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Bowness Guest House

Property class: 2
Adults-only guest house near Lake Windermere

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A waterfront view with boats docked, a row of houses, and a calm lake.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bedside table, a lamp, a window with curtains, a door, and a white wardrobe.
A corner building with a stone facade, a sign for a guest house, and a small garden with lavender.
A room with a corner sofa, a small table, and a view of a street through large windows.
A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a window with a view of the city, and a small table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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80 Craig Walk, Windermere, England, LA23 2JS
  • 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 Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a dresser, a television, and a mirror.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (King Size)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (King Size)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a window with a view of the city, and a small table.

Premium Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

A bedroom with a bed, a green upholstered headboard, bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted mirror, and a door with a sign.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Dog Friendly)

A bedroom with a geometric patterned wall, a white bed with a yellow throw, bedside lamps, and a small chair.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Dog Friendly)

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

About the neighborhood

Windermere

In Windermere .Within a 10-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find World of Beatrix Potter and Old Laundry Theatre. Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories 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 - 6 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 114 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

Bowness Guest House

Adults-only guest house near Lake Windermere
Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Windermere guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
Bowness Guest House offers 5 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.

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
This property is professionally cleaned
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bowness Guest House to the airport?

Bowness Guest House is 91.1 mi (114-min drive) away from the Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bowness Guest House?

As of Sep 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bowness Guest House on Oct 4, 2026 start from $107, 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 Bowness Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bowness Guest House.

Does Bowness Guest House offer free breakfast?

Bowness Guest House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bowness Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Bowness Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bowness Guest House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Bowness Guest House have a pool?

Bowness Guest House does not have a pool.

Does Bowness Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Bowness Guest House to downtown Windermere?

Bowness Guest House is 0.3 mi away from Bowness-on-Windermere.

Bowness Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 300 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice that it was near the main town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely guest house, perfect for what we needed for a night's stay in bowness, very clean and a great location, will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location and great hosts..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bernard and Michelle were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and good facilities. Quiet location but very handy to shops, restaurants and transport. If we were ever back in Bowness we would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place & accommodating hosts
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

Lovely guest house, great hosts, had a great time and would definitely come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A lovely two night stay again! This was our second time at Bowness Guest House and it was exactly as we remembered, everything we needed and absolutely spotless. So much more personal than a hotel - 10/10 hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Superb stay for a couple of nights over the new year.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely stay here with my partner, michelle the host was great, location was perfect and the rooms were immaculate, 10/10 would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great location, room was clean & comfortable. The owners very pleasant & knowledgeable of the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Amazing guest house, really welcoming and inviting but have own space for the actual stay. Lovely place to stay near everything 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay!

I had the most relaxing and comfortable stay! The owners were so friendly, it was quiet, I felt safe as a lone traveller and will certainly be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay!

Beautiful stay! Close to Windermere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay Recommended

Excellent place to stay, great location. The owners were also friendly and helpful. Highly recommend a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay, great room size, clean & very welcoming host. Perfectly positioned to make our stay great. Would highly recommend & stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The host was amazing and so helpful, lovely room and perfect for dog friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2nd stay here

Great location. Lovely and clean, comfy beds, helpful owners, we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend in the Lakes

Accommodation excellent, hosts very helpful. Location great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a little gem this place is 👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would happily stay again!

Great friendly hosts, provided all the basic amenities you would need. Room comfortable, homely and within easy walking distance of bowness shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was tastefully decorated, the shower was fantastic, very local to all amenities
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay.

Lovely room in a great location. Hosts were really helpful with recommendations. Would 100% stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay!

We had a brilliant stay at Bowness Guest House, our hosts were extremely friendly and welcoming. The room was spacious, modern and clean, with a comfortable bed! I would highly reccommend this guest house, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little property in good location . Welcoming hosts and close to all Bowness and all attractions
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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