The Archway Guesthouse
13 College Road, Windermere LA23 1BU England
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The Archway Guesthouse - A homely, quality, family-run guesthouse in a quiet spot in Windermere village in the heart of the Lake District. We pride ourselves for giving all those little extras. All food locally sourced with an extensive breakfast menu including a Caribbean option, full English, French toast and many other options, catering for all dietary requirements. Homemade cookies in the rooms, as well as HD smart TVs in our superior rooms and HD TVs in our standard rooms. Along with comfy beds and a warm atmosphere with a fulfilling breakfast. Great location close situated on a quiet street near to Windermere town centre, near to the station suitable for exploring the lakes with or without transport/ parking available (first come first served). Breakfast included in the price. Prices are based on two people sharing per night.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Breakfast available
Hiking
Canoeing offsite
Books, DVDs, music for children
Non-smoking hotel
Shared lounge / TV area
Private check-in / check-out
Paid public parking nearby
Secured parking
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Special diet menus
Board games / puzzles
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Blackout curtains
Dining area
Housekeeping
Seating area
Iron
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Private bathrooms
Electric kettle
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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English, French, Dutch, German
Location
98Great for walkers
Grade: 98 out of 100
45Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
10Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
13 College Road, Windermere LA23 1BU England
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A wonderful stay - a superbly located traditional B&B. Pre-arrival we had some requests as we were attending a wedding that day and Anita was very accommodating. The room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast cooked by Denis was super tasty. Anita has wonderful tales to tell and they both made us feel at home and very welcome. We'll be recommending The Archway to anyone wanting to stay in the area.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Anita StBernard, Owner at The Archway Guesthouse
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you very much Asa and Laura for your lovely review; we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and we were happy to accommodate your earlier check-in as you had a wedding to attend. It is great to read that you enjoyed what we offer our guests and thank you too for booking direct as that's how you get the best price. We are looking forward to welcoming you back another time. Best wishes, Denis and Anita
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Denis and Anita are what makes the joy of travelling what lovely people they cannot do enough for you the breakfast is like staying at a plush 5 star hotel could not be better fresh fruit to start and I had the French toast my partner had the Caribbean breakfast you felt like you were looking over the sea in Barbados . 2 minute walk from the station and right in the centre of Windermere but tucked away on a quiet street . Power showers .
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Public transport right on the door step perfect base for south lakes
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Response from Anita StBernard, Owner at The Archway Guesthouse
Responded 4 weeks ago
Thank you very much Martin and Helen for your fantastic review! Nice to be compared to a 5 star hotel, but we are just a B&B trying to give our guests a nice stay and experience in Windermere. Denis loves your breakfast comments and glad that his Caribbean breakfast took you to Barbados! :-) In this weather, although nice and sunny today, the Caribbean definitely sounds very tempting! We hope to welcome you back another time. Thanks again and please remember to BOOK DIRECT ON OUR WEBSITE for the best rate! Best wishes, Denis and Anita
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We couldn't fault any aspect of our stay at The Archway Guesthouse. The hosts Anita and Dennis were so welcoming and so friendly. The room was clean, and spacious and the bed so comfortable. Breakfast was yummy and we will definitely be going back. Location is ideal for local shops,pubs,restaurants and bars and Bowness is about a 20 minute walk away. Highly recommended and we will be returning! Thanks Anita and Dennis.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Anita StBernard, Owner at The Archway Guesthouse
Responded 30 Sept 2023
Thank you very much Helen and Darren for choosing us for your stay in the Lake District and your lovely comments in your review. It was great having you both here and we hope you will return another time! Thank you too for booking direct with us on our website as that's how you get the best price. Looking forward to hosting you again. Best wishes, Denis and Antia
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An absolutely fabulous stay in Windermere with stunning scenery. Our hosts, Anita and Denis were delightful and went out of their way to provide for my wife’s gluten intolerance. The breakfast is outstanding and I would recommend the Caribbean breakfast for anyone willing to try something a little spicier. Anita was also very helpful and made good suggestions for things to see and do in the area. Our room had a fantastic view and was very comfortable. There’s an extensive library of guidebooks to peruse and many board games available if you want to relax inside. Our hosts also very kindly let us bring back takeaway to eat in the dining room. We would not hesitate to stay there again on our next visit to the Lake District.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Anita StBernard, Owner at The Archway Guesthouse
Responded 19 Sept 2023
It is a good start of the day to read that you both enjoyed your stay with us. We do cater for all dietary requirements and we are pleased that Kim enjoyed her GF breakfasts. Denis is happy that Derek enjoyed his Caribbean breakfasts 3 days in a row! All in all we are delighted that you both had a good stay with us and of course the weather could not have been better to hike in the Lake District. Thank you too for BOOKING DIRECT on our WEBSITE as that's how you got the best price guaranteed! Of course we hope to host you again in the future. Best wishes to you both. Denis and Anita
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A great Guesthouse, very welcoming. 10/10 breakfast and a nice clean room. The hosts make one feel very at ease and well looked after. Good location and amble parking. A very nice lemon drizzle cake as-well.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Anita StBernard, Owner at The Archway Guesthouse
Responded 1 Sept 2023
It was great having you here Jack and Sophie and thank you very much for your great review which is a good start of the day :-) Of course we hope to welcome you both back another time for a longer stay. Best wishes, Denis and Anita
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As soon as you walk through the door, you feel welcomed. “Would you like some lemon drizzle cake?” was one of the best greetings I have ever received. Very welcome after a 7 hour trip from Essex. Alongside the great hospitality, they are fully geared up with walk and trip recommendations. The bookshelves are lined with handy guides. The bed is spacious and super comfortable. Lots of lovely places to eat locally. Anita & Denis love what they do, and you feel it.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Accept the offer of cake - it’s delicious.
The Caribbean breakfast too.
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Response from Anita StBernard, Owner at The Archway Guesthouse
Responded 8 Jul 2023
Thank you so much Tasha and Russell for your fantastic review; it means a lot to us! We are happy that you enjoyed your 3 day stay with us in the Windermere room and that you liked what we offer our guests. You were great guests to have and it is rewarding to read that you had a good stay. I guess the lemon drizzle cake did it :-) Of course we hope to welcome you back in the future whenever you need a break from your busy lives. Thanks as well for BOOKING on our WEBSITE as that's how you get the BEST PRICE GUARANTEED. Take care and enjoy the rest of the Summer. Denis and Anita
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We loved everything about our 4 night stay in the Archway Guesthouse. The hosts, Denis and Anita, made us feel really welcome and they were a joy to stay with. The location is ideal, being very close to the shops and restaurants and the rail and bus stations, yet located in a quiet neighbourhood. The room we stayed in (the Windermere) had a very light and spacious bedroom and bathroom, with comfortable beds, tasteful decor and fantastic views over the mountains. The breakfasts were brilliant, everything we tried (including the Caribbean) was top notch. All in all, a fantastic guest house offering great value for money and we can’t recommend it highly enough.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I spent 2 wonderful nights (and mornings) at this family-run guesthouse. I was welcomed from the start, greeted by Tessa, father Dennis, and brother Robert, and made to feel at home right away. The accommodations (I stayed in the Grasmere Room) were just what I needed, quiet, cozy, far away from the big city, yet still very close to everything, the Windermere train/bus station, nearby food markets, restaurants and within walking distance of Lake Windermere. The Breakfast offerings were also top notch. Treat yourself, you won't regret it!
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: Make sure your luggage has sturdy wheels!!
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Response from Anita StBernard, Owner at The Archway Guesthouse
Responded 21 Jun 2023
Thank you very much William for your great review which is very much appreciated by us. It is always rewarding to read that our guests had a good stay with us at The Archway. We are pleased that you enjoyed the Grasmere room which is at the back of the property. You were a great guest to have! Denis is happy that you liked his breakfasts and it is good to read that you felt at home with us. Hopefully until another time. Best wishes, Denis, Tessa and Stephen (Anita was away and is grateful to Tessa for doing such a great job!) :-) For our future guests: please book DIRECT ON OUR WEBSITE FOR THE BEST PRICE GUARANTEED
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If there were ever a perfect place to call heaven on earth, then Archway Guest House would be it. Made to feel so welcome from start to finish and the breakfasts I had on both mornings were to die for. The Windermere Suite was so comfy and homely, and the view from the window was spectacular. Denis and his son, Stephen, could not do enough for me and were really helpful with local information and allowing me to leave my luggage on my departure day while I went out walking in the hills. I will most definitely be back again in future, and will highly recommend Archway to family and friends when I return to Scotland. Thank you so much for making my stay one of the most memorable I’ve ever had.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: Definitely worth getting the open top bus down to Bowness Pier, which leaves just a 2 minute walk...
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Response from Anita StBernard, Owner at The Archway Guesthouse
Responded 11 Jun 2023
Thank you for such an amazing review Sandy, it's very much appreciated and the picture of the view is stunning! We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your breakfasts and your stay. It was a pleasure having you and you are welcome back anytime. Kind Regards, Denis and Stephen
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We recently stayed at The Archway Guest House and can't recommend it enough. We were made to feel extremely welcome by the family running it from the moment we arrived. The room we stayed in had everything we needed and the view towards the lake from the window was beautiful. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious. We look forward to returning soon.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 8 Jun 2023
Thank you so much Karen and Brendan for writing such a lovely review with a very original title :-) It is great to read that you enjoyed what we offer our guests and of course we are looking forward to hosting you again in the future. The Coniston room does have a lovely view and when it is clear you can even see the lake in the distance. Best wishes to you both and until next time! FOR FUTURE GUESTS: FOR THE BEST PRICE PLEASE BOOK DIRECT ON OUR WEBSITE
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PRICE RANGE
US$153 - US$178 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandCumbriaLake DistrictWindermere
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Archway Guesthouse
Which popular attractions are close to The Archway Guesthouse?
Nearby attractions include Lakeland (0.2 miles), High Street (0.1 miles), and Thuline Studio - Gallery (0.02 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Archway Guesthouse?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free parking, breakfast buffet, and breakfast.
Which room amenities are available at The Archway Guesthouse?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, blackout curtains, and a dining area.
What food & drink options are available at The Archway Guesthouse?
Guests can enjoy breakfast, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at The Archway Guesthouse?
Yes, free parking, paid public parking nearby, and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Archway Guesthouse?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bandito Burrito, Afternoon Tea at Cedar Manor, and The Windermere Speakeasy.
Is The Archway Guesthouse located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.4 miles away from the centre of Windermere.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Archway Guesthouse?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, German, and Dutch.
Are there any historical sites close to The Archway Guesthouse?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Townend (2.3 miles), Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts house (2.6 miles), and Bridge House (4.2 miles).
Does The Archway Guesthouse have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.