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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
Hallway
Free daily full breakfast
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Sunny Bank Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2EN
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪12 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))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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
  • Old Laundry Theatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 17 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪Toast - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - ‬13 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Rum Doodle B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 195 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wonderful hosts and delicious breakfasts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean free parking which was good very good breakfast. £5 for taxi to Bowness in Windermere. Definitely worth a visit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect! Lovely room and the breakfast was fabulous...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huw

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

Highly Recommend

Excellent. So comfortable. Brilliant location within walking distance of Windermere and Bowness. Cheerful staff. Everything you want from a B&B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute and nice B and B. The breakfast was lovely and served in the room. Perfectly poached eggs. We would gladly return
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property for a stay in the lake district with walking distance to Bowness and Windermere with a delicious Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kish

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Room 8

Rum Doodle was almost everything we could of asked for. Was a beautiful building with off road parking available. It was located half way between the busy lakeside and the top of Windermere. The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was a great way to start the day. The only issue we had was in room 8, that we had booked, the bathtub was in the corner of the bedroom. This was against the slanted ceiling, which made showering impossible. This was not mentioned in the room description, otherwise we would have selected a different room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted on arrival at the B&B which was lovely and our room was comfortable and clean. Parking is available and their breakfast options numerous and filling.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at this well presented property. Our room was spacious with a separate seating area with TV from the bedroom. Breakfast was absolutely fantastic and cooked to order. We will definitely return, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rupa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay with a few drawbacks. The room was spacious and the bed very comfortable, making for a relaxing base. Staff were friendly and helpful—especially appreciated the lovely walk recommendation. Breakfast was good quality ingredients and nice, although the dining area felt a bit cramped. Unfortunately, cleanliness let the room down slightly, with stained carpets and hairs on the bathroom floor on arrival. Noise from the room above was quite disruptive, especially being woken at 1am. With better soundproofing and a deeper clean, it could have been a perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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