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Rum Doodle B&B

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near Lake Windermere

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Double Room (Small (3)) | Room amenity
Free daily full breakfast
Hallway
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Sunny Bank Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2EN
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowness Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬

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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Small (3)) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room (Small (3))

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Windermere

Windermere retreat .Within a 15-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories. World of Beatrix Potter and Old Laundry Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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

4-star guest house near Lake Windermere
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1879
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Garden
Rum Doodle B&B offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. This Windermere guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets 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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed 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

How close is Rum Doodle B&B to the airport?

Rum Doodle B&B is 91.3 mi (130-min drive) away from the Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rum Doodle B&B have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rum Doodle B&B.

Does Rum Doodle B&B offer free breakfast?

Rum Doodle B&B offers free full breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Rum Doodle B&B?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Rum Doodle B&B?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rum Doodle B&B?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Rum Doodle B&B have a pool?

Rum Doodle B&B does not have a pool.

Does Rum Doodle B&B have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Rum Doodle B&B to downtown Windermere?

Rum Doodle B&B is 0.6 mi away from Windermere.

Reviews

Rum Doodle B&B Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 179 reviews

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

V

Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

Yervand

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

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

Gorgeous Stay

Absolutely gorgeous stay at Rum Doodle. Staff couldn’t have been nicer, felt welcomed from the moment they met us at the door. The room was decorated beautifully, exactly what we needed for a few days away. All sorts of amenities and extras - the breakfast options were vast and really tasty. The only thing worth mentioning is parking is up a very tight small hill and when there is a lot of cars in it does get a little difficult. Nothing that would stop us from making a return though. Will absolutely be booking again in future. Thank you for a thoroughly lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely B&B in a great location. 10 mins walk in either direction to shops, cafes and restaurants. The lake is just a few minutes more in the one direction. Car parking available. Lovely rooms. Very clean. Most comfortable nights sleep I've had in a very long time. (I'd love to know where the mattress and pillows are from so I can purchase for home) I arrived several hours early prior to check in and was allowed to leave my car whilst I went out for the afternoon. I was given my room key at this point too. Breakfast in the morning was plentiful and very delishious too. We had a lovely stay and would stay again. Have recommended to a friend already. Thanks. Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helene

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with family
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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hostess wasn’t accommodating. Arrived 20 minutes early for check in and I wasn’t allowed to use a toilet after a long drive. Next morning , I asked whether I could have beans with my bacon and egg and got told no because that was only an option for a vegetarian breakfast. Lovely b&b but let down with the service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Great Stay

Clean friendly hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

R

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

Fabulous stay with awesome breakfast

I stayed a few nights for work. The room was beautiful, warm on arrival and spotlessly clean. The parking up the steep drive can be a bit tricky and there was no space for me on the second night so I had to park in the next street. This wasn’t ideal but everything else was great so I’ve not marked them down for it. Breakfast was out of this world!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was excellent. Great, quirky hotel with friendly staff and amazing breakfast. Clean and walking distance to everything. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place! Wonderful staff and lovely atmosphere! Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simrit

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

Brilliant place

Stayed with a friend in twin bed room. Was comfortable and clean with friendly staff and excellent choice at breakfast. Would absolutely return and highly recommend this lively B&B
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024