Adults-only guest house · Bowness-on-Windermere

A quiet Victorian retreat, five minutes from the lake

Five individually decorated en-suite rooms in a mid-19th century home. Full English breakfast with homemade preserves, a walled garden with summer house, and hosts who know the Lakes by heart.

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Tripadvisor

4.9 / 5

776 guest reviews · as of October 2026

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9.9 / 10

"Exceptional" · 439 reviews · as of November 2025

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KAYAK

9.4 / 10

"Wonderful" · 92 verified ratings

The suites

Five rooms, five personalities

Every room is en suite and individually furnished. Photos show example rooms, as each is decorated in its own style.

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Kentmere

Superior Double · king bed

  • Sleeps 2 · en suite
  • Approx. 140 sq ft
  • Garden view
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Coniston

Luxury Double · king bed

  • Sleeps 2 · en suite
  • Approx. 118 sq ft
  • Garden view
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Langdale

Superior Double · king bed

  • Sleeps 2 · en suite
  • Approx. 129 sq ft
  • Mountain view
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Wansfell

Standard Double · double bed

  • Sleeps 2 · en suite
  • Approx. 97 sq ft
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Superior King Room

Super King · lake view

  • Sleeps 2 · en suite
  • Lake view
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Room names follow the property's booking-partner inventory. All rooms include a seating area, tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV, bathrobes and a walk-in shower with separate toilet.

Breakfast

The famous Lakeland breakfast

Full English with vegetarian and vegan options, made with locally produced ingredients, and the pancakes guests keep writing home about.

What is on the table

  • Full English breakfast, freshly cooked
  • Vegetarian and vegan options
  • Locally produced ingredients
  • Homemade preserves, marmalade and jams
  • Pancakes with fruit, a guest favourite
  • Plenty of juice and coffee

Breakfast is included in your stay.

Pancakes with fruit, juice and preserves on the breakfast table
The breakfast room with bay window
Shelves of homemade jams and preserves

Your hosts

Ann-Marie and Paul

Your hosts at Langdale View. Guests describe a warm welcome, locally sourced breakfasts cooked by Paul, and thoughtful touches throughout the house: tea and coffee refills, a folder of local information in every room, and advice on walks and restaurants.

Local guide

Bowness-on-Windermere, on foot

Langdale View sits about 500 metres from the shores of Lake Windermere, a short stroll from the town centre yet tucked away quietly. Here is how to make the most of the area.

Bowness-on-Windermere and the lake from above

Free Lake shore stroll

  • The lake shore is about 500 m away, an easy 5-10 minute walk
  • Best at sunrise or golden hour; the promenade is level and easy
  • Allow 1-2 hours with a coffee stop

Free Orrest Head viewpoint

  • About a 25-minute walk from the house
  • The classic first walk: panoramic views over Windermere and the fells
  • Allow 1.5-2 hours round trip; best on a clear morning

Paid The World of Beatrix Potter

  • Roughly 250 m from the house
  • Great for a rainy day; book online in school holidays
  • Allow 1.5-2 hours

Paid Windermere Lake Cruises

  • Sail from Bowness piers to Ambleside or Lakeside
  • Combines well with the steam railway at Lakeside
  • Allow half a day; boats run year round, fewer in winter

Eating out

  • Bowness centre has restaurants and pubs within a few minutes walk
  • Base Pizza is about 200 m away for an easy evening
  • Summer evenings book ahead; the town gets busy

Good to know before you arrive

  • The house sits up a short steep hill down a narrow lane: follow the sat-nav instructions the hosts send
  • Town centre parking is hard, which is why the free private parking here matters
  • Lake weather changes fast: pack layers and waterproofs even in summer

Safety

  • Stick to marked paths on fell walks; check the forecast first
  • The lake is cold year round: no unsupervised swimming
  • Keep to the lit promenade after dark

Getting here

  • By train: Windermere station, then a short taxi or bus
  • By car: free private parking at the house
  • Check-in from 4:00 PM; the Steamboat Museum bus stop is nearby

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House notes

Adults only

This is an adults-only house, a quiet retreat for grown-up travellers.

Check-in / out

Check-in from 4:00 PM, check-out by 10:30 AM. Times as reported by booking partners; please call to confirm.

Parking & Wi-Fi

Free private parking and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Pets & smoking

Pets are not allowed. The house is non-smoking.

Extras

Free gym and spa passes at Choices Health Club, Troutbeck Bridge (about 5 minutes drive). Bathrobes provided in every room.

Deposit

Please call to confirm the deposit and cancellation terms.

Questions

Frequently asked

Is Langdale View adults only?

Yes. It is an adults-only guest house, kept quiet for grown-up travellers.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM and check-out is by 10:30 AM. These are the times reported by booking partners, so please call to confirm before you travel.

Is breakfast included?

Yes. A full English breakfast with vegetarian and vegan options is included, made with locally produced ingredients plus homemade preserves, and the pancakes guests love.

Is there parking and Wi-Fi?

Yes, free private parking and free Wi-Fi throughout the house.

Do you allow pets?

No, pets are not allowed. The house is non-smoking throughout.

What is the deposit policy?

Please call to confirm the deposit and cancellation terms.

Book direct

Call Ann-Marie and Paul

When you book direct you deal with your hosts, not a middleman. Tell them your dates and they will look after the rest.

+44 1539 444076

114 Craig Walk, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3AX