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Kirkwood Guest House

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Located close to World of Beatrix Potter and Windermere Golf Club, Kirkwood Guest House provides a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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A bed with a teal bedspread and white linens, flanked by floral wallpaper and wooden headboard.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A four-poster bed with a framed welcome sign, two bedside tables with lamps, and a patterned wallpaper background.

Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and a small table, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with two single beds, a wooden desk, a mirror, and a radiator.

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bed with floral bedding, a wooden headboard, and a mirror above it.

Family Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Windermere, Kirkwood Guest House is in a national park. Hill Top Farm and Rydal Mount are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. World of Beatrix Potter and Windermere Golf Club are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Windermere travel guide
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Princes Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2DD

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
    15 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    130 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Albert
    17 min walk
  • The Westmorland Inn
    10 min walk
  • Brown Sugar
    12 min walk
  • Trattoria
    13 min walk
  • The Magic Roundabout
    18 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1891
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 6 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkwood Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kirkwood Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kirkwood Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Kirkwood Guest House located?

Situated in a national park, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. Windermere Golf Club and Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km). Windermere Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kirkwood Guest House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely Guesthouse and the owners were very friendly. Well positioned for a short walk to either Windermere or Bowness. Slept well as the bed was comfortable and the location was nice and quiet. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Travelled to lake Windermere with two friends from USA. We all loved this place. Ideally located near the lake and restaurants. Richard and Paula made our stay very comfortable. Breakfast was the best. I will recommend it to anyone who is looking for a great place to stay and explore. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very helpful. Well kept and Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, cosy atmosphere, hearty English breakfast, great value. Thank you Paula and Richard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Vey comfortable we have stayed in this historic building guest home . Just like our home, the owners was so warm to us. The guest house was located at the residential area which was very quiet and only 15 -20mins walking can down to the pier and shopping street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous stay , very friendly and welcoming, breakfast was fantastic good quality ingredients
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Really nice place, with very nice owners who were friendly and helpful, good location, nice room in this well maintained guest house, and nice breakfast menu, including a full English breakfast (additional cost). Parking is on the street in this residential neighborhood and could be tricky if no spaces are available, although I didn't have that problem. Very happy with the place. I'd certainly stay there again. Thanks to Richard and Paula, the owners
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room with a spotless bathroom, perfect location halfway between Windermere and Bowness, friendly hosts and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay in a prime location

Great stay in a prime location for Windermere and Bowness in Windermere. Hosts were great along with the freshly made breakfasts each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely guest house! Welcoming and comfortable. Big rooms and fantastic breakfast. Easy walking distance into town and parking was readily available.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Kirkwood guest house

Great stay with Paula and Richard. Lovely room, clean and comfy, great breakfast using local produce. Good location and helpful local knowledge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely host, helpful and informative. Comfy bed and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice comfortable place to stay. Owners Richard and Paula are a lovely friendly couple and very attentive to their guests. We would highly recommend Kirkwood Guest house
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay, excellent food, good location. Richard and Paula are really friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay there again when visit the lake district.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Property clean and great location. Owners very pleasant and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay at this guesthouse. Breakfast was lovely, able to have it in your room if you prefer. Walkable to the centre of windermere, driveable to many hot spots and locations
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly, helpful owners. Super breakfast choices.... All in all a homely place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful stay in Windermere

An amazing stay at Kirkwood House! Richard and Paula are superior hosts and really nade sure our stay was exceptional. Our room was large and very nicely furnished. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely little B and B 10 min walk from Bowness and Windamere. Really clean. Breakfast excellent and Paula can't do enough for you Really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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A very nice, quiet place in a good location, a reasonably short walk to both Bowness and Windermere. The host, Paula, is very kind and helpful and I really enjoyed the wonderful breakfast! If I come back to the Lake District I'll stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely little guest house

Richard and Paula friendly and welcoming and great breakfast. Bed was really comfortable. Would have no hesitation in recommending.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay in Windermere! Thanks for Richard and Paula, we had an amazing time for 3 nights. Great taste breakfast provided everyday, the room is classic furnished and the location is good. With impacted introduction from Paula, we explored most of areas of Lake District. We enjoyed our holiday here and will definitely choose Kirkwood for the next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent

Lovely friendly place to stay. Paula was very welcoming, and the room was immaculate, and clean. We had breakfast and it was lovely, plenty to choose from and paula cannot do enough for you on your stay. Thanks guys for your hospitality we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

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Richard and Paula the hosts were very pleasant and helpful. Place was clean and immaculate. Safe off road parking. Top marks for where the property is sited, with in walking distance of the lakes, shopping and dining.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The stay at Kirkwood Guest House was everything we could have asked for, Paula was so attentive and the breakfast service was exceptional. The location was a 10-minute walk between both Windermere and Bowness. Couldn’t have asked for anything more from a guesthouse.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024