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Storrs Gate House

5.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Windermere with free breakfast

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Romantic Double Room (Four Poster Bed) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes
Storrs Gate House, amid Lake Windermere's picturesque landscape, serves English breakfast and offers WiFi throughout. Guests can enjoy the charming garden, play mini golf, or relax on the sun-filled terrace - elements previous visitors appreciate for the peaceful atmosphere.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Jacobean) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Suite (Jacobean)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Victorian) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Suite (Victorian)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Queen Anne) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Suite (Queen Anne)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Romantic Double Room (Four Poster Bed) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Romantic Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double or Twin Room (Large) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Comfort Double or Twin Room (Large)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Windermere is home to Storrs Gate House. Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House and Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Windermere Ferry and Windermere Golf Club. Lake Windermere and Old Laundry Theatre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Longtail Hill, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, England, LA23 3JD

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 5 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bluebird Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Urban Food House - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Storrs Gate House

Guesthouse near Lake Windermere
Located close to Windermere Ferry and Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House, Storrs Gate House provides free English breakfast, a terrace, and mini golf. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, outdoor furniture, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Storrs Gate House include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Select Comfort beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1896
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 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 12 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

Storrs Gate House Windermere
Storrs Gate House
Storrs Gate Windermere
Storrs Gate
Storrs Gate House Hotel Windermere
Storrs Gate House Windermere, Lake District
Storrs Gate House Guesthouse Windermere
Storrs Gate House Guesthouse
Storrs Gate House Guesthouse
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Storrs Gate House Guesthouse Windermere

Frequently asked questions

Is Storrs Gate House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Storrs Gate House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Storrs Gate House?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Storrs Gate House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Storrs Gate House located?

Situated in Windermere, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Windermere, Windermere Ferry, and Old Laundry Theatre. World of Beatrix Potter and Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Storrs Gate House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, staff, breakfast and facilities. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good overnight stay - bedroom ok but felt cluttered & rubbish found under a table - breakfast very good & hosts very considerate
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ergin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation with great hosts. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great B&B experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Akriti

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The place and rooms were nice but the experience was overshadowed by the bad behaviour of the hostess. We were 15 minites late in checking out coz i had bumped my head. She never offered to help while my forehead was swelling up, refused to give ice or anything to help and just wanted us out of the room. She closed the door to the living room area when we came down the stairs and made us wait for our taxi out in the cold..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Great b&b

Wonderful stay with really lovely hosts . Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a little gem of a guest house this is, just yards from the shore of Lake Windermere opposite the marina and just a 20 minute walk from Bowness ( or a couple of minutes max by car ! ) Owners Susanne and Glenn are lovely warm friendly hosts and are very welcoming and more than happy to give you any help needed with info on the local area. The guest house is bright and beautifully clean with a slightly 'chintzy' decor, but at least it has character rather than the sterile corporate identikit look of many hotels. Breakfast choice is excellent, fresh berries, granola, cereals etc etc, all the usual, and the cooked food is delicious and freshly prepared for you when you go down to breakfast. Our bed was on the firm side but nontheless was very comfortable and lovely and warm and the pillows were excellent. All in all with the guest house very good EXCEPT the road noise was awful ! The windows were of the sash design which do not seal well even when closed so we got the roar of every car, bike, van etc that went past in our room, usually falling quiet around 1.00am. For me, this made sleeping difficult and was the only real negative to our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property, clean, comfortable and with lovely hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

Anazing

Amazing place Amazing hosts Amazing food We will definitely be back and would recommend Storrs Gate to anyone Thank you Susanne and Glenn
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ex

Wonderful welcome and very attentive staff. Room was very nice, clean and quaint. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Storrs Guest House

Storrs Guest house was clean & comfortable. The owners were very friendly & helpful, nothing was too much for them. They were knowledgeable on places to see. The breakfast was excellent - sets you up for the day. I would recommend Storrs Guest house & it was only a 10 minute walk into Bowness which offered some amazing friendly pubs & the food was good, enjoyed the Sunday roast in the Flying Pig very good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived to a warm welcome and the friendliness and kindness continued throughout our stay Amazing breakfast cooked to perfection Situated in a perfect place with everything accessible Ample parking would highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in Bowness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely lovely stay with Susanne and Glen who are very welcoming and friendly. The guest house is gorgeous and very cosy, and our room was huge and well kept. We would absolutely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hosts, good location and a lovely b&b.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great find in Windermere

This was a spontaneous stay, and we were very pleased we chose this hotel. The owners and staff were lovely and welcoming. Our room was great. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

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

5 stars all the way

You can't go wrong staying here. great location and wonderful hosts. Will go back next time we are in the Lake District.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast. Clean, comfortable, cozy room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely guest house own
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Pamela

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

2 nice days away

This is a lovely b&b clean, lovely friendly staff, superb breakfast and in a great location 10 minutes walk from Bowness-on-Windermere.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous B & B great location short walk to lakeside and town. Accommodation spotless, beautifully done out and very comfortable. Owners and staff so friendly and helpful . Garden is gorgeous with lots of places to sit and relax. Excellent breakfast too .Highly recommended *****
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Very friendly. Lovely breakfast. Gorgeous bedroom. Close to Lake and easy walk into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were lovely and incredibly helpful. Lovely breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully decorated well equipped room, very clean. Breakfasts excellent. Very helpful friendly hosts. Look forward to staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Perfect stay

Amazing stay. Susann and Glenn are the perfect hosts, nothing is too much trouble. The accommodation is spotless and comfortable and the breakfast is amazing and sets you up for the day. Will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property amazing hosts who cant do enough for you. Suzanne greeted us at the property and made sure to recommend local restaurants for our evening meals. The breakfast fruit starter is amazing and Glen cooks a mean breakfast with high quality produce. Rooms are spacious clean and individual. Highly recommended would definately stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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