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#7 of 80 B&Bs in Windermere
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  • Rooms: 13
Address:
Ambleside Road
Windermere LA23 1ES
England
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“Great hotel, friendly owners”

The Willowsmere

13 Nov 2006

A great hotel to stay in at at Windermere. The owners were very nice and friendly. The breakfast was very good. The room we stayed in was a good size and the ensuite bathroom was very large, only suggestion would be that they upgrade the shower to a power shower (just missed an excellent rating).

The hotel has a large family room with tv, nice gardens outside to relax in, and a very welcoming sitting room with a fireplace.

The hotel is located about half a mile or so from the main town and its a bit of an uphill walk but nothing most people cant handle. Food wise theres not much about in Windemere, the Queenhead pub does well price hearty meals upstairs. Your best to drive to Bowness about a mile away where the majority of the tourist restaurants are located, though some are very pricey.

We booked a late booking and got a special price for nov, recommended hotel.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Disliked — Showers could do with upgrading.
    • Any tips/secrets for future travellers? — Bowness for dining, dont bother with Windermere unless your drinking and walking back to the hotel.
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tm32's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2006
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 13 November 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 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
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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“Beautiful House”

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4 of 5 stars
Hong Kong
4 Nov 2006

We stayed on a double room located on the 2nd floor for 1 night during mid-Sep. Martin the owner gave us a warm welcome and we enjoyed a cup of tea in the nice garden in the backyard. The room was clean and even have a beautfiul ceiling fan. The lounge area was very spacious and is decorated exceptionally great. The free wireless access is an added bonus but you may have some difficulites in getting connection in the second floor (which Martin had told us beforehand).

The breakfast is very nice and delicious and you can serve yourself with various flakes, juice, yoghurt, etc.

The house has a private parking area just outside the house. The house itself didn't have a view of the lake. A 10 minutes drive will take you to the city of Windermere, where you will find many great restaurants, shops and of course Lake Windermere. The atomsphere is so peaceful and charming, you should relax and never do anything in rush here.

Location-wise, this may not be the best B&B in the area. There are other choices closer to the town centre and have a nice lake view. But the quality of the house really makes up for it.

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Steph962's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2006
Travelled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 11 June 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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“Very good”

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4 of 5 stars
Bangkok
24 Jul 2006

Stayed here for two nights and found it to be excellent with very warm hospitality and service compared with the other B&B.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Service
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VNC11's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2006
Travelled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 24 July 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 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
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“An ideal location”

The Willowsmere

26 Jun 2005
6/6 found this review helpful

We have been coming to the Lake District for many years and have, at last, found the perfect location for walking, shopping and access to local amenities. Have stayed several times and look forward to many more. We were made to feel very welcome by Martin and Sue and have no hesitation in recommending The Willowsmere to others.
Geoff & Maureen Stephens

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This TripAdvisor Member's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2005
Member since: 08 July 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, pet owners, tourists
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