroom and bathroom, free and easy parking. Staff were lovely and friendly and I would highly recommend a stay at Rum Doodle . One of the best full English breakfasts I’ve had at any accommodation. Thank you for the hospitality 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice b&b. Room was nice and clean. Breakfast was really nice. Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wonderful hosts and delicious breakfasts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

George

Brilliant breakfast lovely and freshly made could not fault it . The room we stayed in nice and clean we had a nice peaceful sleep. Parking wasn't a problem plenty of room to park your car. Overall I'd definitely go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Battiste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good check in indications and good breakfast. Free parking
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and friendly/welcoming staff. Lovely breakfast. Great location. Would recommend .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Friendly and attentive staff, great breakfast, and the attic room we stayed in was lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very clean new refit bathroom great hosts great breakfast great location worth visit
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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