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Dene House
Dene House Kendal Road, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3EW England
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#5 of 32 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 High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Private check-in / check-out
Wifi
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Special diet menus
Sun terrace
Seating area
Iron
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
iPod docking station
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Business
Romantic
Languages Spoken
English
Location
Dene House Kendal Road, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3EW England
Getting there
Great for walkers
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Grade: 92 out of 100
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Carlisle Lake District Airport
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Newcastle Airport
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55 Restaurants
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Stayed at dene house for a weekend in March.
We were in room 5 on the top floor.
Room had iron, ironing board, tea/coffee facilities, tv, en-suite shower, wardrobe and plenty of draw space. Bonus was a hairdryer in the draw.
Bed comfy, room temperature was good, enough space for 2 people
Breakfast was a buffet choice of cereal, fruit and juices plus a full breakfast which was cooked to your liking, which was brought to your table.
Added bonus was the parking.
2 minutes Walking distance to the nearest pubs and restaurants
10 mins walk to marina for any boat trips.
We were in room 5 on the top floor.
Room had iron, ironing board, tea/coffee facilities, tv, en-suite shower, wardrobe and plenty of draw space. Bonus was a hairdryer in the draw.
Bed comfy, room temperature was good, enough space for 2 people
Breakfast was a buffet choice of cereal, fruit and juices plus a full breakfast which was cooked to your liking, which was brought to your table.
Added bonus was the parking.
2 minutes Walking distance to the nearest pubs and restaurants
10 mins walk to marina for any boat trips.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Restaurants in the area get busy so maybe book in advance
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This is a lovely guesthouse in a great location. Our room was spacious and clean with en suite facilities, and the super king bed was very comfortable. The hosts couldn’t have been nicer. We both enjoyed the fantastic full English breakfast too, with quality ingredients and perfectly cooked poached eggs. Really pleasant stay!
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Date of stay: February 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We booked Dean House our first anniversary weekend away based on fabulous reviews and we were certainly not disappointed. Dean house is hosted by a lovely couple who were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. They emailed us ahead of our weekend away and offered a free day to the local spa, compliments of them for our anniversary, which was a lovely touch and thoroughly enjoyed. The guest house is within short walking distance of the centre of Bowness, close to the lake, shops and restaurants. It is a large imposing guest house and the rooms are big and luxurious with high ceilings and a huge comfortable bed. The room was well equipped with a fridge and tea and coffee making facilities, a big wardrobe and dressing table, the bathroom was modern with a hot shower. Breakfast was delicious with a wide variety of food on offer. Despite being close to the centre, Dene House is pretty, scenic and quiet. We had a lovely time and we would not hesitate in booking again in the future.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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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.
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 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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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.
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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Absolutely first class. Immaculate throughout, lovely breakfast and really nice family staff. Happy to highly recommend. Having visited The Lake District numerous times this is by far the nicest guest house we have ever stayed in. Added bonus of being close to town and with private parking it meant could leave car behind.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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What more can I say the location is excellent.
Dene House is very clean ,lovely staff Very friendly. Food was excellent .
A bonus of having a wine cooler/fridge in the room which was spacious ,quality furniture and bed was super comfy . Also an iron and ironing board and a fan in our room . It was nice that there was also somewhere to sit and relax in the room With 2 comfy chairs for us to use Instead of having to sit on the bed.Couldn’t ask for anymore .
Nothing was too much trouble .
Hand sanitiser before you enter property and on each floor level
Temperature was taken on arrival in these unprecedented times which was to ensure quests safety well done for been Covid aware Dining room set out for guests safety .
There was also an iron and ironing board and a fan in our room
Thank you for a lovely comfortable stay
Will definitely be back.
Dene House is very clean ,lovely staff Very friendly. Food was excellent .
A bonus of having a wine cooler/fridge in the room which was spacious ,quality furniture and bed was super comfy . Also an iron and ironing board and a fan in our room . It was nice that there was also somewhere to sit and relax in the room With 2 comfy chairs for us to use Instead of having to sit on the bed.Couldn’t ask for anymore .
Nothing was too much trouble .
Hand sanitiser before you enter property and on each floor level
Temperature was taken on arrival in these unprecedented times which was to ensure quests safety well done for been Covid aware Dining room set out for guests safety .
There was also an iron and ironing board and a fan in our room
Thank you for a lovely comfortable stay
Will definitely be back.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Room Tip: location excellent if you don’t want to drive when you get there as its only a short walk into...
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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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Property situated within 5 min walk of the centre of Bowness so very quiet with the added bonus of onsite parking. Room was very light & airy with a very comfortable bed. Very nice breakfast each morning with plenty of choice. Owners were very covid safe and were always available for any assistance or just a quick chat. Would highly recommend.
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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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 🙂
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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I think the offer starts again really soon, try emailing them directly to check. Is a lovely place to stay.
Hi Seedsower,
Thanks for your request. Yes at this moment in time our double bedded room is still available for 3 nights, 20th to the 22nd inclusive, departing on the 23rd of August and if you phone and book direct with us it is discounted to £114.00 per night for 2 people bed and a great breakfast.
in answer to your questions, yes it has a full en-suit shower, toilet, washbasin with toiletries 2 bath blanket and a hand towel. We have a lock-up shed for your bicycles, you can stay in the room as long as you like. The maid will knock to see if you want your room servicing, you might just want the refreshments tray servicing or full service which is done every day, it is up to you. Check in times are from 4 pm to 9 pm and check out on your departure day is 10-30 am.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Chris.
Sorry, we have a single room, a standard double room, king rooms and superior rooms that will convert to twin, but no triple rooms.
You would need to get a train to Oxenholme Station then another train into Windermere. We are about 1 mile from Windermere station
Thanks
I am so sorry but we do not have a lift
"It's very easy to walk to town from here, and although we weren't able to hike during our stay, the B&B is close to trails."Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
£127 - £138 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
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7
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dene House
Which popular attractions are close to Dene House?
Nearby attractions include The Lakes Gallery (0.2 miles), The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (0.3 miles), and Hole in t' Wall (New Hall Inn) (0.3 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, Jackson's Bistro, and The Easy Breeze .
Is Dene House located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.2 miles away from the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere.
Are there any historical sites close to Dene House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Townend (3.5 miles), Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts house (1.3 miles), and Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House (2.1 miles).