St John's Lodge (incl off-site leisure club)
Lake Road, Windermere LA23 2EQ England
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St John's Lodge is ideally situated midway between Windermere village and the Lake at Bowness Bay and close to a wide variety of activities, restaurants and shops. It offers stylish, very clean rooms, superb breakfasts and a free off-site leisure club (2 miles away). BOOK DIRECT for the cheapest rates. St John's Lodge has been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. Choices Leisure Club offers guests FREE use of a swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and fitness classes. For breakfast, there is an extensive range of fresh cooked plates including Traditional Full English, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free. There is a small car park on-site plus additional free parking opposite beside the glass bus shelter and also on Queens Drive. The hosts offer excellent advice for local walks, activities, and restaurants. Book Direct for best rate.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Boating
Hiking
Taxi service
Street parking
Wifi
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Fitness classes
Sauna
Bar / lounge
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Special diet menus
Aerobics offsite
Canoeing offsite
Board games / puzzles
Photo copier / fax In business centre
Full body massage
Massage
Steam room
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shared lounge / TV area
First aid kit
Umbrella
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Desk
Dining area
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Soundproof rooms
Safe
Seating area
Separate dining area
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
Radio
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Modern
Languages Spoken
English, French, Polish
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Grade: 69 out of 100
124Restaurantswithin 0.75 miles
29Attractionswithin 0.75 miles
Lake Road, Windermere LA23 2EQ England
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Excellent stay, it did everything as promised and in a great position between Windermere and Bowness. A lovely addition with the off site spa entry which we used and was easy. Would recommend and also look to stay again if in the area.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Stayed here recently for four nights. We don’t usually use a guest house as we prefer hotels, however so glad we found this one! Parking available in front of the guest house (three spaces and more parking opposite) with great location for Windermere and Bowness which both have a great selection of bars and restaurants only ten minutes each direction. Great room (number 11) spacious with a really lovely bright en suite. Plenty of information regarding walks, restaurants etc. Unbelievable breakfasts available, just message your order through before 6.30pm. Disappointed we couldn’t try them all! However a must is the chilli fried bread, amazing! Thanks to Rich, Ada and the team for a great stay, would definitely recommend and will return when we visit the lakes next!
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Rich Downes, Owner at St John's Lodge (incl off-site leisure club)
Responded 27 May 2023
Hey Will, thanks so much for your review. We enjoyed having you to stay. If you ever want to stay with us again, book direct via our own website or via 07827 9411669 to get the little extras package - bed petals, earlier check-in, later check-out and free upgrade (subject to an unbooked room being available). Rich and Ada
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Excellent place to stay. The room was cozy and comfortable. Breakfast had multiple cold options and you could choose a hot option too. Services like Gym, swimming pool etc can be availed in a different place for free. During check in, manager Rich gave a brief overview of the lake district and places of interest and gave a map with all details.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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We stayed here for 2 nights in a cosy room. Second time we have stayed & even better than the first. Had everything we needed, the breakfast was amazing with so much choice & very tasty (24 hot options plus everything on hand for fresh buffet choices). Location is great, based right in the middle between Bowness and Windermere with free parking so handy to walk either way. Made use of the Choices Leisure facilities off-site which was a lovely added extra with the pool, jacuzzi, steam room & sauna. Would definitely recommend to get in touch direct & discuss your needs. So friendly, welcoming & happy to help with suggestions for places to visit. Really good value for money.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed as a couple for 4 nights during half term. We were well cared for by Rich and his team in this lovely, clean and welcoming guest house. Our room was comfortable, breakfast menu was extensive and excellent quality and the health club (no need to pay to park just put your reg into the computer in reception) was a lovely way to end a busy day hiking. Tip: If like us you are not used to traffic noise at night you may wish to specify you would prefer a room away from the busy road when making your booking (this was our error but Rich was very gracious in offering a different room or an upgrade which we happily paid for when we were shown room 3).
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Visit The Hole In’t Wall in Bowness-on-Windermere, for dinner. Lovely well priced pub food,...
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We stayed here for 3 nights in a cosy room as that was all that was available at the time of booking ,which showed it was popular, it had everything needed, the breakfast was amazing with a wide variety,it was right in the middle between Bowness and Windermere with free parking and the owner was informative about the local walks and attractions etc.The staff were polite and the room was spotless, good value for money .If your looking for a B&B would recommend this
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I would highly recommend this hotel. It is perfectly situated a short walk to Bowness and Windermere, with lots of excellent places to eat and drink. The hotel is spotlessly clean, the owners make you feel so welcome and the breakfasts are amazing. We used the spa facility at a nearby leisure centre which was a lovely way to relax for a few hours after all the walking. We will definitely visit again.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: We have stayed at various times of the year and all have been lovely
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Soon as we arrived we were greeted at the door and given our keys to the guest house. The owner was a great chef with his full englishes we couldn’t get enough of. He also give us a route to drive around the lake district as we wanted to explore and the views on this recommendation were amazing. He also gave us knowledge on the best places to eat, places to do activities & whatever you want to do where you can go which was helpful. Highly recommend staying here the room was immaculate and nicely presented and the food is unbeatable as you have limitless fruit yoghurt cereal and hot drinks to compliment your choice of cooked breakfast. The location is also great ; right by a village with italian restaurants and lovely pubs it was a 2 min drive for us to have a nice date night at a lovely restaurant. Thank you to the owner who cares very much for his business and the customer experience it was a great time at the lodge.…
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Have just returned from a 3 night reunion with my 2 sisters and their husbands at St John’s Lodge, throughly enjoyed our stay which even the rain could not dampen, our room (a king) was really lovely and the bathroom was spacious. Breakfasts were excellent, we were spoilt for choice. St John’s Lodge is well situated and just a short walk to restaurants in Bowness.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Car parking is limited but there are excellent bus services.
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Wow what a great place!! From the phone call prior to my stay, the warm welcoming on arrival, to the comfy bed and the amazing breakfast, my stay was fantastic... and the breakfast was truly amazing! I will add I spend many nights in hotels week in week out, Rich and the team are great and I will definitely be back.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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US$132 - US$151 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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United KingdomEnglandCumbriaLake DistrictWindermere
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Frequently Asked Questions about St John's Lodge (incl off-site leisure club)
Which popular attractions are close to St John's Lodge (incl off-site leisure club)?
Nearby attractions include Windermere Jetty Museum (0.5 miles), The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (0.5 miles), and The Lakes Gallery (0.6 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at St John's Lodge (incl off-site leisure club)?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at St John's Lodge (incl off-site leisure club)?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and blackout curtains.
What food & drink options are available at St John's Lodge (incl off-site leisure club)?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, a lounge, and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at St John's Lodge (incl off-site leisure club)?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to St John's Lodge (incl off-site leisure club)?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bandito Burrito, Graze, and Afternoon Tea at Cedar Manor.
Are there opportunities to exercise at St John's Lodge (incl off-site leisure club)?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Is St John's Lodge (incl off-site leisure club) located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 miles away from the centre of Windermere.
Are any cleaning services offered at St John's Lodge (incl off-site leisure club)?
Yes, laundry service and a clothes dryer are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at St John's Lodge (incl off-site leisure club)?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, and Polish.
Are there any historical sites close to St John's Lodge (incl off-site leisure club)?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Townend (2.8 miles), Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts house (2.0 miles), and Bridge House (4.6 miles).