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Kirkwood Guest House

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian guest house near World of Beatrix Potter

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Double Room (Four Poster Bed) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Hallway
Restaurant
Front of property
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Princes Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2DD
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Lake Windermere
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬

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Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room (Four Poster Bed) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room

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

About the neighborhood

Windermere

Windermere retreat .Within a 15-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. Windermere Golf Club and Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Windermere Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Food House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Beresfords Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hooked - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Brew Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Kirkwood Guest House

4-star Victorian guest house near World of Beatrix Potter
As a guest of Kirkwood Guest House, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Windermere guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1891
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Kirkwood Guest House offers 7 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Windermere guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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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

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
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Kirkwood Guest House to the airport?

Kirkwood Guest House is 91.2 mi (130-min drive) away from the Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kirkwood Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kirkwood Guest House.

Does Kirkwood Guest House offer free breakfast?

Kirkwood Guest House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kirkwood Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Kirkwood Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Kirkwood Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Kirkwood Guest House have a pool?

Kirkwood Guest House does not have a pool.

Does Kirkwood Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Kirkwood Guest House to downtown Windermere?

Kirkwood Guest House is 0.6 mi away from Windermere.

Kirkwood Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pauline LOIS

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful owners. Super breakfast choices.... All in all a homely place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

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

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay , very friendly and welcoming, breakfast was fantastic good quality ingredients
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host, helpful and informative. Comfy bed and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property was spotless & breakfast was good. Paula & her husband were very helpful & knowledgeably. The ground floor room we had room would benefit from more drawer space
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paula was a delight! Loved her advice and helpful tips. Our little family room was perfect and so cozy. The house is perfectly located close to the Badderley Clock Tower bus stop, and perfectly situated between Bowness and Windermere. Breakfast is not to be missed! Everything was locally sourced and delicious. Highly recommend!

6/10 Okay

nta

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anis

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room with a spotless bathroom, perfect location halfway between Windermere and Bowness, friendly hosts and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuanchen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Angus

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

A very pleas stay

Overall - very good and would recommend. The DVD remote wasn’t working, but the chap was straight on to it, and the next guests will have a new remote. The breakfast sausages had a burnt layer on them, but we think that’s the way they fry them. Nice people and great accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a really nice stay here would definitely recommend and we will be back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property clean and great location. Owners very pleasant and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023