About this property

The Westbourne is a beautiful guest house set in the peaceful area below Biskey Howe in the Lake District. Bedrooms feature walk-in-shower rooms, luxurious toiletries and large fluffy towels. High ceilings in this traditional stone-built house give rooms a light, spacious feel. Beds are adorned in Egyptian cotton linen and there are also TVs and free Wi-Fi in rooms. The Westbourne serves traditional English breakfast. Guests can also relax in the conservatory or comfortable lounge with real log fire. Boat trips on Lake Windermere, which is just 1 mile away, offer uninterrupted views of the stunning mountains, bays and woodlands. Bowness-On-Windermere's quaint shops and restaurants are just a short walk from The Westbourne. Free parking is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Bowness-on-Windermere, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our stay was perfect despite the shocking weather. Our hosts could not have made us more welcome and it was lovely to hear of their plans for the future at the Westbourne. The room was lovely (7) and the breakfast superb. We are returning next...
  • Jelena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I had a very nice welcome at the check-in, Greg was very helpful and introduced me to local bus and ferry timetables as well as the cruises on Windermere and local walking routes. Breakfast was great, room was lovely and clean and I wish I had...
  • Marc
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable, clean room. Ample parking, perfect location for walking into Bowness. 10 mins from the lake.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, with a short walk to the lake. Private parking and a pleasant welcome on arrival. We stayed in the cottage located to the right hand side of the main building. The bed was very comfortable and the bath was big enough for 3 or two...
  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was cooked just right and very tasty.
  • Stewart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The help they gave me to make my partners 60th birthday a special stay at the Westbourne
  • Terry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everyone was very friendly very comfy bed clean and could not believe how quiet it was and the breakfast was exceptionally good with plenty of choice
  • Jane
    Australia Australia
    Gorgeous little cottage. Fabulous spot. Easy to walk everywhere. Beautiful breakfast and wonderful views from breakfast room.
  • Owen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It is in a very good location a short walk to the waterfront and shops, the staff were very helpful and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious and didn’t have to wait long due to great system in place.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything hosts were lovely and friendly will stay again soon.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.6Based on 1,040 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

We have owned the Westbourne since February 2011. Our guest house is special for various reasons: Excellent location. 2 minutes walk to restaurants & shops and 2 minutes to forest walks with beautiful views. Traditional Lake District slate house built in 1888, great lounge with honesty bar and sun lounge. Comfortable rooms in various sizes and at various rates. Gold Award for Windermere in Bloom and above all, owners who really enjoy your company and love living in Bowness.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

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