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The Willowsmere

Ambleside Road, Windermere · Guest Accommodation

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Victorian guesthouse in Windermere with 13 traditional en-suite rooms, landscaped gardens and a bar, near Orrest Head and Holehird Gardens.

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About The Willowsmere

Step into one of The Willowsmere's 13 rooms and you'll find a traditional, cosy set-up with an en-suite bathroom and free WiFi, in keeping with the property's Victorian character. Spread across three floors, the guesthouse suits adults-only stays and has the feel of a proper old-fashioned B&B rather than a chain hotel.

Downstairs there's a bar for an evening drink, breakfast served to start the day, and landscaped gardens with outdoor seating for relaxing when the weather allows. Reception is staffed around the clock, and free on-site parking makes arriving by car straightforward. A pub, restaurant and eatery are all nearby for guests who fancy heading out to eat.

Windermere's surroundings are well suited to walking and cycling, with Orrest Head and Holehird Gardens both within reach for a day exploring the Lake District on foot. It's a settled, unfussy base for a lakes break, on Ambleside Road in Windermere, Cumbria.

Reception hours

Monday
8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What guests say

wild man

Really enjoyed our stay here. The owners & staff are so friendly and helpful. Our room was lovely with a very comfy bed. The breakfasts are delicious using good quality ingredients. The Willowsmere is located in a great position for walking or driving to large array of places of interest. We would definitely stay again & recommend to others. The picture is from our room window.

5 years ago · via Google

Martin Storr

We had a delightful 3 nights here. Very friendly, like a home from home. The room was comfortable with good amenities and quiet too. Breakfast, although not included was worth the extra payment. Very tasty and locally sourced ingredients. We enjoyed use of the honesty bar in the guest lounge, which represented good value for money. All the staff were superb, cheery and interested in the guests. We will return and highly recommend.

4 years ago · via Google

nish choudhury

We were apprehensive at first as we’ve stayed in hotel chains with strong reputations. But my god we had nothing to worry about. The hotel is absolutely beautiful, and the couple who run the hotel are truly lovely people who took the time to talk to us and give us lots of tips. The bedroom is lovely and clean, decor is very traditional. Strong wifi (always a must) but the best thing was the bathroom! Absolutely stunning, i have never had a bath in a hotel, always a quick shower but you just HAVE to have a bath after those long, strenuous walks. If that doesn’t convince you, they also have a rain shower which i love!! There’s plenty of tea/coffee/biscuits/hot chocolate available in your room. The hotel is so so clean and tidy, they check your temperature and hand sanitizers are available. I always saw the cleaners around working. We had breakfast on the last day (7.50 each) and it was brilliant. You have changed my mind about holidaying in our beautiful country and staying in family owned accommodations. It was an absolute pleasure, i hope to stay with you again soon. Forgot to add, you get better rates booking direct rather than through booking.com etc. (Wish i knew before i booked!)

5 years ago · via Google

Karl Hughes

Really enjoyed our stay. Great room ( we had the superior room), very good breakfast, great location, all staff very pleasant. Would recommend this place to others.

5 years ago · via Google

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Victorian B&B guesthouse with traditional rooms, landscaped gardens and a bar.

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At a glance

Address
Ambleside Road, Windermere, LA23 1ES Get directions
Property type
Guest Accommodation
Location
Ambleside Road, Windermere
Good for children
No
Destination
Windermere