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Description: This 3 star guesthouse is ideally situated 10 minutes walk from Lake Windermere and close to restaurants and shops. People stay here mainly because... This description is based on information provided by the B&B / inn.
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Lake Road
Windermere LA23 2EQ
England
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“Nothing to hide”

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5 of 5 stars
darlingtondave
Darlington
13 Oct 2007
12/14 found this review helpful

I have been spurred into writing this review because the owners of St John's Lodge have printed out a number of negative comments made about them on this site and have displayed them for guests to read. I must say it is very brave of the owners to invite comment in this way but then again they have nothing to hide. In fact the comments have added a touch of humour in the dining room because everybody has found them quite amusing. I suppose there is no such thing as bad publicity.

I am a rep and visit the Lake District on a regular basis. I have stayed at St John's at least three times a year for the past ten years and have probably slept in most if not all of the bedrooms. I think therefore that qualifies me to give an objective and accurate statement of what the place is like.

First of all cleanliness at The Lodge is impeccable which for me is the most important thing. Bedrooms vary quite a lot in size, price and position but I have found this pretty typical of B & Bs in this price range. Some of the rooms are located on the second floor so if climbing stairs is a problemI suggest you mention it when booking. The majority of shower rooms are on the small side so if you veer towards heavy you may prefer to stay elsewhere. Breakfasts are as everybody says unbelievable. There is a choice of about 30 plus and the menu is for ever changing. Hospitality is always warm and welcoming. Barry, Sue and Julian are always available if you need them but are never over the top or in your face. I personally hate exuberant, joke cracking hosts especially first thing in the morning. Parking is not necessarily on the premises but there is loads of free parking nearby

I notice the folks who write negative comments always mention the house rules. As far as I know there are only two; No smoking and no coming in to the hotel after midnight. I for one appreciate rules like these and it was the main reason I booked St John's in the first place ten years ago. I always have a peaceful nights sleep without being disturbed unlike so many other B & Bs that I have stayed in.

I think St John's offers really good value for money and I can highly recommend it.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Cleanliness
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darlingtondave's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Travelled with: Business colleagues
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 13 October 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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“warm welcome”

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5 of 5 stars
jetsetgranny
north yorks
10 Oct 2007
14/15 found this review helpful

Had a lovely stay at St. John's Lodge. The welcome was warm and friendly - Sue and Barry could not have been more helpful. Everything was spotlessly clean and my room was very comfortable. The breakfast menu was amazing, and my choices were delicious. Bowness, Windermere and fantastic walks were within easy reach - what more could one want! I look forward to another visit.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — friendly atmosphere
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jetsetgranny's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Travelled with: Solo traveller
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 65+
Member since: 10 October 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Older Travellers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure
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“Worst place I stayed”

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SC
4 Oct 2007
1/22 found this review helpful

I did not like this B&B. It was the worst I have ever stayed in. Looking at the pictures of the rooms on the website, it seems nice but our room was nothing like this. I think we were overcharged because the quality of our room on the third floor (no elevator), was very inferior. The bed was so hard and lumpy, I bruised my hips laying in it. The shower was extremely small (good thing I'm not fat), and only had a curtain around it which stuck to your skin when wet. The view was a wall next door. A great disappointment. Very little convenient parking. The breakfast was the only good thing about it. Did not think the owners were very friendly or hospitable. Would not recommend it or ever stay there again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Breakfast
    • Disliked — Bed-room
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flagSC's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 04 October 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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thelodge, Owner
(Management representative)
21 Nov 2007
What a puzzling comment! We do not have a third floor and we do not have any showers with shower curtains. Our showers do vary in size but one thing they all have in common is glass doors. We do not have any with curtains. Is this the phantom serial complainer at work yet again!

I have however printed out this comment and am displaying it at St John’s under the heading “£5000 reward for anyone who can find this elusive room.” If any readers would like to take up the challenge and claim the reward we look forward to seeing you. Now there’s a reason to stay with us!

I think the following famous line from Mark Twain is good advice to any would be amateur critic ‘Get your facts first then you can distort them as you please’


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“namesake”

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5 of 5 stars
postcardYorkshire
Yorkshire
23 Sep 2007
17/18 found this review helpful

I booked this hotel because the owners had the same surname as me. What a good choice, they were (of course) lovely. The room was scrupulously clean and very comfortable and quiet, I slept really well. Even though the owners were busy at breakfast it didn't stop them being friendly and helpful and the breakfasts... well, anyone who has stayed here knows how brilliant they are as the comments in the guest book shows. I didn't need to eat for the rest of the day.
The hotel has always been no smoking apparently and I think it shows. It is my kind of hotel and I shall stay there every time I go to the Lakes.
Many thanks Barry and Sue

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    • Liked — clean, peaceful bedroom
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postcardYorkshire's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Travelled with: Solo traveller
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 23 September 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure
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“Fantastic Hospitality”

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5 of 5 stars
rogercumbria
cumbria
23 Sep 2007
18/19 found this review helpful

We stayed at St. John'sLodge in August 2007. Although the weather was not great the hospitality offered by Sue and Barry was second to none. Our room was beautifully clean and tidy and the facilities more than adequate. The highlight was the breakfast menu. With so many choices we had difficulty deciding what to choose each morning. A great choice for somewhere to stay and central to all village amenities. Thanks for a great break away. Will definitely stay again. Paul and Kathy.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Comfortable room @ Friendly Staff
    • Disliked — Having to leave
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rogercumbria's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 23 September 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Golf
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Management Response
thelodge, Owner
(Management representative)
17 Nov 2007
Thank you for your custom and your kind comments.

We always do our very best to make sure guests have a happy and enjoyable time at St John’s Lodge. As you know we have an extensive breakfast menu, we provide spotlessly clean rooms, free wi fi, free luxury leisure club access and as you say we are in an ideal location.

Over 5000 customers per year stay with us, many on a regular basis. I hope that you will become one of those return customers because you were such lovely people. It is always a pleasure to meet people with a sense of humour – something that seems to be sadly lacking these days!

To quote Mark Twain: ‘Humor is mankind's greatest blessing’.

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