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Dene House Kendal Road, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3EW England
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#5 of 33 B&Bs in Bowness-on-Windermere
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See why so many travellers make Dene House their bed and breakfast of choice when visiting Bowness-on-Windermere. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a quaint setting with an array of amenities designed for travellers like you.

Rooms at Dene House provide a flat screen TV, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available.

In addition, Dene House offers free breakfast, which will help make your Bowness-on-Windermere trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests.

For those interested in checking out St Martin's Church (0.2 mi) while visiting Bowness-on-Windermere, Dene House Hotel is a short distance away.

If you like Asian restaurants, Dene House is conveniently located near House of Siam, Lake Raj, and Shahib's.

Looking to explore? Then look no further than Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House, which is a popular Bowness-on-Windermere art museum – and it is conveniently located a short distance from the bed and breakfast.

We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Dene House as you experience all of the things Bowness-on-Windermere has to offer.

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Property amenities
Free parking
Secured parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Hiking
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Private check-in / check-out
Wifi
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Special diet menus
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Beggy2013 wrote a review Dec 2022
Elswick, null, United Kingdom41 contributions17 helpful votes
After reading the previous reviews we expected Dene House to live up to these high standards and were sadly disappointed. The house is lovely, great location, on site parking, clean, quiet, decent cooked breakfast. During our two night stay the temperature was below freezing for the entire duration and the room did not have available heat apart from during certain times of the day and even then the room information book was wrong. Heating should have come on at 6.30 a.m. but didn't come on till 8.30 a.m. and then took a good half hour to get anything like hot, by this time we were leaving our room as we had been told our breakfast was at 9 a.m. Neither of us have ever stayed in a B & B, Hotel, Guest house where heating wasn't available at the touch of a switch. We stayed in bed as long as we dared before quickly getting up and dressed for breakfast as the room was extremely cold due to a heavy frost on both nights. The advertised homemade granola was never available at breakfast nor could we find the extra milk which, according to the book was available to help ourselves to in the dining room if we ran out of milk in our room, which we did as we only had six of those tiny little thimbles of milk in our room fridge. The plug in the bathroom wasn't water tight and so we had to wash quickly as the water was going down the drain whilst washing and there was no need to take the plug out on completion as it had already all gone! Air freshener in the bathroom didn't work. One tiny bottle (25ml) of shampoo and the same for body wash in the bathroom which weren't replaced on use, bin not emptied, bed not made. I know these things were omitted during Covid but we have stayed in several hotels recently and everything elsewhere seems back to normal, with normal daily room service.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Anklesnapper wrote a review Oct 2022
Bradford, United Kingdom151 contributions75 helpful votes
Our recent stay at Dene House was most enjoyable. We arrived a couple of hours before check-in but went in to ask the host if it was ok to park the car. We were invited to check in immediately. A house key and room key allow people to come and go as they please. The family run establishment is kept to a very high standard. Many old features of the house have been maintained to preserve its character, yet the modern touches blend perfectly. We had the king room which was spacious, clean and comfortable. Usual amenities of private bathroom with toiletries, tea/coffee, hairdryer were supplemented with iron and ironing board, small fridge and wine glasses. Breakfast was pre-order and at a set time for each room. This might not suit everyone but I’m sure the hosts would have accommodated any reasonable request. It suited us just fine on this occasion. The dining room is well organised with room numbers as your table guide. There’s a good choice of fruit and cereal to self select and the cooked choices were well presented, served hot on hot plates (always a plus in my books!) by the hosts. Individual choices were perfectly presented. It is easy to see why this lovely place has a top rating by its visitors. Thank you Hai and Lan, we would definitely visit again.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Wendie H wrote a review Oct 2022
Burrill Lake, Australia24 contributions2 helpful votes
Bowness on Windemere Dene House B&B All I can say is wow, this place was amazing another perfect 10 out 10 stay. Every aspect of this place is fantastic. It is a very easy walk to the lake and town centre. We had room 1 which is downstairs and apparently the biggest room here. It was really large and comfortable. A king bed that was so comfortable. The two nice chairs by the bay window were a favourite of mine. The room had a little fridge, tea and coffee facilities and the complimentary cookies they leave for you were really nice. The shower was really good, with nice hot water and good pressures. Breakfast was delicious with a full cooked English breakfast with all the trimmings. There is also fresh fruit, yoghurt, cereal and fresh juice to choose from. There is absolutely nothing at all negative about this place. We loved it. Han who runs this place is so lovely and goes out of his way to make sure your stay is perfect.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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MarkHawthorne wrote a review Oct 2022
Rohnert Park, California10 contributions7 helpful votes
This B&B has it all: great location, reasonable rates, and friendly owners. Even though it's on a fairly busy road, it is extremely quiet. My wife and I are vegan, and we were so grateful that the owners could accommodate our diet. And if you're traveling by car, there is plenty of off-street parking.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Room Tip: It's very easy to walk to town from here, and although we weren't able to hike during our stay,...
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KLD wrote a review Sept 2022
3 contributions1 helpful vote
Excellent reception and welcome, very friendly and the rooms are fabulous. Breakfast had great choices and is delicious. We can't fault this place and it's great location is why we keep going back there.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Paula J wrote a review Aug 2022
Birmingham, United Kingdom2 contributions1 helpful vote
Stayed at Dene House for two nights whilst visiting the Lake district. Wonderful hosts. Beautiful double room with all you could ask for. Breakfast was lovely- had a full English the first morning, and boiled eggs and toast the next- cannot fault the service and the breakfasts on both mornings were delicious. Dene House is situated within a short distance from Windermere, easily walkable and close to shops, restaurants and pubs. Will definitely visit again!
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Lou R wrote a review Aug 2022
Worcester, United Kingdom7 contributions12 helpful votes
My husband and I have just returned from a 4 day break for our wedding anniversary. We stayed here at this fabulous place 4 years ago. Wonderful hosts they will go above and beyond to make your stay enjoyable. The room again was spotlessly clean, comfy bed and quiet location away from the hustle and bustle. Fridge in room to chill wine/beers which was great when we got back late afternoon after a long day going places. Short walk to centre. Yorkshire Dales not far away to visit beautiful countryside. The Riva Cafe Italian is fabulous food. The Ship Inn for a light lunch or meal, also boaters for a drink and great live music on the weekends. So much to see and do. We will be back soon Hai & Lan again for sure. Thank you both so much, once again for a fabulous stay. Lou & John 🙂
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Graham H wrote a review Aug 2022
53 contributions90 helpful votes
Stayed here with my wife for the second time in room 6 what a find this guest was 5 mins from town great location the hosts are very nice people the breakfast was delicious this must be the best guest house to stay in boldness many thanks for another wonderful stay
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Matthew C wrote a review Aug 2022
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Great stay here at Dene House. The hosts are friendly, provide great service and informed us of all the great attractions and activities nearby upon arrival. I would happily recommend Dene House to anyone looking to stay at Bowness
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Amanda B wrote a review Jul 2022
Woking, United Kingdom50 contributions5 helpful votes
Lovely B&B perfectly situated close to the town and lake but away from the busy main streets. Very friendly and welcoming, lovely quiet comfortable rooms and amazing home cooked breakfast and delicious homemade muesli.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dene House
Which popular attractions are close to Dene House?
Nearby attractions include Lake Windermere (0.3 miles), The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (0.3 miles), and The Lakes Gallery (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Dene House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Dene House?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Dene House?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Dene House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Graze, Lago, and Jackson's Bistro.
Is Dene House located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.2 miles away from the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere.