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The Westbourne

Property class: 4
4-star guest house near Lake Windermere

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A stone building with a sign reading "WESTBOURNE".
A white building with a row of windows covered in hanging flowers.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two lamps, a chandelier, a framed picture, and a vase with flowers.
A neatly made bed with a striped bedspread, a tufted headboard, and a bedside lamp.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a staircase, and a view of the outside.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Biskey Howe Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, England, LA23 2JR
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowness Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (Compact)

A neatly made bed with pillows and a folded towel, a window with a striped blind, and a wall with floral wallpaper.

Double Room (Compact)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 124 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with a striped bedspread, a tufted headboard, and a bedside lamp.

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 124 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chandelier, and a door leading to another room.

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, a radiator, and a window with blinds.

Comfort Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Windermere

In Windermere .Your stay at this Windermere guesthouse places you within a 10-minute walk of World of Beatrix Potter and Old Laundry Theatre. Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Laundry Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 3 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Westbourne

4-star guest house near Lake Windermere
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Windermere guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Westbourne offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 9.50 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed 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

How close is The Westbourne to the airport?

The Westbourne is 89.7 mi (103-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Westbourne?

As of Sep 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Westbourne on Oct 4, 2026 start from $105, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Westbourne have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Westbourne.

Does The Westbourne offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Westbourne, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 9.50 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Westbourne?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Westbourne?

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

Is there free parking at The Westbourne?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Westbourne have a pool?

The Westbourne does not have a pool.

Does The Westbourne have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Westbourne have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Westbourne to downtown Windermere?

The Westbourne is 0.3 mi away from Bowness-on-Windermere.

The Westbourne Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 526 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 526 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 526 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 526 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 526 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Very convenient to walking to the lake, shops, and dining.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room 5 was perfect huge bed very comfy parking on site Breakfast excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely hotel with super friendly staff thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a good price, service was excellent, breakfast looked good but we didn't partake as we are early birds and like to get something on the go.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ho Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and tidy. Friendly and helpful staff. Free parking for guests is a plus. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay here was fantastic. The owners were very personable, rooms were spotless and the breakfast was first class.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely overnight stay at the Westbourne. Clean, tidy and well appointed rooms. Cracking breakfast the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely owners, room was nice and comfortable, great location for exploring the lakes
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, comfortable bed, beautifully decorated. Walkable to many great restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Westbourne was immaculately clean, we were made to feel very welcome and the breakfast was great. The ideal base to stay when exploring the lake with public transport not far away. We would definitely recommend and already planning to book another stay. Thank you to The Westbourne for such a lovely break 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We booked here as a last minute stay and could not fault it, we had gone the lakes for the weekend but didn’t want to go home, the owners where very welcoming and did not disappoint we would definitely book here again when we return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tidy small hotel in a great location, good parking and WiFi.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth and Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was large and very clean with lovely bathroom and shower. Breakfast was excellent would definitely stay again. Nice to be able to park the car and walk to the centre and waterfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bhavini

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room waa good and coay. Lady who checked us in was friendly too, we had good sleep price was good..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great bed and breakfast, close to town. Very clean and great breakfast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and the hotel is well situated. Our room however was tiny - the smallest hotel room I’ve ever stayed in!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast and good clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very nice staff. Good breakfast. Room was clean and nice. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025