Woodlands Windermere
New Road, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 2EE England
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#14 of 33 B&Bs in Bowness-on-Windermere
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A handsome Edwardian villa located on the peaceful side of the village. The 15 newly refurbished guest rooms with brand new en-suite shower rooms and White Company toiletries, include a choice of doubles and twin rooms, with two of them located on the ground floor. All rooms are well equipped with 19" flat screen Toshiba televisions, radio alarm clocks, hairdryer and complimentary tea/coffee making facilities. Three of the rooms have King Size 4-poster beds and three of the rooms have super king size beds, if you really want to impress, flowers and/or champagne can be waiting for you in the room. There's a bar and residents' lounge where you can relax with a drink, and breakfast is served in the light and airy dining room.
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Free parking
Street parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Bar / lounge
Hiking
Non-smoking hotel
Shared lounge / TV area
Complimentary Instant Coffee
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Iron
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Mid-range
Centrally Located
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Czech, German and 2 more
Location
73Somewhat walkable
Grade: 73 out of 100
90Restaurantswithin 0.75 miles
23Attractionswithin 0.75 miles
576Reviews6Q+A90Room tips
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Excellent stay at the Woodlands for my wife's birthday we booked the Premier studio, room was spotless, great size and beautiful setting with the stream next to the room, staff were friendly but a big thanks to Jesus who was the heart of Woodlands, breakfast was amazing will definitely return, big thanks to all at Woodlands for a great stay Mark and Chrissy
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Visited end of Oct for my Birthday. Booked the four poster bedroom, bed was so creaky spent the nights wondering if the top canape was going to fall on our heads and that eas without any action! Room was clean but lacked any luxury touches. Shower head sprayed everywhere apart from in the shower and the toilet didn't flush properly. Woodlands attached to the hotel next door which was a bit weird. Breakfast was disappointing: overcooked eggs and undercooked bacon and sausages on both mornings. Not the best ingredients. Plus points: Staff were very professional and responsive. Hotel is in a good location half way between Windermere and Bowness. Unfortunately we wouldn't stay again as it didn't meet expectations in terms of getting the basics right.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Parking at front available.
Both Bowness and Windermere in walking distance.
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Woodlands was a convenient location in easy reach of all the amenities. Our room was clean and well organised. Comfortable bed, TV, nice quality towels and loo roll! Breakfast service was exceptional, probably the best I have ever had. Staff were very helpful, attentive and overall we had a very pleasant stay. Some people might describe the rooms as dated. For me this was a guesthouse traditional in style and I found it very relaxing. Thank you.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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GraemeHertfordshire wrote a review Oct 2023
Bridport, United Kingdom148 contributions62 helpful votes
Stayed for 2 nights as part of an autumnal couple of nights away. Nice room, with a large comfy bed, great service & a fantastic breakfast. Also in a decent location, a short walk into Windermere, whilst in a central position for travelling round the lakes.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Well situated almost between Windermere and Bowness. The room served a purpose but as others say it's a little tied and dated. We were worried about being kept awake by road noise but the traffic calmed down later and it didn't bother us. Some sockets on the wall opposite the bed would have been good for using the iron and the fan. Glasses taken up to our room of an evening were still there at the end of our trip! Bathroom was very small though served it's purpose, shower head fell off when trying to wash my hair with it. All the staff were very pleasant, whenever we pressed the bell at reception or bar someone turned up straight away. we had to leave early the day we went home, a man let us out and said the kitchen could make us bacon sandwiches to take away, we said no to that but he went and got a couple of bananas and croissants. …
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Really enjoyed our short stay on our way back to Wales from Scotland. We booked a suite (Room 17) Spacious, very Clean with a Comfy Bed. Plenty of towels, toiletries, refreshments including biscuits. A nice touch were the chocolates on the bed. Thank you. Breakfast was excellent, with a good choice, served by Liam who was very efficient & friendly. The dining room was pristine & elegant. Bonus we had a private patio & parking space.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The building and furniture was a little sad and tired. The staff and food was fantastic! Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and the breakfast was very good, served hot and quickly. There is a very good choice of breakfasts, hot, cold or a combination of both. Parking off road. The room and hotel was clean and comfortable. Our next visit to Windemere, we will definitely be staying at The Woodlands.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Not suitable for individuals with mobility issues due to location, no lift (3 floors) no ramps. Guest house 25 mins walk away from the centre of Bowness, uphill, but walkable if your fit! Room 15 on the top floor nice, but very old and tired. Bathroom was very small and cramped. Its a very warm room also, but we had the option to use a fan which was in the wardrobe. Hairdryer and towels in the room. Staff very attentive, room cleaned after the first night. breakfast menu very good (smoked salmon, eggs as you like them and full English, cereals toast, jams, tea coffee etc.) Bar shuts at 10.30pm, however didn't use this due to their being lots of bars in Bowness. I wouldn't class it as a luxury guest house, more cosy due to the room being old and tired. I would return if we had a better room for the same price. Enjoyable stay one the less. …
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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It was a really pleasant stay. Place is out of the way and it’s really cosy. Comfy beds, cute rooms and nice service. Room and bathroom were both clean. The only thing I was missing were lack of shower gel/soap/shampoo in the bathroom which should be basic in hotel room in xxi century. Breakfast was tasty and there was a good Choice. Parking is not big but we managed to find a space.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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The staff at the hotel were all very friendly and helpful. The location was about 7 mins walk to Windemere and about 15mins walk to Bowness so the location was good. Breakfast was excellent. The room was a little tired and you could hear squeeky floorboards coming from the room above which made it quite annoying. On the whole we had a pleasant stay.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
US$112 - US$138 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandCumbriaLake DistrictBowness-on-Windermere
NUMBER OF ROOMS
15
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Frequently Asked Questions about Woodlands Windermere
What are some of the property amenities at Woodlands Windermere?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a lounge, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Woodlands Windermere?
Guests can enjoy a lounge and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Woodlands Windermere?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Woodlands Windermere?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, and Slovak.