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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
Hallway
Exterior
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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Windermere, Rum Doodle B&B is in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Parkside Road or Cartmel Racecourse.
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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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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. 146 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 181 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

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

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

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

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very friendly and accommodation was perfectly located for us
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at this well presented property. Our room was spacious with a separate seating area with TV from the bedroom. Breakfast was absolutely fantastic and cooked to order. We will definitely return, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yervand

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Breakfast in the room was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Windermere Breakfast was outstanding Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely B&B with a great breakfast which us very good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic . 5 star plus

Perfect in every way. We were bowled over by the sheer high standard of the room down to the finest details. Super comfortable. Host exceptionally friendly. Breakfast was of the highest possible standard. Altogether fantastic Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant breakfast and parking available at property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, staff very friendly and helpful. Great value for money and a very good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

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

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

david

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

Lovely stay.

Lovely stay.pleasant friendly staff nice room,comfortable bed and a excellent breakfast brought to our room.We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Rum Doodle was in a great location with easy private parking. The hosts made me feel welcome and the room was exactly as shown. Great breakfast menu and they made a packed breakfast for my last day due to an early start.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was ideal for a weekend away in beautiful Windermere x
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay in an ideal location. Bedrooms and bathroom were immaculate super comfy and the breakfast was incredible, we will definitely be back x
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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