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The Westbourne

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Lake Windermere

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Welcome to Westbourne, a traditional stone building with a charming facade and beautiful flower boxes.
Relax in this inviting room with a large bed, floral wallpaper, and a window with a striped valance.
Traditional building with a charming facade, featuring windows with hanging flower baskets and a picturesque path leading to a nearby structure.
Welcome to our hotel, where a beautiful entrance sets the tone for a memorable stay.
Relax in this traditional living room with a sofa, side tables, lamps, and a coffee table.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room (Compact) | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room (Compact)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Biskey Howe Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, England, LA23 2JR

What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lake View Garden Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bodega Bar & Tapas Bowness - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Westbourne

Upscale guesthouse near Lake Windermere
The Westbourne provides a restaurant and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and a reception hall
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Westbourne include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Dutch, English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 9.50 per person
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways (31 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 10 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 9.50 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Westbourne House Windermere
Westbourne Windermere
The Westbourne Bowness-On-Windermere, England - Lake District
The Westbourne Hotel Bowness-On-Windermere
Westbourne Guesthouse Windermere
The Westbourne Bowness-On-Windermere
The Westbourne Guesthouse
The Westbourne Windermere
The Westbourne Guesthouse Windermere

Frequently asked questions

Is The Westbourne pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Westbourne?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Westbourne?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at The Westbourne?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Westbourne located?

Situated in Windermere, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. Old Laundry Theatre and Bowness Pier are also within 10 minutes. Windermere Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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The Westbourne Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 479 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 479 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 479 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 479 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 479 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and quiet yet close to bars and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at the Westbourne, we were attending a wedding in the Lakes and stayed for 2 nights. The en suite was spotless, comfortable bed and pillows. We had breakfast on the second morning which was great value and quality. Really is great value for money, with friendly staff and an easy check in experience. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very lovely staff, ideal location as it is a short walk from plenty of shops and places to eat but is in a quiet area far from the main road clean and very comfy bed, facilities are all good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts are wonderful. Friendly and helpful. They make a great breakfast. The facilities are very nice. The location is excellent. Within walking distance of the Bowness-On-Windermere high street but in a quiet area. I would definitely stay there again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very serene and quiet area that anyone would love. Loved my stay! I’ll be booking again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mel

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

Great place to stay

Lovely stay as always. Friendly people. Lovely rooms. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located in a quiet peaceful area of bowness but within easy reach of all the bars ,shops and restaurants. The guest house features modern decorative rooms and safe parking. Hosts are welcoming and always available if needed. Returned to this property many times.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the free parking so close to the building. The room was very nice and quiet, which I appreciated. It is also just a short walk from little shops, restaurants, and the lake, which is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very welcoming and helpful staff , breakfast option superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful B&B comfortable rooms and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It was noisy in the mornings. The water system was noisy and could hear snoring in the next room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhuoer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and comfortable beds. Great view.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay at the Westbourne. Friendly greeting from Sue and check in was quick. Room was excellent and had everything we needed. Location is perfect as you are no more than a 10 minute walk to the lake, restaurants, bars, and shopping, but hotel is on a quiet street in a good location. Breakfast in the morning was served by Andre and was really good. Would absolutely stay here again and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location,wonderful staff great breakfast,clean rooms. Perfect for touring Windermere and local attractions,bars and restaurants all within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Great breakfast

The hotel was very comfortable and friendly. The breakfast was lovely and plentiful. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast and good clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great value hotel with friendly helpful staff, very convenient for a short stroll into the town and all of it's amenities. Highly recommended, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Having stayed at the Westbourne a number of years ago (twice) it did not disappoint on revisiting. We wouldn’t hesitate to return, the room was warm and comfortable and the breakfast was very good. All in all a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet location within easy walking distance to town. Spacious clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zillah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely guest house, situated in a quiet part of the lake district however is on 4mins drive to the busy town Staff were so friendly and helpful Place was lovely and clean Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxed, freindly atmosphere, Amazing location. Shared knowledge of area. Facilties to highest standard. Would highly reccomebd and wil definitely visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lynden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very welcoming. The property is well kept and very clean. A bit chilly during the night as the heating was set on a timer. We never had breakfast, however it did smell really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

2 night tour of the lakes

Just spent a wonderful 2 night stay here with my partner. Everything was amazing we stayed in room 1. A beautiful upstairs corner room with a lovely view and sun all afternoon. The room was spotless with a lovely comfy bed there was everything we needed and it was very quiet. The bathroom is a little snug if you’re a larger person but again spotless with a great shower. Breakfast was delicious and everyone who worked there so friendly and helpful. We met Sue one of the owners on the last day absolutely lovely lady. Perfect location a 6/7 min walk from the lake. Parking was easy and we were allowed to park from 11am and to leave the car til 1pm allowing us more time to explore. I would highly recommended and can’t wait to come and stay here again. Thank you for the perfect couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I checked in super late and they had a game plan in place to accommodate my late arrival even though there is not a person on site after hours. The location is awesome to access the restaurants, shops, and activities within Windermere. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024